Rail committee explores Twin Falls to Wells rail link
A California rail group and Wells business leaders visit Twin Falls Idaho to inspect Salmon tract prospects for a Twin Falls to Wells railroad connecting with Western Pacific. Major Reed guides tours to Oakley Goose Creek dam Milner Jerome and back, with plans to depart Wells and San Francisco next.
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Boise
The
Statesman
Twin Falls
California
Wells, Ney
Wells
Fred R. Reed
Kuhn Company
Salmon
Reed
Oakley
Goose Creek
Milner
Jerome
North Side
San Francisco
Eligible Bachelors Seek Wives Through Seattle Mayor
Mayor George Cotterill of Seattle holds on file the histories of two eligible women in Oregon seeking husbands. Both under 35, one a widow and the other a spinster, described as large and well built and near physical perfection. The mayor, not running a matrimonial bureau, offers help to applicants.
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George Cotterill
Seattle
Oregon
Dietrich school to add eight room two story building
Dietrich school board voted to invite bids for a new eight room two story schoolhouse with full basement and modern features. Bids also opened for operating two school wagon routes with completion aimed for early next year. Architects Wayland and Fennell named. Also notes Bull Moose candidate seeking issues.
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Dietrich School Board
Wayland & Fennell
Three counties out of one Lincoln County division mapped
The Journal publishes the first map of Lincoln County’s proposed division after the primary. Republicans and Democrats back a three county split with Shoshone remaining the Lincoln seat and Gooding and Rupert becoming seats of new counties. The western Gooding division is marked by a rugged boot like shape, while the Shoshone portion sits neatly within eighty lines. Each new county exceeds 575 square miles.
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the Journal
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Shoshone
Minidoka
Gooding
Rupert
Skeleton of a man found near Blue Lakes Grade
Frank Tile and son discovered bones on a Snake River ledge about a quarter mile east of Blue Lakes Grade. A boy found a shoe and torn handkerchiefs with the bones identified as a man about 25 by Coroner Crosby. A reported female skeleton was not found.
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Blue Lakes
Frank Tile
Snake River
Tile
Notes of the Summer Albion Normal School
Summarizes student enrollments from Lincoln County and other counties, glee clubs and chorus activity, faculty vs student basketball result, credit on summer work toward normal school diplomas, and term dates. Mentions individuals and counties, with notes on staff members and local figures.
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Albion Normal School
County Primary Election Totals Reported After Nightlong Canvass
County Commissioners completed canvassing and tabulating the recent primary election results after working late. Audior Anderson secured the abstract needed for filing with the Secretary of State, as two adding machines operated until midnight. A summary of Lincoln County's vote follows.
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Anderson
Secretary of State
Lincoln County
Pacific Northwest Land Products Show Holds Record Promises
Portland Oregon August 6 The Pacific Northwest Land Products Show runs November 8 to 23 under Oregon State Horticultural Society auspices in Portland It aims to surpass all west of the Mississippi with wide district participation free space and entries and large cash prizes to display orchard and soil products Apples fruits grains hops vegetables and flowers will compete A series of expert lectures will cover planting pruning moisture conservation and crop rotation The event seeks to educate farmers to diversify beyond traditional tree fruits and attract new settlers from various districts Invitations are extended to districts clubs and bona fide farmers for exhibits Entries and premium lists available from G B A Bond Secretary Manager 204 Commercial Club Building Portland Oregon
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Horticultural Society
Mississippi River
Oregon Apple Show
Orego
Pacific Northwest
G. B. A. Bond
Commercial Club
Oregon
Family Dispute Shared in Probate Court at Bliss
Judge Fuller heard a large family row in probate court with five principals and six witnesses testifying about grievances of Leonard Fowler against George Day and his wife and Levi Kellogg and Belle Kellogg from Boise working the Thorp ranch near Bliss. Fines of 10 dollars each were imposed but remitted upon payment of costs totaling 11040 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Chapman made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Fuller
Leonard Fowler
George Day
Levi Kellogg
Belle Kellogg
Boise
Thorp Ranch
Bliss
Chapman
Deadly flood blocks railroad near Huntington
After a 44 hour rain, a canyon slope five miles west of Huntington slid onto the tracks, blocking all through trains for two days. Four fatalities occurred as debris swept Bragg creek area into Burnt river dam, with Mrs Powell and three children missing. Rescue efforts continued for the children as trains resumed service Sunday morning.
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Shout
Huntington
Oregon
John Powell
Bragg Creek
Durkee
Burnt River
Powell
Stevenson
Roikjers Bring Fresh Musical Comedy to Shoshone
The Roikjers, famed for The Brean, return with an up to date musical comedy at the Opera House Monday August 12. The show promises electrical effects, catchy songs, and a lively plot about jealousy, a flirting widow, and a susceptible husband.
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Shoshone
Brean
Roikjers
The
Opera House
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Bull Moose
New County
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Mountain Home
Dietrich
L. B. Williams
Shoshone Company
Mountain Home Republican
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Avard M. Gailan
Hester May
Christen
Heyburn
Ella Goodman
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Edith CG. Jenness
Delia H. Jensen
Estella M. Jensen
Mary Kingston
Ida Li In
Acequia
Alin Murray
Hillsdale
Doris
Nickerson
Abbie L. Montgomery
Acequi
Glee Clubs
Fred W. Gooding
Grand Island
Nebr
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A. L. Speakman
Board of County Commissioners
August Belmont
Parker
Republican Party
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William DB
Vredenburgh
J. 1. Fuller Lewes Neenee
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Toun
Ar Zeller
Edward
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Charles E. Franklin
W. E. Borah
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Congress
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Edward M. Pugmire
Charles W. Beale
Justice Supreme Court
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George H. Stewart
Ernest L. Parker
Paul Glagstone
John M. Haines
Proemin
John T. Morrison
John T. Overman
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Charles Dempster
Weber
Herman H. Taylor
Miorney Etal
James KR Bothwell
Wilfred L. Gifford
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Fred L. Huston Gis
Axel P. Mamstedt
George A. Lambrix
Charles A. Hastings
L. C. Jones
Stoughton A. Washburn
Robert N. Bell
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James A. Pack
J. M. Staples
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Joseph H. Day
F. Borden Vee
J, i. Rush
L. R. Adams
Wedee
al E. Ralph Evans
John A. Keefer
W. J. Tappernahe
I B. Jones
John H. Jensen
Stella Cook
G. E. Hellowell
G. CG. Nelson
Simon
Bixler
G. W. Sutherland
Chefiie W. Dill
L. M. Zur
A. B. Stevens
George Gale
Pred A. Clarkes
Harlan D. Heist
Pacific
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