Cottonwood Chronicle Newspaper, April 1, 1921, Page 1

|, COTTONWOOD CHRONICLE | VOLUME 29. NO. 4 FERDINAND HAS $62,000 FIRE FIRE BROKE OUT IN FERD- INAND HOTEL AT 1:15 IN THE MORNING. (Ferdinand Enterprise) Fire broke out in Hotel Ferd- inand about 1:15 Wednesday morning, worked along east on the north side of Main street, spreading to the drug store; thence to the 3- front Trading Co., store and from there to the two-front hardware store. The J. H. Johnston home in the rear of, these buildings also was destroy- ed. Volunteers came forth about as quickly as could be expected at that time of night and assist- ed in moving what was possible, which was not very extensive. Following are the losses and the insurance as near as we can get to it this morning: Hotel, loss about $8,000. We are told insurance of $6,500 car-, ried. B. F. Nesbit drug stock and household goods loss about $4.- 000. Insurance on drug stock $1,000. None on balance. Mary Bieker, drug store build- ing loss $1,500; no insurance. Ferdinand Trading Co., build- ings and stock, loss $17,000; in- surance $10,000; will probably reopen after adjusters appraise Ferdinand Hardware. loss to stock $20,000; insurance $15,- 000. This firm has begun again and expects to build substantial- ly in the near future. Jos. Haener, hardware build- ings, loss $2500; insurance $1,000. J. H. Johnston, residence, loss about $1500; insurance on house, $800, contents $500. Besides these several small buildings, such as barns, ware houses woodsheds, sidewalks, telephone and electric wiring, ete., amounting in all to about $62,000. When the fire broke out the telephone operator got busy, and in a very short time a dozen men with hose came over from Cotton wood on the speeder to assist where possible. Other towns also sent onlookers. It was a hot fire and parties living on both sides of the street moved out what was possible in the short time allotted. Ferdinand is entirely at the mercy of a fire fiend, inasmuch as no fire fighting organization is maintained. Any sort of a fire brigade would have stopped the fire at the hotel. As is generally the case, every one was more or less excited, and efficient work was hardly begun until the wind switched over from the east and Case’s confect- ionary saved. The Uhlorn house in the rear of this also was saved which hardly looked possible un- til now. It is to be hoped that hereaf- ter nothing but fire proof build- ings will be erected in the busi- ness district, and also that we take time by the forelock and organize some sort of fire fight- ing system, which may mean the saving of many dollars hereafter GRASSHOPPER PAPER. “The Grasshopper Pest,” a 20- page, bulletin by Victor Jones, assistant extension entomolgist, has been issued by the Univer- sity of Idaho extension division “as a guide to counties and com- munities planning to initiate anti-grasshopper campaigns.” Last year was the beginning of recent grasshopper outbreaks in Idaho. Great damage was done, with little effort to control the pest. The worst outbreaks were in Adams, Camas, Idaho, Lemhi, Lewis and Valley coun- ties and hundreds of acres of crops were ruined. Lewis coun- ty poisoned so effectively that very few grasshoppers appeared the following spring. The hook is issued by Mr. Jones who had charge of the grasshopper campaign in this county and who is better known in this community as “Grass- hopper” Jones, a name he fell heir to during last years’ ball season. - and about two hours; ‘animal at the sale. | head of this herd. COTTONWOOD, IDAHO, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1921 | LET'S ORGANIZE. | Fire! Fire! The bell rings and! then one hears: Where is the, fire? Hook on at this hydrant, can't be done, hosé won’t reach. Hook on over here some one else | is heard to say. Turn on the water. Wait until we get the hose connected. Shoot the water) over here. And many more, what | seem, and are foolish statments | | that could all be averted if we organized and maintained a fire | department. | | Cottonwood at one time had one of the best volunteer depart- | ments in this section of the state so let’s organize and make one. as good if not better. It’s pos- sible. Fires are disastrous at the best and by an organization we may some day save the town from ashes. The equiptment is here. Let’s Go. Part of Ferdinand, according to reports, is now a mass of ash- es due to the lack of an organiza- tion of this kind. What has happened there can also be re- peated in Cottonwood if we do not ORGANIZE. BUY BLOODED STOCK. Joe McDonald returned from Spokane Saturday where he at- tended the sale of the Pacific Northwest Breeders Association, having bought a yearling Short- horn bull at this sale for $300. The animal bought by Mr. Mec- Donald comes from a very noted strain and has mark of develop- ing into a fine animal. The animal was shipped from Spok- ane with 6 other head of cattle, the property of Edwin Nelson, that was purchased at the same sale. The animals bought by Mr. Nelson are all females, one of the cows costing him $625, the highest price paid for any one Mr. Nelson will place his $2000 bull at the TO GRAVEL ROAD. Fred A. Thurmond and R. L. Baer, representing the Triangle Construction Co., of Ritzville, Washington, are in town today, making arrangements to resume operations of their contract for the construction of that portion of the north and south state highway, between Craigmont, and the west line of the Central highway district. A great deal of the dirt work was done last fall and the gentle- men state that their big rock crusher will be here within ten days and they will then com- mence the work of hard sur- facing that portion of the grade already completed.