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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
B|LL To STOP
TOBACCO TAX
PASSES HOUSE
Measure Would Repeal $50
License Fee on Dealers
in the State of Idaho
600 600 Revenue from Lii
censes Will Cease When
New Measure Becomes Law

pOISE. Jan. 23-By a vote of 4S
60 ~ the house of representatives
~ the seventeenth session of the
1dobo legislature passed the bill re-
healing the license and BOND FEATURES
If fine tobacco law enacted by the l92l
session of the legislature. 1t was
introduced as house bill No II by
KeetOn.
This is the second bill to be pas
cod Inv the house this session, the
fret being the legislative appropria-
tion bill for $4,000. The measure
was passed only after about fifteen
members of the house had spoken
Tariouslv for and against its provi-
sions 1t repeats the $50 license
FOE and the $500 bond provision of
tbe act of the 1921 legislature.
Opinions differing widely as to
what the state should undertake in
the way of licensing were expressed
on the floor of the house. The ar
gument started when Anderson, Of
Bingham county, opposed the re-
neal of the act ON the ground that
il was revenue producing and IL the
tax we're removed additional revenue
would have to be supplied to COM
pensate for the loss. He said the
state realized more than $4,000
wear from sale of the licenses.
Egbert vigorously defended the
proposed repeal ofthe law, saying 1T
worked a great hardship on the
small dealers of the state. They
were forced to stop the sale OF to-
bacco because of the high license
fee and as result of their not
handling tobacco, many dealers, he
said, lost sales of other commodl-
ties.
Several members advocated the re-
peal of the $50 license fee, but said
the $500 bond feature should be pre-
served, as it acted as check on
dealers who were prone to sell to
minors. Those advocating repeal of
the $50 license fee said the license
fee should be regulated by the
amount of tobacco sold. Coulter, OF
Valley county, said the law should
be repealed, as there were enough
taxing boards in the state without
having such a tax on tobacco.
Congdon, of Ada county, favored
repeal of the law because, he said,
tobacco dealers were already taxed
sufficiently by the federal govern
ment He said he favored a sales
tax, but believed it was out of the
jurisdiction of the state government
to impose it,
Bruce Of Ada county, brought out
that the bill proposing tffe repeal OF
the law made no provision for refund
ing fees already maid this wear Kat
erndahl explained that this feature
would be taken care of as soon as
the bill was a law. He said as soon
as the bill was approved by the gov
ernor the state would refuse to ac-
cept any more license fees and ano-
Their bill would be introduced appro-
priating sufficient funds to rebate
all fees paid this year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
QUICK ACTION
BY OFFICIALS
GETS S3l TAX
Nab Man AS He Is About to
Ship Merchandise from
Sites

Nabbed as he was about to remove
bankrupt stock of merchandise from
Sites without paying taxes on the
goods for the year 1928. ] r. Stanley,
representative of the Spokane Merch-
ants association, did not have many
pleasant things to say to Assessor
william Ingram and Sheriff w ii.
Eller, in Sites, the other day, but
the county Golfers were enriched in
the sum Of $3.50, because Of the
action of the officials in apprehend-
ing Stanley before he shipped the
goods from Idaho county. The merch-
andise was loaded on car, ready Tor
shipment. Stanley, it is related, at
first refused to pay the tax on the
goods, and declared he would take
the matter before the board of county
commissioners. When Sheriff Eller
showed Stanley his star, however,
the representative of the Spokane
wholesalers changed his tune.
AS a farewell message to the Idaho
county officials. after paying them
the tax they demanded. Stanley said
he hoped the car in which the oftic-
ials were travelling would become
stalled in the mud before they reach
ed Grangeville. Stanley, it is said,
also expressed the hope that George
Cammack. driver of the car, would
charge the assessor and sheriff SloO
for the trip.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
GOLD ASSAYS
.sI2. 40 To TON;
SILVER IS So
Encounter Three Veins on
1000-foot Cross-cut Tunnel
at a Depth of 315 Feet
Discovery Regarded as of
Much Importance to Min
ing Industry of County

