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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
WEATHER IDEAL FOR
FOREST PROTECTION

Weather conditions so far this sea-
son, have been very favorable from
fre standpoint on the Nezperce for
est, the forest office reports. With a
precipitation of five inches of rain in
June and nearly one inch in July, the
ground cover in the forest Is still
saturated with moisture.
80 far only two fires were started
Dy lightning from storms passing over
the forest. Last year seven fires oc-
cured on the forest during the same
period and conditions were much more
dangerous.
hot drying winds from the south
west can rapidly make conditions adm
serous II they continue without rain,
nut The local forest office states that
Tue nre situation is fairly safe for the
next ten days unless there is an I'M
usual turn in the weather conditions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
NEGRO HELD TO
U. S. COURT ON
BOOZE CHARGE
John Brown, Black, Caught
with Mash and Copper
Coil

John Brown, believed to be the only
negro resident of Idaho county, is In
the county jail, held to answer to the
federal court at Moscow. on charge
of possessing utensils for the manufac-
ture of intoxicating liquor. Brown
waived preliminary examination when
arraigned before U. s. Commissioner
Taylor, in Grangeville, Tuesday night.
The negro was arrested by Sheriff
Eller at his ranch home near West
lake. last week, and was brought to
GrangeviIle and lodged in the county
jail. awaiting the arrival of Deputy
U. s. Marshal r.. G.. West, who came
to Grangeville Tuesday on the case.
When Brown was arrested the aher
if found at his place quantity Of
alleged mash, copper coil, q small
amount Of moonshine and cooler,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
OREGON WOMAN SEARCHES IN
VAIN FOR GRAVE Of FATHER

"rs' Hugh OKane, of Bend, Ore,
~ "iAng mere this week in hope that
9,e would be able to visit the grave
dio aer iather, William b. Wright. who
in IN IA Grangeville in 1901, has sought
HE IAN Tor the last resting place of
giS S oouy' Mrs. O'Kane has practically
ren up hope of locating the grave.
in ne body of Mr.. Wright was buried
cb;n sne old cemetery, at the top of
IN va. NIL In 1909, the city decided
and ~, the land for park purposes,
10 VA cue bodies were removed to Prair-
ard new cemetery. w. H. v. Rick
Mon,.wn VINO died several years ago, in
was given a contract for
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
.0LDSCH00L BELL
IS SOLD FOR SONG
Long, Long Ago, It's Rever-
berant Tones Summoned
Grangeville Riddles

Bell in the belfry of the courthouse,
and which for years called Grange
vile children of a decade and more
ago to their studies, when the build
ing was used for schoolhouse, was
sold at public auction Saturday to
o. 7 Lingo, for $3.50. Mr.. Lingo
hopes to dispose of the bell to a ran
cher, to be used as dinner bell.
Since it is no longer fashionable to
place bells in school buildings, and
has not been the style for many years,
a bell was not included in the archi-
tect's specifications for the present
public school building. The old bell
has not pealed forth its reverberant
tones for many, many years Today's
market for bells is not very brisk.
Other Property Sold
The bell was sold by the board of
county commissioners, along with 9th
er property, mostly real estate. Two
automobiles, formerly used by the
county farm agent, were sold.
Chevrolet, new year ago, was pur-
chased by Sheriff w. III. Eller for
$3.50, and Buick, of 1915 vintage,
went to o. Il. Lingo for $66. Both
cars were sold "as is"
Numerous tracts of land, to which
the county acquired title through tax
sale, a year ago, were sold. Most of
the tracts were range lands in the
river country. Among the
purchasers were b. Anger, j. b. Nc
Crea, o. r. Lingo, Eva l.. Garfield,
]. III. Mitchell, Frank Van Deventer
and William Ingram.
Town Lots on Block
Town lots in Higgins, Grangeville,
Sites, Fem, Kooskia, Whitebird. Wi
mona and Westlake went to g. d. De
Almond, Frank McGrane, Mrs. Mabel
Bowman Mrs. Eva Garfield, ]. P. Har-
riman, Bert Baker, @. w. Reuter-. j.
c. Safely, F. T.. Quist, George w. Ire
nary ,Shirlei S. Fem, ]. M. Shaw,
Fl. II. Foulks and Mrs. NJ G: VIM |
pey.
The county realized $1717 from the
sale
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19

