Deranged by Wound Death Marks Grangeville Butcher
In Grangeville a butcher named Charles R Hanson died by self inflicted gunshot after severing his wrist and failing to stop the bleed. He had recently bought the shop and suffered poor health. his wife, son, doctor, and funeral plans followed this tragic incident. Surviving family includes wife, two sons, and three brothers. The report notes scarce chance of saving him once the knife wound was inflicted.
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Tribune
Grangeville
Charles R. Hanson
Ma. Hanson
Hanson
CG. S. Stockton
Mr. Hanson
Kenneth
Tis
Mr. Tunson
Clare
Henry Hanson
Lewiston
W. D. Hanson
George Hanson
Kooskin
Post Office Saves Twine Inventory Across Offices
The U S Post Office department aims to save thousands of dollars annually by saving twine from incoming letters and packets. Postmaster Johnston arranged the practice before the department’s request and now reports sufficient twine for post office needs.
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United States Post Office Department
Johnston
Postal Department
Cottonwood Wades Through Snow Shoveling Week
Cottonwood residents stay busy as the town clears sidewalks amid a week of heavy snowfall. Residents report shoveling, pushing cars, and keeping pathways safe for pedestrians and deliveries.
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Cottonwood
Case Dismissed in Slan der Suit Over Tombstone
Wallace O Keefe sued George S Moody for 510 000 over alleged slanderous remarks about a tombstone. Judge FE C Steely in Moscow district court dismissed the action with prejudice Tuesday. No further suit on the same ground may be fought against Moody. The case claimed Moody said the monument bought from O Keefe and erected by Mrs WT Blake of Cottonwood for her husband Dr Blake had been removed from an Indian grave and recut. Dr Blake died in Cottonwood two years ago and was shipped to Moscow for burial.
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Wallace O'Keefe
Lewiston J Monument
George S. Moody
Northwest Marble Works
Moscow
FE. C. Steely
Moody
WT. B. Blake
Cottonwood
Dr. Blake
O'Keefe
Surprise Birthday Party For Mr Humphrey Held At Home
A large group gathered Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Humphrey’s home to celebrate his birth day anniversary with an evening of 500. Winners were Mrs. Wm. Kelsey and Chester Thompson for first honors and William Kelsey for consolation. A luncheon followed at 1 o’clock. the event was a cleverly concealed surprise for Mr. Humphrey.
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R. D. Humphrey
Holthaus Infant Dies After Brief Illness
Loyvetta Kosmna Holthaus infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Violin Holthaus died at home last night after a week long illness. Born October 12 1922 she was the family’s first child. Funeral services will be held from the Catholic church Saturday morning, community extends sympathy to the mourning parents.
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Loyvetta Kosmna Holthaus
Violin Holthaus
Ladies host card party at Rebekah lodge hall
The Rebekah lodge ladies entertained about 50 persons at a Monday card party in the I.O.O.F. hall. Cards ran until 11:20 pm and a light lunch followed. Winners were Mrs Edgar Wortman and Albert Barth. A new party was encouraged.
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Rebekah Lodge
C. F. Hall
Ecards
Edgar Wortman
Albert Barth
Concentus
Aged Grangeville Resident Dies at 98
Aged man I. D. White, longtime Grangeville resident, died Monday at age ninety eight from illness of old age. His wife had died last August. The funeral was held in Grangeville Tuesday. Fred White, son, serves as deputy internal revenue collector at Boise.
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I. D. White
Grangeville
Ape
Fred White
Mr. White
Internal Revenue
Boise
Westlake woman freed after court settles careless check case
Mrs. Frank Jobe, 60, Westlake resident, was arrested Friday on a charge of passing a 280 check used to aid Mrs. Jensen and farmer Aleck Miller. Justice Hussman settled the matter, noting distress and need on the family’s behalf. Cottonwood high school basketball team then prepared to travel to Gifford to play tonight and Reubens Saturday. several players listed, Justin Frank sidelined with a sprained ankle.
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Frank Jobe
Westlake
A. I. Nau
Jensen
Aleck Miller
Craigmont
Cottonwood Mercantile Company
Justice of the Peace
B. L. Hussman
Gifford
Cottonwood High School
Gifford High School
Reubens
Westover
Hase
Francis Omar
Glenn Rink
Raymond Nims
Thomas Shinnick
Raymond Tacke
Clarence Peterson
Justin Frank
Acc
Cottonwood Forms Mock Idaho County Bull Association
Cottonwood acts to form the Idaho county bull association with farmers signing up for bulls and dairy cows. A Community Club meeting is set for Tuesday December 12 at 10 AM to finalize details and discuss movement. County Agent Grays will attend again on the 16th. Ladies Aid will host a hazardous food sale at Kendall store on December 16 starting at 1 PM. The Cottonwood Commercial Club elected M M Belknap as delegate to the North Idaho Chamber meeting in Lewiston with W W Flint as alternate.