Important gold strike in the AM
erican Eagle mine, in the Elk City
mining district, is reported from the
camp. Within the last several days,
three veins have been cut, according
to a statment to the Free Press We'd
nesday over the long-distance tele-
phone by A. w. Boyd, superinten-
dent of the mine. The property is
owned by the Homestake Gold Min
ing company.
DEPTH OF 315 FEET
The veins are only a few feet
apart and were encountered on an
10OO-foot cross-cut tunnel at a depth
of 315 feet. The first vein, three
feet WIDE assays $12.40 to the ton
in gold and SO to the ton in silver. A
second vein is four feet in width
and third is two feet wide. No
returns have been received on as
says on ore from these veins, accord
in to Mr.. Boyd, but panning shows
up very WELL the superintendent
stated.
The strike is regarded in mining
circles as of vast Importance, and
many stockholders in the mine are
elated over the discovery.
The strike in the American Eagle
mine is expected TO give new impe-
tus to the mining industry of Idaho
county. Stories printed in daily
newspapers to the effect that miners
were flocking to the hills in large
numbers, attracted by the Elk City
strike, are much exaggerated, judg-
ing from reports received by the
Free Press
NO BIG RUSH ON
Mr.. Boyd declared he had not OBJ
served a flood of miners sweeping
into the Elk City country. Harry
Baker who resides at Clearwater,
the gateway to the Elk City district,
said if a rush was on to the camp,
he knows nothing about it, and he
is in a position to observe every
passenger ON the Elk City stage
line.
Mining men in Grangeville for the
winter, are interested in news OF
the strike, but have not taken to the
hills.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
PICK OFFICERS
Of COUNTYFA|R;
DEFICIT IS $500
Annual Meeting of Associ-
ton Held Here On
Wednesday.

Annual meeting of the Idaho
County Fair association was held in
Grangeville Wednesday afternoon.
The meeting was called to order
by President Edwin Nelson with
twenty farmers, and business men
representing various communities
present.
Secretary Van Deventer offered
his report on last years fair which
showd a deficit of about $50. 1t was
decided to fund this debt the Bank
of Camas Prairie agreeing to ac-
cept joint note from the officers
of the association. 1t was voted
that the first money available should
be used to pay this obligation. The
secretary and treasurer will shortly
publish a financial statement show
ing subscriptions gate receipts and
disbursements.
Edwin Nelson was reelected pre-
sident and N. b. Pettibone vice pre-
sident. Frank Vandevcnter said
he would not be able to accept the
office of secretary for another year,
owing to his duties in the assessor
office. Carl M, Grayson was then
elected secretary. A H. Wetherbee
was reelected treasurer.
The following named trustees
were elected: Howard Mckinley, Cot
tonwood; f, f. Ferguson, Harpster ;
J. A. Wood, Grangville; F. S. Winner,
Ferdinand; Adolph Hinkelman, Wi
mona reencreek George Finney,
Woodland; H. ]. Houser, Sites Clear
water; George Bentz, Whiitebird; @.
V. McHone; Kooskia w. G. Han
son, Fairview L. L. Stewart, Lake.
General discussion followed on pos
sible needs for this years show and
resulted in the appointment of COM
mittee comprising Hub Wood. John
Funke and J. B. Mcdonald, to draw
up plans and specifications for needed
buildings. 1t was decided these re-
quirements would be submitted to the
county commissioners at their April
session.
The president and secretary will
consider the matter of suitable dates
with the Nezperce and Lewiston as
sociations in order that a schedule
may be arranged allowing local stock
breeders to exhibit over the circuit
without loss of time.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
Many WantFarn
Agent Retained
in Idaho County
REPORT EFFORT BEING MADE
TO HAVE AGRICULTURE
IST RETAINED

Farmers in outlying parts of Idaho
county, chiefly at Winona, Ferdinand
and Cottonwood, are taking active
interest in an effort to induce the
board of county commissioners to re-
consider its action in failing to make
an appropriation to continue the
work of county agricultural agent in
Idaho county for the ensuing year.
Reports reached Grangeville this
week, telling of meetings of farmers
in various sections of the county. 1t
is said petitions are being circulated
asking the board to retain the county
agent. A special meeting of the
board of commissioners to recon-
slider the matter may be asked, it is
reported, but from authoritative sour
ces it is learned that special meeting
of the board will not be called for this
purpose.
The commission board, which voted
to discontinue the county agent after
petitions had been filed asking that, in
the interest of economy, the office be
abolished, will hear any arguments on
the county agent matter at its reg
ular quarterly meeting in April, it is
stated.
= Petitions for and against the county
agent were presented to the board at
its January meeting. Inasmuch as
the petition against the agent carried
many more names than did sthe petit
ton asking that the agent be retained,
the board concluded that it was the
desire of a majority of the taxpayers
that the office be abolished, and ac-
ted accordingly.
County Agent Carl M. Grayson,
speaking before the Grangeville Com
mercial club, Wednesday, said that he
felt the county was taking a step back
ward in failing to keep an agent. He
said he spoke purely from an imper-
sonal point of view, as positions in
two other counties in the state were
open to him, but that he much re-
gretted to see the projects he had
started in Idaho county fail to be
brought to completion, because of the
policy adopted by the board. County
Agent Grayson was given until Feb
ruary 10 to close his work.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
HALL BUYS RANCH
ON SNAKE RIVER

