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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12

man, was standing about eight
feet from his mother, when he
stopped to pick up a quilt, and
the loaded revolver, which he
carried in a holster on his
belt, accidentally fell to the
floor. When the gun hit the
floor, it was discharged, and
the bullet penetrated his
mothers chest.
DR.. G. S. Stockton was summoned,
and later Or. -. Chapman was called
but the two physicians were unable to
locate the bullet Mrs. Rossiter died
twenty hours after the shooting oc-
CURED. The son is grief stricken over
the affair."
Many Eta Rossiter, whose maiden
name WAS Mason, was horn in Ore
on, on July %, 1869 She was married
to stephen Rossiter on Oct. 2, 1887,
at Moscow. The family had resided
in the Grangeville vicinity for thirty
three years.
Surviving Mrs. Rossiter ara her hus-
band. Stephen Rossiter and IS child
zen, Mrs Hattie Viccroy. Mount Ida
no; Mrs Ona Olson and Mrs. Cora
Bowman, Charleston; Samuel lid Otis,
az home, aud Thomas, in the y. 5.
navy.
Funeral services VIII be held Friday
afternoon at 3 from the Maueg par
lers, w ~ KuoS. minister, oificiat-
inc Burial viii be jn Pfairie View
ramrtpry
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12

Nelson, sold to A. G. Higgins, 800.
Violet, COW, owned by Ed Nelson,
sold to Al l.. Sehmadeka, $3.50.
Prairie Banker, bull, owned by Ed
Nelson, sold to W. Z. Bryant, $40.
Goldin Robin, bull, owned by Ed
Nelson, sold to John Chase, $50.
Star Princess, cow, owned by I'd
Nelson. sold to j. L. Addison, 800.
Prince Booth, bull, owned by II. j..
Howser, sold to J. A. McGhe, $40.
Pride of Clearwater, bull, owned by
H. !. Howser, sold to J. l.. Addison,
800.
Delicacy Booth, COW, owned by H..
j. Howser, sold to w. r.. Bryant, 9lo9-
Rose of Idaho, COW, owned by II. j..
Howser, sold to r. M. Pavey, Sl65.
Creamery of Mill Rose, COW, owned
by II. j. Howser, sold to Ludwig Con
rad, '$75.
Rose Blossom, COW, owned by H. J.
Howser. sold to V. H. Johnson, 500.
Fragrance, COW, owned by II j.
Howser, sold to Edwin Nelson, $50
Fancy, COW, owned bv II. j. How
ser, sold to j. h. Addison. $50.
Geneva Of Idaho, cow. owned by
H. j. Howser, sold to Ludwig Con
rad, SIS. H.
ser. sold TO J. l.. Addison, $50.
Silver knight, bull, owned BY Joe
Mcdonald. sold 70 Mrs. G. y. stan
berry, 800.
Rainier's Goods. bnib owned by Joe
Mcdonald, sold to II. KnFthuis, 500.
Violet Bell. COW, owned by Joe
Mcdonald, sold to Al u. Srhinadeki,,
500. j.,
Kendrick brothers, sold to A. =.
Morris, $50.
Red Nellic's c;dfs cow owned py
Kendrick brothers. sold $40 'toiia
Chase, 800.
Roam NeIlin. COW. owped by Ken
drick brothers, seid to Charles 4 owes.
sos.
bed Nellie. cow owned BY kendltelSS
brothers, sold TO j. I. Adkisons TiSp'
ROSY Weieome, COW, owned by DUKE
Dudley, sold to J. l.. Adkison, $99;
village Lorne, COW, owned by DuNe
Dudlev. sold to Albert Fray Sf2ts
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
MUST PUT ROCK
ON MS ROAD FOR
BEST RESULTS

The entire road between
Grangcville and Whitebird must
be macadamized to insure the
road will be readily traver~able
during the entire year. This
was the consensus of opinion ex-
pressed at the meeting of he
Graugeville Commercial club,
Wednesday noon, at the Imperial
hotel. Under the original con
tract, the Grangeville end of the
road is to be macadanized.
j. j. McCready, engineer in
charge OF the highway work,
said cost Of macadamizing the
Grangcvillc- Whitebird link Of
the road would he approximately
$4,000.
Mr. MeCreaav outlined methods
of providing the money, and said
he hoped the road could be ma
cadamized, in order that it would
be serviceabIe during the entire
year. Under prevailing comliti-
ons. he said. the road would be
serviceable only six months Of
the year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
COUNTY NURSE GIVES
REPORT ON HER WORK