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Cottonwood
Idaho County Bull Association
Farmer
Grays
Community Church
R. H. Kendell Confectionery
Kendall
Cottomwed Commercial Club
M. M. Belknap
North Idaho Chamber of Commerce
Lewiston
W. W. Flint
Cottonwood Hardware Motor School Dates Up in Air
The Tree motor school advertised for Thursday and Friday by Cottonwood Hardware failed to materialize due to date conflicts among presenters. Many expected valuable motor information from the experts, and Cottonwood Hardware bears no fault for the cancellation.
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Tree Motor School
Cottonwood Hardware
Snowy Week Impacts Roads And Travel In County
About 14 inches of snow fell this past week with light drifting in town but heavy drifts on county roads toward Cottonwood making travel tough. Rail services and the note stage between Grangeville and Lewiston ran on schedule. Ernest Jessup, operator of the Winona stage, left his car in the shed and traveled by horse as did M Cosand the rural mail carrier.
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Grangeville
Lewiston
Ernest Jessup
M. Cosand
Getting Hogs Ready Auction Sale in Lewiston
John Funke breeder of Poland China Ways prepares to hold a brood sow auction in Lewiston in January. He will offer 26 head of brood sows to the highest bidder. Funke has received inquiries from Winnepous pending his sale.
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John Funke
Poland
China Ways
North- West
Lewiston
Funke
Punke
Officials Visit I'Bairie Train for Snow Survey
Railroad officials from Seattle inspected the Grangeville Lewiston line Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. They observed a deep blanket of snow several inches thick covering the ground during their tour.
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Grangeville
Lewiston
Seattle
Cottonwood Band Rehearses Under Prof Mall Leadership
The Cottonwood band held its second rehearsal Thursday evening with Prof Mall directing. The ensemble now has 15 members and is expected to grow to about 20 by the next epiceree night, including several experienced musicians.
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Cottonwood
Mall
Mud Advocates and town tales in Fenn local notes
Local items recount Ed Nelson shipping two hogs cars from Fenn on Tuesday, and the Modern Woodman to install a new camp December 12. Townsfolk gossip about mud advocates, school humor on Penn location, and Mrs. L. Spengler moving to a new Main Street home, with neighbors urged to welcome candidates with Money’s Worth.
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Pesan
Ed Nelson
Fenn
Higlway
North Side
Chi
California
Otis Howard
Grangeville
E. L. Dufur
Harold Mellugh
James Melugh
Mae Lanningham
Pat Nash
Cottonwood
Rowe
Howard
Marion Weber
Doduc
Nez Perce
Penn
Tolaho
Sam Smith
Lewiston
Onley 16 year old held for school and house raid
A 16 year old boy from Cottonwood, identified as Onley, was ordered sent to the St Anthony industrial school by Lewis county officials after a spree that included burying the Kittrel schoolhouse and the W J Dillard home robbery. He allegedly threatened the Lute family at Cottonwood but was restrained by Mrs Lute. Prosecuting Attorney G O Pennel sought a straight story about a partner named Harry Rae. The boy became incoherent when questioned, leading to a decision for correction and schooling rather than criminal treatment. Found purse identified property and paying for this Chronicle. 502
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Id Onley
Cottonwood
Smith
le County
Lewis County
Idaho News Briefs Show Pardons and Local Headlines
Eight pardons were granted by the state pardoning board. Idaho claims the world’s largest brook trout at eight pounds, 29 inches, caught by Erich Peterson of Rexburg. Vital statistics report 9243 births in Idaho so far this year, averaging about 840 monthly. H. F. Samuels bought the Nampa Weekly Record to rename it the Idaho Progressive. North Idaho Chamber of Commerce to consider an advertising book on regional resources in Lewiston. State lands totaling 140 acres swapped with forest service lands. officials say it adds substantial state revenue. Judge F. S. Dietrich fined Dave Osborn for moonshine offenses with jail time and fines. C. F. Barrett, national Farmers Union president, spoke at the Craigmont convention. Lloyd Rathbone and Grace Whiteman admitted adultery. each jailed 30 days, Rathbone fined $50. Luther J. Goldman asked to vacate Idaho office over disputed language in correspondence. Robert H. Stevenson, longtime political editor, died in Twin Falls after a long Idaho career.
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State
Idaho
Erich Peterson
Rexburg
Reau of Vital Statstcs
H. F. Samuels
Progressive Party
Nampa
Record
Idaho Progressive
North Idaho
C. F. Barrett
Washington, D. C
Farmers Union
Craigmont
Clearwater
Lewiston
Lloyd Rathbone
Grace Whiteman
Redding
California
D. W. Dowd
Nezperce
Rathbone
James Smith
Camp No. 1
Craigmont Lumber Company
Luther J. Goldman
Federal Bureau of Biological Survey
D. W. Davis
Capitol
Goldman
Miles Cannon
Davis
Robert H. Stevenson
Cincinnati Enquirer
Harding
Twin Falls
Stevenson
Gooding Eagle
Wallace Press-Times
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Holthaus
Wee Hmie
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