Lightning destroys Hope House and 1500 sacks of wheat at Yates ranch near Winona
A Monday night fire at the Dave Yates ranch near Winona caused $6000 in losses including a hope house, 1500 sacks of wheat, and damaged hog facilities. The roof collapsed as the family fought the blaze, preventing spread to adjacent structures. Insurance on the wheat stood at $8500. Separately, Idaho news reports Borah and Gooding backing Evan Evans for internal revenue collector in the Idaho district, succeeding Lewis Williams. Evans, a northern Idaho prominent Republican, was once chairman of the state central committee and the state board of education.
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Dave Yates
Winona
Yates
Boise
United States
Borah
Frank R. Gooding
Idaho
Evan Evans
Grangeville
Todvice
Washington
Republican State Central Committees
State Board of Education
Evans
Lewis Williams
Borah and Gooding
Waterman Posts New Bond After Bank Closure
George Waterman former president of the Kamiah State Bank which closed in April appeared at Nezperce Tuesday to post a 2500 bond for future trial on charges of making false reports to the state. His bondsmen JJ G Wright and J M Bettis withdrew on Monday prompting Sheriff Smith to serve new papers in Clarkston.
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George Waterman
State Bank of
Lawyers Canyon Coal Mining Becomes New Firm
Incorporated for 300000 dollars by Inland Abstract Co. with 200000 capitalization to develop lignite deposits in Lawyers Canyon five miles from Winona. Officers are Greencreek and Winona country farmers: President C. J. Matthews, Secretary Clark Matthews, Treasurer G. W. Ulin.
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Lawyers Canyon Coal Mining Company
Inland Abstract Co
Lawyers Canyon
Winona
Greencreek
C. J. Matthews
Clark Matthews
Greencrek
G. W. Ulin
Winana
St Joseph School Play Delights Cottonwood Crowd
A large Cottonwood audience attended the St Joseph school performance at Oopheum theatre on Wednesday night. The program ran from 8 pm with 17 acts, highlights included The Gypsy Dream and The Awakening of Spring, praised for costumes and staging. Receipts totaled about $170 and the event drew widespread community interest.
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Cottonwood
St. Joseph School
Oopheum Theatre
Cottonwood Bond Election July 5 Details
The city of Cottonwood holds a bond election for 20 000 dollars on Tuesday July 5 at the I C C F hall. Ordinance No 112 in this issue explains the bond issue as approved by the city council.
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Cottonwood
I. C. C. F. Hall
War tax removed on Ellison-White chautauqua tickets
The Ellison-White chautauqua association announces the 10 percent war tax is removed from all tickets. Adult tickets are now 25 cents cheaper. The event runs Monday June 20 through Saturday June 25, with six full days of programs. A $2.50 pass covers all days and evenings, offering full access without extra cost.
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Ellison-White
Chautauqua Association
Idaho PUC Sets Smutting Rates for Wheat for 1921
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission tentatively fixes smutting charges for wheat on a 1921 basis, aligning with Oregon and Washington bulk grain rates but about 26 percent lower for sack grain. Rates may become permanent unless protests are filed by June 6, 1921. notice directs interested parties to submit written objections or admissions to the commission.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Miles Cannon
Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Washington
Public Utilities Commission
Idaho
Commission
Public Utilies Commission
State of
Red Rock School Commencement Ends Successful Term
Miss Leah Smith closed a successful school term at Red Rock School on May 26. A winding May pole, songs, recitations and drills by pupils opened the program. Superintendent Case gave the Commencement address and A J Johnson presented diplomas to graduates William Miller and Martin Johnson.
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Leah Smith
Red Rock
Case
A. J. Johnson
William Miller
Martin Johnson
Obituary: Albert Koch 67 Dies in Grangeville Hotel
Albert Koch aged 67 died Thursday noon in his room at the Revere hotel from heart disease. Born in Westphalia Germany he lived in Grangeville off and on for nearly twenty years. A cook by trade he worked last summer and fall on Salmon River road camps. Unmarried, he had no local relatives but distant kin in Quincy. He previously worked for John Funke in Cottonwood. Also included is notice of Cottonwood Village special election to issue $20,000 municipal coupon bonds for street improvements on July 5, 1921.
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Albert Koch
Revere
Mr. Koch
Westphalia
Germany
Grangeville
Salmon River Road
Quincy
Free Press
Koch
John Funke
Cottonwood
O. F. Hall
Cotton Wood
Nine Graduates Honor St Joseph School Closure
The St Joseph school closed a successful term last Friday evening with nine graduates. The diploma recipients were Margaret Lauer Mary Kaufmann Augustine Hoene Clarence Seubert Joseph Wagner Funke Mary Moriarty Louis Schneider and August Kopczynski.
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St. Joseph School
Margaret Lauer
Mary Kaufmann
Augustine Hoene
Clarence Seubert
Joseph Wagner
Funke
Mary Moriarty
Louis Schneider
August Kopczynski
Baseball Dance for Greencreek Team Benefit
A dance will be held at Greencreek on Tuesday evening June 7 for the benefit of the Greencreek baseball club. The management guarantees everyone a good time and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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Greencreek
Memorial Day Quiet in Cottonwood Observed
Memorial Day passed without a special program in Cottonwood as stores closed in the afternoon and residents paused to remember departed fellow men amid numerous graves observed locally.
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Cottonwood
State university marks record enrolment and upcoming celebration
On June 10 the university resumes its most successful year with an enrolment of 1348. A three day celebration will be held at Winchester July 4 5 8 under the American Legion and band. The program includes oldtime and water sports on the lake. Chief Gasser to supervise motorcycle patrols after late hour park and ground activities draw complaints. Frontier Days in Forest opens June 24 featuring horseracing and cowboy events.
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Winchester
American Legion
Lewiston
Vincents Ramirez Mexican
Francisco Biscarra
Madison County
Supreme Court
Rice
Roy A. Bowles
Kamiah
Geo. H. Ellis
Lewis County
Bowles
Culdesac
Tex White
Forest
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J. B. Luchtefeld
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Oswego
N. Y
Deily
Pennsylvania
California
Hanson
Potlatch
Missouri
Tech
Collidge
Craigmont
Rawson
Rutledge
Spokane
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Ed Jessup
Ang. Schroeder
Cottonwood Highway
William Ruhoff
Genesee
Moscow
John Schnider
Normal
Lewiston State Normal
State Normal
Harriett E. Greve
C.H Greve
M. Edna McDonald
Joe McDonald
Lillian Florence McLaughlin
C. N. McLauchin
Carolyn M. Terhaar
Frank Terhaar
Meta Schroeder
August Schroeder
Cotepec
Memorial Day
New York City
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Lewiston Welay
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