Cottonwood Chronicle Newspaper, February 2, 1923, Page 1

| COTTONWOO VOLUME 31. NO. 6 COTTONWOOD, IDAHO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1923 ASSESSORS WANT CHANGES MEETING AT BOISE WILL PROVE BENEFICIAL TO TAXPAYERS County Assessor William In- gram, who attended the state meeting of county assessors, held at Boise recently reports a good session with some things accomplished which will prove generally beneficial. The fol- lowing summary of the conven- tion’s work will be interesting to the taxpayers: The conclusion was reached that the assessment of all real property would remain the same this year as equalized by the) state board in 1922. Several changes were made in the assessment of live stock. The valuation of sheep this year will be $5 a head; whereas, in 1922 it was $4. Cattle will be assessed on the same valuation as in 1922, with stock cattle at $20 and cows from $35 up, this depending on the breed. The assessment on work horses will be reduced to a basis of $40 val- uation; last year this being placed at $50. Hogs will be as- sessed on a valuation of 5 cents a pound. There will be no change} in the manner and price attach- ed to the assessment of personal property in this county. The mecting was addressed by Gov. Moore, the keynote of his | talk being economy. On the second day a_ representative from each the house and senate waited on the assessors and re- COTTONWOOD LOST TWO FAST GAMES, Defeated by the Crack Culdesac Team by One Point The Cottonwood high school basket ball team, while defeated twice last week made basket bali history that will go down on re- cord as among the best games ever played by the local teams and it also gave the high school teams of neighboring towns an opinion of the local teams that places them in a position with the top notchers. On Friday evening the boys were defeated at Lapwai by a score of 14 to 5 but the score in no ways indicated the closeness of the game. Cottonwood’s un- lucky night at basket shooting was the main factor of their de- feat for time after time the boys had opportunity to win the game but the ball simply could not be put through the hoop. The lineups follows: Cottonwood—Homar and Sch- innick, forwards; Nims. center; Tacke and Rink, guards, Subs: Nims for Homar, Jenny for Nims. Scoring—Nims 8, Jenny 2, Wright 2, Types 6, A. Dawald 6. Referee, Wallace Scott, Reu- bens. Culdesae Wins. The following is the report of the game played Saturday at Culdesae as published in the Lewiston Tribune, Sunday: A free throw by L. Wendt two seconds before the final whistle gave Culdesac High a victory; over the fighting Cottonwood team in one of the fastest and most thrilling games played here this year, only the hairbreadth victory over Grangeville week rivaling it. The final count was, Culdesac 23, Cottonwcod quested that they frame an am- | 22 endment to the law covering the licensing of motor vehicles, which was done and it is expect- ed that this will be introduced in the legislature in the near future. Weight to Govern License Fee. This proposed amendment pro- vides that, on all motor vehieles weighing 1200 pounds or less to make the annual license fee $10, and for cars and trucks weigh- ing in excess of that to charge $1 for each additional 100} pounds or major fraction there- of. For the purpose of this chap- | ter to the state laws the weight of any motor’ vehicle is defined vehicle with all equipment that is furnished by the manufactur- er. The motorcycle fee of $5 is re- commended to be allowed to re- main the same, and the custom of removing one-third of the license tax when a car is five years old or over was also sug- gested to again prevail. The proposede amendment further recommends that when applicant for licenses shall have become the owner of and receiv- ed possession of the vehicle for which he wants a license be- tween January 1 and August 1 he shall pay the full-annual license fee. If he shall become the owner between August 1 and Nov. 1 he shall pay only half the annual license fee, and after that oer one-fourth of the annual ee. The fee for a manufacturer’s | of dealer’s license is $35 for all makes of motor vehicles, and $35 for each additional plate. CHARMING DINNER. Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Orr gave a charming dinner party of eigh- teen covers, in their home Thursday evening. The decora- tions were carried out in valen- tine effect. Red carnations and ferns in. a chystal bowl with green tapers in silver candle- sticks, valentine place cards and nut holders made_ beautiful table decorations. The rooms were gay with red hearts and cupids. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jenny, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoene, Mr. and Mrs. George Poler, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Agnew, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Reilly Mr. and Mrs. George Medved, Mrs. Mary Pierce, Mrs. Poyneer, and Miss Helen Eckert. After the dinner a_ social game of cards were enjoyed. Mrs. M. A. Pierce, H. T. Agnew, J. F. Jenny and Dr. W: Cottonwood team outplayed the locals throughout the game and only their poor luck at the basket robbed them of certain victory. The local boys appear- ed to be off form and were not able to head the visitors. For the locals W. Wendt, a 14- year-old sub, was the star, he showing up about as wd as regular members of the team. The Cottonwood team was evenly balanced and showed splendid team play. The lineups were: Cottonwood—Homar and Sch- innick, forwards; Nims, center; Tacke and Rink, guards. Subs: } Jenny for Nims, Nims for Hom- | to be the weight of a new motor | a: Yr. Culdesac—Shinn and Biewett, forwards; L. Wendt, center; Parks and Cook guards, Subs: W. Wendt for Shinn, Green for L. Wendt, Miles for Parks. Scoring: Belwett 2, L. Wendt 9, Green 2, W. Wendt 6, Miles 4, Shinnick 6, Nims 9, Tacke 6, Rink 1. Play Again Tonight. Culdesac plays a return game in Cottonwood tonight and a re- cord crowd is expected to attend the contest. Come out and help the boys win. Saturday evening the Cotton- wood boys play Gifford and on the same evening the Grange- ville high school girls play the Cottonwood high school girls in the high school gym. Remember your presence means much to the boys not only from a financial standpoint but it places confidence in them to see you there. Let’s help them win. SURPRISES HER MOTHER. Mrs. Mike Jacobs gave a sur- prise party, Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. William Wag- ner, her mother. The party was given in honor of Mrs. Wagner’s | birthday and the event complete- ly surprised Mrs. Wagner. The ladies gathered near the Catholic church and in a body walked in on Mrs. Wagner. They spent the afternoon playing cards. A dainty luncheon was also served at the conclusion of the. after- noon’s entertainment. Those present presented Mrs. Wagner with a remembrance and all de- parted wishing her many more happy birthdays. Those pre- sent were: Mrs. Felix Martzen, Mrs. Herman Seubert, Mrs. W. F. Orr, Mrs. John Hoene, Mrs. Mike Jacobs, Mrs. Tony Ruhoff, Mrs. J. F. Jenny, Miss Louisa Brier, Mrs. Ed Terhaar, John Knopp sr., and Mrs. Wm. ‘agner. lest | Mrs. | MARK HOWE DIES IN A LEWISTON HOSPITAL Mark Howe, one of the best known men in Idaho and a pio- neecr of this state, died at St. Joseph’s hospital at 2 o’cleck Sunday morning, death being caused by cancer. Mr. Howe was taken to the hospital the fore part of last | week for treatment. For three or four years he had been suffer- ing internally and the nature of his sickness was not known. Ile had been treated durirg this period of time for stomach trcu- ble and kindred ailments. lis attending physician decided that the only course to pursue in order to locate the seat of Mr. Howe’s trouble was by operation, and on last Wednesday the pa- tient was made ready for this. The operation showed that a so much danger attached to the removal of this that the opening was sewed up. Mr. Howe showed signs of his Saturday afternoon. His family and a number of very intimate friends were summoned and these remained with him until the end. Walter Brown and Jay Rhoades, among Mr. Howe’s most intimate friends, were pre- sent when he passed away. With the death of Mark Howe |one of the most familiar figures in north-central and northern Idaho is removed. A man always taking ‘an active part in the af- fairs of the democratic party. Mr. Howe had occasion to travel | over the state during the cam- | paign periods, and in every local- ity his friends were legion. Mr. Home served as deputy United States marshal for eight years | during the Wilson administra- tion, and as an official he left office with an enviable record. The deceased was a man of high- est ideals of citizenship. All through his life he stood for the right and those who have known him since he came to Idaho some 85 years ago point out that the manner in which he lived was well worthy of exemplification by all. Howe was a native of Maine and was 68 years old at the time of death. When he first came west about 80 years ago he located in Palouse City, Wash., being engaged at that time in | the mining and lumber business. About 25 years ago he removed to Cottonwood, conducting a | hotel here and later he went to | Grangeville, where he also con- ducted a hotel. He resided at Grangeville up to the time of his appointment as deputy United States marshal, then removing with his family to Moscow, | where the United States district court for this section is located, residing there until about one | year ago when he removed to a | tract in Lewiston Orchards. He is survived by a wife and one son | Herbert, 22 years cld. | Mr. Howe was a member of | the Woodmen of the World and | the funeral services will be held | under the direction of that or- | ganization at Vassar’s chapel at 2:30 Monday afternoon.