Pension Bill Converts Indian War Service to Pensionable Status
A long debated measure to grant pensions for Indian War service from 1859 to 1901 passes the senate and awaits presidential signature. The act would raise the pension roll by about 1 million dollars annually, aiding veterans across Idaho with named survivors and addresses listed as potential claimants.
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Addison T Smith
Cou& Bill
Bee Stevens
Ge Commissioner of Pensions
Dhe
Senate
Adkison
John T
William Ritrown
Jim Zach
M. Day
Henry Johnson
Frank Vanstse
Lewa
Frank Fenn
Rannet
D. B. Wa
DH Houser
Snen
Idaho National Guard Parade Plans Set for Decoration Day
Idaho militia units promise rapid mobilization if needed. Grangeville and Boise civic groups organize a parade and ceremonies, with veterans from Civil War, Spanish American War, and local units to lead. Activities include a parade, cemetery services, band performances, a ball game, and a four-act military play to raise funds for the company.
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Boise
Priestent
Wilson
Idaho National Givny Ti
Uinky
Ats
Mona
Pathe
Uth
Citherwie
Eipany
Tevery Company
National Guard
Idaho
Idaho National Guard
Daho National Guard
Sandpoint
Nampa
Coeur -Alene
Twin Falls
Grangeville
Hirmasiv
Cn Vinhe Tational Guand
Haw Ue
G. A. RK
G. A. RL
Com. “C
Iain Levi Castle
James
Robert Crea
Ben D. Knorr
Crea
Frank Warden
Grangeville High School
For the Honor of the Fort at the Opera House May 30
Memorial day observances in Grangeville feature a military play For the Honor of the Fort presented by Company R Idaho National Guard at the LO. 0. FB. Opera House on Tuesday evening May 30. Proceeds go to defray costs for the state encampment and other company expenses. The comedy drama set in Port Clay in 1904 follows soldiers, lore of loyalty, love, and patriotism with noted local talent.
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Grangeville
Cottonwood
Shome
John P
Commercial Club Committee
Idaho National Guard
Militt Company
Great Southwest
Voce Sam
Port Clay
Lotergny
Hebearatl
Dames
Hoffman Sf
Maugg
Terhaar
Seubert P
Edwards If
Hanllief
A Eeeee Ieatricals
Nington
Black Eagle
Eli Ingram
Homer Kimers
Doctor Sharps
Charles Branscombe
Waffles
Don Fisher
Bruce Andrews
Gilbert Foster
Blake
Gil Eimers
Corporal Pickens
Mr. Pickens
Slim
Slim Pickens
Gibax
Harold Harris
I B. Smart
Red Feather
Lehief
Virginia Branscombe
Jew Methie
Nora Dora Hallahan
Ruth Harris
Aliee Aylesworth
Leaia Engram
Local boys lose and win in cottonwood game slug fest
The Cottonwood high school game turned into a slug fest with多 54 errors by visitors. Gilbert pitched well for the locals limiting hits while Me ty-four errors fueled scoring and exciting base running by the home squad. Highlights included Elmers in a near miss on a school building and standout play from Gilbert Foster and Slim Pickens in a vivid amateur showcase.
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Adkison
Vansise
Gilbert
Quigley
Ferdinand
Moore
Foster
G. H
Cottonwood High School
Cottonwood
Seubert
Terbaar
H. Elmers
Northwest Livestock Association Sees Membership Near 1000
Secretary Paul Clagstone reports a strong campaign to boost community support for the annual show and sale. The 1916 member list is poised to surpass a thousand, with renewals from Governor Alexander U S Senator Brady and former Congressman French.
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Paul Clagstone
Northwest Livestock Association
Clagstone
M Alexander
U. S
James H. Brady
Burton L. French
Alexander
Association
Idaho
Northwest
Tatestes
Trihine
1916 Class of High School to Hold Graduation Exercises
The 1916 class includes Annie Norwood Hower Ilnerk Ten nix Howard John Long Ruly Krakaw Frank Atwood Helen Erekine Tort Knorr Eunice Melites and Thewate Coyne. They will graduate with exercises in the third school auditorium Thursday evening. Anne J. Profesor Hulme of the University of Tdalia will deliver the address. Further details will be announced next week.
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Hgh School
Annie Norwood
Hower Ilnerk
Tennix Howard
John Long
Ruly Krakaw
Frank Atwood
Helen Erekine
Tort Knorr
Eunice Melites
Thewate Coyne
Thirh
Anne J. Profesor Hulme
University of Tdalia
Clearwater placers venture shows promise under Holmes
Matt Gilbert reports on the Clearwater placers near Spokane led by Anson Holmes with Jones and others. A steam shovel digs, dumps ten feet of dirt into a car, washes it, and transfers refuse to an elevated track. Pay dirt averages fifty cents per yard, with about ten feet of similar dirt. Mrs Holmes and several ladies visit with husbands. Mr and Mrs Chester Gager visited L F Horning family in Tah last week.
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Clearwater Placers
Matt Gilbert
Telegram Placers
Anson Holmes
Mr. Jones
Spokane
Holmes
Hamilton
Mia
Myers
Chester Gager
Mra. L. F. Horning
Tah
Mrs. Gager
Mra. Horning
Tolo
Sacrifice Hits and Multiple Bats Featured in CHS-GHS Match
Sacrifice hit by Kabat and two base hits from Eimers Kabat Howard and Gilbert highlighted the CHS versus GHS game. Gilbert led with three base hits, while walls were held by Terhaar. Gilbert struck out eight, Seubert three as umpires Foster and Ingram officiated.
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Ein
H—Cottonwood
Quebing
Adib Bse
Vino
Railbert
Clyde Vanstee
Vansise
Biers
Howard
Ullbert Pet
Ferdinand
Fry
Swarts
Craig
Adkison
Quigley
Haner
Collier If
Kabat
Eimers
Gilbert
Terhaar
Boses
CHS
GHS
Wildpitch
Seubert
Ingram
Foster
GIVES CHILD TO FATHER IN custody ruling
Judge Steele awards custody of a boy kidnapped from Grangeville to the father Warren, a Camas Prairie brakeman, after the mother was arrested on kidnapping charges. The case arose during a divorce action from Spokane County. Ed Nelson reported completing spring seeding and planting 700 acres to grain.
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Judge Steele
Warren
Moscow
Jimelson
Lewisom
Spokane
Ed Nelson
Globe Mat
Nelson
Ogden's Life Taken by Disc in Farm Accident
A farm hand employed by Wren and Greenough was fatally struck when a disc collided with Ogden, who was thrown in front of the implement. The incident occurred on the farm premises, prompting an investigation by local authorities and notices to workers about safety practices.
Family of Five Left After Tragic Farm Accident
John Ogden a 45 year old farm hand for Wren and Greenough in Denver was fatally injured when six horses on a new double disc wagon bolted and propelled him off a bridge. He died about an hour later from shock and blood loss. The driver’s family and workers accompanied by doctors rushed to the scene, but earlier reports indicated no witnesses. Ogden leaves a wife and four children, ages 10 to 12, with his widow shipping his body to Portland. The incident occurred near the Denver flour mill as Ogden attempted to reach the barn.
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John Ogden
Wren & Greenough
Denver
Higdon
Flem
Shen
Ogden
B. J. Bennett
Orr
Ravin
Oden
Portland
Graham
Widdow
Kressley Engagi
Lewiston
Cheebe
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