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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
PRECAUTIONS TO HALT
INFLUENZA ARE URGED

Precautions should be taken by the
public to prevent a recurrence of an
epidemic of influence in Idaho county.
This was the sentiment expressed at a
special meeting of the executive
board of the Grangeville Commercial
club Wednesday. While no cases of
influenza are known to exist in Idaho
county, the epidemic has broke out in
Lewiston and south Idaho. Persons
complaining of illness are urged to
summon physicin in order to de-
termine whether they are suffering
from influenza. School children, es-
pecially, should be observed, it was
suggested.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
80 DAYS IN JAIL AND
$50 FINE FOR STORER
WESTLAKE MAN ADMITS GUILT
BEFORE JUDGE SCALES OF
DISTRICT COURT

William D. Storer of Westlake, ar
rested last week by Deputy Sheriff
Powell on charge of unlawuflly
selling, delivering, furnishing, giving
away and disposing of intoxicating
liquors." ON Friday entered plea of
guilty before Judge w. N. Scales, of
the district court, and was sentenced
to thirty days in Jail and to pay a
fine of $50.
Since Idaho county at the present
time has no Jail, owing to the fact
that the Jail is being removed from
its former location to the building in
the rear of the old school house,
Storer is being held in. the Grangeville
hotel
An attempt to have an order issued
to incarcerate Storer in the county Jail
at Lewiston failed, it is said.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
MIR. AND MRS. w. o. FRAY
GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Fray of this
city on Tuesday celebrated their gold
en- wedding with eight of their ten
children present at the family home
to help them observe. the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fray, who are long
time residents of Idaho county, COM
ing her twenty-five years ago, were
married Feb. 20, 1870, in Randolph
county, Mo. Both are hale and hearty
Their children who were present at
the golden wedding were:
Mrs. William Ebert, Sioux City, la.
Walter Fray, Sioux City, Ia.
Lonnie Fray, Ellensburg, Wn.
William Fray, Regina, Sask., Can
ada.
Albert Fray, Grangeville.
Mrs. Clarence Bonstrom, Grange
vile.
Claude Fray, Grangeville
1wo daughters, Mrs. Morris Ger
hart, Salisbury, Mo-, and Mrs. James
Bowell, Bradford, Pa, We're unable
to be present.
The Fray family enjoys the unique
distinction of having five living gen
erations, headed by Mrs. w. II. Lob
ban, aged "a, of Randolph, Mo. She
is Mrs. Fray s mother.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
FIREMEN PLAN BIG TIME
FOR GOTH OF FEBRUARY

Grangeville Volunteer Fire depart
ment is planning a big time for the
evening of February 20, when the an
nual firemen s ball will be held. In
addition to the dance supper will be
served during the evening The fire.
men $ ball usually is held on the eve
ming of February %, Washington IS
birthday anniversary, but owing to
the fact that the 22nd falls on Sun
day, this year, the ball will be an
event of the goth. Funds raised by
sale of tickets will be used to assist
in building a fire station on Main
sreet lot recently purchased by the
city.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
MRS. S. CHAMBERLAIN
Is DEAD IN LEWISTON

Mrs. Sarah E Chamberlain a former
resident of Grangeville, died Satur-
day in Lewiston from cancer, after
an illness of two vars duration. Mrs
Chamberlain was the wife o. A. P
Chamberlain, and had resided with
her family in Grangeville until aboul
a year ago. They were longtime resi-
dents of this community.
Surviving Mrs. Chamberlain are her
husband, three daughters, Mrs. j. NJ.
Gregg, Lewiston; Mrs. X. C. Parker,
Portland, and Mrs. Julia B. Swan,
Grangeville, and three sons, f. M.
Chamberlain, Lewiston; W. A. Cham
berlain and w. p. Chamberlain,
Grangeville.
The funeral was held in Lewiston,
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. Burial
was at Lewiston.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
DOUMECQ ROAD BOND
SALE rs HELD UP

