Whitman county oil rush sparks land boom in Washington
Excitement rises in Whitman county over petroleum and natural gas discoveries. Pine City Rosalia real estate values surge, owners seek grease spots. Charles Sweeney leases 2000 acres near Rosalia and a Pennsylvania firm secures about 3000 acres. Judge W B Heyburn, an investor, predicts wonderful wells in the new fields.
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Whitman County
Wash
Pine City
Rosalia
Charles Sweeney
Pennsylvania
W. B. Heyburn
Coeur d’Alene
Marriage of Miss Margaret Reeve to Dr Logan in San Francisco
Miss Margaret Reeve wed Dr Logan in San Francisco on January 2. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s brother Father Lagan, who once lived in Boise in 1898. The bride, long established in Idaho, previously served as private secretary to the secretary of state and as assistant to the state superintendent of schools.
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Margaret Reeve
Dr. Logan
San Francisco
Miss Reeve
Father Lagan
Lagan
Secretary of State
Idaho
Legion
Boise Statesman
New State Administration Sworn In and Organized
The new state administration officials were sworn in Monday by Supreme Justice Quarles starting with Governor Hunt. Senate President pro tem Ballentine and House Speaker McKinlay were elected as the leadership, with Populists receiving the lion’s share of patronage. Democrats are noted as liberal toward others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Administration
Supreme Justice
Quarles
Governor Hunt
Stockslager
Ballentine
Blaine County
Senate
Glenn McKinlay
Shoshone County
Death of Sister Polly Thompson in Rieu Idaho
A shadow of gloom fell on the village as Polly Vilate Thompson died. Born May 28, 1868 in Liberty Bear Lake Idaho, she was the wife of James M. Thompson and mother of seven, five surviving, youngest only five days old. She served as first counsellor in the Primary and was active in ward work, dying in faith. Interment was in Wilford Idaho. Therese Maeser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Vilate Thompson
Thompson
Liberty
Bear Lake County
Ida
George
Elizabeth Davis
James M. Thompson
Wilford
Therese Maeser
Cold Cure capsules promise 24 hour relief
Kruwuse's Cold Cure capsules claim fast relief for the busy man. Taken without stopping daily work, they supposedly cure in 24 hours. Sold by Hull & Woodruff for 24e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruwuse
Hull & Woodruff
Increase in asylum patients signals prosperity for state institution
The text notes the asylum’s patient count rising from two to three weekly as a sign of prosperity. It mentions Postmaster Stevens suffering lagrippe and a light remark on grip not guaranteeing eternity. It also advertises New Year ecards and Holbrook selling White House Modia and Java coffee.
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Stevens
Lagrippe
White House
Holbrook
Local items and notices from Boise and nearby Idaho towns
Collector Kiefer collected $80,000 for taxes in December. Latah county's fruit income last season was estimated at $350,000. The race for Fourth district judge among Perky Wolf and Angel grows heated. Several officials and visitors are noted in Boise, Salt Lake City, and Blackfoot with events ranging from endorsements to public notices and upcoming performances.
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Kiefer
Latah County
Perky
Wolf
Angel
Stockslager
Judge Rich Court Dates For 1907 And 1901 List
The document lists Judge Rich's court dates across Idaho counties including Bear Lake Bannock Bingham Fremont Lemhi Oneida and towns Paris Pocatello Blackfoot St. Anthony Salmon City Malad with dates in February March June September October May and December. It appears to mix years 1901 and references to 1907 while naming multiple county locations.
Dubois Nominated in Idaho Fusion Caucus for Senate
Former Senator Fred T. Dubois was nominated in a Boise joint caucus of fusion forces for the U S senate. The 39 votes came from 48 members present with one sick. Bear Lake county delegation absent. The action sets his election on the next Tuesday joint ballot by both legislative branches. The Lewiston Tribune notes Idaho’s push for national happiness and observes editorial plant changes in Malad amid party newspaper shifts as campaigns loom.
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Fred T. Dubois
U. S. Senate
Boise
Bear Lake County
Eastern Star Officers Installed in Esther Chapter
Esther chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed officers for the coming year on Wednesday evening. Officers include W M Mrs Murry A Wall and W P George L Wall, Abundant Con Mrs Annie E Barnhart, Conductress Miss Blanche Jones, Associate conducit Geo F Gagon as Treasurer, Secretary Mrs Mary Killingsworth, Adah Miss Edna Gillespie, Ruth Mrs A D Quantrell, Esther Mrs Jessie Woodin, Martha Mrs Helen Hull, Electa Mrs Martha Quillin, Chaplain Geo F Gavon, Marshal Mrs J O Jarvis, Warder W A Woodin, Sentinel A D Quantrell.
