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Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

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English war lecturer Ada Ward to visit Shoshone

Ada L Ward, renowned English war lecturer, will lecture in Shoshone on September 12 after thrilling six day chautauqua circuits in Southern Idaho towns. She spent two years in trenches and war hospitals entertaining soldiers under Victoria's auspices and returned to Europe before agreeing to five or six appearances in Twin Falls, Burley, Shoshone, and nearby towns.

Shoshone Ada L. Ward Miss Ward Idaho Pricess Victoria England Ada Ward Europe Twin Falls Burley Shoshone

Married Letters Tell Of Idaho Soldier's Spokane Wedding

A letter from Fred Thevenin of the 2nd Idaho, stationed at Boise, says he married Ruby Wyson of Lewiston on June 28 in Spokane. Fred, with many friends here, wishes the couple long life and happiness.

Fred Thevenin Idaho Boise Spokane Ruby Wyson Lewiston Mass Wilson Capt. Wilson Quartermasters Corps Ft. Snelling

Lincoln County Board reports drafted men exempted and freed

The Lincoln County Local Board has spent two days examining drafted men for our soldier quota. Names listed as exempt on grounds of dependents include Irvin B Fritzler William A Hoes Douglas E Hitchcock John E Brewer John Kass Glenn D Vining Ernest P Sigsby Wilbur J Wallace Harry B Gage William G Randolph Howard A Cook Arthur R Johnson Percy D Smith Robert Hewitt Paul R Emerick Lewis W Austin Guy C Fullmer Arthur F Hessler Jacob Kettering James B Judge Terrence V Ryan James Bailey William Young Harvey M Beach Albert Walter Hastings Oliver Study via Walter W Gwin Will R Wilson Abner E Engle on grounds of religious convictions. The following were exempted for reasons stated: F Mallimore in Military service Dental Reserve Corps Bruno Kasper Resident German Repastin Fguren Alien Panfilo Deyullo Allen

Lincoln County Local Board Lst Irvin B. Fritzler William A. Hoes Douglas E, Hitchcock John E. Brewer John Kass Glenn_D Vining Ernest P. Sigsby Wilbur J. Wallace Harry B. Gage William G. Randolph Howard A. Cook Arthur R. Johnson Percy D, Smith Robert Hewitt Paul R. Emerick Lewis W_ Austin Guy C. Fullmer Arthur F. Hessler Jacob Kettering James B. Judge Terrence V, Ryan James Bailey William Young Harvey M. Beach Albert Walter Hastings Oliver Walter W. Gwin Will R. Wilson Abner E. Engle Claude C. Burgess F. © Mallimore Dental Reserve Corps Bruno Kasper

A FALSE CHARGE AGAINST LOCAL BOOTLEGGERS DISMISSED

Friends of Will Keefer Frank Crandall Ba Gallimore Bo Far rell and Chas Lind learn that charges from Twin Falls last week were dismissed at the preliminary hearing Monday. Officers overstepped as to evidence, yielding an unjust charge on innocent, upright men.

Will Keefer Frank Crandall Ba Gallimore Bo Farrell Chas. Lind Twin Falls

Farmers Take Stage In Yellowstone Park Awakening

A Salt Lake Tribune reader letters column notes farmers from Nebraska to Utah visiting Yellowstone Park, arguing that rising farm prices and lower rail freight rates boosted purchasing power. The piece links farmer prosperity to railroad support in wartime, while recounting a local tale of Wee Charley Mabbutt earning a lieutenancy and returning home before duty.

Ballard Dunn Yellowstone Park Middle West Yellowstone Nebraska Kansas Iowa Montana Wyoming Utah Idho United States Department of Agriculture United States

Badley Burkhead Birthday Banquet Celebrations Begin

Last Wednesday Mrs John Badley and O Z Burkhead celebrated birthdays with a joint dinner at the Badley home. Mr Badley's birthday falls on April sixteenth and Mrs Burkhead's on April nineteenth, prompting plans for another party on one of those dates. The Journal hopes these Radley Burkhead birthday combinations bring many joyful occasions in years to come.

John Badley O. Z. Burkhead Badley Mr. Badley

Walrus handbag lost by Cowley family on Idaho road

A Great Misfortune reports B. W. Cowley and family traveling by auto lost a walrus hand bag with all family clothing between Jerome and Shoshone. They have only clothes worn. They reached Emmett, Idaho, and appeal for return of the bag to any finder.