Sale of $4,000 bonds for road i'm
provement in the Doumecq highway
district has been enjoined by an in
junction issued out of the state su-
preme court, it is learned in telegraph
ic advices from Boise. The bonds al
ready have been advertised for sale.
The injunction is an aftermath of the
case of F. L. Allen and others VS.. the
Doumecq highway district, seeking to
invalidate a bond election in March
1919, and decided by Judge Scales
in favor of the defendant highway dis
trict. Appeal from decision of the
district court recently was taken to
the state supreme court.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22

Don't forget the basketball
game Friday night, at the
Grangeville high school gym.
Charleston high school will be
here to take away the hon
ors-let's go and help the To-
cal boys disappoint them.
Game called at 8 p. m.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
!. S. REVENUE MAN
WILL TOUR COUNTY
10 AID IN MAKING
INCOME TAX REPORT
Weisgerber to Be in Grange
vile from January 26
to 80 to Confer with ALI
Collector Also Will
Visit the Towns of Cotton
wood. Whitebird, Ferdinand

Philip Weisgerber, deputy U. S. rev
enne collector, will be in Idaho county
next week, to confer with persons re-
garding income tax or the year 1919
MI. Weisgerber will be in the Prairie
and Salmon river countries. Another
deputy Fred A. Robertson, will tour
the Clearwater country.
yrhe deputies will receive income tax
returns and render all possible assist
tance to persons who may request aid
ia filing out the schedules.
Married persons having net in
conc of $4,000 or more, and unmarried
persons whose income was $1,000 or
more for 1919, must report.
Here is the Idaho county itinerary
Of the deputies:
Deputy Weisgerber viii be in:
Grangeville, January 90 to 30.
Whitebird, January 81 to February
2.
Cottonwood, February to 5.
Ferdinand, February 6 to 7.
Deputy Robertson will be at:
Stites, January q and %.
Kooskia, January % to "a.
Kamiah, January 26 to 2S.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
JOHN BROWNS BODY
BURIED At HARPSTER

Funeral services for John H. Brown
bridegroom of three hours, who last
Thursday morning leaped to his death
from "a passenger train into Lawyers
canyon, were held Saturday morning
at Harpster. w. N. Knox, minister,
who married Brown and Miss Letia
Lovelace, in Grangeville two days pre-
viously, offioiated. Burial was in the
cemetery at Harpster. E. S. Hancock,
Grangeville funeral director, had
charge of the funeral.
The body of Brown was brought to
Grangeville Friday evening from Ilo,
where it was taken, from Lawyers
canyon, at direction of officials of
Lewis county. The body was taken
to Harpster Saturday morning.
Brown S widow, with whom he was
enroute to Winchester, when he leap
ed from the car window, returned
Thursday night to the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Lovelace,
in Grangeville
Motive for Browns suicide remains
mystery. 1t is said that he acted
peculiarly for a period of several
days before his marriage. 1t is the
opinion of some that he was unbal-
ancde mentally.
Brown was a son of Augustus
Brown, who resides ON farm be-
tween Clearwater and Sites. He
leaves a sister at Clearwater and a
sister at Elk City.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
Glib EIMERS BUYS HALF
INTEREST IN LAUNDRY
PURSHASES STOCK HELD BY
SMITH AND TAKES IMME-
DIATE POSSESSION

Glib Eimers on Saturday purchased
from Charles F. Smith half interest
in the Electric laundry and building,
and took immediate possession. Mad
ison Myers, who has been in full part
nership with Mr.. Smith, retains his
interest in the laundry.
Mr. Eimers for several years has
been identified with the Eimers hard
ware store and garage here. The
store and garage recently were sold.
Mr.. Smith is undecided on future
plans, but asserted he does not con-
template removing from Grangeville.
He acquired half interest in the
laundry two years ago by purchase
from the late Henry Hesterman.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
Sites GIRLS WIN IN
BASKETBALL HERE

