Cottonwood Community Sale Set For June 10
Cottonwood hosts a large community sale on Saturday June 10 featuring livestock including Poland China hogs owned by John Funke and several horses cattle and a Hereford bull. Local merchants Baker and Son Cottonwood Mercantile Leggett Rexall Store and others offer various lines of merchandise while residents bring dairy cows beef cattle farm tools and household goods to auction for outside buyers.
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John Funke
Poland
China
Cottonwood
Baker and Son
Cottonwood Mercantile and Leggett Mercantile Co
Rexall
Tries death by own action with knife in Craigmont
Henry Wetting 90 formerly employed by Berg Auto Top of Spokane attempted suicide Monday night at Craigmont by slashing his throat wrists and trying to stab his heart with a pen knife. Found Tuesday morning by Joseph Konjoski Ilo hotel proprietor he was in serious condition covered in blood and was treated by Dr J E Dunlap before being taken to a Lewiston hospital. Wetting could not explain the act saying there was a big crowd after him and he carried 1100 in currency when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wetting
Berg Auto Top Company
Spokane
Craigmont
Joseph Konjoski
Ilo Hotel
J. E. Dunlap
Lewiston
Oetting
Dress Form Making Demonstration Shown in Cottonwood
Great interest was taken in dress form making under Miss Ada B. Erwin district home demonstrator leader of the University of Idaho. The event in Red Cross rooms last Saturday drew many ladies who praised Miss Erwin's skill as a home demonstrator and several forms were completed with more in progress.
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Ada B. Erwin
University of Idaho
Cottonwood
Red Cross
Miss Erwin
Architect E Gier Remains of 97-Year-Old Mother Die in Oregon
E Gier architect of St Gertrude convent and supervisor of its construction received a telegram from Mt Angel Oregon announcing the death of his aged mother at Mt Angel She was 97 Mr Gier went to Oregon by auto and train from Lewiston to return home His son Leo will supervise the convent work in his absence.
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E. Gier
St. Gertrude Convent
Mt. Angel
Oregon
Gier
Decree in Brown Divorce Case Decided in Lewiston
A decree in Flora Brown versus Sidney M. Brown was filed in Lewiston district court. The 1921 suit for divorce on cruelty, cross-complaint by the husband, a February 1922 trial, and a week of testimony led to custody awards for Mrs. Brown of the two infants and for Mr. Brown of four others. Mrs. Brown receives a $3,000 home. the rest of the property goes to Sidney M. Brown. To satisfy the ruling, Brown bought the Kauffman home on 8th Avenue and 9th Street, while Kauffman bought another Lewiston home on 6th Avenue and 7th Street near the Catholic church.
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Flora Brown
Sidney M. Brown
Lewiston
Cottonwood
Joseph Kauffman
8Th Avenue
9Th Street
Kauffman
6Th Avenue
7Th Street
Rambo Acquitted In Grangeville Gun Theft Trial
Everett Kampo a prominent Grangeville youth was found not guilty by a jury in Grangeville Monday on a charge of stealing a $72 gun from Wood Hardware. County Attorney Bert Auger led the state case with M. Reese Hattabaugh defending Kampo. A. J. Barth served on the acquitting jury. The State vs Jack Rooke and Saxby Boles postponed to the fall term with over fifty witnesses planned.
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Everett Kampo
Grangeville
Bert Auger
M. Reese Hattabaugh
Rambo
A. J. Barth
Jack Rooke
Saxby Boles
Six Year Old Boy Dies After Flu Complications
William Wemboff six years old son of Mr and Mrs John Wemboff died Thursday morning at home from complications after influenza. He was loved by all and bore his illness bravely. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church at 2 pm with Rev Fr Willibrord officiating, burial in Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wembolf
John Wemboff
William
Willibrord
Bradbury Declares Candidacy for Idaho County Treasurer
J A Bradbury announces for county treasurer of Idaho County. A Democrat, he is described as not a politician, having previously served as county auditor recorder and treasurer. Advocates credit him with cost reduction and efficient office operation during past terms amid high taxation.