B. W. Cowley Jerome Shoshone Emmet Emmett Idaho

Hansen Garage Sold to Seward and Osborn in Shoshone

Chas Hansen sold Hansen Garage to Messrs Seward and Osborn who took charge last Monday. Charley Hansen has enlisted in the army and hopes to return safely after the war. Seward, an engineer with Idaho Irrigation, and Osborn, Mackay resident and miner, will run the business under the old Hansen Garage name.

Chas, Hansen Messrs. Seward Osborn Charley Hansen Uncle Sam Charlie Shoshone Seward Idaho Irrigation Company Mackay Hansen Garage

Judge Bothwell Moves to Twin Falls

Judge James R. Bothwell, recently resigning as District Judge to practice law in Twin Falls, has spent ten years in Shoshone as County Attorney prior to his election. Mrs. Bothwell is praised for beauty and character, and their move will be a social and business loss to Shoshone communities.

James R. Bothwell Twin Falls Shoshone

Dietrich Notes Show Local Happenings and Moves

Dietrich notes describe farm yields near Owinza, a Clarence Anderson automobile owned by J. E. Houston, and learning to drive. Town social life includes a successful M and S sock and ice cream festival and a dangerous ill child near Dietrich. Community guards against hoodlum threats with appointed captains and deputies, while residents travel to Tacoma and Emmett and many relocate or visit from Shoshone and Cassin County.

Barney Oldfield Ed Dooley W. C. Dooley Snodgrass Lowell Fender Pegari Mustard Messrs O. EB. Borden N. A. Pierce Kershner Dietrich Precinct Royal and Patriotic Society Bailiwick Dan Trant Ba Gage Claude Myers James McClure W. Bate Sheriff's Douties Bessien Fred Rutherford Louis Nelson Ansel Carnegie Joseph Culbertson N. W. Line Charles Matson J. W. Patterson Rufus Anderson R. J. Hill C. A. Johnson S. A. Bat

Shoshone Organizes Home Protective Body

Shoshone prepares for possible trouble from German agents and intrigue. An organization was formed last Saturday for a local protective group, with plans kept private for security. The notice invites troublemakers to test the loyalty and strength of the town’s citizens.

W. W Berlin Shoshone

Railroad Patriotism and the War Board Order

The nationalization of railroad operation is shown by Chairman Harrison issuing an order to 36 American railroads to move 68,815 empty freight cars to lines of 54 other railroads to serve public needs. This radical move aims to prevent idle cars and direct equipment to high demand centers under war conditions.

Harrison Haliroad War Board Anltroad

Public notice of garage sale takeover and gratitude

Charles Hansen states he has sold his garage to Seward and Osborn who assumed control on Monday August 20. He explains he has been drafted into the army and thanks the public for their support, recommending his successors be trusted with continued patronage.

Seward

Bishop Glorieaux Dies at Portland Hospital

The Bishop Glorieaux of the Halse din cease of the atholic church died at a Portland hospital after forty years of service in Idaho. He was a commanding figure, devoted to Heht and to the community, loved by Catholics and Protestants alike. His death mourned by all who knew him.

Glorieaux Halse Dincease Atholic Church Portland Idaho Taho

Baum Family Letter Reports Army Promotions

Rev Baum writes to the Journal that his eldest son Olin H Baum has been commissioned second lieutenant at Fort Sheridan Ti Francis remains too young for combat but contributes by harvesting in Oregon to supply biscuits for soldiers.

Gregory pleads guilty in Hailey bootlegging case

William Gregor was arrested last week at Hailey on a bootlegging charge. He pleaded guilty last Monday and was fined $100 and sentenced to 2 days in the Hailey jail.

Gregor William Gregor Hailey Halley

Baptist Service Preaches On Sin And Moses Theme

Rev W M W Swarts pastor of the Baptist Church will preach at morning and evening services The morning sermon centers on The Capital Sin of the World The evening message discusses Moses asking his father in law to accompany the Israelites to Canaan The readings reflect historic biblical themes and church mission

Baptist Church W. M W. Swarts World Moses Appes Canaan

Horrors of Austrian Camps special feature

War camp realities are presented as a stark account of prisoner mistreatment by German and Austrian forces. The piece notes prior diplomatic protests and urges readers to read the Journal's special article detailing the alleged barbarism and cruelties in POW camps.

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