The Sites girls won basketball
game from the Grangevillc girls, 6 to
3, Saturday night in tho LEGAL gymna-
stun. Following the girls game, the
boys second team defeated the Sites
team, 20 to 3. Lineup of Grangeville
players was:
Girls-Kabat and Parker, forwards
Crawford, center; Brown, Carlton and
Riutcel, guards.
Boys-Briscoe and Green, forwards;
Bentz, center; Basinger, Foskett and
Howard, guards.
Friday night the Grangeville team
will meet the Charleston team on the
local floor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22

A valuable addition TO the reerea-
uonal possibilities of Idaho county
mas been made through the compile
ton of an automobile road to Red
over Hot Springs, near Elk City.
These springs have lbeen for many
wears a mecca for tourists who felt
fne need for medicinal or soothing
eHect of the mineral waters. Inac
feasibility of the resort, however,
as been great handicap to many
Ha velers, preventing the full realiza-
uon of the possible benefits.
During the last year, ranchers OF
uPper Red river, assisted by the coun-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
GRANGEVILLE WINS GAME
BUT LOOSES ANOTHER

Friday night of last week the
Grangeville high school basketball
team won a game from Lapwai at Lap
wal. Score was 81 to 25.
Last Saturday night the Grangeville
basketball team was defeated at Lew
iston by a score of 81 to Is. Grange
vile boys were unaccustomed to the
larger gymnasium and waxed floors,
and the Lewiston players gained many
points over the local players.
The boys who made the trip were:
Pettibone and Eimers, forwards
Criddlebaugh, center Re. Kabat and
Hanson guards, and Coach Asher
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
GUESS POPULATION OF
GRANGEVILLE; $50 PRIZE

Guess Grangeville IS population Iby
the 1920 census and share in $50 in
prizes offered by w. G. Peacock, local
automobile dealer Mr.. Peacock an
nounces he will give a prize OF $25 to
the person guessing nearest TO the
number of people in Grangeville, as
shown by the 1920 census, $15 for the
second nearest correct answer, and $40
for the third.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
LEDBETTER LOSES IN
JUSTICE COURT SUIT

Verdict for the defendant, w. P.
Kilgore, was returned by a jury in
the court of Justice of the Peace By
rom, Monday after trial of the case of
Everett Ledbetter VS.. w. P. Kilgore.
Ledbetter, who was residing on pro
perty owned by Kilgore, on Salmon
river, near Whitebird, sought to re-
cover S125 for improvements he placed
on real estate belonging to Kilgore
while a tenant. Ledbetter was rep
resented by Atty. F. E. FOgg while
Atty. b. Anger appeared for Kilgore.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
AUTOMOBILE ROAD ALL WAY
TO RED RIVER HOT SPRINRS

ty and forest service, completed the
road, which was started a number of
years before. A total of 1924 was
spent this year on the project, Of
which residents contributed $147, the
county $3.50 pnd the forest service
$1027.
Completion of this link makes it pos
sible to travel from Grangeville to
the resort by automobile in day and
a half. 1t can be expected that this
year full advantage of the opportu-
nifty thus offered will be taken by
many tourists seeking a healthful out
ing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
VALLEY COUNTY'S
AUDITOR RESIGNS
SHORTAGE OF 5000

Arthur c. Tracy, auditor of
Valley county, of which Cascade
is the county seat, has resigned,
following examination of his ac
counts by examiners of the
state department of finance,
who discovered discrepancies
amounting to approximately
5000. This money could not be
accounted for, it is said. The
books of the county were bal
anced by Mr.. Tracy paying over
to the county the amount of tho
shortage. The board of county
commissioners of Valley county
appointed Carl Kitchen auditor
to succeed Tracy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
WOULD MAKE AMERICAN
CITIZENS OF INDIANS

Full American citizenship would be
conferred upon all Indians born with
in the United States, under bill pas
sed recently by the national house
of representatives at Washington.
The bill also provides for final dispo-
sition of tribal property among such
Indians as are adjudged competent to
administer their own affairs. All re-
strictions on disposition of property
by the Indians after apportionment
are removed If this bill passes the
senate, it is taken to indicate that
large numbers of Indians residing in
Idaho county will acquire title in fee
simple to real estate now held in trust
for them, with the right to sell their
property as they see fit.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
STUART GETS PAPER;
ROHRBECK QUITS

