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IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS 20. NO. 25 GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER i, 1904. . $2.00 PER YEAR n Royal Blue Rubbers and ' Shoes Manufactured by Sei* & Co. of Chicago, for Children, Ladies, Boys, and Men. They are guar tnteed to give you satisfactory wear or your money refunded—does your dealer do that for you? We handle the good kind of Rubbers, and guarantee anything bearing the Royal Blue brand to give sat I * «factory wear. Shoes included with a special re duction of 50c a pair. The Big Stere with First-Class floods and Tiny Prices BABIES FOR SALE I ■ ■ Wc tx)can Doll Babies. We have a large assortment of Dressed Dolls on exhibition in our place of business awaiting your ap proval. The prices are extremely low. \ A Nice Xmas Present k also have a large assortment of Christmas Presents. Something for everybody. They are New ^alnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Chestnuts, Filberts, Butter nuts, Figs, Candy, Etc. Henry Wax The Pioneer Merchant JACOB SCHWALBACH, Prop. .Manufacturer« of. K The Pride of Camas Prairie >> The most celebrated Flour Wheat Flour, manufactured of the whole wheat, which is '"»althieat aud Strongest of Floura. Try a Sack. Self Riaing Flour, fto use. just the thing for camping, Farina, Short« Bran, Corn Meal, Wed Bariev constantly on band. Cash paid for wheat, and Barley «mes. Public patronage solicited anda square deal guaranteed. Tnrmf h i nryaa saga» ygrrrrrfftniryTnnrB a'anmnn r ATCH THIS SPACE E I. I For the most complete list of Xmas Goods carried in the city, in Leather Goods, Cut Glass, Albums, Boohs and Xmas Sundries , a ever m Yours for a Merry Xmas * 'RIGHT 'DRUG STORE | Telephone 163 M » ,». U AAIUUUUUUU«^$JUUUUAJULm$JUl«.fU$JUfUUl L I. D. LYONS MISSING. Last Seen In Spokane on Nov ember 17th with $2100. The Spokesman-Review reports the disappearance of I. D. Lyons, formerly of Cottonwood, from Spokane where he was last seeu on November 17, with $2100 on his person and when he claimed to be going to Edmunds. Wash., to buy a saloon. Mr. Lyons was an old resident of this county and for many years ran a saloon at Cotton wood until a little over a year ago he sold oat and moved to Juliaetta. As near as can be learned Mr. Lyons went to Spokane on Novem ber 14 to buy bar fixtures and a stock of liquors and intended to open a saloon in the Palouse coun try. He waB stopping at the Cottage hotel on Sprague avenue aDd in his travels about town fell in with a man who claimed to have a sal-.on for sale at Edmonds, Wash. The landlord at the Cottage did not see the man nor learn his name but Mr. Lyons bad spoken of him and said he was going over to look up the proposition. He left the hotel the morning of the 17th os tensibly to take the train to Ed monds, but this he failed to do and the efforts of Spokane's_police force have failed to find any trace of him since. Mrs. Lyons is at Jnliaetta and fears that he has been robbed and murdered. During the long residence of Mr. Lyons at Cottonwood he made many friends and, while he drank considerable, he was always honest aDd upright in his business deal ings and had acquired considerable property. Hardy-McGulre. Miss May McGuire, of Portland, and A. S. Hardy, of this city, were united in marriage at the bride's home in Portland last Monday evening. Both of the contracting parties are well and favorably known in this city, the groom being a prominent attorney and the bride a young lady who made a host of friends during an extended visit here ovor a year ago. She is the eldest daughter of Johu McGuire, superintendent of the Astoria & Columbia river railroad, a man extremely popular in railroad circles. The young couple will make their home in this city where a large circle of friends join in wish ing them a long life of unalloyed happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy reached here last evening at midnight and were surprised by a large number of friends who had proceeded them to their home and had the house warmed and a supper spread, i'hey were also the recipients of raauy beautiful aud useful presents. Back From the East. C. B. Knorr and Mrs. B. D. Knorr and sister returned Sunday from a two month's visit in the east and the St. Louis fair. They visited in Illinois and Missouri and while they Baw many things interest and many beautiful homes Mr. Knorr says there is no place like Camas Prairie for a man with limited means. Mr. Knorr was in Illinois daring the election and the county which he was visiting, like Idaho county, went republican for the first time in over 20 years. The result there he says was largely caused by the etay-at-bome vote as in the precinct where he was that time only little over half the usual vote was cast, the more radical wing of the democrats fusing to vote for Parker. Young Criminals. Perhaps the two youngest crim inals ever taken in custody in this county are now in jail awaiting trial at the next term of court. They are Oliver and Lonis Denni son. The boys are orphans, aged 12 and 14 years and have lived near West Lake. Last week they were arrested on a charge of horse stealing and in their hearing before Judge Coutts at Cottonwood last Friday, were held under $250 bonds each for trial at the district court. Not being able to furnish