—Craigmont Register. WINDER HOME BURNS. Fire completely destroyed the contents and residence occupied by George Winder ‘Saturday, evening at about 8 o’clock. The fire was well under way when discovered, none of the contents being saved, which consisted of Mr. Winder’s personal effects, The building, which he occupied was sold to William Hanley by Mr. Winder about two months ago. Mr. Winder was down town at the time the fire started, and had left a fire in the heater before leaving, which is believed to have caused the conflagration. The building was partly insured. Mr. Winder’s loss is about $500 with no insurance. 8TH GRADE EXAMINATIONS State eighth grade examina- tions will be held April 6, 7, and 8th at the following centers in Idaho county: Grangeville, Ferd- inand, Greencreek, Clearwater, Kooskia, Kamiah, Stites White- bird, Riggins and Cottonwood. All seventh and eighth grade pupils who are recommended by their teachers will be allowed to’ write at this time. Pupils must furnish their own supplies and should report at the center chosen at nine o'clock each morn- | ing. Examinations at Grange- ville will be held at the Court House. FARM WORK UNDER WAY. _cigaretee bill which prohibited [______ Spring Deliveries |i BLUE CIGARETTE LAW IN FORCE MAY 9 OFFICIALS ESTIMATE 2000 LICENSES WILL BE Is- SUED TO DEALERS On May 5, 1921, the anti-to- bacco laws passed by the Six-! teenth session of the state legis- lature will become effective, it was announced at the office of state constabulary Friday. To clear up any misapprehensions as to the working of the laws, F. M. Breshears, superintendent, made the following statement. “Senate bill No. 134, the anti- the importation of cigarettes in- to the state, was signed by the governor but section 1 was re- pealed by senate bill No. 327, which was passed at the closing of the session and approved by the governor. Section 2 of sen- ate bill No. 134, which amended section 83638 of the Compiled Statutes, is a law and will be- come effective 60 days after the adjournment of the legislature, HELLO - HELLO- THIS MISTER STORK 7- SAY HOW ABOUT 3 an THAT BABY GIRL | ORDERE | tive Smith | with Postmaster EYES, GOLDEN HAIR— ——— GOVERNOR VISITS THE PRESIDEN SMITH AND DAVIS ALSO IN- TERVIEW HAYS ON POST- OFFICE MATTERS. Governor Davis and Represen- tative Smith of Idaho discussed western reclamation with Presi- dent Harding Monday and also asked executive aid in gaining relief for the agricultural indus- try of the country. They point- ed out especially the need of get- ting the farm loan bank machin- ery into operation. The presi- dent replied that he was inter- ested in western reclamation and had been making a study of that question as well as trying to solve the problem of the farm- ers. He said that he would have some recommendations to make to congress soon after it meets in extra session. 3efore calling on the president Governor Davis and Representa- passed a half hour General Hays, which will be May 5. This sec- tion defines the violation of the! tobacco law with regard to min- ors and prescribes the penalty therefor. “Senate bill No. 327, which is| the final law, with respect to to-| bacco, passed by the legislature | and approved by the governor, permits the importation of cigar ettes into the state but provides that all tobacco dealers shall ob- | tain an annual license from the commissioner of law enforce- ment at a cost of $50. The bill further provides that the license ; fee for the year ending Decem-| ber 31, 1921, will be $30. | This means that all tobacco dealers in the state of Idaho must, after May 5, 1921, have a state license to sell tobacco for the remainder of the year. “The bill further provides that each dealer in the state must file with the commissioner of law enforcement a bond in the amount of $500. Violations of any of the provisions of senate bill No. 327 or of section 8363, as amended by senate bill No. 327 or of section 8363, as amend- ed by senate bill No. 184, will cause the dealer to forfeit his bond to the state and his license shall be void and no license will be issued to that dealer for a term of five years.” jof the requesting that in selecting post- masters henceforth the patrons office be