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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
Sites COMPLAINS
OF ELECTRIC SERVICE

People of Sites have again COM
planned Ia the state public utilities
commission, because Of the INADEQUATE
electric service furnished the village
by the Kooskia Milling and Power 20.
According to petitions, kilograms
and either communications filed with
the commission for the past year, the
town always has poor electric service
and at times there is none at all.
1t seems that the Kooskia generat-
ing plant is operated by water power,
and. at certain seasons OF the year
there is much more water than at
others. At low water periods, the
residents of Sites get reduced volt
age and as some petitions have said,
"We can't get enough current to heat
an iron or to make a light bright
enough to read by"
The commission has had the ques-
tion before it several times before, but
so far has made no order Tor the re,
lief of the situation. The citizens OF
Sites have requested the commission
TO order the company to install an
auxiliary power plant, steam, gasoline
or otherwise, that can be used in sea-
sons of low water.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
Push Work on New Exhibit
Hall; Mcintosh Carni-
val Coming

With work being pushed on the
new exhibit hall at the Idaho County
Fair grounds, with the contract signed
with the Wheeler circus, Of Whitebird,
for special free attractions all three
days, and with grain exhibits pouring
into Grangeville from all parts of Ida
no county, plans are rapidly taking
shape for the Idaho County fair, Oc-
tober 10, IL and u.
Livestock men are promising to
bring to the fair their choicest stock
for exhibition, and this feature OF
the show is expected to attract parti-
cular attention.
A number of concessions already
has been signed for the carnival down
town. o. H. Mcintosh, of Pendleton,
Ore, the merry-go-round man, who
had his big swing here last year for
the enjoyment of the Riddles, on
Thursday assured the concession man
ager of the fair over long-distance
telephone, that he would be here with
his swing. He also will have eleven
other concessions, including minstrel
show.
The management is hard at work to
mako the October fair the best ever
held in Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
MORE MARRIAGES,
FEWER DIVORCES
IN IDAHO COUNTY

Marriages are on the increase In
Idaho county and divorces are growing
less, according to a report just issued
by the u. S. department of commerce
for 1916 and 1922.
The report shows forty-eight mar
riages took place in Idaho county In
1922 and thirty-five in 1916. The num-
Der of divorces granted in the county
in 1922 was ten, compared with six
teen in 1916.
The report discloses that Abs mar.
riages were performed in the state OF
Idaho in 1922 and 845 divorces were
granted In 1916. the last year for
which statistics were collected by the
bureau of census, there were 3S4O mar
riages in the state and 797 divorces.
Kootenai county, with Occur dA-
lene, the Gretna Green OF Spokane
leads all the counties in the number
of marriages in 1922, with 459 Ada
county is second, with 426. Ada coun-
ty leads in divorces with 141.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
COUNTY LEVY.
FOR 1928 IS
FIXED At SL.l0
Commissioners Decide on the
Amount of Money to Be
Raised for the Current Year
Reduction Noted from 1922;
Expenses Are Curtailed and
There Is No Election Cost

Tax levy for Idaho county was fixed
at $1.10 on each 800 of assessed val
uation, by the board of county COM
missioners, in session in Grangeville,
Monday. This is a reduction of %
cents from the 1922 levy. Total state
and county levy for 1928 is SLIGO, COM
pared with $1.S9 for 1922.
Reduction in the levy Is made pos
sible by reason of curtailment of coun-
ty expenses, together with the fact
that the 1922 levy took care Of about
$4,000 election expense, which does
not exist this year, and paid $27OO
county agent expense. Last years
levy also provided for a surplus fund
for retirement of outstanding county
warrants. The board, this year, pro-
vides for no surplus fund. The 1923
ldyy is made as near as possible to
provide for current expense Of the
county.
The 1923 levy for county purposes
provides for current expense, 81 cents ;
county road, IL cents; county bridge,
L cent; county school, So cents, or a
total of $1.10.
Estimates of county expense for
1923 are, current expense, 1854,
county road, $S,039.15; county bridge,
$500; county school, $4,000.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
PARTIAL ECLIPSE OF
SUN rs VIEWED HERE