Miss Elsie Roberts. county, nnrse' IN
her Anril report, shows seven schools
inspected 24S, children examined, ~
notices sent to parents, six sanitary
inspection visits, three nursing VISITS SITS.
four other visits, and one patient huf-
sed in own home.
Journeys were made from Grange.
vile to Whitebird, Kooskia, hiddef
ridge and Harris ridge. a ehiiq Ia. az
Kidder ridge was found to be e sll car
Nv IN with pneumonia. Miss iSei' .ei..
remained and nursed the chua foaf
days. .d,h1
Miss Roberts at Grangevl0e, snesFs-
ports forty-pinc corrections having
The detailed report is ON file IN the
Office of County Auditor ielcher'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
LOCALS WILL PLAY
KOOSKIA INDIANS

Grangeville S first baseball team Will
meet the Kooskia Indians. on the To-
cal diamond next Sunday afternoon.
The game will he called ct 2:30. The
local team will be strengthened, Mar
ager Walter McAdams announces,
and fast game is assured.
Grangeville' IS second team, IN the
Central Prairie league. will play Suites,
next Sunday at Sites. Other teams
in the Central Prairie league are WI
mona, Greencreek, Cottonwood and
Fem.
Granteville defeated Craigmont on
the Grangeville diamond last Sunday.
Score was Is to 8.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
BISHOP TOURET
HERE;
HIS FIRST VISIT
Rev. Mr.. Summerville Will
Hold Episcopal Services
in Grangeville

The Rt. Rev. Frank Hale Touret,
bishop of the Episcopal diocese of
Idaho. with headquarters in Boise,
held services in the Episcopal church,
Grangeville, Monday evening. Bishop
Touret is touring northern Idaho, IN
the interest of his church. 1t was the
bishops first visit to Grangeville.
Bishop Touret announced that he had
arranged for Episcopal services to be
held on the second Sunday evening OF
each month, in Grangeville The Rev
d. j. w. Summerville. rector of the
Episcopal church in Lewiston, will
conduct the services here.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
PUYEAR ACQUITTED OF FRAUD
CHARGE IN DISTRICT COURT;
Jury D|SACREES ON LINDSAY

charged with violation of the liquor
laws. II is said the jury stood five
for conviction and seven for aeqult-
tai on the charges as embodied IN
the complaint. Lindsay is out on
bond. He was represented at the
trial bv Atty. M. r. Hattabaugh -
Anger was prosecutors
Wilbur Bryant and Cal Baxter "eIe
acquitted by q jury in district court
Monday, on appeal from justice court
where they were convicted last NoNeul'
Der of charges Of having been d,'n !,
They were represented by Atty NJ. n,
Hattabaugh Atty. B. Anger appeared
for the state.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
CREW At WORK
ON Ms HIGHWAY.

twenty men are now at work to com
plele the Grangeville Whitebird link
OF the North & South highway. The
contract is to be completed hy the
nrm of Booth & johnson. Dan John
son to whom the contract recently WAS
"uplet by F. n. Mckay. has formed a
eopmlnership with f. NJ. Booth, for
nier state highway engineer, for fin
isliing the job.
The men now are placing the rock
.."ishcr west of Grangeville in shape
ior producing maeadam for the
ne'ngevlle end Of the road Others
o. The crew are working on the grade.
according to MIR. johnson, the crew
WI De enlarged as soon as weather
conditions permit extensive operations
ton. ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12

Percy p. Puyear, charged Of fraud
uIent disposal Of property, was acquit-
ted by jury in district court .s'
Friday. Mr.. Puyear was represented by
Atty. NJ. r. Hattabangh. me prose
cution was conducted by B Augef'
county attorney. r. u. Russell, eash-
Ter Of the defunct Graneeville SIN
inps & Trust Co. was prosecuting wat
ness. Numerous transactions In whicn
Puvear and Russell had been interest
ed were detailed before the jury.
After being out all Saturday after
noon, the jury disagreed in the case
Of the state IS. Thomas Ldnusay,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
STRIKE PLACER GOLD
ON WHITEHEAD RANCH

Placer gold has been struck on the
Clarence Harrison ranch. known as
the old Sumner place, near the mouth
Of Wlhtebird creek, it is reported
from Whitebird. The gold was first
observed where running water cut
through the road. Although paintings
which have just been mode do not
show gold in large quantities, persons
interested in the discovery are said 10
be enthusiastic, and may dig up con
siderable area in that vicinity hoping
they viii be amply rewarded for
their labor
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
MISS BALDWIN AND
STANLEY CHASE WED

