Henry General Store A 19th Century Landmark In Idaho
Henry General Store near the Blackfoot river near Soda Springs Idaho began with founder John Henry Schmidt in 1897. The town grew as a trading post for trappers with two stores and multiple services, later shrinking to a single remaining Henry Store under Jim Chester amid a changing rural economy.
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Blackfoot River
Soda Springs
Blackfoot Reservoir
Henry
Jim Chester
Mra. Chester
U. S. Postal Department
Chester
John Henry Schmidt
The Chesters and the Swallows of Henry County
A rugged frontier store operates year round as swallows nest along eaves and migrate yearly. May arrivals vary slightly from 1955, with May 14 this year, while Chester records note earlier May 26 in 1955. Fishermen and hunters drive summer and winter trade amid harsh snows and subzero days.
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Chesters
Henry
Capistrano
Chester
Pas
Caribou Mountain
Fishermen’s Rendezvous Near Henry Before Opening
A fishermen’s gathering formed near Henry prior to the opening event. Local crews and vendors prepared boats, nets, and market stalls as spectators awaited the ceremonial start. Officials planned briefings and safety checks ahead of the launch.
From Caribou Elected To State Level
Dr. Emmett Herron of Grace was elected vice commander of the Idaho American Legion at its Pocatello convention. He has served as sixth district president and in other Legion roles. Nellie V. Johnson was chosen historian for the Idaho American Legion Auxiliary, reflecting her long service in local and state roles. Alexander family hold reunion Sunday at Larsen ranch in Holliday Utah drawing relatives from several families and towns.
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Emmett Herron
Grace
American Legion Department of Idaho
Pocatello
Herron
Legion
Nellie V. Johnson
American Legion Auxiliary
Johnson
Lester Stagg
Pamela
Claudia
Max
Local Families Listed in Ongoing Social Notice
Lowder of Denver Mr and Mrs Paul Conway Hazelton Mr and Mrs Elmer Alexander and daughters Lindy and Kathy and son David Buhl Mrs Louise Crump and son Steven Mr and Mrs Richard Alexander Pocatel lo Mr and Mrs Ray Alexander and children Dick Tommy and Dorothy Blackfoot and Mr and
Extension class attendees listed by Idaho cafe note
Mrs. Phil Aguirra of Am Falls attended a dinner after which the Grey ema faculty invited to an extension class included Gertrude Freeman Alice Moore Fern Tipton Isabelle Marshall and Melba Moore.
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Phil Aguirra
Falls
Eri
UBI
Idaho Cafe
Grey
Ema
Gertrude Freeman
Alice Moore
Fern Tipton
Isabelle Marshall
Melba Moore
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Henry General Store
Caribou County
Sun Soda Springs
Ida
Frank M. Merrill, Jr
Schmidt
Will H. Chester
Colin
Jim
William C. Chester
Jim) Chester
Caribou
Larry
Shorts
Cow Girl
Martin Furniture
Mel
Pullman Couch Co
Gilsepunt Sas Mich
Porataile, Idaho
Yama
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