DEPTH Of ORE
IS PUZZLE IN
G0LDD|STR|CT.
Developments Indicate Per-
sistence of Ore at Consid-
cradle Depth, Says Ballard
State Expert Inspects the
War Eagle, Center Star
and American Eagle Mines

S. NJ. Ballard, geOlogist for the Ida
no bureau of mines and geology. has
returned to headquarters at Moscow
after spending several weeks in the
vicinity of Elk City and other points
in central Idaho. According to a state
ment issued from the office of the sec
Rotary of the bureau, DIR. Francis A.
Thomson, dean of the school of mines,
at Moscow. Mr.. Billiards. purpose was
to complete the field work in progress
in this area during the last three
years and particularly to examine re-
cent developments as TO their bearing
upon persistence with depth. On this
point Mr.. Ballard says:
One of the most important and
as yet unanswered mining prob
lens of central Idaho is that of
the persistence Of the ore below
the water level-that is beyond
the zone of oxidation. Recent de-
velopments at the War Eagle, the
Center Star and the American
Eagle seem to argue well for pri-
mary ore of good value persisting
to considerable depths.
Mr.. Billiards. work concludes the
eld investigation of the central Ida
no gold field and as soon as the lab
)ratory work, such as assaying and
study of the typical spec
mems can be completed, compilation
# the manuscript, much of which is
Ilready written, will go forward, and
t is expected that the bulletin EMIT
ed, Geology and Gold Resources of
CENTRAL Idaho" will be ready for the
PRINTER in the fall.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19

removal of the bodies, and was sup
posed to have kept an accurate record
of the bodies transferred to the new
cemetery. City records fail to dis
close the location of the grave OF
Mr.. Wright, although it is believed
the body was taken from the old GEM
etery to the new resting place for the
dead.
Mr.. O'Kane explained Tuesday
that there was no monument over the
grave of Mr.. Wright, but that It's
location was indicated by wooden
markers. 1t is probably that, because
permanent markers had not been cree
ted, identity of the body was lost In
the moving
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
BOOMERANG CLUB
rs TO GIVE DANCE

Boomerang club, an organization OF
Grangeville girls, is arranging for
dance to he given in Odd Fellows hall,
the evening of Thursday. July 20. Pro-
ceeds of the dance will be added to
a fund the club is raising to provide
swimming pool here. Music for the
dance will he by Aliens Dokkie or
chestra. of Lewiston. The club believes
music by this orchestra will prove
real treat TO people of Grangeville and
surrounding towns.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
BOYS DROWN IN LAKE

Wilson and James Paxton, small
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Paxton,
WalIa Walla, were drowned in Lake
Washington, Seattle, last Sunday,
while sailing toy boats in the lake
The boys are grandchildren Of A. A.
Kinkaid, of Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
REFUSE MONEY FOR
ROAD IN CANYON

Appropriation of from $1,000 to
$4,000 for improving the Seven Mile
canyon road, from Winona to KAN
iaih, was refused by the board of
county commissioners, Monday. The
appropriation was asked by delega-
ton, headed by f. H. Rehberg, OF
Kamiah, which appeared before the
board
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
SHEEP MORTGAGE
FOR ALMOST TWO
MILLIONS FILED

What is believed to be the
largest chattel mortgage ever
placed on the records of Idaho
county was filed Saturday. The
mortgage, dated June 10. 1923,
was given by the Crane Greek
Sheep company to the Portland
Cattle Loan company, for ST.
$50. 0S9.66, and mortgages 143,-
6S1 sheep and all horses, mules,
tools and equipment belonging
to the Crane Greek Sheep COM
pany.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
PLAY WINCHESTER
HERE ON SUNDAY

Winchester baseball team defeated
the Grangeville nine in game at
Winchester last Sunday, by a score
of 8 to 2. The game was reported to
have been much better than the score
indicated Winchester team COM
prises. all salaried players A return
game with Grangeville will be played
here next Sunday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
Abandon Tallow Candies
For Poor Farm Lighting;
Electricity to Be Used
CULDESAC MAN
DEAD AT AGE
OF SO YEARS

Isaac Mounce, 80 years old,
died last Thursday i'm his home
in Culdesac. He was born i'm
Indiana, on April %, 1924. He
had lived in Nezperce county
forty-one years. Mr.. Mounce is
believed to have been the oldest
man in Idaho. He is survived
by five children, twenty grand
children and twelve great grand
children.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
GET u. S. LICENSE
FOR DIVERSION DAM