—Lewis- | ton Tribune. | CHANGE DATE OF PARTY. Owing to unforseen circum. Fellow’s hall has been changed to Monday, February 12. |}large cancerous growth had at-! tached itself to the bowels, and | illness reaching the fatal stage | SECOND SHOW DRAWS A GOOD SIZE HOUSE. for the second time Tuesday evening drew a fair size crowd when more than 200 people paid admittance. Many were of the ing was even better than the first showing which drew an overflowing house. New jokes and songs were re- week. was the plantation scene and the dancing of Ed Malerich assisted by Dan Rustemeyer and M. M, Belknap. Miss Jones sang two songs that were well received and her ability as a musician can not be questioned. The commercial club whose auspices the minstrel was staged is indeed grateful to the public in general for their liber- al patronage and to all those who the success it was. was over $800. The management of the min- requests from cities. granted DEATH CALLS MRS. KUBE, Mrs. Harry Kube, aged 26 years and the wife of Harry Kube residing in the Denver see- tion passed away at her home at noon Wednesday, following an illness of only a week’s duration. Mrs. Adeline Kube was_ the pioneer citizens of Idaho county. county. Spokane. She was married Guy and Roy. sorrowing friends. The husband and other of sorrow. co-authors of a new tobacco act, ing the dealers’ tax. in cities of 2000 population will $25 and those in villages and be assessed $10 annually. bond of $500, dealers, will have to be posted under the terms of this act. SURPRISE PARTY. trup. with appetizing Gertrude er. Cottonwood’s minstrel, staged opinion the show Tuesday even- placed for the ones used last The hit of the evening under worked so faithfully to make it The proceeds of the two shows strel has already received two neighboring {towns to stage the show in their Owing to the heavy ex- pense that would be involved in such a movement it is not likely that their kind requests will be oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Behean of Grangeville, She was born near Grangeville and lived her entire life in Idaho She was a graduate of the Holy Names Academy of to Harry Kube three years ago and is sur- vived by her husband and one son, two years old; her parents; a sister, Anna and two brothers, Funeral services were held at Grangeville yesterday and were attended by a large number of re- latives have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour THEY WANT THE REVENUE. Evans, Lewis and Thomas are designed with a view to equaliz- Under the terms of their measure dealers be required to pay the annual fee of $50; those in cities of be- tween 500 and 2000 must pay towns under 500 population will The required of all A surprise party was given Sunday evening in honor of Miss Frances Hattrup, by Olive Hat- Cards and games along . refreshments Jack Morarity, Mrs. Jacob Law-| stances the date of the Senior|madea very pleasant evening. rence, Mrs. Barney Tacke, Mrs. | card party to be held in the Odd | Prizes were won by Henry Engel | —— Goeckner, Hazel Eller, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. Saturday of last. week the Poland China Pig Club of Cot- tonwood held thei” reorganiza- tion meeting and election of of- ficers under the supervision of H. A. Stone district club agent and County Agent Grayson. Al- fred Funke Was reelected presi- dent Cecil Wimer, vice president and Vivienne McKinley, secreta- ry. The club was organized last June, each member starting with a spring pig which cost them $15 and «hich they grew out and showed at the Lewiston and Idaho county fairs. Now they each own a bred gilt valued at $50 besides making a total winning at the fall fairs of about $200. The young breeders will show a sow and litter at the coming fall shows and it is a good guess that some of the older breeders will have to step lively if they get in the money the care the members are giving their pork- ers from the training they re- ceived the past summer. In addition to the Poland China Club there will be a Duroc and Spotted Poland club if pres- ent plans materialize. There is increased interest in these two breeds and it is safe to say they will fill up their share of the sheds this fall. In organizing clubs the dairy industry has not been neglected ; the county agent recently placed an order with County Agent Pine of Tillamook county, Ore- gon for twenty five Guernsey heifer calves, over twenty of which were ordered for boys and girls for club work. These calves will be received during February and March and as soon as conditions permit these young dairymen will be brought toge- ther and a county dairy calf club organized, It is a pretty sure bet that the fair visitors will open their eyes this fall when they see the string of future dairy cows lined up in the show ring. SCHOOL A SUCCESS. The two days free motor school conducted by the Cotton- wood Hardware, yestcrday and today is attracting large crowds and the instructors are well versed on their subjects. Thurs- day morning 45 attended the lectures and in the afternoon the attendance was swelled to 