Partial eclipse of the sun was
plainly visible from Grangeville Mon
day afternoon. The eclipse began
about u 80, and continued for more
than an hour. Maximum Of the suns
surface to be covered by the eclipse,
as visible here, was approximately
20 percent. Brightness of the day
grew less as the moon passed between
the sun and the earth and the greater
part of the sun was hidden from view.
Many persons observed the eclipse
through smoked glass Eclipse of the
sun was total in the extreme south
of California and in Lower California,
but extensive preparations made by
astronomers for observing the total
eclipse were frustrated. when fog and
heavy clouds hid the sun from view.
Such observations as were made were
taken from airplanes flying high above
the clouds.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
ASK $500 HERE FOR
JAPANESE RELIEF

lewiston chapter Of the American
Red Gross has asked Grangevliie,
Salmon river, Elk City and Dixie 70
contribute $500 toward the relief OF
Jananese injured and rendered home
loss ov the recent earthquake. Credit
Of $40 on the amount has been grven
tbis community, because of contriDu-
ton lion by Thomas Wren, Of Fem; Pres
;dant r.. Gilkeson. of the Grange
VILE Commercial club, on wednesday
annointed G. J. Simmons, Hub Woou
and John p. Bimers as a committee
on Japanese RELIEF.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
INSURANCE ADJUSTERS
HERE ON GARAGE LOSS

Insurance adjusters have been in
Grangeville this week settling losses
due to the MeAdams garage fire. Set
Element was effected with Mr.. Me
Adams He will receive $4,000 on fix
lures and shop equipment, inventory
of which was $6650. Stock inventory
was $1,000, with a $4,000 policy, which
will be paid, as well as a $500 policy
on agricultural implements valued at
$3.50. No settlement has as yet been
made on five used automobiles, on
which Mr.. McAdams carried $3.50 in
surance.
Adjustors have reached tentative
settlement with the Miller Hardware
& Implement Co., owners Of the garage
building. This settlement has been
passed to the insurance companies for
final approval.
Mr.. McAdams has reestablished his
garage in the Van Deventer building,
and is selling gasoline and oil IN
front of the garage ruins.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
VACANT DWELLING
BURNS TO GROUND

Fire of undetermined origin totally
destroyed a vacant dwelling in the
southwest part Of town, at midnight,
Friday. The house was owned by
George Barker. who had $500 insur-
ance on the building.
The fire had gained much Roadway
when discovered, and this, coupled
with the fact that the building was
three blocks from the nearest hydrant,
made work Of the Are department In
effectual. It is thought the fire may
have been carelessly started by PROV
lers who had been smoking about the
place.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13

The Kooskia fair which opens Thurs
raw. September 20, and runs for three
days, gives promise OF being the pest
event of its kind ever staged by the
river town.
Agricultural, horticultural and i've,
stock interests are receiving special
attention by the committees and with
fine bountiful harvest just closed In
that region the exhibits will be OF ex-
ceptional educational value.
Farm products, forest service, In
dian school. fancy work and like mat
ters will be found on exhibition In the
lower rooms of the Odd Fellows hall.
Two large rooms have been secured
in the hall for the housing OF this lea
ture of the fair and ample space 10
properly display the many items is
assured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
.K00SMA FAIR WILL OPEN NEXT.
THURSDAY FOR 3-DAY SESSION

At the fair grounds, new stock pens
have been constructed and it Is the
belief of fair officials that all stock
will he taken care Of by the stock
superintendent. The new sheds are
inside the main grounds and are plac-
ed along the river bank to the right
Of the main entrance.
Sports at the grounds each after
noon will be of sufficient variety 70
meet the demands of everyone. Here
tofore the arena features have played
a most important part. However, this
year, the sports committee has reduced
the bucking schedule and placed a
large number of racing events.
Dancing and carnival or midway
pleasure will be provided and the
management promises to have daily
program that will keep something be-
fore the crowd at all times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
RUSH STREET
IS
COUNCIL PLAN
Work of Macadamizing to
Start As Soon As Proceeds
of Bond Issue Are Received
Interest Rate of 81 Percent,
and Purchaser Is to Pay
Legal Costs and $23 Bonus

