Farm Agent Appointed For Idaho County
Idaho County Farm Bureau executive board at Grangeville appointed John Finley of Blaine County as county agent funded by 2000 from county commissioners with state and federal aid. Finley, previously Blaine County agent, will start in about two weeks and operate from the Grangeville courthouse. He will tackle the grasshopper plague and coordinate countywide pest control with support from Lewis and local farmers. Members attending Grangeville included McKinley, Odoin Schroeder, Reuterville, Hintleman, Fry, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho County Farm Bureau
Grangeville
John Finley
Blaine County
Board of County Commissioners
Finley
Idaho County
Lewis
Krosness
Lewiston
State of
Idaho
Aes McKinley
Cottonodoin Schroeder
Reuterville
Adolph Hintleman
Winona
Edgar Fry
Ferdinand
Still is Discovered on Steen Ranch in Stites Area
Earl Steen and Elmer Ewing, residents of Stites, were arrested on illicit still charges by Sheriff and deputies. Arraigned before U S Commissioner J B Burney in Stites, they posted $1000 bonds and were released. The still, found in a Steen ranch building, sat beside about 100 gallons of mash. Construction was not complete but could be operated quickly. Evidence was moved to Grangeville for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Steen
Elmer Ewing
Stites
el Jell
U. S
J. B. Burney
Steen
Grangeville
Will Sell June 12 at Public Auction by A. O. Martin
A. O. Martin, who last week disposed of his farm northeast of Cottonwood, will sell at public auction all personal property at his former ranch on Thursday, June 12. The sale includes 16 head of registered Shorthorn cattle from a top Northwest strain led by a White ribbon prize winner from J. A. McCrosky and Sons of Sorecue, Wa. Farm machinery and usual items will also be offered. J. E. Zuver will manage the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Martin
Cottonwood
Mr. Martin
J. A. McCrosky
J. E. Zuver
Window Draws Crowd At Decoration Day Display
Hoene Hardware show windows attracted a large crowd of shoppers on Decoration Day. Displays featured souvenirs from France carried home by local soldiers, including Sergeant Vern Dye and Arthur Rice with items from the American army of occupation. Herman Seubert’s trench gear also drew notice, showing wear from the field, with iron crosses trench knives and a German officer belt among the items on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoene Hardware
The
Hardware Company
France
Vern Dye
Battle
Herman Seubert
Arthur Rice
Riley Rice
Arthur
Twelfth Idaho County Odd Fellows Meet in Cottonwood
The Twelfth Annual Idaho County Association of Odd Fellows will meet in Cottonwood on Wednesday June 11 at the IOOF hall. Delegations from county sections are expected with state officers in attendance. Rebekah and IOOF lodges plan grand entertainments with a full program and joint sessions to elect officers and hear addresses from grand officers and special guests.
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Idaho County Association of Odd Fellows
Cottonwood
Rebekah
E. L. Parker
M. Reese Hattabaugh
Reading
Odd Fellows
Orpheum
Orpheum Theatre
Frank L. Moore
Moscow
Large crowd attends postponed St Joseph school play
The St Joseph school entertainment drew a crowded house with standing room in short supply. Highlights included A Joke on the Toymaker Butterfly Frolic and a notable Calvary Song and Pantomime. Receipts totaled 152.30 with 135.40 available for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Nene Aceo
Andan
Sisters of St. Joseph School
Confirms Large Class At Catholic Church In Cottonwood
The Right Rev Daniel M Gorman administered the sacrament of confirmation to a large class at the local Catholic church. Special music by the church choir accompanied the ceremony as Bishop Gorman visited for the first time and urged plans for a larger church to serve the growing congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Gorman
Gorman
Cottonwood
Trautman and Nuxoll to Wed in Greencreek Church
Steve Trautman and Adia C. Nuxoll announce their marriage set for June 10 at the Catholic church in Greencreek. Nuxoll is the daughter of Joseph Nuxoll. The couple will reside on the C A Gentry farm near Cottonwood and a large free wedding dance is planned in Greencreek on the wedding date for all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Trautman
Adia C. Nuxoll
Joseph Nuxoll
Greencreek
Trautman
C. A. Gentry
Cottonwood
Cottonwood School Closes For Three Month Vacation
The Cottonwood public school closes this week for a three month break after a successful term. A flu epidemic slowed activities for weeks, but teachers and pupils worked hard to recover lost time. Teachers plan homes soon. next year’s staff not yet selected. Prof Lustie to head school again. Some staff seek other positions or retire from teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
Lustie
Deane Tammly Plans Week End Trip to Pom Er oy Wash
Deane Tammly will depart by automobile for Pom eroy Washington at the end of the week, intending to spend about a week visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane
Lepart
Pomeroy
Grangeville Grangeville chautauqua opens next week
Grangeville's Independent chautauqua opens Wednesday June 11 and runs five days. Notable speakers include Captain W J Handley who presents The Last Great West on June 12. A slate of daisies and games are planned for the five days with nightly Cowboy Band dances after programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangeville
Chautauqua
W. J. Handley
Fry Dies Sudden Hero of Ferdinand Idaho Farmer
O P Fry, a leading Idaho county farmer and Ferdinand pioneer born in Indiana in 1854, died of heart failure early Sunday in Ferdinand after a Cottonwood visit. News reached Cottonwood Sunday. Knights of Pythias sent a delegation for the burial transit to Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry
O. P. Fry
Idaho County
Ferdinand
Mr. Fry
Idaho
Indiana
Cottonwood
The
Knights of Pythias
Moscow
New
Hereford Bull Purchased by August Schroeder from H Thiessen
August Schroeder, renowned Hereford breeder from the Camas prairie, bought Ruppert's Model the first calf of Prince Rupert Jr. from Henry Thiessen of Sweetwater. The bull, 14 months old, is described as a superior specimen with a four figure price. Schroeder aims to improve his herd ahead of Northwest shows.