100. This morning the attendance was even larger than Thursday, the entire high school attending. At 11 o’clock a three reel picture was shown at the Orpheum deal- ing with the above named sub- ect. At noon today the Cottonwood Hardware served a free lunch to all farmers taking in the school. The large attendance of farm- ers shows that a keen interest is taken in the movement by them. The attendance is especially heavy from the Greencreek and Winona districts. HONOR MISS TACKE, Miss Mary Tacke was the honor guest of some 24 young folks when they took the Tacke home by storm Monday evening, all unbeknown to her to assist her in. celebrating her birthday. The evening was spent in play- ing cards and the winners were: Miss Mary Tacke for the ladies and Miss Frances Baune, substi- tuting for a gentleman, first honors and the consolation prize was awarded to Elnore Holthaus. The evening’s entertainment was finished with a fine lunch- eon brought in baskets by the guests. All departed wishing Miss Tacke many more happy birthdays. ENJOYABLE EVENING. Miss Rena Seubert entertain- ed a crowd of young folks Sun- day evening at the Jenny ranch. Cards were enjoyed until a late hour. Miss Elizabeth Engel and Leo Toennis won prizes for high scores. At the close of the games delicious refreshments were served. Inspired by the slight of hand work at the minstrels, Barney Malerich of the Leggett Mer- eantile Company tried jugling with a hot teakettle with the re- sult that he is nursing a badly sealded leg. He is at his post however and says in the future he will practice with cold water. | f NEWS AROUND THE STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE STATE The motion to dismiss the con- test of the Eugene R. Day will, brought by the millionaire min- ing man’s widow, Agnes Loretfa Day, was denied in an opinion handed down by Judge Frank S. Dietrich in the federal district court at Boise. The predatory animal bounty fund of the state of Idaho has been depleted for some time. In fact, not since Jan. 4, 1922, has anyone received his bounty money from the state for the killing of coyotes, cougars, lynx, wild cats or wolves. The annual Idaho state inter- scholastic basketball tournament will be held at the University of Idaho, March 16 and 17 accord- ing to announcement from the athletic department. This pro- gram to determine the state high school hoop champions is fostered by the state interschcl- astic association. Idaho had 53,807 motor vehi- cles in 1922, according to figures compiled by the B. F. Goodrich Rubber company. — This repre- sents an increase of 4.9 per cent over the figures for 1921. In the entire country there were 12,281,445 automobiles last year and every state in the union showed an increase in the num- ber of cars operated. Geo. R. Barker Saturday ap- pended the newspaper “380” to17 years of editorship of the Pend Oreille Review of Sandpoint, one of the most widely known Idaho newspapers, On Thursday, February 1, the paper goes into the hands of Fred N. Wild and the next issue will be published under Mr. Wild’s direction Feb- ruary 2. The Grangeville headquarters of the Nez Perce national forest is receiving applications for grazing permits for the 1928 season, to be approved February 15. The forest will accommo- date 75,000 cattle and 60,000 sheep. Grazing fees for 1922 totaled $12,000, of which 25 per cent was returned to Idaho county for school, road and trail purposes, Grant Hamblin and Cora Sampley were found gully of in- voluntary manslaughter by a jury in the district court at Lewiston, Saturday. This verdict being reached after exactly two hours’ deliberation. The pun- ishment attached to conviction for*the crime of involuntary manslaughter is a maximum of ten years, the minimum sentence being left to the descretion of the court. Charging that George Han, sr., her husband, refused to chastise or rebuke their son George, 11, when he is alle; ed to have attempted to poison her last summer, Mrs. Mary E. Han Saturday began suit in the dis- trict court at Boise for a decree of divorcement. Cruelty and the claim that Han told her the attempted poisoning was her fault are added as ground for the decree. Roy Blair, superintendent of the Triangle Construction com- pany unit, which is constructin; the Kamiah Hill highway, had his right leg broken above the knee at Kamiah, Tuesday as a result of an accident which oc- curred while he was helping in- stall an air compressor. The gasoline tank connected with the machine exploded, tearing the gas tank head off with such force that it glanced from a rock and struck Mr. Bair above the knee causing a very bad break. Charles H. Chance, city at- torney of Lewiston and promi- nent member of the Nez Perce county bar, died Sunday night as the result of injuries received Sunday at noon when he was struck by a train, the accident occuring within a few blocks of the Union depot. Chance was walking along the outer edge of the ties when struck by the pilot — He was 25