Grangeville's $4,000 20-year NUM-
cipal street improvement bond issue
was sold to Bosworth, Chanute & o.,
by the city council, at a special meet
ing, Monday night. The bonds were
sold at premium of $1.56 on each
$1,000, and will bear interest at the
rate Of OK percent a year.
The Denver company submitted two
proposals. In one, the company
agreed. TO purchase the bonds at g
percent interest, and pay a premium
of $11.15 on each $1,000, as well as
all legal costs of examining the bond
issue, besides furnishing the bonds.
BY the second proposal, and the one
accepted as the most satisfactory by
the council, the Denver company
agreed to buy the $4,000 bond issue,
bearing 81 perrent interest, at par,
plus premium of $1.56 on each $1,000,
and to pay all necessary attorney fees
and furnish the bonds.
Bid by Spokane Firm
The only other bid for the bonds
was by the Spokane & Eastern Trust
Co, Spokane This company would
purchase the bonds, yielding 5A per-
cent interest," at par, and asked the
city to pay $3.50 for attorney fees.
The Spokane firm also agreed to fur
nish the bonds.
/ City officials believe that a very
satisfactory sale Of the city securities
was made, and the rate of interest Is
considered reasonable.
When proceeds of the bond issue are
available, the city will Immediately
proceed to surface with crushed rock
approximately twenty-four blocks OF
the principal streets in Grangeville,
including Main street
Work by Home Labor
The city expects to do the work by
day labor, and employ a superintend-
ent to supervise the work. Only con-
tract which will be let, it is believed,
will be for hauling crushed rock from
the crusher at the north end Of town
to the streets on which it will be
applied.
BY hiring only home labor at the
crusher and on the streets, the city
council will be enabled to keep the
entire expenditure Of $4,000 in
Grangeville, rather than pay it to
floating class of laborers such as usu-
ally are employed on contract jobs.
Date when slrfacing the streets will
actually commence is not known, and
will depend upon the time when pro-
ceeds of the bond sale are paid to the
municipality. 1t is believed, however,
that within three weeks or a month,
the work will be under way
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
MORE PUPILS IN
PUBLIC SCHOOL

Grangeyille public schools opened
Monday with a greatly increased en-
rollment over the first day, last year.
On Monday, total registration was
372, including 121 pupils in the high
school, compared with 1888 pupils on
the opening day last year, OF whom
1O8 were in the high school.
Enrolment by rooms the first day
was: First, 43; second and part OF
third, 80; part of third and fourth,
SO; fifth, %; sixth, %; seventh, "a;
eighth, 81; high school, III.
Bv reason of the small third grade,
only nineteen pupils, these pupils have
been divided between the second and
fourth rooms, and one teacher has
been eliminated, at an appreciable saw
ing to the district.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
TOURISTS PRAISE
CITY AUTO CAMP
Oregon Folk Say Grangeville
Best Encountered on
1900-Mile Trip

Hundreds of automobile tourists
from all parts of the United States
have taken advantage of the conven-
fences afforded by the Grangeville au-
tomobile tourist park this summer.
Every night motorists pitch their tents
on the camp ground, which is describ-
ed by many tourists as the best mu-
nicipal auto park in the west, outside
the large cities and for beauties of
natural surroundings, it is surpassed
by none.
Following article, taken from the
Hubbard (Ore.) Enterprise, for Aug
ust 81, gives an idea of the way mo-
florists appreciate the Grangeville
camp:
"a touring party of three who re-
turned Wednesday evening from three
weeks ON the road in eastern southern
Oregon and western Idaho, declared
that the tourist camping park at
GrangeTille, Idaho, was the most rest
full city camping grounds found on the
entire 1900-mile trip.
travelling late over the Craig noun
tain route, the party arrived in the
city about one hour after the lights
of the city were first seen, and was
directed to the city tourist park,
which is located on the banks of a
pebble-rolling brook, and is fioored
with well-cut but thick growing lawn
about which were placed brick and
metal stoves, water faucets, modern
garbage cans, wood piles, electric
lights, and other things necessary to
the comfort of the traveller. The greet
ing one received was sincere, and abb
solutely no charge was made of the
touring public for stops Of not over
forty eight hours"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
SPEEDY SWIFT DIES
IN AUTO MISHAP

Harry Speedy Swift, salesman for
a Seattle wholesale grocery firm, and
well-known in Grangeville, was Killed
Wednesday when his automobile
plunged from the Rossland highway
at point three miles north OF New
port, Wn., distance Of 300 feet into
Sheep creek canyon, below. Fred
Chase, his travelling companion. jump
ed from the car and was uninjured
Swift has been making" the Grange
vile territory for his house for almost
twenty years.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
MRS. HARDING rs
APPRECIATIVE OF
SYMPATHY LETTER