Miss Godie f.. Baldwin END Stanley
W. Chase, both Of the Giangeville vi
entity, were married "Wednesday in
the home of John II. Chase, near this
city. The ceremony was performed by
w. n. Knox, minister
The bride is daughter Of John
Baldwin, while the bridegroom is
son Of Albert Chase
The young couple Will reside near
Charleston, Wn. =,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
WARREN CLUB THANKS
GOODING AND FRENCH

Warren Commercial club at a re-
cont meeting. passed q resolution
thanking U. S. Senator +. R. 6ooding'
and Representative Burton l.. french,
FOR their work in obtaining for ldano
county Typographical survey
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
ROBERT RUSSELL SUES
BROCKMAN FOR $500

Robert Russell jr., through his attor-
news, Fogg & Campbell, has filed in
the district court suit against c. w.
Brockman, for $4,000, for "services
rendered. . Mr. Brockman formerly
resided in Grangeville. He is report
ed to now be in the oil business in Tex
as.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
GUN FALLS FROM SONS
BELT AND IS DISCHARGED;
BULLET IN MOTHERS CHEST
Death Follows 20 Hours
Later---Young Man Grief
Stricken by Mishap

Accidentally Shot when revolver fell from the belt of her
SON. hit the floor and discharged Mrs Stephen Rosser
died her home in Grangevlc Wednesday night at clock
Mrs. Rosser shot in the right side of her chest.
The shooting occurred in the Rossiter home in the south
part of the city Tuesday night at 10 O'Clock The young
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
Up 5000
RCRES; ASSERT
GOOD.
Lewiston Man Gains Control
of Large Area Between Top
of Grade and Whitebird
Territory to Be Prospected
Includes Farm and Grazing
Land Along State Highway

oil leases on approximately 5OO9
acres of agriculture and grazing land,
Il,,;ng between what is known as the
swartz place and the town of White
/ bird along the North and South state
|highway, have just been procured by
|Dan Hardin, of Lewiston.
FIND EAR MARKS
Indications of oil were revealed, IL
Is reported. by excavations for the
North end South highway, a year or
more AGO. and have attracted atten-
tion of men interested in oil develop
ment.
Whether drilling will actually be
started at an early date on the newly
acquired property, is not known. MI,
Hardin is said to be acting for com
panv which has devoted much at
teution to oil.
The land which has been leased
forms basin, surrounded by hlgh
bluffs. and comprises many ranches,
The area lies on the slope from Camas
Prairie to Salmon river. 1t is huge
euI-de-sac, which stretches from Sal
man river northward for seven or eight
miles into the mountain side.
OIL RIGHTS ONLY
The leases on the land are for oil
rights only.
For two years, or more, drilling Tor
oil has been in progress on Pittsburg
bar. on Snake river, west of White
bird, with results that have been pro-
nounced encouraging. Oil, however,
has not been encountered.
Drilling is now under way in the
vicinity of Charleston, Wn., on Snake
river
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
HENRY BBI AAIUJNS NJ E, OF
COTTONWOOD, DEAD

Henry Baune, an aged resident OF
Cottonwood, died in his home at that
place Friday morning, of paralysis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
CLUB MEMBERS

o. w. Mcconnell and w. j. Solt-
man were ON Wednesday admitted to
membership in the Gradgeville Com
mercial club.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
WHO BOUGHT CATTLE

Here is list of the animals So'u Ala
Nellydorn. COW, owned by s apa
Red Red Duke. bull, owned by AoS
sweet. sold too. B. Mecomas' $oo' Ada
King Gold, bull, owned . by Ao'
SGT 0 sold TO W. r Sells, sl5o-
80 p,a;r;o chieftain, bull, owned by
~ Nelson sold to r. f. Huston, SIP;
20 Prairie special, bull, owned by Ia
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1921-05-12
SHORTHORN SALE
PROVESSUCCESS;
TOH0LD ANOTHER
Dean Iddings Delivers Ad-
dress at Banquet in
Evening