Federal power commission, at Wash
ington. has granted a license to the
Unity Gold Mines company, of War
rem. for building a diversion dam on
Elk Creek, and power house and
transmission line nine and one-half
miles long in Idaho and Valley coun-
tipS
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
ENROUTE TO CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Nichols, Of
WhitebTrd, and e. f. Aldrtch and
family, Orofino, were in Grangeyille
Thursday enroute by automobile to
California. where they expect to To-
cate.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-07-19
County Inmates to Profit
from Money Left by
Suicide

Modern electric lights are soon to
replace obsolete tallow candles as a
means of illuminating inmates rooms
at the Idaho county poor farm.
Board of county commissioners on
Monday arranged with the Grange
vile Electric Light and Power Co.,
for wiring Of the county home and
furnishing electric current to the in
stitution.
Few persons perhaps are aware that
old-fashioned tallow candles have been
generally used at the poor farm for
lighting bedrooms of certain of the
inmates. Because of feeble condition
of many of the county charges, 1t
has been thought madvisable to per-
init them to have coal oil lamps in
their rooms. fearing the lamps would
be upset, an explosion would ensue,
and the building would be burned to
the ground. For that reason, it is ex-
planned, the steward at the poor farm
has required that the inmates use
only tallow candles for such Light as
may be provided in their rooms at
night
Use Kerosene Lamps
In other parts of the building, how
ever, coal oil lamps have been in use,
for i'll these rooms attendants at the
home could keep careful watch to pre-
vent fire.
Inmates of the poor farm can thank
a suicide for delivering them from
the mi-darkness of candle light to
the modern illumination of electricity.
On Dee. 10, 1911, Herman Stein, a ma
tive of Germany. killed himself lin
his home I'm the Winona country. He |
,wned 100 acres of land had money |
N the bank.
On the day of his suicide, Stein |
wrote Will in German on scrap of
PAPER, in which he gave all the cash
ie possessed to one Peter Rase, and
he residue of his property he de-
,oOr farm.
Translation of Will
A translation of a part of the will
eads.
Being that life is a burden to me,
make an end of same. After my
Ieath, the cash money shall be paid
o Peter Rase The rest of my estate
hall go to Idaho county, and shall
e used on the poor farm"
STEMS ranch, comprising 100 acres,
vas sold by the board of county com
nissioners on Jan. 10, 1918, to Fran
es T.. and William Kitchen, of Wi
ona, for $780, A part of the money
as already been used in improve
lents on the poor farm, but $56S.25
emains, and it Is this money that will
g devoted to installing electric lights
4 the county home.
Keeper of Poor Farm
The board ON Monday contracted
18th Frank Cummings, of Grange
lille. COR maintenance of the poor
arm from Oct Is, 1923 to Oct. 10,
925. Cummings agreed to provide
GARD and room for the inmates at
1850 a month, each. Charles Goan
id $14. and G. A. Anderson, $l5.
Walter Rice, present steward at the
DOR farm, filed no bid. He has been
eceiving SIS month for each in
late. In addition to the amount paid,
ne county provides clothing and to-
acco for the inmates. The steward
given use of the farm free of
large.
The board on Thursday awarded
ert BrOckman contract for forty
ms of Majestic Utah coal. at S12.45
ton. Madison Lumber company was
re only other bidder for coal. The
ADDISON company bid from S12.65 to
1850 a ton for various kinds of
,al. The board had advertised for
ids on twenty cords of wood. but no
ii for wood was received
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
NEW TOY TO AMUSE
CHILDREN is NOVELTY

