05 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
1
Millsaps discusses county expenses and governance, blaming state guidance and local leaders for excess budgets and missteps. He cites the April and July 1941 sessions, the Speakman controversy, and a Boise trip bill. The piece blends political critique with a lodge meeting recount, ending with a community celebration and a projector photo surprise.
An early 20th century record notes Tunc tion City Judge 1.0.0. FP. and Delos lodge members meeting Friday for a spiritual rejoicing. Eldest citizens recall a decade ago when the two judges began a self funded project to build a lodge home to meet future times needs.
The U S Supreme Court on April 4 affirmed Judge E Walkers ruling in a Blaine County case from the Independence group valued at 100 dollars. Ket ter vs Swanson was in dispute for about two years. The Summerville decision involved Carey Act rights and irrigation lines. Walters held recovering fees but not speculation or bonus on land under the irrigation plan.
Olney J. Nevitt reported Isham Sedgwick’s plan to plant 25 000 fruit trees near Wendell and Jerome, with Emmett Nursery shipping 180 000 Traflan prune trees. a Supreme Court case involves Mrs. Leah Burnside and Jerome School District No. 3 over the consolidated plan for school district apportionment and its statewide implications.
The Beaver River Power and Light Co asks the town board for a charter to provide city lighting at roughly four percent lower rates. A Villaew Board meeting at the courthouse discussed the proposal but postponed a decision until a later date. Citizens will have another chance to express their views at the upcoming mass meeting.
A Monday prank at High Hope school had students missing classes as teachers staged an April joke. Pupils returned home while teachers pretended to be elsewhere, delaying the jolt as students resumed work after the ruse.
Tax Commissioner Robinson and Assessor Isenberg conduct a preliminary check of local tax problems in Shoshone during a week of field work. Robinson, one of three state appointees to harmonize assessments, aims to reduce inequality across counties as he visits districts to align valuations.
Prof W M Massey reported his saddle horse Saree stolen Wednesday night near Tant Week. Sheriff Bog pursued leads after a riding outfit was offered, Kit Jonian attempted sale but was stopped at Bites ranch. The horse later returned to Massey. Jonian faced charges.
The Mystic Banquet of the Scottish Rite held last evening in the Shoshone Commercial club rooms drew nine members including Paul Jartske Jerome and Jack Boyle. Andy Newman carved the lamb and Mrs Utee prepared the feast as part of a memorable gathering.
Hon John G Woolley, famed prohibition advocate and eloquent platform caller, will address a large audience at Beera House on April 10. Organizers expect a historic gathering, praising his oratorical power and the impact of his campaign across regions and the nation.
Walker Deputy Assessor Isenberg names Karl Walker as deputy for Wendell precinct. Walker praised as capable clerk and retained for next year. Local opposition and candidates' tension influence reform plans amid county government division debates. Wendell Irrigationist issue noted as unit in county division talks.
The Sunday School will render an Easter fitting program with a special collection for Home missions. Mrs A A Brown Mrs C R Wheeler and Miss Anna Hunter direct a feature of the year. Morning service follows with Eastertide theme and the Lord's supper observed at close. New members to be received. Evening service at 8 p m. subject Am Infidel s Conversion Visitors welcomed.
The Strahone Highway District seeks a writ of mandate to require bond delivery as attorneys Johnson & Haddock request the supreme court settle the law's validity. Secretary Mary Anderson is named, Helst and Arboles to represent, aiming to resolve points of doubt this month. Other districts may join as the court considers bringing all bond issues under review.
Notice to residents of Shoshone to clean alleys and remove decaying matter. Village Marshal Dunn issues the alert. Also church notices list Morning service on Sunday at 7:00, Sunday School at eat A Arkahor Supt, Epworth, and a Sunday evening service led by Sunday School. Pastor H B MyLbOD invites all to attend.
A team led by C. F. Borden pulled a heavy coal wagon from a railroad depot along Fall Street. The four horses bolted injuring nothing and shedding almost no coal as bystanders and mounted men chased them down and returned them to the starting point without damage.
In Liancoln probate court on 4 discussion arose over inheritance tax on the Hertha estate. Judge Fuller held the widow could not be taxed on half, while the court ultimately favored taxing the entire estate though awaiting higher court ruling. The Horton case influenced the decision, with Justice Airshie’s stance aligning with Fuller, resulting in the widow paying 20 dollars instead of 150, saving 430.
Big Wood River area residents report visits and nearby travel as neighbors plan a move to the North Shoshone tract. Mrs. Chas Tanksley and Mrs. Sam Smithson visit Dees on Kaiser ranch. Local water users discuss spring needs and a district meeting set for April 1 to address irrigation and ditch issues amid lamb and sheep season.
C M Kenyon visited from Dietrick on Tuesday to meet his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W M Franklin who arrived on No 15 that morning. The Franklins plan to reside near EHetrich and have taken charge of the Wadsworth ranch, one of the first cited ranch operations in the tract.
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