First annual sale of the Idaho Coun-
T.. Sborfhorn Breeders association,
held last Saturday in Grangeyilie,
drew TO this city many stockmen from
III parts of Camas Prairie. The SAFE
was pronounced successful, although
because of prevailing stringent imam,
cioI conditions, the animals did not
hr;rg nrices thct would have been ex-
pected a year ago.
The stockmen, however were sae
iesfed with the outcome OF tne s'iS'
and declare they will hold another sac
next wear. V. II. johnson was auc
tioneer. and was assisted by harry -
Cranke. A. n. Dyer acted as clerk
r.. NJ Pavev was sales manager
Following the sale banquet az
tepdod bv more than fifty persons was
hold SATURDAY. evening, in the lmper-
ial hotel. V. II. johnson was toaS'
: DEAN IDDINGs SPEAKS
MOO, T. J. lddings. of the Univer-
sitv of Idaho college OF agriculISule,
smoke on Shorthorn popularity, De1n
Iddinps said Idaho must resort 70 u
versifed farming, and livestock On
the farms, in order to reach tne nlsn
est state of agricultural development,
r. outlined six rules which should De
remembered by Shorthorn breeders a.
follows: A.. lot hind
of cattle possible.
Keep prices conservative.
Do Conservative in pedigrees.
Advertise the livestock
Take good care of the stock
o ~ Lawson. representative OF the
,,-a,thorn Breeders assbeiation, OF
e snol mo made a brief talk. Loeai
sfockmen and business men reSPon's'
osicers Of the association Tor s snp
.,sn iass vear have been elected as io''
lows: -,
VIC president-Joe Mcdonald
$50 ,eeeetary-treasurer-R. NJ. Payey'
Directors. include the foregoing 6g'l. gnv I'd
as and Wilbur Bryant, Duke , Huu.
law nse Miss Ada Sweet and H. >. NJ"
90 WHO BOUGHT CATTLE
H. i list of the enimals sold;
N Nil COW, owned by Aaa
sreet sold to Lnlwig Conrad SoV s
0Weo,' 'n,La hull. owned by Ada
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
Wife Charges
Frame Up in
Stokes Trial
Refuses to Identify Woman as
Husbands Mistress When
Produced.

NEW YORK, April 2T.-Introduction
OF a woman In the role of a mtlliner
known as Madame Estelle" was charged
by Mrs. w. E. D. Stokes from the wit
ness stand today as part of the frame
up" against her in her husbands divorce
suit. In her testimoney yesterday Mrs.
Stokes had told of a Madame Estelle"
who had a millinery establishment in
her husbands hotel. the Ansonia, ana
whom, she said Stokes boasted was his
mistress"
At the start of the cross examination
her fourth day on the stand. counsel for
Stokes asked her IL she would recognize
Madame Estelle."
Certainly" she replied.
At this juncture a short. dark woman
came from the back of the room and took
a seat behind Stokes.
lis this the woman? ?" the witness was
asked
No" she replied.
Don't you know that this Is Mrs.
Rosenberg, known as Madame EsteIle,
who has had a millinery shop in the An
sonia for years?"
mo, you are just trying to induce me
to make a false Identification 1t is Just
a part of the frame up against me-"
Mrs. Stokes was questioned about her
diary for 1911. the year she was married.
She was asked why she had so few en-
tries.
"A woman usually puts in her diary
only the pleasant things she wishes TO
remember" she replied
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
WILL FILL POSTS
AFTER PRIMARY
Seven Vacancies in City Of
fees Face Mayor.

Seven vacancies in municipal offices
which Mayor Charles W Jewett must
fill by appointments are likely to remain
unoccupied until after the primary elec-
ton, the mayor stated today.
A Republican member of the board of
public works to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of George Lemaux ana
Democratic member to replace Thomas
A. Riley, who will resign soon to become
a member of the State industrial board,
are to be appointed, as well as the five
citizen members of the city planning
commission.
The mayor said that it is possible the
Republican member of the board of pub
lie works may ~ named this week
1t has become known that this post was
offered to Irving W. Lemaux Republican
city chairman. and son of George k@e
maux, for the reason that he was thsSh
oughly familiar with the ideals and ideag
of his father and would be competent to
carry on his work. Mr.. Lemaux declined
the appointment for the reason that his
fathers death has placed upon him 4
double burden in the conduct of their
manufacturing plant.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
by j. W. T. MASON,
Written for the United Press.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Germany'
reparations offer to the allies is
deceptive effort to create an i'm
preston that the allies terms have
been substantially accepted.
AS a matter Of fact Germany has
camouhaged her offer In such way
that II 1t were accepted. the allies
probably would receive less than one
half of their demand
BY A piece of suggestive propa-
glnda, Germany has created the i'm
preston that she has offered TO pay
the allies two hundred billion gold
marks, or fifty billion dollars Ger
many has done nothing Of the kind
BY complicated reference to inter
est payments the Germans have ere
ated an entirely false impression in
the matter.
Germany's offer. stripped of decep-
tive phrases, is that she will pay the
allies nifty billion gold marks. which
is twelve and half million dollars.
Germany will pay one billion marks
Immediately. She also will raise for
eign and domestic loans at once and
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
WORKERS GIVE
PLEDGE TO GET
FULL AMOUNT
Community Chest Drive Opens
Under Favorable Con-
ditiOns.

