Streets to be Macadamized in Cottonwood Town
Citizens push a petition to the mayor and council to macadamize several main streets linking with county road work at the city limits. Boosters photo-walked Waha hill to inspect the similar material, led by Highway Engineer A J Warren and local figures, deeming it best and cheapest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonwood
United States
Waha Hill
Here
Lewiston
A. J. Warren
August Schroeder
J. F. Jenny
Geo. M. Robertson
M. M. Belknap
J. Y. Baker
Fred Simon
Local Boys in Draft Go to Camp Lewis From Cottonwood
Idaho county will send 98 men to Camp Lewis in the latter part of this month. From Cottonwood and vicinity the following named men are slated to go: Geo Seubert Arthur Rhoades Clem Hussman Frank Schober Carl Farthing Raimond Triplett John Rooke Andrew Druke Ed Von Oy Anton Bruegeman Clyde Leonard Bernard Hattrup Roy Triplett Barna Wensman Julius Holthaus Lawrence Lustig Leroy Terwillegar Geo Arnzen Henry Jess Otto Smith Harry Twilegar Elvin Rooke Harry Pfannebeck er Wm Mundt Franc Bowman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho County
Camp Lewis
Cottonwood
Geo. Seubert
Arthur Rhoades
Clem Hussman
Frank Schober
Carl Farthing
Raimond Triplett
John Rooke
Andrew Druke
Ed von Oy
Anton Bruegeman
Clyde Leonard
Bernard Hattrup
Roy Triplett
Barna Wensman
Julius Holthaus
Lawrence Lustig
Leroy Terwillegar
Geo. Arnzen
Henry Jess
Otto Smith
Harry Twilegar
Elvin Rooke
Harry Pfannebecker
Wm. Mundt
Franc Bowman
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Convention at Ferdinand
Idaho County Association of Odd Fellows held its annual gathering in Ferdinand with an open forenoon meeting led by Grand Marshal Reese Hattabaugh and an afternoon of secret sessions electing next year’s host city Cottonwood. A Hoover dinner followed and a Rebekah degree demonstration for five. Heavy rain and lightning disrupted local service, leaving Cottonwood residents stranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho County Association of Odd Fellows
Ferdinand
Reese Hattabaugh
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Cottonwood
Rebekpet
War Savings Day Urges Idaho County to Reach 260000
The President designates June 28 as War Savings Day and Idaho County aims for a 260 000 quota. Through year end, about 220 000 remains to be sold after roughly 40 000 in sales so far. Citizens urged to buy war savings certificates and thrift stamps to fund the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Idaho County
Ellison-White Chautauqua Promises Ads, Yet Delays Continue
The Ellison-White Chautauqua group has sent multiple letters over six weeks promising attractive advertising plate-matter, but none has arrived. They suggest potential delivery by the next issue.
Local items of interest from Cottonwood and vicinity
Many residents engage in travel and business. Ira Gentry visits Lewiston. Karl Killmar and Mrs. Jack Back travel through Genesee and Nezperce. Auction sale at Albert Fray near Grangeville draws attention next Tuesday. Local officials report transfers, medical events, and community activities including Red Cross fundraising and Knights of Columbus election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Killmar
Genesee
Jack Back
Nezperce
John Meyer
Geo. Seubert
Grangeville
Bill Campbell
Peck
Riley Rice
Montana
Farmers Union
Seattle
Sam Walker
Cottonwood
Albert Fray
German women must register during wartime order
German alien females age 14 and over in the United States must register from June 17 to June 26 under a 1918 proclamation. Postmaster Nash in Cottonwood is registrar. Registrants must submit four 3x3 inch photos, shoulders and full face with no hat. Noncompliance risks restraint imprisonment and detention for the war’s duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nash
Cottonwood
Washington
Wilson
Hussman Lumber Thrift and War Savings Stamp Prizes
Miss Margaret Sweet announces Hussman Lumber Company prizes in the Thrift and War Savings Stamp contest. First prize went to Edna McDonald’s private school with Ed Weber as district clerk, $5 in stamps. second prize to Greencreek and M. Dominica with John Jentges as clerk, $3 in stamps. third prize to Icicle Flat with Lennis Pullen as teacher and L. I. Patterson as clerk, stamps valued at $2. Each school purchased hundreds in stamps and averaged several dollars per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sweet
Hussman Lumber Company
Edna McDonald
Ed Weber
Greencreek Noo Ane M. Dominica
Teach
John Jentges
Schod
Icicle Flat School
Lennis Pullen
Teachwand L. I. Patterson
Col Zuver Nearly Escapes After Hilltop Wreck
Col Zuver of Grangeville the famed auctioneer and companions were en route to Winona to see a ball game when their Ford plunged over a hill at Huffman farm. The car toppled but all escaped unharmed except the Colonel who suffered a torn ear. The vehicle’s top bore the brunt and looked battle weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Edwards
Harry
Peace River
Canada
Camas Prairie
Big Red Cross
Grangeville
Mr. Jones
Col. Zuver
Cottonwood
Vansise
Florence Dryer
Kooskia
Winona
Huffman Farm
Old Sol Eclipsed and Local Happenings
The article notes a Saturday sun eclipse observed with smoked glasses and a joke about an undertaker Amos Rose. It mentions Grandma Howell visiting Gifford, a dance for drafted boys near Renterville, Netpercers defeating Fenn Red Cross with proceeds for charity, and the grand jury continuing to probe the Soards murder with about 50 witnesses from White Bird examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Rose
Amos
Old Sol
Also Mentioned on This Page
Od Fellows
The
Federal Reserve Banking System
First National Bank
Cottonwood, Idaho
Chronicle
Ira Gentry
Lewiston Todn
Sam Tunnell
Miss Watson
Mel Pierce
Moscow
Wallace
Anna Lies
Dr. Shinnick
Arthur H. Thoeke
Perham, Minn
Cottonwood State Bank
Community Aid Society
Randall’s
Red Cross
Joe Gaul
Bill
Frank Simon
C. C. White
Cottonwood Milling Co
Severa
T. A. Walters
Gov. Parker
Mr. Walters
Jack Martin
Salmon River
Bessie Williams
Wilbur
Greencreek
Delma Wilder
Randall
A. F. Parker
Spokane
Frank Bryan
Colton
Florence
P. A. Gaul
Vollmer
Ford
Ted Schaecer
Chris
Ryegate
Orpheum
Sealect
W. L. Brown
Amel Schott
Virginia
Lucile Bolt
Vivian Baker
Floyd
Knights of Columbus
N. D. Wernette
Coeur d'Alene
S. A. Passmore
Boise
Edwin Smoat
J.C. Cronin
Father Kizer
Hussman Lumber Co
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
E. M. Ehrhardt
H. C. Matthiesen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!