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Lewiston Tribune
August Schroeder
H. Thiessen
Sweetwater
The
Tribune
Henry Thiessen
Ruppert
Prince Rupert Jr
Schroeder
Camas Prairie
FARMERS TO MEET HERE IN COTTONWOOD JUNE 7
The Farmers Educational Co operative Union of America Idaho county will hold its annual meeting in Cottonwood on Saturday June 7 to elect officers for the coming year and discuss unifying farm groups into a Federation of Agriculture. A Spokane meeting June 11 12 18 will form the federation with speakers from across the United States and an expected 6000 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational Cooperative Union of America
Idaho County
Cottonwood
Adolph Hinkleman
Federation of Agriculture
Spokane
United States
Cottonwood High Play Grand Success at Orpheum
The Cottonwood high school class play staged at the Orpheum last Wednesday evening drew a generous crowd. Every number was well prepared, funds from receipts totaling 126 dollars will cover commencement expenses and leave a balance for next year.
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Cottonwood High School
Orpheum
Cottonwood High Graduation Exercises at I C O F Hall
Graduation exercises for Cottonwood High School will take place this evening at the I C O F hall. The program includes a chorus, salutatory by Harriett Greve, songs by the Wardrobe sisters and Edwards, a valedictory by Raymond Matthiesen, and an address by Prof. Philips Savion. Presentation of the valedictory will follow with a final song by the glee club.
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Cottonwood High School
Ca Cael
Glee
Harriett Greve
Wardrobe
Hi and
Edwards
Raymond Matthiesen
Philips Savion
Clee
Pollock and Wife Visit Cottonwood Businesses
Geo Pollock and his wife of West were seen touring Cottonwood businesses Thursday, inspecting operations and discussing local trade opportunities with several firm representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Pollock
West
State and Local News Highlights in Idaho
Obituary notes former Moscow mayor R. S. Mathews who died in San Diego after moving there following his wife’s fatal runaway accident. Kamiah’s Second Presbyterian Church, built wholly by Nez Perce members, was recently dedicated costing about 5000 dollars. Idaho moves to enforce the automobile license law with a new enforcement department. Kellogg, Potlatch, American Falls, Pocatello, Boise, Moscow units form or organize into a third infantry regiment. Sandpoint may be represented if it keeps a company. A burglary sentence for John Wangsgard marks third offense. parole unlikely. State memorial policy allows counties to fund memorials over 2000 dollars with state money up to 1000 and county match.
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R. S. Mathews
Moscow
San Deigo
Cal
Robert Parsons
Kellogg
Potlatch
Copanies
American Falls
Pocatello
Boise
Sandpoint
Forrd
Ree
Arvie Braue
Peniton
John Wangeyard
Preston
Franklin County
Fremont County
John Wangsgard
Blaine County
Joe Walker
Idaho
Roy L. Black
Harold Harris
Grangeville
Memorial Commission
Speh
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Blaine
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
L. A. Hanses
Vivian Baker
Olin Hamlin
Margaret Keith
Beulah Hattabaugh
Lawton Miller
Hattie Fry
Assembly Marshall
Assembly Marshall. Address, Prepay F. Horne, A A. E Gi Past ‘Ipson
the Entertainment Civenat
Nezperce
Kamiah
Tho-Vallmes
Tlo-Vollmer
Gran
Karhiah
Ilo-Vollmer
C. P
Ferdinand Baseball Club
Nezpete Boys
PF. E. C. U. of America
H. S
Rey
Public Utilities Commission
Sisters of
St. Gertrude
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