Clipping from the Free Press, telling
of memorial exercises in Grangeville
for the late President Warren G..
Harding was sent to Mrs. Harding by
John ]. Pulse, of this city. Mr.. Pulse,
in an accompanying letter, called at
tention to paragraph in the memoir
ial article, telling of dog appearing,
unlimited on the platform during the
exercises, and remaining near por-
trait of the former president This
was regarded as significant, particu-
larry because the president was great
admirer Of dogs.
In reply to Mr. Pulses letter, he
recently received the following com
munication. written on mourning sta
tionery:
My dear Mr.. Pulse:
Mrs Harding asks me to express
her deep appreciation Of your message
Of sympathy and your kind thought
fulness in sending her the clipping.
Sincerely yours.
LAURA HARLAN, Secretary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
Wheeler Comedy Circus to
Be Free Daily Attraction for
Idaho County Fair Crowds
GOLD MINES ARE
BONDED TO BIG
CONCERN, REPORT

That the Carpenter & Nc
Knight gold-mining property,
south Of Dixie, ond the Center
Star mine have been bonded to
large mining outfit, with which
Frank Lee, of Boise, is inenti-
fed. is report that was not
denied Wednesday night by r.
7. Walker, a mining engineer,
of Salt Lake City, who was In
Grangeville, after having visited
the properties with Mr.. Lee. Mr..
Lee was in Grangeville Wednes-
day, and left by automobile for
Boise. He was enthusiastic over
the showings in the properties.
Mr.. Walker, with the charac-
teristic reticence of a mining en-
gineer, asserted that much de-
pended on the assays" He car
ried with him samples Of ore
from the two properties.
Belief is that bonding of the
properties portends great activ-
ity in the mountain country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
HARDING MEMORIAL
STAMPS TO BE SOLD

Two-cent postage stamps, issued In
memory of the late President Warren
q. Harding, are expected to be on
sale shortly at the Grangeville post
office. Postmaster Simmons has mace
reouisition for supply OF the stamps.
The new stamps are black, and. on
them appears a portrait OF the late
president. with the dates OF his birth
and death, 1866 and 1923. The mem
orial stamps were first placed on sale
at Marion, O., on September j.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
COMMUNITY CLUB

Grangeville Community club, at a
meeting Tuesday night, elected officers
as follows:
President-Mrs. A. G. Adams.
Vice President-Mrs. M. r. Hatta-
baugh.
Secretary-Mrs G. p. Bickes.
Treasurer-Mrs. G. ]. Simmons.
Regular meetings Of the club Will
be held on the first Tuesday night OF
each month, at the rest room.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
PETERSON HEADS
IDAHO MAS0NS

elec tetVr PETERSON, Of Grangeville, was
son,e ee grand master of the Idaho Ma
Boiso srand lodge, in session in
telen5orin thursday, according to word
njS Ibpnoned to Grangeville Thursday
Collect me Hon. Evan Evans. u. s..
Mr. poto Oh internal revenue, in Boise.
ter nleo oorsons election as grand mas
Office i l. him in the highest Masonic
erson i 'ne state of Idaho. Mr.. Pet
lodge In Boise attending grand
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
YOUTH KILLED
By FALL FROM
RACING HORSE.
James B. Pearson, Whitebird,
Dies from Injuries Incurred
Riding at Lewiston Fair
Kicked on Head by Mount and
Trampled Beneath Hoofs Of
Racers; Body Buried Here