G. j. Hall, former Salmon river
sheepman, but for several years a
resident of Lewiston, on Monday pur-
chased in Grangeville a 800 acre hay
and grain ranch on Snake river from
Mr.. and Mrs. James III. Dickson.
The ranch is near Pittsburg and ex-
tends from the divide to Snake riv-
er.
Mr.. Hall paid $1,000 for the layout
on which he plans to raise purebred
Hampshire sheep. He will stock the
ranch in the spring with 600 sheep,
Forest reserve range is nearby.
Mr.. and Mrs Dickson plan to To-
cate in California. Mr.. Hall will re-
tain his residence in Lewiston.
Transportation from Lewiston to the
ranch is available by boat up Snake
river.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
FINISH STEEL
BRIDGE ACROSS
L0CHSAA RIVER
Built by Forest Service, It
Opens Way to Interior
Country

Steel bridge across the Lochsa
river, at Lowell, has just been COM
pleted by Contractor Sam Boudrye,
of Lewiston. The bridge was built
at expense of the u. S. forest SER
vice and opens the way into the in
trior of the Selway National forest.
The new bridge it is anticipated,
will be of particular benefit to stock
men whose herds are taken to the
Slway forst for grazing during the
summer. Difficulty of crossing the
stream by fording will be eliminated
The forest service also will be able
to utilize the bridge to advantage
in transporting men and supplies in
to the interior country from Koos-
kia.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
FIRE HYDRANT IN
FRONT OF SCHOOL

Better fire protection for Grange
vile's $6S,O00 public school building
is available, duet installation, this
week, by the Grangeville Electric
Light & Power Co. of a fire hydrant
in the street Immediately in front
of the building.
1t was necessary to lay SOO rect or
new main west from Hall street in
order to placet he hydrant in front
of the school building.
i. L. Smith, local manager of the
light company, which owns the city
water system, said that in demon
stration water was thrown from the
new hydrant twenty-five feet above
the schoOihOuse.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
NEIGHBORS OF WOODCRAFT
CONTEST is COMPLETED

Idaho circle, Neighbors of Wood
craft. met Monday evening and was
entertained by Mrs. NJ b. Geary
and committee. 1t was the close of
the membership contest started last
December. Votes were counted.
Mrs Geary's side was declared the
winner and will be banqueted by
the side headed by Mrs. A. f. Par
ker. -Four applications were balloted
on during the evening. Thirty-tour
members were present Arrange
ments were made for another con-
test to start February 1. Captains
will be chosen later.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
CLUbbED OVER HEAD WITH
P|CK-HANDLE, LABORER ON
ROAD IS KNOCKED SENSELESS


dubbed over the head with a
plek-handIe, Frank LacOnt, a la
DOrer ON the North and South
highway, near Whitebird, was
rendered unconscious Monday
nignt, and for a time his cOndi-.
.lOii was considered critical. La
eInt was beaten by Joe Mullin,
s alsO labOrer, who fled the cOun-
uy' Sheriff w. III. Eller has been
Sn Salmon river all week, look
ing Tor Mullin, but late advices
rom rom Whitebird are that the man
mas not been located.
trouble which resulted in the.
eo,uobing had been brewing at the
'ainp Tor several weeks, it is re-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
CALLAN WILL OPEN
COLD STORAGE PLANT

John Callan, proprietor of the
City Meat market, will install
cold storage plant and meat market
in the building that has been occu-
pied by the Globe Printing company.
Mr.. Callan is owner of the build
ing. Mr.. Callan closed his meat
market in the CARRIER building this
week, and plans within two months
to open strictly up-to-date marker
in the new location, where he Will
be provided with every facility for
handling meats.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
GRANGEVILLE PLAYS
LEWISTON FRIDAY

Lewiston and Grangeville high
school boys basketball teams VIII
meet in the high school gymnasium
Friday evening. A fast game Is an
ticipated.
Grangeville was defeated by Lap
wal last Friday night, at Lapwal' oy
a score of 81 to 81, while on Satur-
day night, a close game was played
at Culdesac with the score 70 10 Il
i'm favor of Culdesac.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
GEORGE CAMMACK AND
MRS. WILKINS MARRY

Mrs. Helena wilkins and George
Cammack, of Grangeville, were mar
ried in Lewiston Wednesday. The
couple will reside in Grangeville.
Both the bride and bridegroom are
longtime residnts of Idaho county
and are well known here.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25

pOrted. The camp is comprised
mainly of Italian labOrers and
is located near the old Reming-
ton ferry. 200.
Late Monday afternoon diffI-
cuIties between the two men
reached a point where Mullin
took picII-handie and with all
his might dubbed LacOnt, inflict-
ing three deep gashes IN ms
scalp.
Difficulties over employment
are declared TO have been par
tally responsible for the club
hing while it is also reported
that a woman timekeeper enter
ed into the troubled conditions
at the camp.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
FRED DAY GETS
APPOINTMENT
TO WEST POINT

