Idaho Day Celebrations Bring Preston and Franklin Together
Preston joins Franklin for Idaho Day with merchants closing shops. Special trams run to the event expecting a large crowd. Governor James H Hawley and Judge Alfred Budge will attend as a program of sports and a fine afternoon program unfolds including ball games Preston versus Franklin and Richmond versus Lewiston.
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Idaho
Preston
Franklin
James H Hawley
Alfred Budge
Larsen Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Oneida County
J N Larsen declares his run for State Senator of Oneida County asking voters who favor a square deal to give support and promises to serve. He signs the notice to the voters of Oneida County.
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Oneida County
J. N. Larsen
Stake Choir Concert at Preston June 20
The Oneida Stake Choir will hold a concert in the stake house at Preston on Thursday evening June 20 starting at 7.30. Proceeds go to buy music for the choir and fund stake services. Stake bishops are asked to sell tickets, with each family expected to purchase at least ten tickets. Everyone is invited to attend or send funds.
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Preston
Paris
Candidate Announcement for State Senator in Oneida
A candidate notice from American Falls dated June 3 announces D. W. Davis as a Republican state senate contender for the primary on Sunday July 30th, 1912. The filing voices intent to run and name of locality Oneida.
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American Falls
D. W. Davis
Set Des
Local Candidate Seeks Republican County Commissioner Post
L. L. Hapchiy Franklin files to run for county commissioner as a Republican. The notice cites two years of service as evidence of qualifications and is dated May 28, 1912.
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L.L. Hapchiy Franklin
Preston Fair Promises Bigger Exhibition This Year
On September 27 and 28 Preston will host a county fair on Park and Fair Associations grounds. The event aims to surpass prior fairs with horticultural and agricultural prizes and a strong display of Oneida county products. Horse race cards and a robust sports schedule are planned. officials seek greater public interest and have county funding to support a successful fair.
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Park and Fair Associations
Preston
Oneida County
Delegates Pass Through Preston on Idaho Auto The Parade Route
Delegates traveling from Idaho and the north bound for Logan passed through Preston Wednesday. From Dayton to Preston and Franklin the route is easier than via remote paths. In Preston the village and Preston Club provided a lunch under the trees north of the square with long tables, white cloths, flowers, bunting, sandwiches, coffee, and refreshments for travelers.
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Idaho
Logan
Preston
Pocatello
Dayton
Franklin
Preston Club
U.sage and Club
Oneida County Candidate Seeks Republican Assessor Post
A puzzling OCR fragment proclaims a candidate for assessor and collector in Oneida County on the Republican ticket. It references a primary election and a person named Whitney, with garbled phrasing around dates and names.
Veterinarian Dr Wm R Smith Returns to Preson
Dr William R Smith a young graduate veterinarian has returned to Preson to locate. He is well known and will provide good service to the community.
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Wm. R. Smith
Preson
Mr. Smith
Judge Budge Seeks Supreme Bench Nomination
Eastern Idaho praises Judge Budge as fit for the supreme bench and predicts smooth sailing to the nomination. North and eastern Idaho supporters express strong backing and confidence in his talents and experience leading to election.
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Idaho
Budge
Supreme Bench
Obsequies for Chas Williams Held in Treasureton
Funeral services for Chas Williams of Treasureton who died June 8 drew large crowds. Relatives came from Sandy, Emmett, Gentile Valley, Oxford, Smithfield. Speakers included Arthur Smith, John Sant, N R Lewis, Nephi Clements, George Sant, Thos Sant, Bishop Benjamin Hymes and Charles Shumway. Williams left eight children and many grandchildren. Music was performed by Lille Sant and Mildred Thompson.
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Chas. Williams
Treasureton
Sandy
Emmett
Gentile Valley
Oxford
Smithfield
Arthur Smith
John Sant
N. R. Lewis
Nephi Clements
George Sant
Thos. Sant
Benjamin Hymes
Charles Shumway
Lille Sant
Mildred Thompson
Silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Sant of Clifton
The silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Sant of Clifton was celebrated with twenty four relatives and many friends. A 2 o'clock dinner at Thomas Sant’s residence followed by 9 o'clock luncheon. From 4 to 12 30 music and song provided continuous entertainment. Numerous presents were received by the couple.
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Has Sant
Clifton
Thomas Sant
Min
Sant
Dr. Nelson Opens Veterinary Practice in Richmond
Dr. E Nelson will practice veterinary medicine and surgery in Richmond. He locates his office and laboratory at the old Bosworth hotel and has been prac ticing with Dr McQuiston of Richmond for the past year, proving very necessary in his work.
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E. Nelson
Richmond
Aedes
Preston An
Bosworth Hotel
Nelson
McQuiston
Richiead
Olson Buys Campbellie Shop Westonan Wrest
Olson the blacksmith, formerly with the Prestonce, has purchased the Campbellie shop in Westonan. The move marks a new owner taking over the local trades business.
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Olson
Prestonce
Campbellie
Westonan Wrest
O S L Get Acquainted Train Starts Banida Spirit
A June 7 crowd between Oxford and Garner greeted the O S L Get acquainted train. Officials praised the reception as Banida grows, with plans for a spur, a spiking ceremony, and hopes for a grist mill and elevator to boost the agricultural town.
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O. S. L. Get Acquainted
Oxford
Garner
Supt
Manson
Banida
O. S.L
Smoot to Wed Franklin Girl Anita Parkinson
Harlow Eldredge Smoot son of Utah Senator Reed Smoot and Idaho-Utah Electric Co. manager in Preston will marry Anita Parkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parkinson of Franklin Idaho. The wedding is set for Wednesday June 26. Brownie Smoot has become well known in Preston since his arrival.
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Harlow Eldredge Smoot
United States
Reed Smoot
Utah
Idaho-Utah Electric Company
Preston
Anita Parkinson
Samuelc Parkinson-of
Franklins
Déthiuihg
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Stake Choir
Oneida
Pie
Felf
Equnty
H Whitney
Igalio
Hillsville, Va
American Presa
Allen
Qdge Massie
Hillsville
Freel Allen
Allens
H W Hairston Destr
R A Wills
Coop
Chas.Williams
Short Line
Oneida Bannock Line
O'S. L
Spencer
O.S. L
O.S. S
J. W. Davis
H. E. Smoot
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