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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
8
Muddy OCR summary notes Twin Falls irrigation surge and county growth. References include Sagebrush projects, real estate activity, and newcomers like Noble McMaster visiting Hailey and Twin Falls. Mentions Gooding brothers line extension, local businesses, and a lively trade uptick amid a developing irrigation district.
Public notice announces a naval demonstration in San Francisco featuring a large fleet, with numerous routes and an extensive passenger cap. Details available from official agents.
A program includes Descriptive Overture The Fall of Jericho and Our Blooming Meadow. Performers Miss Bowker and Emil Tit lead selections with plans for a dance after the concert.
Easter sermons and services fill the schedule across churches. The Methodist church will host a Foreign Missions offering and an Easter concert by the Sunday School. Easter by the pastor at 11 a.m. and children’s exercises at 3 p.m. The third monthly children’s service is set for April 1 at 8 p.m. Bishop Funsten confirmed a large class at the Episcopal church, signaling growth. The ladies of Christ church plan a supper on April 29 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend Easter services at 11 a.m. next Sunday.
Classified notices list items for sale including a glass storefront front 16 by 20 inches, alfalfa seed home grown free of weeds, and samples. Individual ads include L A Pray Blanche Idaho selling White Wyandotte and White Leghorn eggs for setting at $1 per 15, L A Struble Heyburn Idaho selling purebred Silver Spangled Hamburg eggs at $1 per 15, and a household piano for sale with inquiries to Mrs McKune Shoshone.
Bert Rathbeen sues Chriswell over a fence encroaching on land held by Rathbeen under government patent. The trial before Probate Judge Fuller featured debate over evidence rules in a criminal action. Jury returns guilty verdict and $50 fine. notable for a young attorney’s maiden appearance and lively contest before the probate court.
Morning arrival of passenger train No. 2 at Shoshone draws crowds as dining car staff unloads waste into a leaky tub. A boy with a wheelbarrow ferries slop along the gravel path, spraying passengers who must dodge jets of wastewater. The scene, repeated daily, leaves travelers with a memorable, if unglamorous, souvenir.
Eminent young violinist Zamona presents a recital at the opera house assisted by Lynne La Mangon on piano. Tickets priced at 50e and 1.00 are noted for the event this evening.
Last of STOLEN One dark bay saddle horse eight years old sixteen hands high weight 120 pounds star in forehead branded F K on left thigh. Last seen about 10 miles west of Mil ner. Had saddle and bridle on. Ten dollars reward for return to Faris Kess Construction Co Jerome Idaho.
Frank E. Grosge of Shoshone Idaho calls for county warrants and payment of current expense warrants amounting to 1007 including No 288. W Wersicks county treasurer issues the notice and requests payment for the warrants at hand.
Jerome plays Shoshone next Sunday at 2 30 PM on the ball ground at Shoshone. Admission to Grand Stand costs 26 cents and 10 cents. Several college men are on the Jerome team. all are expected to attend.
In Love's Young Dream ad style copy extols imported Stransky Quadruple Enameled ware for kitchens. It argues cheap enameled ware taints food and stomachs, while Stransky ware lasts years and costs less over time. Available at Wernieko's Hardware Store.
Citizens are urged to gather at Judge J J Fuller’s office next Monday at 7 PM to plan Memorial Sunday May 9th and Decoration Day May 30th. The note urges honoring soldier graves with fragrant flowers and preserving the memory of the boys in blue for future generations. a large turnout is hoped.
Fragmented OCR shows a legal advert listing attorney names and services. It mentions Dr Baugh, JAS R Bothwell as lawyer, a general practice in multiple courts, and collection services with promises of prompt attention. Includes scattered names like Stanhone Howell and Paul S Hadcock.
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