Fred Day, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. Day, of this city, and a
senior in Grangeville high
school. has been advised by Sem
ator w. Il. Borah of his appoint
ment as q cadet at the U. 5.
Military academy, at West
Point, n. Y. Entrance exam
nations are to be held in the
spring. During his high school
years, Day has averaged better
than 80 percent in all his stud
les.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
DANCE
COMMITTEE NAMED

Committee to have charge of the
annual fireman's ball, February %,
was appointed at a meeting of the
Grangeville Fire department, Wednes-
day night The committee comprises
Glib Eimers, Clyde Ferguson and o.
n. Berry.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
ATTENDING ANNUAL HUB
STORE CONFERENCE

Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Ferguson have
been in Lewiston this week, where Mr..
Ferguson attended the. annual meet
ing of managers of TIE Hub chain
of stores. He is manager of the
Grangeville store. During their abb
sence Mrs. William Ingram was in
charge of the Hub store here.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
PUREBRED HOG SALE
AVERAGES $40 HEAD

Forty dollars head was averaged
in John Funke's sale of purebred Pol
and China gifts at Lewiston last
Thursday. Three head went to Mon
tana buyers. Bids for these hogs were
held by Auctioneer Harry @. Cranke.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
BUY PEACOCK GARAGE

Ward Slichter and George Slime
baugh have formed a partnership and
have purchased the w. G. Peacock
garage, which they are now opera
ting. They are experienced garage
men and are prepared to do all KINDS
of automobile overhauling.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
TREASURER OF
STATE IN GRANGEVILLE

John w. Eaglason,g former treasur-
err of the state of Idaho, was in Gran
geville this week from Boise. in the
interest of the Idaho Fire Insurance
company, of which he is president
and manager Mr.. Eagleson appoint
ed A. f. Parker local agent for the
company.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
CLOSES MEAT MARKET

Fred Bozarth has closed the Model
meat market, which he operated 1or
almost two months. Stock that was
on hand was sold by Mr.. Bozarth 10
Sweet & Hamill
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
HARDY GOES EAST

A. S. Hardy departed Thursday
morning for Grand Rapids, Mich, to
visit his mother. He expects to be alb
sent from Grangeville for about three
weeks.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
FOR GAME PRESERVE

Grangeville Commercial club on
Wednesday Endorsed the proposed
game preserve in the vicinity of Elk
Clty, and for which Elk City people
petitioned
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-07-24

in no particular hurry about that
new home, and so they kept on 60
ing farther and farther. They were
exploring. and always it is fun to
explore. Each time they thought
Of stopping they would feel the urge
to go on a little farther. And so it
was that at last they reached the
Smiling Pool. They couldn't go any
farther in that direction without
swimming. and while both could
swim, neither wanted to. SO they
turned and went up along the Smil-
ing Pool and passed where the
rushes grew at the place where the
Laughing Brook entered the Smil-
ing Pool, and so they came to the
place where the alders grew.
OF course, they had to eXploi thAa
alder thicket. They had no lGtsn-
ton of making their home in there,
but they wanted to see what it was
like in there and learn all about it.
They expected to make their home
on the ground or in it, as they al
ways had. 1t was Nanny who
CHANGED to look up and see the old
nest of Redwing the Blackbird. It
wasn't very high up, and it was a
very easy matter to climb to it..
Nanny did climb to it. She wanted
to see what it was like. She found
a very well built and comfortable
nest. Being tired, she curled up in
it to rest And then it was that the
great idea came to her. She scramb-
led out of that nest and down to
the ground so fast that Danny was
sure she had been frightened.
What is it, Nanny?" he cried.
Nanny's eyes were dancing ~hr
excitement. It's our new home
she cried,
Danny stared at Nanny as if he
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-07-24
I1HEGUIDEPosT
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0lo23 REPU6uC SYND
Beyond Fear


Therefore will we not fear.-P
e.
Why is it that Il man who
trusts in God is ever killed?
Why does the Christian soldier
fall II battle, and the Christian
sailor sink in the storm?
Why does not the providence
of God always interfere to pro
tect his people from disaster and
death?
First 0f all, remember that, to
the trueAChrlstian, death is no
defeat. bD victory.
For the cause of truth to be
oVerthrown would indeed be a
calamity of such a nature as to
prove that God is either impotent
or absent.
But for you and me to fall
only shows that God has done
, serving Himself with us on earth
and is ready to receive us to our
reward in heaven
So that in our departure the
Lord of hosts is with us; anc
then more truly than ever the
God of Jacob becomes our refuge,
INTO whose bosom we fly for ever
lasting peace.
Remember also that even this
outward semblance of defeat,
this call to lay down our arms
and leave the field. will never
come to US until our appointed
time
Every man Is immortal until
his work is dCre."
so long as God has anything
for us to do in the world He will
take care of us and deliver Us
from danger.