A. J. Stuart, of Kamiah, has ac-
quired the Sites Enterprise, which
for the last year has been operated
under lease by L. F. Rohrbeck. Mr..
Stuart took possession of the news
paper Monday, when Mr. Rohrbeck
departed for Spokane. Mr.. Stuart for
merly operated the Enterprise and is
favorably known in Sites.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
$3.50 FOR COUNTY
MEMORIAL FUND, is
DEER CREEK GIFT

Two hundred fifty dollars for
the Idaho county soldiers and
sailors memorial fund is made
available by people of the Deer
Creek school district, County
Chairman j. J. Pulse was advis-
ed Tuesday by the Hon. Seth d.
Jones. rhe district had $500
of Red Cross money in its trea-
sury, and half of this money
was given to the memorial fund.
"Idalio county has eighty
seven school districts, said
Chairman Pulse, "and if each
does as well as Deer creek, we
shall have no difficulty i'm
raising enough money for the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
COUNTY GIVES $1,000
TO MEMORIAL FUND

One thousand dollars for the Idaho
county soldiers and sailors memorial
fund was appropriated from the coun-
ty treasury this week by the board of
county commissioners. The memorial
fund now totals $2400.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
BURNED PLAYING WITH
FIRE, CHILD rs DEAD

Dorothy, 6-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Homer McCulley, of DOu-
mecq, died Monday of burns incurred
two weeks previously, while playing
with fire. The funeral was held Tues
day from the home of the parents,
the Rev. Mr.. Gambol of Whitebird
officiating. Burial was at Doumecq
Z. S. Hancock, Grangeville funeral di-
rotor, furnished the funeral.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
DUFUR BUYS BATTLES
RANCH OF $50 ACRES

e. L. Dufur, of Fem has purchased,
through the agency of M. L. Ayers,
the A. f. Battles ranch of 100 acres,
two miles east of Fem. Considera-
ton was $40 500, including crop. Pos
session will be given Nav l.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
WILL APPRAIsE TIMBER

Forest Ranger Thomas Crossley will
depart Saturday morning for ST..
Maries. He will spend two weeks in
the st. Joe National forest apprais-
ing timber.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
REVIVAL MEETINGS TO
BE HELD IN FEBRUARY

A series of revival meetings, under
auspices of the Protestant churches Of
Grangeville, win be held, beginning
early in February. The Rev. DIR. Mac
Caughey, of Moscow, VIII be in
charge Of the meetings.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
BUYS DRAY LINE

George W. Smith has purchased from
George Eimers his dray line, which in
cludes the contract for hauling the
mail between the railroad station and
the postoffice.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
FUNERAL FOR HOUDE
is HELD AT Sites

Funeral services for Ole Houde, so
years old, were held Sunday in Sites,
and were largely attended. Mr.. Houde
died on Thursday of last week Of heart
disease. He was employed by the
North rn Pacific railroad at Sites.
He is survived by his widow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
BOUTWELL, & QUINLAN
is NAME OF NEW FIRM

Boutwell, Quinlan is the name of a
firm formed by H. Rothwell and 7. E..
Quinlan, to engage in the real estate,
assurance, farm loan and abstract
business, with offices in the Grange
ville Savings & Trust building Mr.
Rothwell who formerly was lessee of
the abstract department of the bank,
was succeeded by Mr.. Quinlan, several
nonths ago, when Mr.. Rothwell de-
parted for California. He recently
returned to Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
DENoUNCE I. W. w.

