Federal and state engineers approve Cottonwood road change
Federal engineer Shoemaker and State Engineer Assisting approved a proposed route shift for the North and South highway from the Schnider ranch to the Twin Houses area in the Cottonwood district. Public works in Boise will review findings. the two mile graded road would cost about 16000 dollars, split evenly between the district and federal funds, with another inspection in July.
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Roy Shoemaker
Utah
A S
State Highway Department
Cottonwood
Towania Fenn
Grangeville
Cottonwood Highway
Commissioner of Public Works
W. J. Hal
Public Works
Boise
Shoemaker
Cottonwood District
Enjoyable Trip by Mr and Mrs Farris and Family
Mr and Mrs J G Farris with two children returned from a 1184 mile automobile trip from Cottonwood to the Pacific coast. They visited Walla Walla Seattle Portland Astoria and Seaside enjoying sights at the Soldier's Home the Washington Penitentiary and salmon canneries. They praised good roads on the Columbia highway and averaged 27.7 miles per gallon in their Overland. Miss Sylvia Livingston of Walla Walla accompanied them home.
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J. G. Farris
Cottonwood
Pacific Ocean
Walla Walla
Wash
Soldier’s Home
Washington State Penitentiary
Portland
Swift & Co
Astoria
Seaside
Mr. Farris
Culdesac
Farris
Sylvia Livingston
Widow tax exemptions approved by county board
The Board of County Commissioners acting as a board of equalization considered 118 applications for widows tax exemption on Monday. 108 exemptions were granted up to 1000 dollars each. 10 were refused. Some tax reductions were granted for residents including C. L. Ward William Chamberlain M. L. Denny and E. S. Sweet, while petitions by J. H. Von Bargen F. L. Allen and others were denied. The Cottonwood Elevator plant valuation was cut from 34000 to 29000. The board discussed Grave Creek road upkeep with Reuterville and Fenn highway districts and potential action to keep roads passable.
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Senos
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
State of
C. L. Ward
Illiam Chamberlain
M. L. Denny
Sweet
J. H. von Bargen
F. L. Allen
W. B. Wellen
W. £. Reid
Joseph Plains
Doumecq Plains
BE. P. Wellen
H. P. Twogood
Cottonwood Elevator Company
J. F. Jenny
Reuterville
Fenn
Grave Creek
Keuterville
Miss Anna Bies Weds Michael Willenborg at St Marys
On Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock in St Marys Catholic church Miss Anna Bies youngest daughter of Peter Bies of Cottonwood became the wife of Michael Willenborg of Greencreek. Rev Fr Willibrord read the nuptial mass. After the ceremony the bridal party toured to the bride's father's home for an all day reception and noon dinner. The couple will reside on a ranch north of Greencreek and a large evening dance at I C O F hall drew a crowd from Greencreek Ferdinand Winona Eels Fenn and Cottonwood.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Anna Ies
Peter Bies
Cottonwood
Michael Willenborg
Greencreek
Willibrord
Mary
Joseph
Chronicle
Damage overestimates hail storm hits Fenn area
A heavy rain and hail storm last Saturday caused far less damage than first reported in the Fenn section. The strongest impact was on the Wren and Marion Weber holdings with little or no damage around Cottonwood as the storm did not reach that far.
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Fenn
Wren
Marion Weber
Cottonwood
The New Leather Pushers at the Orpheum July 7
The New Leather Pushers start performances on July 7 at the Orpheum venue. Details on showtimes and ticketing were not provided in the text.
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Orpheum
Rainfall in June Reaches Twice Average at Monastery Area
The daily weather report from St. Michael's monastery notes June rainfall at 5.14 inches, double the ten year average. May 1915 saw a record 7.07 inches. island rainfall peaked at 1.39 inches. Rain fell on 18 days. Father Jerome says prairie rainfall exceeded monastery levels. Prospects look for bumper harvests with best pastures and gardens in years. Alfalfa hay reportedly the heaviest on record. Grain damage limited, and grasshoppers are fewer due to rains.
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St. Michael's Monastery
Jerome
Idaho towns invite public to July Fourth celebrations
Several Idaho counties plan large Fourth of July events inviting guests to Ferdinand to hear speeches at 10 00 and enjoy sports dancing and a big bowery. Speakers include Jr Willibrord of Cottonwood and Geo E Erb. Fly Blow celebration runs July 8 for five days with wild west stunts and free camping nearby. Additional events at Riggins Clearwater and Grangeville spotlight annual reunions.