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Esther Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Murry A. Wall
George L. Wall
W. P
Annie E. Barnhart
A. M
Blanche Jones
E. E. Chalmers
Geo. F. Gagon
Mary Killingsworth
Edna Gillespie
Adah
A. D. Quantrell
Ruth
Jessie Woodin
Esther
Helen Hull
Martha
Martha Quillin
Electa
Geo
F. Gavon
J. O. Jarvis
W. A. Woodin
Sentinel
Farmers urged to sell hogs beef and poultry to Jos Reuss Co
Farmers in Idaho are advised to contact Jos Reuss Co of Pocatello for price quotes on fat hogs beef and chickens. The firm also handles sausage orders, encouraging readers to send their requests.
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Jos. Reuss & Co
Pocatello
Idaho
Pianos and Organs for Installment Plans Sold
M. E. James of Pocatello sells top musical instruments on installment terms. Contact by postcard for illustrated catalogs and price lists. dealer offers call plus flexible payment options.
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M. E. James
Pocatello
A Simple Cure and Local Classifieds
A Simple Cure Krause's Cold Cure in capsule form claims to cure without affecting head or hearing like quinine. Price 25c sold by Hull Woodfull druggists. WANTED A BRIGHT MAN WITH LIGHT team for light work in Bingham County. Steady work and GOOD WAGES to the right man. Apply to GERLICHER Bros Winona Minn.
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Krause
Hull & Woodfull
Bingham County
Gerlicher Bros
Winona
Minn
California Snow Stuns Yreka Amid Opera House Show
Yreka California was buried under six feet of snow last week as residents marvel at the unusual storm. The Jolly Della Pringle Co. will perform a scenic dance and fire feature at the opera house Friday night, January 11, described as a special between acts.
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Opera House
Yreka
Cal
California
Jolly Della Pringle Co
Death from neglected cold prompts warning and remedy ad
An obituary tone warning notes that many households suffer from neglected colds and pneumonia. It promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as care for coughs and pulmonary ailments, priced 25 and 50 cents at Aull and Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Aull & Woodruff's
New Stock of Bulk Pickles and Condiments For Sale
Eb DeKay advertises new bulk pickles including sweet sour mixed German dill chow chow white onions and olives also oysters available in bulk or cuus PW Eb DeKay.
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F. E. Dekay
Ballard's Snow Liniment Widely Used in Homes
The SNOW LINIMENT is a highly useful remedy used daily in households, especially with children. Sold at Hull & Woodruff's for 25 and 60 rents.
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Ballard
Hull & Woodruff’s
Estray Notice in Bingam County Idaho 1901
Fred Bennett of Presto filed an estray notice with the Bingham County Idaho Auditor on January 3 1901 describing a red muley cow aged and branded 0 on the right hip with cropped ears. Owner may reclaim upon payment of all legal charges within forty days from filing date. Signed Gro F Gagon Auditor.
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Fred Bennett
Presto
Bingham County
Idaho
Gro. F.gagon
James Just
Ownership Notice on Possession and Charges Due
The notice states the owner is entitled to possession upon payment of all legal charges incurred on or before 40 days from filing. Dated and sealed January 3, 1001, this notice is issued by the authority holding the hand and seal.
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Heyburn
Sweeney
Rieu
Nampa
Political Storm Center
Raymond Givens
Salt Lake City
W. E Young
Omaha
The
Blackfoot
Judge Rich
United States
Canada
Col. Dewey
Overland
Shoup
Howse
John Slaughter
Jeffries
Rubbo
Cincinnati
Augustus
Behle
Probate Court
Frew
Lewiston
Idaho Falls
Enterprise
Ed Rowles
Dr. Behle
N. H. Clark
W. J. Lamme
Buise
United States Army
Philippines
Will Montgomery
Haviland
Eugene M. Woodin
Lindsay & Co
O. F. Smith, Blackfoot
Paris
Bannock County
Fremont County
St. Anthony
Lemhi County
Salmon City
Oneida County
Maladeeey
Dubois
Milwaukee Brewers
Linseed Oil Trust
England
General News
Malad
Eastern Star
Veal
Fulton Meat Market
Houck & Houck, Props
George Steunenberg
Troop A
Eleventh Cavalry
MacKinley
Steunenberg
Tnfantry
Phil
Averitt
West Point
Code Commission
New York
37Th Regiment of Infantry
Manila
Holbrook's
Stephens Bros
R. J. Osborn
Wright
North Main St
the Palace Drug Store
Adlake Kodaks
Kodak
C. E. Kinney
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