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J. A. Bradbury
Idaho County
Bradbury
Grangeville Tops Cottonwood In Tight Sunday Tilt
Grangeville defeats Cottonwood 9 to 5 after Cottonwood led early then faltered in the late innings. The loss leaves both teams at three wins and one loss as they eye a decisive June 11 clash at Cottonwood amid strong local interest.
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Cottonwood
Grangeville
Ferdinand
Kooskia
Winona
Fenn
Stites
Greencreek
Idaho Adopts New Wheat Standards Effective July 17
Idaho agriculture commissioner Miles Cannon announces changes to wheat grading to align with revised classes White Hard Soft Western White and Red Walla. The rule replaces older Class Five or Six, allows limited inclusion of Sonora White Club durum and outlines adjustments to No 1 grade sub- definitions and sub- classes across the White category.
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Idaho
Miles Cannon
Department of Agriculture
Lewiston
State Department
Sonora
Red Walla
Quiet Day on Memorial Tuesday in Cottonwood
Memorial day passed quietly in Cottonwood with most businesses closed. Many residents attended services at Grangeville. The Cotton Battery Shop received a 500 gallon gasoline storage tank Wednesday and began installation. Pump expected ready for retail gas by Saturday.
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Grangeville
Right Rev Philip Ruggle Named Coadjutor Abbot Elect
Long time Conception College figure Philip Ruggle born 1865 in Switzerland will take office as coadjutor abbot on June 13 at Conception Missouri. His career spans pastorates in Verona and Pilot Grove plus prior roles at the abbey college and St Joseph parish. Archbishop Messmer will bless the ceremony with James Brady delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ruggle
Frowin
Conrad
Gossun
Canton St. Gall
Switzerland
Maria Einsiedein
Conception College
Father Philip
John I Hogan
St. Joseph Mo
Philip
St. Benedict Church
Clyde
Sacred Heart Church
Verona
Missouri
St. Joseph's Parish
Pilot Grove
St. Michael's Priory
Conception
Sebastian G. Messmer
Pioneer Citizen John Briscoe Dies in Grangeville
John Briscoe 62 a long time Grangeville resident died Tuesday after a heart flare while found on a road near his home. Survived by a widow two daughters and three brothers all of Grangeville and Walla Walla. Memorial services were held in Grangeville.
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John Briscoe
Grangeville
Idaho County
Bisscow
H. C McDonald
Walla Walla
Edith
James
William
George Briscoe
Sisters sail for Ireland to begin religious mission
Mother Hildegard and Sister Albertine depart for Ireland and Switzerland to advance St. Gertrude convent plans. They will land in New York Saturday then sail June 10 on the St. Paul with stops at Queenstown before returning around October with new girls choosing religious life.
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Hildegard
St. Ger
Albertine
Ireland
Switzerland
St. Gertrude Convent
New York City
St. Paul
Queenstown
St. Gertrude
Lewis county probate judge resigns. Dowd chosen successor
G H Ellis resigned as probate judge of Lewis county and D W Dowd of Nezperce was selected to succeed him with the change taking effect immediately. The report also notes public utilities commission decisions on Oregon Short Line branch service and various Idaho state affairs.
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G. H. Ellis
Lewis County
D. W. Dowd
Nezperce
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Idaho
Public Utilities Commission
Clarksfork
Benner County
J. B. Whitcomb
Fred Klepper
P Paaiyeag
Gorge W. Waterman
Nezperee
Oregon
Waterman
Forest Service
Washington
Missoula
Mont
Montana
State Department of Public Works
Sandpoint
Lake Pon d’Oreille
Payette
John D. Maynard
H. F. Meyers
F. T. Taylor
Lapwai
Maynard
Lewiston
Edward J. Hicks
United States Mail
Kellogg
Coeur d'Alene City
Kellogg Post Office
Novice Investiture at St Ger Trude’s Convent
Next Tuesday at St Ger Trude’s convent six young ladies will be solemnly invested in the habit and veil of novices their first step toward joining the community. Three are from Creek Emma Nuxell Bertha Beckmann and Madeline Willens berg. Two are from Switzerland and one from Germany.
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St. Gertrude’s Convent
Creek
Emma Nuxell
Bertha Beckmann
Madeline Willensberg
Switzerland
Germany
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Schroeder
August Schroeder
Edward F. Mason
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