The children in many homes are
finding amusement through various
electrical inventions. There is, Of
course, the miniature electric train
and the miniature electric range, ap-
pealing respectively to boys and girls.
Recently there has also appeared a
simple but fascinating little toy con-
sisting Of little balloon with a tiny
trapeze suspended from it, to which is
attached dainty acrobatic girl. When
held over the tube OF the electric va
cuum cleaner long enough for the cur
rent to be turned on the rush of air
from the tube will both keep the bal
loon suspended In the air and will
cause the little performer to whirl
about on the trapeze to the great de-
light Of small folk of or s years.
Little electric current is required for
this amusement to keep child pleased
Tor long period.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
Notice tor Publication.
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona.
October "a, 1923.
Notice is hereby given that George
w. Kuns. of Date Creek, Arizona, who
on March II, 1920. made Homestead
Entry, No. O36412, for E115. SWl, Sec
tion 8. Township lin, Range CIV. /,
G. & S. R. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Three Year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
seribed, before the Register and Re-
ceiver. U. S. Land Office, at Phoenix,
Arizona. on the 9th day of December,
1928.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph R. Howard, Oliver l.. Phip'
peny. Kester ]. BillingsIey, all Of Date
Creek. Arizona, Cecil C. Billingsley, of
Congress Junction, Arizona.
JOHN R. TOwLEs, Register.
First pub. Nov. 3-last pub. Dec. 1st
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Matte j. Riggs, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, John Riggs, Administrator of
the Estate of Matte ]. Riggs. de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all per-
sons having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the nec-
essary vouchers, within four months
after the first publication of this no.
tice, to the said Administrator at Wick
enDurg, Arizona, the same being the
place for the transaction of the busi-
ness of said estate, in said County of
Maricopa.
JOHN RIGGS,
Administrator of Matte J. Riggs.
deceased.
Dated at Phoenix this 26th day of
October, 1923.
lst pub. Oct. 9th, last pub. Nov. II.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
CHURCH SOCIAL WITH
BIG SURPRISE FOR ALL
Electric Lights Brought About a
Regular Transformation.

The most memorable church supper
and social that has occurred in years
In certain town in the middle west
took place last winter. The town is a
rural community in the center of a
farming territory OF considerable ex-
tent
Because OF the scattered population
the church supper is one Of the annual
occasions when everybody meets ev-
erybody else and whole years sup
ply of gossip is exchanged in the
that, however, the supper enjoys a big
reputation. And when the last one
was announced the whole countryside
planned to be on hand.
When the farmers began driving in
shortly after dark, they were amazed
upon coming in sight OF the church to
perceive blaze OF light pouring out of
every window. Out in one corner of
the churchyard a little gasoline en-
gine was chugging away, and inside,
suspended from various points about
the building, were number of CLEAN.
ing electric lights, replacing the bat
terry OF kerosene lamps with which the
church had previously been lighted.
The curious farm folk soon discov-
cred the "system"-a self-contained
farm electric light and power plant,
consisting of the gasoline engine, an
electric generator, the necessary wir-
ing and the Mazda lamps 1t was a
contribution to the success OF the So
cial by the towns electrical supply
agent, and it certainly made a hit.
The whole church was filed with the
brightness of the lights, and the SO
cial atmosphere was greatly increased
thereby.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03

]. F. Raney of the Raney Mer-
camille Co. bought AT bales of
cotton Saturday at $31. 20 high
est price yet.
Parker Gin Co, put on a night
crew Saturday as cotton was
coming in too fast for one crew
to handle.
Russell Bros. shipped a car OF
fine beef to the Incorporated
Meat Co. of Los Angeles Satur-
day.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
PARKER NEWS.
Dorothy Holden Becomes A
Happy Bride.

