Idaho County free press. [volume], June 18, 1886, Image 4

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INTRODUCTORY.
To the People of Idaho County . Creeling :
The publication of the Freh Press is
sufficient guaranty that we have confi
dence enough In the future of Idaho
county and in the liberality of its
people to maintain a county news
paper; and we appeal to the commu
nity for unanimous support beca
is our purpose to publish a paper that
shall be a creditable representative of
tbe county and the people who sustain
it. We bave always given a large share
of time and attention to Idaho county,
a^d we know enough of its resources
to do effective work In advertising them
and promoting immigration, railroad
building and other works l>f develop
ment within its boundaries if we are
only given a fair chance. The value
of property and general prosperity
here, as elsewhere, depends largely
upon the density of population, and it
is therefore the personal interest of
every citizen to sustain the Free Press,
whose aim it is to let the world know
of the attractions and opportunities
which Idaho county offers té good men
who are willing to work and help
develop its dormant resources.
We consider tbe opening of the
reservation and tbe development of the
Clearwater country by railroads as
issue» of the very utmost importance
to Idaho county, and towards the
accomplishment of these ends we shall
labor without ceasing. We favor an
appropriation from the territorial trea
sury (or the construction ot the Salmon
river wagon road between north and
south Idaho, which will facilitate tbe
growing intercourse between the two
sections and hasieu the development ol
the now inaccessible Salmon river
mineral country. Changes are needed
in the revenue and other territorial
laws affecting the tinamea of this
county, which will be ventilated at the
proper time. In national and teiritorial
politics, the Free Press will discuss
tnen and measures with tbe freedom
and impartiality of independent critic
ism. Controversies of a local character
likely to excite sectional strife within
the county will receive but scant con
sideration at our hands. Candid treat
ment of all other topics of local interest
will lie the main feature of the Free
Press. The three great industries of
the county, sgriculture, stock-raising
and mining, it will be our special aim
to promote. Upon tbe declaration ol
principles outlined above we appeal for
the support and good-will of the com
munity.
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Idaho county is ripe with opportuni
ties for the enterprising immigrant and
capitalist.
Look ont for Idaho county. She has
a good deal to boast of and will not
always stand back.
Now is tbe time to come to Idaho
county while lands are cheap. When
tbe boom comes it will take big money
to buy tbe farms which Uncle Sam is
now giving away.
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Some nteu will find fault with
heaven, if they ever get there; but
any reasonable man can find a location
in Idaho countv where he will he sat
isfied and happy. There kre very few
grumblers here.
We note with pleasure a commend
able disposition on the part of the peo
ple of Camas prairie to aid any enter
prise that tends to advancé their indi
vidual and collective interests. It is
just such a spirit that furnishes the
power to inaugurate and maintain a
healthy boom.
This paper will be seert by large
numbers of actual residents of Idaho
county who are not subscribers, bui
who are cordially invited to become
such. All store-keepers and post
masters in the county are authorised to
receive and receipt for subscriptions to
the Prims.
Terme, $3 per year, in
advance.
Lewiston has never appreciated the
tribute she has received from Idaho
county, or her citizens ^ould bestir
themselves to facilitate travel between
the two sections bv taking an interest
in the building of tbe new wagon road
across Craig's mountain. We are sat
isfied that if a few of her influential
citizens would interest thenjselves suffi
ciently lo represent tbe matter to tbe
commissioners of Nes Perce county
that an appropriation could be easily
secured to put tbe new road through
to the county line without further
delay. Every dollar of money and
every stroke of work put oh the Sweet
water grade ia work and money thrown
away.
It is not necessary to rob the Indians
in order to open tbs reservation. As
it is at preaent ths land is ^>f no me to
them, for they cannot et|d will not
utilise R. The Indians are congregated
iu a few villages along the river bot
toms, and they coeld all bo given a
farm apiece and still have half a million
acres of rich land to be sold ihr their
benefit. As long aaitia
white occupation it wil
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tain as
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Idaho county is so large that it will
he impossible for the limited editorial
force of the Pitxsa to do justice to all
the sections which comprise it; in
order, therefore, that each and every
locality may have its full share of
representation in these columns, we
solicit the co-operation of correspond
ents to send us for publication facts
concerning the resources of their par
ticular precinct, together with the
happenings in their respective neigh
borhoods.