bonds they were both placed in custody of 8heriff Seay. While the boys are considered incorrigi ble it seems almost inhuman that mere children should Qie in jail await the punishment for offenses .against the law. Will Increase Force. I ÎV J. Sweeney, manager of Rig Buffalo, was out from the Hump last week employing more men put at work on the property. Two shifts will be started which double the working force; but ther than this Mr. Sweeney not in a position to make any state- ment. The Big Buffalo was mine that started the boom in camp, and as it is backed by limited capital its operations naturally watched with more than usual interest. m | L OUR PUBLIC to to a W. to to yet SCHOOLS Humber of Teacher's Employed and Pupils Enrolled. THF EXPENSE OF MAINTENANCE Seventy Four Districts With Sixty Seven School Houses. in a The magnitude of the public school system of Idaho county and the vast sum of money annually expended in its maintenance is a matter which is given little thought by the average citizen and one with which few are familiar. At the present time there are 74 dis tricts in the county and all but seven have school houses. During the past-year 103 teachers have been employed at an average monthly salary of $49.49 for an average of six mouths. The number of children in the county between the ages of 5 and 21 years is 3657, of which 2700 have at some time during the year attended school. The cost per pupil for maintaining the schools is $13 45, and the total amount expended during the year is $44 088.37, including repairs on build ings. rents, furniture, and interest on bonds. Of this amount about half is raised by the regular county tax and the remainder by special tax, state apportionment add licenses. The receipts from all sources during the past year have exceeded the expenditures $3550.76 and there is now on hand $21,661 .96. A number of districts have bonded to build school houses and the total bonded indebtedness is 820,303. To offset this the several districts have property estimated at a value of about 850,000. It can be readily seen that the school is one of our most expen sive branches of government, yet the results are well worth the price and every good citizeu would pre fer to economize in some other line than to impair the efficiency of our public institutions of learning. ed by at by of the & a of Forresters Institute. A Lodge of Forresters was insti tuted in this city Tuesday night with a charter membership of over 30. The principal officers are R. H. Hartman, chief ranger; Ed. Huger, secretary; and Frank J. Reed, treasurer. They expect to hold regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month in the I. O. O. F. hall. The order of Forrestets seems to be having quite a boom in this part of the state and it is expected that sever al more lodges will be organized in the county in the near future. D. the and of in the The vote at of more re Toll Road Accepted. County Surveyor McNutt re turned Tuesday from Kooskia where he went to accept the toll road recently built from that place into the country noitheast of the Clearwater. The road was con structed by the Clear Creek Devel opment company and will open up a large territory that has been heretofore greatly handicapped by the long distance to be traveled in going to and from the railroad. After Bis Game. Prof Miles Reed, of Moscow; J. I. Overman, Geo. M. Robertson, Pleas Manning, Geo. N. Adam and L. M. Harris; of this city, started Satnrday for the Clearwater in quest of deer. They are al! ex perienced hunters and upon their return everybody is supposed to receive a supply of venison. They expect to he absent about a week. crim this aged lived they horse last $250 the that to Fifty Yiars the Standard the to Two will far- was state- the that Mid« frOM DUM CMM «V un- are than tartar dtrhrad fron grapaa. pates SAKitra powder 00. OMlCMWt LOOKING FOR MINES. W. A Clark, Jr., Inspects Idaho County Property. W. A. Clark, Jr., son of Senator Clark, John A. Ryan, of Butte, and E. W. Stickney, of Burke, arrived here last Saturday enroute to the Salmon river to inspect the McKinley mining property near Lucile. Mr. Stickney bad been over the property about a year ago and was so well pleased with its appearance that he reported it to Mr. Clark and prevailed upon him to make the trip here and give it personal inspection. The party returned late Tuesday evening and left immediately for Butte. Mr. Clark did not care to make any statement regarding the mine further than he had looked it over and found some very good ore Mr. Clark'B large mining inter ests have taken him in nearly every mining district in the west, yet this was his first visit to Idaho county. He expressed himself as surprised at the large area of agri cultural land found here and was especially well pleased with the delightful climate of Salmon river. Install BiR Plant. G. V. Herrington, who is one of the board of directors of the Crook ed River Mining & Milling com pany, returned last Thursday from the east and Spokane where he has been on company business. When asked by the News man as to the truth of the rumor to the effect that the company intended instal ling a cyanide plant, Mr. Herring ton, disclaiming any knowledge of the rumor, said: "The company will begin at once the preliminary work looking to the immediate in stallation of a 300 ton cyanide plant on their property at Oro grand. The details and specifica tions of which are being prepared by Mr. Hogan. The contract for 200,000 feet of lumber will be let at once for the vast building which will he 100x100 feet inside. The plant at present will consist of four leaching vatB, each 44 feet in diam eter; two gold storage tanks; one sump tank ; two solation tanks; two pumps, etc. The present crashing capacity of 20 stamps, reinforced by 12-ton rock crusher will be suf ficient for present needs, it is thought." Mr. Herrington will actassnper intendent in charge duping Mr. Hogan's absence.