An early morn wedding on the
25th. united Dorothy Holden and
J. Bernard Roberts, two popular
young Parker people. Rev. Jese
S. Ryan performed the ceremony
at the Methodist church, both be-
ing members of his congregation.
The church was beautifully dec
Grated with Chrysanthemum and
Carnations, and the young bride
carried a lovely bouquet of white
sweet peas, Lilies of the Valley,
and Maiden Hair fern, all Great
ing a scene of unusual beauty
and interest, as the solemn VOWS
were repeated at sunrise.
Miss Leala Daran, dressed in
blue and carrying a lovely bou-
quet, made a pretty picture as
bridesmaid. Cecil Detrick filled
the position of best man with
dignity and bravery.
The bride was attired in an
appropriate travelling suit of
brown Tricot trimmed in fur,
with a becoming hat of blue
velvet. The groom wore a con-
ventional business suit, and they
boarded his Overland at once for
a honeymoon trip to Phoenix and
other points. where they will be
entertained by numerous friends
and relatives. They will return
here, where the groom has neat
little home ready.
The bride is the daughter of
Mrs, Tom Dodson Of Bouse and
is a beautiful, accomplished girl.
The groom is a member of an
old and we'll known pioneer fam
lily and a trusted employee of the
Santa Fe at tho Parker depot.
Their future life opens brightly
before them.
Frank Ewing and wife motored
to Seligman Tuesday for weeks
visit with VIM. Burnett a brother
of Mrs. Ewing.
On Oct. oath. the Hon F. C.
Jacobs, U. S. Dist. Judge. ap-
pointed Jno. Roberts of Parker,
u, S. Commissioner for Northern
Yuma county.
County Attorney. H, H. Baker.
Sheriff Jim Chapel and Deputy
Sheriff Lee McGee, spent Thurs
day and Friday in Parker on
business. While here, Attorney
Baker gave a lecture at Hosfelt's
Hall on the Constitution of the
u. S. which was instructive and
entertaining.
w. C. Gather and wife left
Thursday night for Los Angeles
to be at the bedside of their son
Willie. during a serious opera
tion of the spine, expecting to
remain until he is out of danger.
Of course, the Northern Yuma
County Fair is the most interest
ing topic of the town, and every
body is vibrant with enthusiasm
over the coming races and ex-
hibits to be presented. There is
good outlook for a record. break
ing attendance on the I'd and Sd.
Rev. Jesse Ryan and family, by
auto left for Phoenix, where they
intend remaining until after Con-
ference. He has been pastor at
Parker for three years, is a godly
man and his many friends here
hope for his early return.
Mrs. John Roberts returned on
Sunday after two months trip
:, to Litchfeld, Arizona. visiting
her son and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Terry of that place.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
TwO-Burner Oil Stove
Suitable for Light House.
keeping. Mrs. West.

For Sale Baby Chix: Barred Rocks,
Buff Orpingtons. R. l. Reds, and
Turkens, Order now. The Fall Season
will Soon Close.
ENOCH CREWS, Seabright, Calf.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
Keep the Payer Fires Burning

Wanted--Names and addresses, of
Christian people who Will promise to
pray for revival of religion to sweep
over Arizona,
RoBT MCMURDo, Evangelist
REV. BORTHWICK, Pastor
It pays to advertise for prayer.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03
Pioneer Baptist Preacher Be
hind Prayer Movement.

Rev. A. Windes of Tempe, the man
who organized the First Baptist church
of Arizona (Prescott) and the First
Baptist church of Phoenix. He is do
ing everything he can to help the prayer
movement for a statewide revival of
religion. Mr., Windes is the father of
Judge Windes of Phoenix.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03

If you have anything to buy or
sell, tell it in Liners" at 10c a
line 1st insertion and SC each
subsequent insertion.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03

Wanted:--Men or women to take
orders for genuine guaranteed hosiery
for men, women, and children. Elm
mate darning Salary $75 week full
time. 81 so an hour spare time. Beau
tiful Spring line.
International Stocking Mills,
Norristown, Pennsvlvania.
Arizona state miner., 1923-11-03

For Sale Cheap-A splendid Jordan
Roadster with tent and complete camp
equipment. Apply at Hyder's garage.
Evening star., 1923-10-14
The Missinu Einuer,

Inspector Cortelyou had just unlocked
the door of the study and let himself
out into the corridor when he saw
Dauncey advancing from the inner hall.
Behind the old butler the detective saw
two shapes which, in the dim light, he
did not recognize.
II beg your pardon, Inspector said
Dauncey. II didn't mean to disturb
you, but there's the chief constable and
Mr.. Illingworth here, sir, and they're
wanting to see you, particularly, so /
was coming to let you know
'All right" replied Inspector Cor
telyou. ''Ive flnished-for the present.
I'll come and speak to them
He followed the butler down to the
hall. and found Illingworth to be ac-
companied by a tall, handsome man,
whom Inspector Cortelyou Immediately
set down as an ex-cavalry officer. and
who gave the little man from Scotland
Yard a keen and searching look Of in
terest.
Good evening, Inspector" said IL
lingworth. This gentleman is Mai.
Bryson, our chief constable. He has
come specially over to see how things
are going on, and to hear If you have
anything to tell him.
1--WE will go back to the study" said
the detective.
He led the way back to the scene of
his operations and turned up the
electric light in both study and library.
Mai BrySon looked about him with
swift glances. He turned to Inspector
Cortelyou as the detective came back
from switching on the lights in the
further apartment.
II understand you have been here
some hours, inspector" he said.
81 have been here five hours, sir, "
replied the detective.
81 have heard a great deal of your