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suggestion applies
particularly to the outlying mining
camps, which we may not be able to
visit this summer.
HORSE THIEVES ARRESTED.
Eighteen Horses Stolen-A Hard
Trip Over the Lo Lo Trail
Eating Horse Flesh for
Meat.
On Monday last there arrived at
Grangeville, from Lewiston a gentle
man named W. H McKay, from Butte
city, Montana. His mission here was to
head off a couple of horse-thieves who
had stolen eighteen head of horses from
a contractor at Butte city and started
across the Bitter Roots by way of the
Lo Lo trail. Mr. McKay heard at Mis
soula that they were in the Bitter Root
valley headed this way, so lie took the
cars and came around by way of Lewis
ton and GrangeViilo and left here on
Tuesday morning for tbe WYe-ipe
Camas prairie grounds at the foot of the
1,0 Lo. The sequel transpired Thursday,
when Frank Gaffney came over from
the Wee ipe fer sheriff Talkington to
accompany him back and arrest the
men, as they were camped at Gaff ney's
ranch and McKay had identified the
stock. The Wee-ipe is in Shoshone
county, and therefore out of Mr. Talk
ington's bailiwick, butthedeputysheriff
at Pierce city will probably make the
arrests, as the men and stock arô worn
out with the trip over the mountains
and are laying over for a long Slav be
fore driving further. They are armed
•nly with six-shooters and no trouble is
ooked for when they are arrested,
crossing the divide they ran out of grub
and had lo kill a horse aud a dog for
meat lo live on. They also lost five
horses and had a hard time getting
through, as the trail is in bad shape for
travel in June owing to the snow and
the down timber,
exhausted when they struck Frank
Gafiney's fishing camp on the Mussel
shell, and he furnished them grub and
accompanied them to the Wee-ipe.
They claim to have been hired by
from Fort Benton to drive the horses
to Lewiston or Pendleton and endeavor
to sell them to the best advantage, but
Mr. McKay told us it is a clear case of
horse stealing, and that the next grand
jury of Silver Bow county will surely
indict them for grand larceny. Those
Montana cattle men do not let the grass
grow under their feet when they are
hunting horse thieves, and a little more
of the same sort of get-up on the part of
stock giowers on this side of the divide
would not be amiss.
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JURY LIST.
The following named gentlemen from
Idaho county have been subpoened to
attend the term of district court now
sitting in Lewiston on United States
business for northern Idaho :
U. 8. Grand Jury,
is
E. H. Jeffries, Josiah Rainey,
J. J. Flvnn, J. M. Holt,
C. B Rhoads, Milt Cambridge,
L. 8. Spooner, H. E. Mathiesou
Ch De la Roch pierre Alfred Hovey,
U. 8. Petit Jury.
D. 8. Sebastian,
R. T. Pendeel,
Clias. White, Sr.,
N. Markh.<m,
L. B. Kerlee.
J. Doumacq,
E. A Chase,
P. Simleville,
T. If Eddy.
Ham Milittuurne
K. W Robie.
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Lost, Strayed or Stolen.
A photograph, from the bedroom of
Greer a Roberts. Party returning the
picture can keep the frame.
NOTICE.
All
knowing themselves
indebted to the firm of Greer a Roberts
are requested to come forward and
settle immediately, as Mr. Greer in
tends retiring from the Lusinfss.
G RUHR A R BKDTS.
Grangeville, I. T., June 14. 1886.
persons
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STOCK BRANDS.
Stock Brandis with cut of animal,
will^ be published in the Free Prei*«
for $10 per year. Lange cuts made to
order and charged for according lo
space oceuped. Payable in advance.
TO CONTRACTORS.
Bids for haulinir 20 000 feet of
com
mon and dressed lumber from ilie
Shissler mill to Grangeville will be
received by the ubdereigned up to
July 10. 1886
A. F. Parker.
GRANGEVILLE
WASH HOUSE AND LAUNDRY,
Gue Owen, Proprietor.
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Employs good workmen and is pre
pared to do laundry work that cannot
be excelled.
Gkanqxvillk,
Idaho.
to
a
4th of JULY.
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I will have on tbe pic-nic grounds
SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 1880,
the SWINGS which gave the littlo folks
*0 much satisfaction at latwiston last
year. Remember that the 4th only
comes once a year, and let the children
enjoy themselves.
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A. J. SHEARER,
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO THE PEOPLE OF IDAHO COUNTY.
Read What we have to Say !
We invite you all to an inspection of our New Store at Orangeville, for which
have purchased a complete assortment of General Merchandise, comprisi
latest Styles and Novelties in
Women's Men's and Children's Wear.
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the
Farmers' and Miners' Supplies.
We respectfully ask for n share of your patronage, and will guarantee to
deal with you fair and square.
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WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD,
Gur Mt. Idaho Store will continue under the supervision of I. S. Weiler, who
will be always ready to a(tend to your wants.
WEILER Sc WAX
Mt Idaho and Grangeville
KING & KING
-pkopkietoks op the
CÔTTOHW OSD STORE!
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Would reflpoctfully announce to the people of Cottonwood aud vicinity that
they have a large new fresh and clean stock of
GESfEE&L MER€HàEMSE,
and are daily receiving additions to the baute which we offer at
In
BE B ZEfcOOIEC
Thanking our patrons for past favors, tie shall endeavor to merit a contiuu
auce of the same by fair dealiug aud lowest possible prices.
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We art Agents for the Celebrated D. M. OSBORN A CO'S , Mowers and
Harvesting Machinery.
Yours Respectfully,
KING Sc KING.
STAPLE AND DOMESTIC
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
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to
S. J. GREENBERG'S.
Idaho.
Lewiston,
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First Class goods only handled, everything guaranteed as represented. N"
I resort to no BAII
less than 25 per rent can he saved hv purchasing from
SCHEMES or TRICKERY. PRICES furn shed on application
Full satisfaction guaranteed. My eight ye.tfs traffic with you will bear me out ill
me.
the above assertion^.
The best Assortment Fruit ami Confectionary in Idaho.
of
when in the City, or correspond with me which will receive
Soliciting your trade, 1 am yours truly.
Come to see me
prompt attention.
M. j, GREF.NBURG.
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CELEBRATION ! !
GRANGEVILLE,
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JULY 3rd, 1886.
Fourth of July Celcbratoii and Pk-Nic. at the old
pic nic grounds, near Eastman's,
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SATURDAY, JULY 3rd, 1886.
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ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.
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M . and march to the ground
Procession will form at Grangeville. ut I) A
headed by the Grangeville, Brass Band, in the following ordei :
Hon, L. P. Brown.—President of the Day.
1.
William Coraut.—Grand Marshal.
3* A F PARKER.-Orator of the Dav
Rev. W. A. llall, I. S. Weller and J. 11. Forney.
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3, J. II. Robinsoîi.— Chaplin.
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4 Patrons of Husbandry, in Regalia
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5 Citizens in Carriages and o'her Vehicles
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6 Citizens on Horseback
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EXERCISES m THE £R 8 l
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1. "Hail Columbia." by the Band.
2. Prayer by tbe Chaplain.
3. "Red White aud Blue," by the Band.
4. Reading the Declaration of Inde, ten iem ,
5. Yankee Doodle, by the Baud.
0. Oration, by A. F. Parker.
7. Music by the Children.
8 Address by J. H Robins,,n. [P .
9. DINA E U.
10. Vocal music, by the Glee Club
11. Addresses by Prof, Hall and J. H. Forney.
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SWINGS AND AMUSEMENTS
FRina ZjUmonadii.
Come one, come all, with basket well filled, and celebrate the
of our Independence.
Anniversary
By Order of the Committee;
T. W. Nickel,
II. Titman,
John T. Riggins,
John Coram,
Chas. Benlz,
A. Friedenncli,
H. Johnson,
I. 8. Weiler,
Kobt. Larimer.
W. A. >yade.