—Elk City News. in Certificates Granted. At the teacher's examinations held Nov. 25 and 26, 1904, certifi cates were issued to Elizabeth Henderson, Lowe; Sadie E. Ingra ham, Pollock; Lncile Hawkins, Grangeville; Mrs. Mabel Saunders, Glover; Mrs. Edna Bevans Tracy, Mt. Idaho, and Maynard M. Belk nap, Cottonwood. During the past three and onc 'half years 150 applicants have taken the county teacher's exami nation aud of this number 39 have failed to secure certificates. The records in the county super intendent's office show that but ten first-grade certificates were issued during said period, bat quite a number of teachers hold Normal diplomas and life diplomas issued by the Lewiston Normal and state board of education, and a number of certified copies of first - grade certificates from other counties are on file. re up by in Demonstrates Somnoform. Dr. G. A. Green this week re ceived his new anaesthetic, somno form, and on Tuesday invited the physicians of Grangeville to wit ness its use in practical dentistry. A number of patiente were present of both sexes and ranging from 5 to 76 years. Teeth that were in a bad state of ulceration were extracted, yet iu no instance did the patient experience the least pain from the operation or the slightest inconvenience from the anaesthetic. The physicians were all convinced of the great value of the anaesthetic aud not only be lieve it of great assistance in den tistry, but that it can be used suc cessfully in minor Burgical opera tions. J. in ex to Street Accepted. At a special meeting of the city council Monday night the work of macadamising Main street was formaly accepted and next Monday night at the regular meeting war rants will be drawn for the Mance due Contractor Von Berge, the unanimous verdict that the job is a good one and Mr. Von Berg has received many compli ments on the conscientious man mer in which he has filled his con« tract. The matter of allowing teams to stand on Main street was also taken up and an ordinance will be passed prohibiting it as it is claimed that teams standing for a long time be come restless and in pawing cause considerable damage to the maca dam. It is «V Prices Lower Than Ever its to it as How is Yoar Chance Having bought in car lots and our prices are the lowest. Buy now and save Money Car Oil, Car Can Goods, Car Salt, Car Nails and Barb Wire, Car A Star A Shingles Our line of Gent's Furnishing Goods is now larger than ever. Men's Suits from $4 to 125, Heavy Fleece Lined Under wear, 50c Garment; Dr. Wrights Health Underwear $1.25; Full Line of John B. Stetson Hats; Latest Styles in Neckties. Latest Novelties iu Ladies' Shirt Waists and Ties, Latest Patterns in Ladies' Dress Goods, Children's and Misses' Coats and Millinery Goods. Everything in Rubber Goods including the celebrated line of ■'Bold Seal" Bran d >®*We have received the largest and most com plete lines this fall iu all departments of our store than ever before. We especially call your atten tion to the following lines: Gry Goods, GentB' Furnishing Goods, Clothing of every description, Boots and Shoes, Rubber Goods, Groceries, Shelf Hardware, Stoves, Tin and Granite-ware, China and Crockery, Paints, Oil and Glass. Hand made Harness and Saddlery of every desciiption. All Cash Purchases of $50 and over, we will give your choice ont of one hundred Macintoshes Free of Charge. of the of in for let is Big Buffalo Gash Store Camas Prairie ROLLER MILLS To insure a sweet, wholesome Loaf, use onc have have but were quite state grade are ft White Rose u The most popular brand on the market. A trial will convince. Orangeville, Idaho B. D. KNORR, Are You Making Mince Meat ? f We have Brandy, Sherry, Madeira, Port bave the above in any quantity at the right prices. You are verv desirable for entertaiuing callers We carry a full line of the choicest goods at right prices. Call, phone or write. This Is a store where ladies can call. There Is nothing sold by the|glaja. Sweet Wines re the wit 5 in were did least the the were of be den suc •-J FREE DELIVERY. A. C. HAWSON & CO •» Family Liquor Store j Npyf GOODS ^ ust rece ' ve< * a ^ ar & e ant * com ' « - plete line of • - - Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots & Shoes I also carry a complete line of Groceries, Hardware, Miner's and Stockmen's Supplies. Prices are right. While Bird. Idaho. city of was war the Von man con« to taken that be cause maca —THE LEADING OUTFITTER •«rmMsVMMSMM' MARTIN WAOirrR. Cutler. WALLACE SCOTT. Pré«. J. P. VOLLMER, '.Vice Pr«». is The . First National BanK Of Grangeville, Idaho Capital and Surplus - -, — INTEREST PAID 01 THE DEPOSIT — — . . |$ 50 , 000.00 — J. F. AIM!«. J. F. VoniMt, Fmak -W. A. Hall, Robert Joaca. MRBCT0R5: — Wyatt, Wallace Sooti.