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Idaho
Ferdinand
Jr. Willibrord
Cottonwood
Geo. E. Erb
Lewiston
Salmon River
Idaho County
Riggins
Clearwater
Grangeville
Nezperce Hold Annual Camp Meeting at Mason Butte
The Nezperce Indians began their two week camp meeting on Mason Butte with the opening sermon held Wednesday evening. Over 2000 Indians and many whites are expected to attend, with Indian and white ministers playing prominent roles in the religious program. Sunrise prayer meetings occur each day at five in the morning.
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Mason Butte
Fire permits required for camping areas in Nez Perce region
A fire permit system will begin July 1 to monitor campfires in areas near Adams road, Slate Creek, Red River hot springs, and the South Fork road. Permits, issued free of charge, outline fire safety rules and responsible use. Permits available from the Forest Supervisor in Grangeville, Idaho, and local ranger stations.
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Adams Road
Forest Boundary
Adams Ranger Station
Slate Creek
South Fork Road
Castle Creek
Red River Hot Springs
Grangeville
Idaho
Pleasant party hosted at Mrs Pierce home
Mrs M A Pierce Mrs Goffe Eckert and Miss Helen Eckert hosted a five hundred party Friday afternoon at Mrs Pierce’s country home. Eight tables played with Mrs John Hoene high score and Miss Shinnick consolation. The room was decorated with wild roses and columbine. Refreshments were served by the hostesses at the close of games. And still the sun shines.
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M. A. Pierce
Goffe Eckert
Helen Eckert
Pierce
John Hoene
Shinnick
Mercial Club Reelects Officers at Cottonwood Luncheon
The Cottonwood Commercial club reelected M. Belknap as president and W. W. Flint as secretary-treasurer at a noon luncheon at the Cottonwood hotel. Salaries were doubled. officers thanked for efforts on behalf of the club, which pays $0.00 monthly. A fathers and sons banquet is planned for July 10 at 6:30 p.m. J. F. Jenny led remarks on highway progress with Engineer Shoemaker and En. Hughes regarding Twin houses. Sixteen members attended.
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Cottonwood Commercial
Cottonwood Hotel
M. Belknap
W. W. Flint
J. F. Jenny
Highway Board
Shoemaker
En. Hughes
Rain Delays Rock Crusher Work By General Construction
Rain halted work as the General Construction company could not move its rock crusher on Monday. Heavy moisture prevented hauling the crusher from the binds to the road with trucks. Officials expect to begin crushing once roads dry to avoid bogging trucks in mud.
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General Construction Company
Eller Nabs Mammoth Forty Gallon Still in Cottonwood Raid
Idaho county Sheriff Eller and Deputy Ben Robertson recovered a forty gallon moonshine still and four quarts of liquor from a vacant Cottonwood house. The operation, likely active recently, tied to Henry Neithur who denies ownership. Evidence included mesh and a hole leading to an excavation. additional arrests anticipated.
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W. H. Eller
Idaho County
Ben Robertson
Cottonwood
Eller
Henry Niebhur
Gville
Netbhur
Grangeville
Neithur
Idaho News Briefs Reflect Postwar Projects And Local Actions
A cascade of Idaho notes reports road openings near Whitebird and road work funded by state programs. The sale of state treasury notes totaling 665000 concluded with Ralph Schneelock offering a premium. Lewiston cherries hit peak packing while the Triangle Seopa ties road surface work to rock crushing. Prosecutor discards embezzlement charge against F L Wicks due to evidentiary challenges.
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Bea
Mir
Spokane
St. Idaho
Edward Cheatham
Harding
W. B. McFarland
Sam Carnahan
Coeur d'Alene
C. C. Lyda
Whitebird
State Treasury
D. F.ene
Ralph Schneelock
Portland
Idaho
Spokane Saturday, Kae Ae Hall
State Pine Ears
Boise
W. W. Stabler
Ore
Finland Empire
Lewiston
Washington
Edward Grunwald
Kamiah
Seopa Boyy
Oregon Packing Company
J. L. Phillips
Nes Perce
F. L
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Bies - Willenborg
Mercial Club
Fathers and Sons
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