kicked ON the head by a running
horse from which he had fallen
while participating in race at the
Lewiston fair, James Bibby Pearson,
1s-vear-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
% pearson, of Whitebird, died in a
lewiston hospital about A 80 Tuesday
afternoon, less than half hour after
fhe accident occurred. The boys
back also was injured.
Pearson, who was an experienced
horseman, and had ridden at many
roundups, was riding Sleepy Dick, be-
longing to Elmer Mitchell, and was
a substitute rider for Ollie Mcguire.
Five horses were entered. and the
race, proceeding splendidly, reached a
uoint 100 yards from the starting
point when the strap of one Of the
stirrups of Parsons saddle broke, and
Pearson plunged over the left side Of
his horse, to the ground. He Is be-
lieyed to have fallen beneath the ami
NAL, and was struck on the left tenn
pie by one Of the hoofs of his mount.
Two other horses, with their riders,
came up behind him, and it is thought
Pearson was trampled on by one or
both these horses, f9r it was impos-
sible to stop them.
Race Is Continued
The race was run by the four re-
manning horses, Parsons horse con-
tinuing riderless for short distance
on the track. -
Pearson was well known throughout
Idaho county. He had ridden in
Grangeville last Border Days, and at
the Fyblow roundup, in July. At the
Lewiston fair, he was employed by
Charles Lee, Of Grangeville, warming
up horses for the Lee & Thomas sta
BILE. He had left his home at White
bird only ten days ago.
The body Of the young man was
brought to Grangdville Wednesday
night and was taken to the Hancock
parlors, where funeral services were
held Thursday afternoon at 2, the Rev.
K. R. Martin officiating. Burial was
in Prairie View cemetery.
Born in GrangeviIIe
James Bibby Pearson was born in
Grangeyille, on Oct. 25, 1905. He was
named for DR.. S. e. Bibby. a pioneer
physician Of Grangeville. Most of the
young mans life was spent here. He
was reared in Grangeville and attend
ed the public schools here. OF re-
cent years, he had resided with his
parents at Whitebird.
Surviving him are his Borrowing
parents, brother, Vane Pearson, and
tnree sisters, Mary, Clytie and Sarah,
al OF Whitebird, his grandmother,
MRS. Isabel Pearson, Grangeville, and
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Oil
yer, Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
TRANSFER CAMPFIRE
CASE FROM KOOSKIA

Transcript Of proceedings in the
case of the state V. r. b. Hibbs,
charged with failure to extinguish
campfire in the forest, has been filed
in district court, on stipulation of at
tormeys, The case originally was filed
in Justice court at Kooskia.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
OPENS MILLINERY
IN STORE BALCONY

Remodeling and refurnishing the
balcony, the Sims store has opened
an up-to-date millinery department
featuring both the popular and higher.
priced millinery. The entire rear OF
the store, including the ready-to-wear
section, has been enameled in white,
and adds pleasingly TO the appearance
of the store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
JOE DERRIG CONNECTS
WITH THE SIMS STORE

Joe Derrig, who last week sold his
interest in the Randy Kitchen, VIII
become associated with the Sims store,
assuming charge Of the mems furnish
ings. Mr.. Derrig has had several
years experience in the haberdashery
field, and is well qualified to make
success of his new undertaking.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-09-13
EIMERS IS WINNER
IN GOLF TOURNEY

Glo Eimers won the first 1S-hole
1andlcap golf tournament, played at
sne' Grangeville Gilt course, Sunday,
" a score Of 72. Mr.. Eimers had a
~ ;,analcap Of IL, and made the Is holes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-07
Teams In Augusta Tourney Strengthening For Clashes Tomorrow
COMERFORD SAVES
TAXIS WITH HOMER
SCORE -FOUR ALL
(Special to Kennebee JournaU


Lewiston, Me-, Aug. 6-Fony Com
erford's home run In the last of the
ninth with two out and a man on
bases snatched the Star Taxis frem
defeat at the hands of the Easterns
here tonight The game was called
at the end Of the ninth with the score
standing deadlocked at A.
Buck Gaudette's work on the
mound featured. Up to the ninth
the Easterns got but two hits off the
New Auburn boy. Then. pitching
his first game of the year, Gaudetts
weakened and Young Parent doubled,
Baker singled, Steilhilber trip
led and 'Callahan's error all counted
in three-run rally, placing the
Easterns ahead. AZ. Gaudette fan
ned II men. He was touched for
five hits.
? But the Taxis came back fighting.
Callahan singled, savage flied, Com
erford knocked out q home run, the
longest hit of the year here. Wilson
was struck out and Mastefman flied
out to Whitehouse, ending the game.
Gil Whitehouse, old New England
Lacquer and lately with Liyermore
Falls. Joined the Easterns here to-
might. Del Callahan. third sacker
on the TaXis last year, arrived from
Michigan to resume his old position.
The score: