Cottonwood Chronicle Newspaper, June 17, 1921, Page 1

Pp ARE SEAT RI 2 AS “4 rf VOLUME 29. NO. 25. LESOETTS STORE ROBBED ROBBERS TAKE MERCHAN- DISE FROM SHELF VALU- ED AT $400.00 Merchandise valued at approx- imately $400, consisting chiefly of women’s wearing apparel we taken from the Leggett Mercan- tile Company’s shelves some time Wednesday evening, the robbers having gained entrance to the building from the rear, after having knocked out a window. The robbery, was first dis- covered by T. C. Keith, after he had opened the establshment for business Thursday morning. Upon entering the store, Mr. Keith noticed a large number of orange and banana pealings upon the floor, near the east side door entrance, which led him to be- lieve that everything about the store was not as it should be, and upon closer investigation found coat hangers and shoe boxes seattered upon the counters, which pointed to the fact that robbers had been working in the store during the night. Sheriff Eimers was at once notified, arriving in the city from Grangeville in less than an hour after the robbery had been discovered, and in company with his deputy, O. D. Hamlin of this city began working on the case at once, After checking over the stock, H. C. Netzel, the manager of the store, among some of the miss- ing articles listed the following: One ladies’ cout, six tricolette Waists, two white silk skirts, two plad skirts, number of other skirts, one bolt of silk, one bolt of Georgette crepe, one dozen pair of laides’ black silk gloves, Six suil cases and grips, one pair ladies’ shoes, one man’s suit and hat, one dozen pair of men’s silk hose, every petticoat in the store, some Star chewing tobac- co, some thick Climax chewing tobacco, cigarette papers, a quantity of cookies, about $7 in eash from the cash register. Mr. Netzel, is also unde’ the impres- sion that the thieves got away with other merchandise, which he is unable to check up. That the robbers were ac- quainted with the store, seems possible, for the methods used in selecting their goods bears such evidence, as only the best of the goods was taken. The robbers were also. very quiet in their work, for across the street, and within less than 60 feet from the scene of the theft, three persons sat up all night with the remains of Mrs. Henry Downer, in the Nau Un- dertaking parlors, and none of them noticed anything unusual about the premises or in the neighborhood of the store. Headed for Lower Country. That the robbers are headed for the lower country is an al- most known face, for upon re- turning from his ranch on the Ferdinand road, Sidney Brown, found three boxes of cookies Thursday morning containing the price mark of the Leggett Mercantile Co. The boxes were found a short distance from each other and undoubtedly were taken from the store. Everything possible is being done by the sheriff's office to apprehend the guilty party or parties and it is to be hoped that they are caught and given the full exent of the law. GETS MAN WHO ESCAPED. F. D. Page, 35, wanted in Ida- ho county on a charge of having intoxicants in his possession, was apprehended in Colfax Mon- day by Sheriff William Cole of Whitman county, and was taken to Grangeville by Sheriff J. G. Eimers, On March 20 liquor was dis- covered by Sheriff Eimers on a pack horse with which Page was carrying stores up the north fork of the Clearwater. Pur- sued by Sheriff Eimers and his deputy, Chester Arnold, Page attempted to escape on his sad- dle horse. He at length evaded capture by leaving his mount, removing his chaps, and fleeing on foot down the river. J GARAGE REOPENS. COTTONWOOD CHRO COTTONWOOD, IDAHO, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1921 $2.00 PER YEAR The Cottonwood Garage, own- ed by John Peterson and consid- ered to be one of the finest of its kind in Northern Idaho will be reopened for bosiness by R. Ruddleston and R. Speck, two well known mechanics of Lewis- ton who come to Cottonwood highly recommended. The new proprietors expect to have every- thing in tip top shape and will open the place for business next Monday. Besides doing general repair work these gentlemen will also handle gaseline, oils, repair batteries, machine work and also carry a general line of acces- sories and tires as well as store and wash cars. Mr. Huddleston is a married man and he expects his wife within a few days, and they will make their home in the living rooms above the garage. Mr. Speck, the other member of the firm will come to Cotton- wood in about six weeks. That their business venture in Cottonwood proves to be a plea- sant and successful one is our sincere wish. TWO DROWN IN SALMON RIVER SORROW OF GRANGEVILLE AND SILGE OF DIXIE ARE VICTIMS Grangeville, June 11.—Spe- cial to Lewiston Tribune) —Wil- liam Sorrow, 28, and Ernest Silge, 58, were drowned Wednes- day in the headwaters of the Sal- mon river at the Silge ferry above Dixie, when a floating log struck a basket ferry in which they were crossing the stream. The bodies have not been recoy- ered, Allen Stonebreaker, a rancher of the section, and two men nam- ed Fowler and Butler of Mabton, Wash., who had been hunting in the vicinity, were on the bank at the time of the accident, but were powerless to save the men, They report that the pair were thrown from the basket when it was struck by a floating log car- ried by the high water, and that Silage immediately disappeared and was not seen again. Sorrow attempted to swim to shore, and after fighting the rushing cur- rent for a distance of 50 yards, also was swept from view. Sorrow, is a Grangeville boy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sor- row, who are pioneers of that section, had been employed on the Allen Stonebreaker ranch near Dixie for several months past and was on his way home. He is well known here, a member of the Knights of Pythias ledge, and his death comes as a distinct shock to a large number of friends. Silge has lived in the Dixie section for many vears as a min- er and hunter. He was single, a native of Germany and had nev- er been naturalized. He operat- ed the ferry which bears his name, On account of the unusually high stage of the river at the time of the accident, no hopes are held out for the immediate recovery of the bodies, although all points below the ferry at which they might drift ashore are being watched. 500 ATTEND SALE, Some 500 people attended the public sale of Henry Uhlenkott held in the Greencreek section Wednesday. Most of the arti- cles offered for sale brought good prices. the total proceeds amounting to approximately $3000. The sale was in charge of Auctioneer Johnson of Grange ville. The First National Bank of this city clerked the sale. PRICES The price of the Dodge tour- ing car dropped last week $305, from $1515 to $1210, here, being one of the heaviest drops in prices recorded by any standard ear in a long time, except that made by the Buick about two weeks ago. The Ford car has also taken another drop, this be- ing the second one since the signing of the Armistice. ‘YOUNG WOMAN DIES. Mrs. Henry Downer, a former) resident of this city passed away | at her home in Winchester Sat- | urday, following an operation in | Lewiston. | Mrs. Downer, before her mar- riage was Miss Ruth Miller, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Miller of this section and was known and loved by all those who knew her. She was married to Henry J. Downer at Lewiston, Idaho on June 16, 1920, having been iaid to rest in the Lewiston cemetery on her first wedding anniversary. Be- fore her marriage she was em- ployed as a teacher in the local public school and for some time was also employed by the First Natienal Bank of this city. Af- ter her marriage she removed with her husband to the Win- chester section, where they since have been residing. The deceased was born in Den- ver, Idaho, Nov. 5th, 1894. She became a member of the Chris- tian church at the age of fif- teen years. Funeral services were held from the Community Church Wednesday afternoon and were in charge of Rev. Marion Sligar, having been attended by count- less friends. During the hour of the services practically every business house in the city was closed out of respect for this | splendid young woman. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The remains were | shipped to Lewiston Thursday | morning. The deceased leaves to, mourn her death a loving husband, father, mother, three sister and four brothers, Mrs. Monte Jar ret, Mrs. Hartzell Cobbs. Mrs Lester Leonard, Clifton, Charles, Lawton and Kenneth Miller. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaker Nau. HAD NARROW ESCAPE. Mrs. Charles Johnston, of this | city had a narrow escape from} instant death at Grangeville Wednesday evening, when she, in company with Mrs. R. A. Nims and Mrs. H. C. Mattiesen of this city were attempting to cross the street in Grangeville on the A. and F. corner, having been knocked down by a Ford car driven by Elbert Martin and dragged for about fifteen feet under the car. The three ladies were attempt- ing to cross the street when they noticed the car approaching, which had practically come to a standstill and as Mrs. Matthie- sen and Mrs. Nims took the lead, Mrs. Johnson followed closely be- hind when suddenly the car started with a jerk hitting the the dresses of the first two ladies and knocking Mrs. John- ston under the machine causing very painful injuries and bruises. The driver, it is stated, with his car was on the wrong side of the street when the accident occur- ed. The injured woman was brough to her home the same evening and is resting as well as could be expected. HONOR LOCAL BANKERS. E. M. Ehrhardt, president of the Cottonwood State Bank and also president of the Impire National Bank of Lewiston, and a former resident of this city was elected president of the State Bankers Association at Boise Wednesday. M. M. Belk- nap, vice-president of the Cot- tonwood State Bank, and one of our highly respected citizens was elected treasurer of the associa- tion by the bankers. The honor conferred upon these two gentlemen by the bankers of this state speaks well for them. Rev. Marion Sligar and wife arrived Friday evening from their home at Albion, Wash., | having come here to conduct ser- vices at the Methodist church Sunday. He remained here un- til Wednesday, having been de- tained to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Henry Downer. Mrs. Jacob Balthaser and daughter, Mrs. Cora Hilkle, of Lancaster, Ohio, arrived in the city Saturday evening from the east to spend the summer at the Will Simon home. Mrs. Baltha-| I. 0. 0. F. CONVENTION | CONTRACT LET. Held at Ferdinand Friday—Next | Meeting be Held in Cotonwood | | The district Odd Fellows’ and Rebekah’s convention held in Ferdinand Friday last, was per-| haps the climax sheaf in the his- tory of the orders. There were) many people here from all over) the district, the weather was ideal, and the spirit of the dele-| gates, just right. The forenoon | was devoted in getting acquaint- | ed, and in the afternoon a pro- gram was pulled off on the first floor consisting principally of the following outline: J. H. Johnston presided, and C. W. Lewis acted as secretary ; thereafter followed music by K. M. Bibb on the saxaphone, and Beatrice Sasse accompanying him on the piano. Address of Welcome, Hattie Fry. Response, Mrs. Jackson, of Grangeville. Address, M. R. Hattabaugh, state officer of the lodge, of Grangeville. Selection, by member of the Grangeville lodge. Music—Bibb-Sasse. Address, President of the Re- bekahs, of Idaho, Ella Farmer, of | Sandpoint. Response, wood. Song, “Oh Happy Day,” Mrs. M. R. Hattabaugh, Grangeville. | tiley Rice, aiiaeatt Encore—Reading, “In Flan- jder’s Field,” by Mrs. Hatta-) baugh. | Song, Mrs. J. C. Comstock, | Winona, entitled “Where the) West Begins.” | Encore—‘An Old-fashioned Song” by Mrs. Comstock. | Music-—-Bibb-Sasse. | On motion of Riley Rice, the assemblage voted that the next }anmual meeting will be held at Cottonwood. The following officres were el- ected: President—Riley Rice. Vice-President—O. D. Hamlin, | Sec.-Treas.—Hayward Shields. | The banquet followed at 7, and there were several hundred guests present to partake of one) of the most bountiful spreads | !ever uncovered on Craig moun- tain. Rain interfered with the departure of many of the guests in the early evening, and after the evening drill by the Rebe- kahs a dance followed until the small hours of morning spoke of | a new day.—Ferdinand Enter-| prise. PICNIC ON JOSEPH. The boys of the road camp on the new Rick Creek-Cottonwood road were royally entertained at | a pienic by friends of the road on | Saturday, June 11 at the Sunset school house on the Canfield | place. | About one hundred people were present. Doumecg visitors were the following: John Gel-| bach and wife, Charles Ryan and family, “Boots” Shinn and fam- ily and the Misses Shearer, Shinn and Twogood. The ladies served a delicious picnic dinner with lemonade and ice cream for everybody. Senator Seth Jones was pres- ent and gave a talk reminiscent of pioneer days when he was a cowboy on Joseph. He also spoke on political conditions in the state today. | The people of Joseph feel very grateful to Senator Jones for his efforts in securing the appropriation on the Grave! Creek road. | A feature of the picnic was the riding of bucking horses. Platt Talbott jr. won first and Howard Whittier of Oregon second. In the evening a large crowd attended the dance at the school house. J. V. Baker & Son are having the interior of their store re- papered and otherwise decorated which is adding greatly to the appearance of this popular store. The work is being done by Ed Malerich. | T. P. Mitchell made a trip to the Whitebird country early Sun day morning to meet Mrs. Monte! | the state of Idaho are either in- The Fenn Highway Commis- sioners on Monday let a contract | to William Ruhoff of this city| for the construction of two con- | erete bridges in their district. | One of the bridges will be built | at the Joseph Kolbeck ranch and | the other on Shebang creek near | the John Crea ranch. Two other | bids were also submitted. | | ELECT OFFICERS. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers, Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Idaho county was held in the I. O. O. F. hall Monday, June 18 at) which time the following officers | were elected for the coming year: J. H. Von Bargen, presi- | dent; Joe Uhlenkott, vice-presi- | dent; Mat Kaschmitter, secre- tary. Joseph Kauffman, the re- tiring secretary has been con- nected in this capacity with the association, was not a candidate for the office, having removed | from the county this spring. | The affairs of the company are | in splendid condition. BUREAU GIVES OUT MORE DATA 4,924 ILLITERATE PERSONS | IN THE STATE OF IDAHO SAYS CENSUS BUREAU According to the Census Bureau, 35.3 per cent, or more than one-third, of the people in fants or children tmder 15 years of age; 8.9 per cent are youths or maidens 15 to 19 years old; 37.4 per cent, nearly two-fifths are men and women in the prime! of life, being from 20 to 44 years | old; while 18.8 per cent, being 45 years of age and over, are well along in middle life if they have not reach old age. The urban population as com- pared with the rural shows some rather striking differences in age, the percentage 20 to 44 years of age being 40.6 for the urban population as compared with 863.2 for the rural, while the percentage under 15 years of age is 30.4 in the urban popula- tion as against 37.2 in the rural. These differences may indicate larger families of children in the country than in the city, but pro- | bably indicate also the fact that country children, as they grow up have a tendency to flock to the cities thereby increasing the active adult population of the cities at the expense of the rural districts. | A little over one-half of the population, 54.2 per cent, are old enough to vote, being 21 or over; and in this calss the men out- number the women in the ratio of 131 to 100. The males of mil- itary or fighting age, 18 to 44, | constitute 40.9 per cent of the male population and 22.2 cent of the total population. Another astonishing fact is that 4,924 persons 10 years of age and over in the state of Idaho, “illiterate” meaning un- able to write. Of this number 914 are native whites and 2,501 are foreign born. In the total population 10 years of age and over the percentage of illiteracy is 1.5, which shows a diminution since 1916, when it was 2.2, By counties the percentage of per | illiteracy ranges all the way from 5.8 in Clearwater county to 0.2 in Jerome and Teton counties. CRUSHER IN PLACE. The big rock crusher, which has been undergoing some need- ed repairs at the South and Frick garage was on Tuesday placed in position in the rock pit and it is} expected that by Saturday | everything will be ready for the crushing of rock which will be’! used to hard surface the road leading out of the city by the, way of the creamery. | NOTICE TO ELECTORS, | In order,to vote at the Village | | Orofino. | Anton Jansen the Northwest Wheat Growers NEWS AROUND THE STATE Items of Interest From Various Sections Reproduced for Ben- efit of Our Readers. William Siegrist, pioneer mil- ler of Lapwai, was found dead on the third floor of his flour mill Wednesday as a result of heart disease. Employes found him lying near machinery he had been oiling. The Nez Perce county commis- sionrs, R. L. Spiker, L. G. South- wick and George L. King, Mon- day at Lewiston instructed the clerk to advertise the sale of $400,000, at the option of the commissioners, for bridge and road construction, A lone bandit who held up EB. P. Smith, cashier of the First | State Bank at St. Joe, shortly after the bank opened Saturday, and foreed Smith to give him $3,992, escaped to the hills after locking the cashier in the bank vault. Smith released himself with a screw driver. He said the man was unmasked and had the appearance of a woodsman. The body of Fred Pfeuti, a bachelor, who resides in the Oro- fino country was found in the Clearwater river Monday near He mysteriously dis- appeared from his home about a month ago, and for a time the opinion prevailed that he was foully dealt with. After the finding of the body an investiga- tion was made and the coroners jury found that death was due to accidental drowning. J. M. Mitchell, superintendent of the Nezperce and Idaho rail- road, operating between Nez- perce and Craigmont, returned from a business trip to Washing- ton, D. C., in the interest of the road, in connection with the re- |fund from the government for the period of government super- vision. It is stated that Mr. Mitchell received a handsome sum from the federal govern- ment. The Tammany Oil company, controlling leases on 2000 acres of and in what is now termed as Gibbons field, south of Lewiston, will offer to the people of that section and surrounding country 60,000 shares of their capital stock at $1 per share, the sale of this to start immediately. This announcement was made recent- ly by Frank Rice, secretary- treasurer of the company. Mr. Rice for years was county treasurer of Idaho county, We are booking orders for Standard Sisal Manila 600 foot and Superior Manila 650 foot twine. Come in and let us know your requirements. Hoene Hardware, 25-1 The Chronicle this week re- ceived a postal from William Buettner, stating that they had safely arrived in California, hav- ing made their trip to the Sacra- mento valley in 9 days, spending a day and a half of the nine on sightseeing trips. In all they traveled 1147 miles. Dr. W. F. Orr, accompanied by Dr. G. S. Stockton of Grange- ville, Barney and Geo. Seubert made up a party that left Cot- tonw Sunday in Dr. Orr’s car for a two week’s vacation trip that will take them into northern Montana and Canada. Members of the Idaho County Wheat Growers Association, Sat- urday elected Edgar Fry and as director of Association. A total of 66 votes were cast, Mr. Fry receiving 38 and Mr. Jansen 25, these two gentlemen receiving the highest number of votes, Many other members of the association re- ceived scattering votes. State Engineer Osborne was a business visitor in Cottonwood Sunday, having come here by a request of the Cottonwood High- |way Commissioners to inspect the stretch of road now being” built, and known as the “slaugh- ter house road” which is to be Jarett, who was on her way to Bond Election on July 5th you hard surfaced. The road will be Cottonwood, having been called here by the death of her sister, | jeer is the mother of Mrs. Simon. | Mrs. Henry Downer. must be registered. | Village Clerk. M. M. BELKNAP, | a portion of the North and South highway. The engineer gave it his O. K. i