Pledges of 100 per cent subscriptions
to the Community Chest fund of $780,
OO0 were made today at the first noon
day luncheon Of generals, ceptains and
workers in the Riley room at the Clay
pool Hotel. Details announcements OF
amounts raised will not begin until to-
morrow's luncheon conference. The ac-
tive work of solicitation began immedi-
ately following today's session.
More than 12.000 names are on cards
received today by the workers. Almost
without exception the persons to be
seen were not canvassed In the December
campaign, but were contributors to the
war chest. now defunct, which was sue
ceeded by the Community Chest.
DRESHMAN
ASKS LOYALTY.
c. II. Freshman, campaign director.
was the only speaker at the luncheon. He
asked for united loyalty to the cause
and assured the men present that with
concentrated effort for the brief period of
the drive the objective can be achieved.
In outlining arguments for the Commu-
nifty Chest. Mr.. Dreshman stressed the
POINTS that per cent pays all expenses
and that the per capita amount asked
of the city is smaller than other cities
ne Udnu NL AAttl luuAduS hoN III
the city visited the Community Chest
headquarters in the Claypool this morn
ing and following speech by Chief
Rather Bird made a donation Mr..
Dreshman received the delegation and as
sured the Indian chief he was happy to
receive the subscription from the first
Americans"
WORKERS ARRANGE
CARD GROUPS.
staff Of workers labored until z
o'clock this morning arranging card
groups for teams following the selec-
tion of names by workers last night at
the opening dinner which was attended
by 200 persons.
The young women who sacrificed sleep
10 make possible the distribution this
noon were Miss Hester Ann Strickland,
Of the building and loan department,
state House; Mrs Edith Mae Shafrer,
AZ East Twenty Third street Miss Ma
tilda Heuser. with Myers, Gates 4
Ralston; Miss Blanche Osborn. state
treasurers office: Miss Ethel Hoffman,
State board Of health; Miss Fern Ale,
Governors office: Miss Florence knep-
per, American Finance Company and
Miss Helen T. Smith, Community Chest
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
Terre Haute Man
Killed by Gunman

TERRE HAJTE. Ind. April 27.-
Charles Lardi, 81 years old, resident of
Universal mining camp, northeast Of this
city, was shot and instantly killed Tues
day evening by an unknown gunman
The murder. the second mysterious kill
ing of the week in this vicinity, is be-
lieved by authorities to have been a
sequel to a feud Of long standing. Both
men were shot at by parties travelling
in machines. All efforts to locate tan
gible clew to the slayers have failed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-27
DEFENDS HOWE !
AS SCHOOL HEAD
Butler College Directors Issue
Statement.

Hilton L Brown, Merle Sidener. VIII
liam G. Irwin, r. F. Davidson and James
L. Clark constituting the executive com
mittee Of the board of directors of But
Ter College, today issued the following
statement:
THE publication of assertions affect
ing the conduct Of the affairs of Butler
College during the administration Of Mr.
Thomas c. Howe as president impels
the following which is issued. not rs a
political document, but as a plain state
ment Of facts
"Mr. Thomas c. Howe was president
of Butler College from 1907 TO 1920. Dur
ing that period the business and educa-
tional affairs of the institution made
great advancement. Many new courses
and departments were introducedE the
faculty was enlarged the endowment
and income materially were increased
and the attendance was more than dOu-
bled.
Butler College is now operating on
sound financial basis, and is committed
to an enlarged program in the cOntinu-
anCe of the work il has carried on in
this community for more than half a
century.
The recognized place Butler College
now holds in the educational field in no
small measure. is due TO the executive
ability of Mr.. Howe. His successful man
agement of the college funds. and
petldiiY VI It's hHdhti"I pAobieHlS huIiuS
the unprecedented conditions of the last
few years. is known to every one who
has any information concerning the af
fairs Of the institution. His services to
the college at all times were efficient ana
were rendered without any selfish con
sderatiOn of his own interests. At his
own insistence the board OF directors re
luctantly accepted his resignation as
president.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
BUTLER COLLEGE.
BY: The Executive Committee
JAMES l.. CLARK.
"R. f. DAVIDSON.
civilian G. IRWIN.
"MERLE SIDENER
u u On