Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1920-04-15

work at Camp 4, of Grant Smith &
Co., where he had been employed dur
ing the winter.
Banner school closed Friday. A
| dance given in honor of the school
, was attended by many. Everyone re-
, ported delightful time. Miss Bursul
the teacher, left Saturday, for her home
in Seattle, where she will attend sum-
mer school.
Deputy Sheriff John Powell was in
Whitebird last week on business.
A quite wedding took place in the
parsonage last Thursday evening when
Miss Vesta Nepean and w. M. Gregg,
of this place were married in the pres
ence of their immediate relatives.
They were attended by Miss Elva Ber-
nv and Clarence Harrison.
On Friday, Mr.. and Mrs. Gregg en-
tertained Their friends at a charivari
dance. A bountiful supper was provid-
ed and everyone enjoyed the dancing
until late hour.
Everett Ledbetter was thrown from
horse last week and was severely
injured. Mr.. Ledbettcr was running
the animal when it fell, hurting him
to a pile of rocks. He was brought
to town where his injuries were dres-
sed.
Mr.. Shatteau, mining expert, of
Spokane, spent last week looking over
mining property on the river. He was
especially interested in the Charles
Lyons property near the old ferry.
Lester Taylor, Clark LYDIA, George
Upton, James Large, Ed Robbie and
Ben Large were in town from Slate
creek this week
A telegram announcing the death of
his eldest daughter, Eleanor, was
received by Ed Wyatt. The girl 8
death was due to Bright S disease.
Eleanor was well known in Whitebird,
as she attended school here until her
removal to Butte, Mont, where death
occurred.
Mr. and Mrs John Chamberlin ar
rived from Grangeville Sunday night
to their home on Doumecq.
Rob Gill was in town to attend the
dance and incidently to Sc
cure help during the lambing season,
which begins soon. Mr.. Gill is having
lumber hauled from the Hardman-
Rankin sawmill to Pittsburg for
hearing shed. The wool will be ship
,ed to Lewiston by boat.
The following named were in town
0 write the state examinations: Jack
nd Guy Smutherwaite, Myrtle MANU-
in, Mabel and Tilman Foust.
An automobile driven by Mr.. Palmer
nd containing the surveying crew
rom John Day, recently went off the
rade just below the Doumecq place.
he car was demolished as it turned
yer twice on the rocks. The men,
xcepting Mr.. Palmer, jumped from the
ar, escaping injury. Mr.. Palmer was
as his sole injury was
light scratch above the eye.
Margaret Francisco left Wednesday
for her home near John Day.
ISIS Francisco had been visiting Mrs
. Upton for the last two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Irwin are remov-
9 this week to the Robert Gill ranch
ley expect to stay until after the
mbing season.
J. w. Bell has resigned at forest
niger of this district. Mr.. Bell in
nds to work at the Robert Gill
nch for the present. When school is
t, it is reported, he will move on |
ranch.
Word has been received here that |
RS. o. N. Newkirk of Pittsburg is |
-iously i'll.
Ethylen Zerr, small daughter of Har- |
Zerr, was injured by falling off the |
rch. 1t is reported that the arch
her right foot is broken
8. w. Davis and family removed to
,ir new home on Banner ridge
iday. Mr.. Davis purchased the |
ce from McEvers brothers.
FOR SALE-Used Ford cars-W. G.. !