permitted to have something to say about the choice. They told the post- master general that in several cases under the civil service, men had been named postmas- ters because of their high schol- astic showing without any care- ful inquiry into the standing o! such men in the community. The most undersiable citizen, they asserted, might be the best speller in the town. The post- ; master general said that no de- cision had been reached about the reorganization of the post- offices of the country, but that some announcement would be forthcoming soon. NEW GAS TANK. | OLDHAM SELLS FARM. | Joe Oldham, the first of this week closed a deal with W. H. | Weyen, of Lenden, Idaho where- | by he disposed of his farm, con- sisting of 275 acres for $25,000, jor $91 an acre. Mr. Oldham |purchased this property about | seven years ago. It is known as | the old Asa Jones ranch. 200 of the 275 acres is first class farm- ing land. | Mr. Weyen, the new owned ex- | pects to remove here the coming fall, after having harvested his crop in Latah county. Mr. Old- | ham, who with his family have | been spending the winter in | Lewiston expects to make that city their home for the future at least. Even with money as tight as it is, Camas Prairie land is in big demand, as this makes the second big land deal to be pulled off in this section within | ten days. Mr. Oldham will hold a public sale on his ranch, April 7th at which time he will dispose of his personal property. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING, The Cottonwood base ball fans held a meeting in the council chambers Monday night, March 28th, at that time an organiza- tion was perfected and many other questions regarding the coming ball season discussed. | Officers elected were the follow- ing: N. A. Litherland, manager; R. A. Nims, assistant manager; J. V. Nash, treaswer; J. M. Johann, secretary; R. H. Kendall W. W. Flint, and Paul Schurman, finance committee. Geo. Lange and N. A. Litherland pointed to attend the meeting at Grangeville in the near future for the purpose of organizing a league. Plans are now under way for the purchasing of 4 acres of ground near the Frank Terhaar property for a permanent base ball ground. Another meeting will be held Monday evening, April 4th to which everyone in- terested in the movement is in- vited. AFTER EASTER PARTY. Tom, Margaret and Rosemary Shinnick entertained a number of school friends at their home Monday evening. Dancing games and cards with a big egg hunt outside were the amusements of | the evening followed by a delici- ous lunch. Those present were: | Lenora Nims, Jeanette Greve, Bernice Simon, Bee McDonald Margaret Simon, Vivian Baker, | Elia and Helena Hamlin, Irene Simon, Margaret Johnson, Rose and Agnes Terhaar, Ellen Asker, | Cecilia Nacke, Miltilda Schroeder Carsten Sshroeder, Harry and John Hanley, John and Frank! Jenny, Delbert Hale, Ray Tacke, Francis Homar, Raymond Nims, Burdette Randall, Ben Engle, Clarence Peterson, Burdette and Donald Belknap and Glen Rink. THE IRISH DRIVE. H. T. Agnew, chairman of the Irish drive in Idaho county in company with John Morarity were ap-| {the month and will $2.00 PER YEAR NEWS AROUND THE STATE Items of Interest From Various Sections Reproduced for Ben- efit of Our Readers. The big mill of the Craig Mountain Lumber Co., at Win- chester, resumed operations last week, after having been down for a period of three months. No outside men will be given employment at this time. The parent-teacher associa- tion at Harrison, Idaho authoriz- ed the appointment of a com- mittee on law and order from among its members to assist in enforcement of the state law regulating the use of cigarettes, and the completion of the physi- cal examination of the school children by a physician. Fire of unknown orign destroy ed the plant of the Sommers Brothers Match company of a inaw, Mich., a mile east of - point, causing a loss of $27,500, virtually covered by insurance, according to Assistant Manager John Lidbaum and Accountant E. M. Hamilton. The first link of the Grange- ville-Elk City highway will be completed about April 15, cover- ing a stretch of 18 miles. Eight miles of this road follows along the south fork of the Clearwater, which is one of Idaho’s north and south streams. When com- pleted it will open up a section of country for automobile traffic which has heretofore only been assessible by pack train. Judge E. C. Steele has been confined to the Moscow hotel, the last three or four days, suf- fering from a severe attack of rheumatism. For a short time his condition was considered serious, but he is now improving. He is being looked after by the Elks, being past exalted ruler of the order. The city hall and courthouse of Coeur d’Alene was damaged | Tuesday by fire and water to the }extent of thousands of dollars. |A large amount of condemned walnuts was being burned in the furnace and the heat caused the flue to burn out. A defect in |the flue allowed the flames to /escape and fire broke out in the attic directly over the courtroom !on the third floor. Work on the North and South state highway in the Moscow district will be begin April 4, un- less the weather should be bad, according to Chief Engineer Gill- ette. A camp will be establish- ed. Men will be paid 40 cents an hour for eight hours and charged $1 a day for board. The foreman plans to hire teams by pay $30 a month and feed them. This is $5 less than last year and feed is worth about half what it was during 1920. Last year men 0. D. Hamlin, agent for the jaye been soliciting the west) were paid 55 cents an hour and Continental Oil Co., the first of side of the prairie this week and charged $1.50 a day for board. the week came out with a new oil tank mounted upon his truck. The tank is divided into three different compartments, each Gasoline, coal oil and distillate may be carried all at one time if so desired. The new tank will do away with the handling of gasoline in barrels. The tank is so constructed that it may be taken from the truck in a min- ute’s notice. It is estimated by the depart-| ment of law enforcement that} some 3000 dealers in the state) will be affected. | Several dealers, in Cottonwood | have already made the, state-| ment that they will not pay the) license or take out the necessary | bonds which the law requires, | but will as soon, as the new law | goes in effect discontinue the) handling of tobacco of all kinds.| will join her at the close of the that it was the end. The margin of profit on tobacco,| Present school year and they utes passed while she leaned | and the like, is very small, and TO LOCATE IN LEWISTON. Mrs. Tom Randall shipped ten cases of her salad dressing Sat- |urday morning to McClintock- Trunkey Co., Spokane and came ing to supervise the shipment, Mrs. Randall is now located at|in the United States, died at) tragedy. report that the people are re-| sponding most willingly. Up to date in the neighborhood of $300 has been raised in the vicinity Keuterville. Reports from Grangeville are to the effect that $200 has heen raised there for the suffering Irish. Idaho county will exceed its quota for the Irish drive. Anyone having a contribution that he still wishes to make can do so by seeing either one of the above named gentlemen or leave it at the Chronicle office. CARDINAL GIBBONS DEAD. James Cardinal Gibbons, arch- prelate of the Catholic church Clyde and Harley Hill, grown sons of Samuel Hill, a well known farmer of the Reubens section, were taken into custody compartment holding 100 gallon. o¢ Cottonwood, Ferdinand and Jast Saturday at that place by Sheriff Smith of Lewis county and brought before Probate Judge G. H. Ellis, where they plead guilty to a charge of drunkeness and disturbing the peace. They were each fined $150 and sentenced to three months in the county jail. They paid their fines and the jail sen- ‘tence was suspended pending | good behavior. } | John Louma, a Finlander, liv- | ing on a ranch near Wallace was | shot and killed by his wife in a |up from Lewiston Friday even-| bishop of Baltimore and senior | family quarrel, Louma nearly | butchered the woman before the He beat her face to a Lewiston and will estabish her 11:33 a. m., Thursday, March | pulp and with his teeth complete temporary factory at that point. Mr. Randall and the two boys ‘plan to make that city their Farm work in this section is with the license and bond fees to| future home. getting under headway, the weather of the past three days having done much to make the ground tillable. Many of the farmers are already in the fields, and if weather conditions remain as they have heen, in three weeks the entire prairie will be paid yearly will in many in- stances make it a losing business with many dealers who are handling the “evil weeds.” ANNUAL ELECTION. be held Monday, April the 1 th, Let | have its spring work completed. | 1921. | NEW LOCATION. | | move its office from the present | location in the Goldstone build- jing to the Nuxoll building next Bank. The annual school election will = to the Cottonwood State The company will make| the move some time this month, | 24, passing away so quietly that even his nurse could not be sure Five min- aboue the ' watching. slight, still form Then from the house. where) he had lived and worked in the The Pacific Telephone Co. will shadow of the Cathedral of the. Assumption of the Blessed Vir- gin Mary, went the news of his death. American Legion dance at the Orpheum Theatre, April 6th, ly severed her nose. Half dead she escaped from his clutches | and going into an adjoining room returned with a 32-caliber Win- ‘chester rifle and finding her {husband crawling after her on his hands and knees the = led woman placed the muzzle of the weapon close to his head and pulled the trigger. The expl- sion and the soft-nozed bullet that the gun contained complete- |ly decapitated Louma, blew his head to bits and made a shamble | of the room. Poe :