Cottonwood post No. 20, American
legion, recently adopted resolutions
condemning I. w. w. as dangerous to
the welfare of the U. S. government.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
HARRY SHIRE HURT

Harry Shire as painfully injured
this week when he fell from the Ba-
'usHaer wood saw, mourning a deep
psfl sa.Qd and other hurts. His
II MA seS d zsFszztassg.. R. J. Al
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT

A dance viii be given Saturday
night in Dreamland hall.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-01-22
ARKS-BURKENBINE

PARKS BURKENBINE MARRIAGE
Miss Ellora Park sTaassls,W liam Bur
kenbine were marrisz last FF7stsFszeye
ming in the home ofxf1e bride b Ni;rs
ents, near GrangeviHa Ger e3z{oals
lister.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Summer On Little Twin.

The Martin Newgard family
have arrived from Chicago end
will spend the summer at their
home on Little Twin lake. For
wears they have been spending
their summers in this section OF
lakes. and there is a possibility
that some time in the future will
see them permanent residents oil
Villas county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Slightly Improved.

DIR &. w. Huber. whoreturned
from Madison Yesterday. re-
ports that his sister Marjorie.
who Is confined at St. Mary's
Hospital, has improved slightly.
Miss Huber was injured in an
automobile accident ON May 81.
Her many friends will Toe glad to
learn that she is recovering -
Minooqua Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Take Business Courses.

John Bushey OF the Bushey
Business College, Appleton, was
in Eagle River last Thursday.
lie secured the enrolment of the
following Eagle River young
folks for the coming term: Don
aid Morgan, Florence DYER.
Esther Erickson and Evelyn
Hedberg.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Eighty Acres for Sale.

Eight room house, good barn:
some OF the 80 acres cleared and
fenced; good well; also running
water. One of the best bargains
IN Villas county Write John +.
Nichols, 200 Andrus bldg Min
neapolis, Mimi. June 2ti
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Fined for Pointing a Gun.

In municipal court last week
Tony Scholtz and Arthur John
son were fined $50 and costs
each for unlawfully pointing a
loaded hrearm. IL Is said the
fellows attempted to use their
guns on John Sisson in true Yves
tern STYLE. hence the above fines
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Nursing.

Am in position to take any
and all kinds kinds of nursing.
Mrs. X. +. Arendsee. Phone l35,
Eagle River.
Notice of Annual School Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the
annual school meeting OF District
No. l, Town of Pennington, for
the election of officers and tran
saction of such other business as
NAV properly come before said
meeting, will be held at the Juve
school house at 3 p. m sharp on
Tuesday, July 6, 1920.
CHAs. BLANQUART. Clerk.
4 II
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Stenographer Wanted.

Stenographer wanted, with
some knowledge of bookkeeping.
Enquire or write L. w. Ellis,
Wisconsin Michigan Lbr. Co,
Eagle River, Wis. 23-3t
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
LEGION MEETINGS

Eagle Post No. IL, American
Legion, will meet regularly at
the Club Rooms in Eagle River
on the first and third Thursdays
Of every month. Visiting sol
diers. sailors and marines are
cordially invited To attend each
meeting.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Spend Camp Season Here.

L. (. Thomas and daughter
arrived overland Friday from
Marion, Indiana. MIR. Thomas,
a brother TO Homer I. of Camp
Winnepe. will be one of the in
structors at camp during the
eight weeks the bows are here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
Meet With Mrs. Bonner.

The monthly business meeting
of the Earnest Wo kers viii be
held 81 che home of Mrs. Bonner
Tuesday, July 9. AT 7:30 p. m.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
BIRTHS


Born TO Mr. and Mrs. Ohm l..
Bumbalek at Madison, Friday,
June 1S-a son. Mr.. Bunlbalek,
It will be remembered was a resi-
dent OF Eagle River up TO the
beginning of the war with Ger
many, going from here as one of
Villas county's soldiers. For the
past year he has been taking a
course IN agriculture at Madi-
son.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-30
l. AT Rhinelander.

Mrs. q. II. Jackson returned
Yesterday from Milwaukee,
where she had been the past few
DAYS. She and Mr.. Jackson have
been stopping at Rhinelander
where Mr.. !. has been taking
medical treatment.