Readjusted Lincoln county values boost to second class status
A state board of equalization report places Lincoln county’s telegraph and telephone lines, rail lines, and commercial property at higher valuations. Cattle and horse rates are raised to flat rates, with total county assessment at 1,497,150, signaling potential salary and privilege changes as the county shifts to a higher class amid anticipated valuation growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Lincoln County
U. 5. L. Railway
Word River
Minidoka Branch
Reverend Edwards Leaves Shoshone for Blackfoot Parish
Rev C A Edwards, pastor of the Methodist church in Shoshone, returns from Boise conference and is sent to lead Blackfoot church with an 800 seat congregation. The move promises a larger ministry and strong support from local subscribers. Rev A Varnum, arriving from Joseph Oregon, will follow to Shoshone, with services paused this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Edwards
Methodist Church
Boise
Blackfoot
Shoshone
A. Varnum
Idaho
Joseph
Oregon
Edwards
Coyotes Not Property From Hailey Neighbor's Unruly Pet
A Hailey resident owned a coyote that was not easily tamed yet could perform a high operatic falsetto. It hunted neighbors chickens the householder could not kill and became an odd but valued family member, until envy disrupted the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailey
Joint Teachers Institute grows in session at Pocatello
Hundreds attend a southeastern Idaho joint institute uniting seven counties. Noted educators from Hartford and California lead lectures on language literature geography and drawing while local teachers gain methods and inspiration. Lincoln county sends 32 of 300 plus teachers, including Benedict Montgomery Larson and Shaver among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Chas. H. Keys
Hartford
Conn
Keys
James F. Chamberlain
State Normal School of
California
United States
D. R. Augsburg
Miss Pearl
Martin
Miss Martin
Lincoln County
R. R. Benedict
A. L. Montgomery
Ida Larson
Lisle Fleisher
C. A. Luther
J. P. Stevenson
Z. V. Robbins
E. Waggoner
Lillian Fisher
S.C. Bixler
J. R. Cattell
Blanche Gwin
C. R. Larimer
Frank Crandall
Amy Crandall
Laura Gwin
Gwen Sullivan
Mary L. Davis
Haziel Gill
P. J. Swearingen
Mary Catmull
Auldah Nelson
Joe M. Shaver
J. A. Briggs
Iva Smith
Orient Crabtree
Minnie Yaden
Ida Butler
Ada Turnbull
Lucille Shilling
Nellie Rogers
M. W. McFall
Notice to Contractors for Alberta State Bank Building
Notice to contractors in Alberta Idaho bids will be opened September 9 for construction of the Alberta State Bank building. Plans and specifications are on file at the Shoshone Journal office in Corrigation Idaho. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder but the bank reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Corporation
Coyote
Shoshone
Idaho
Jimmy
Alberta State Bank
Alberta
Jourgh Shoshine
Hank
Corrigation Com
Iberta
Albert
Gooding Irrigation Project Poster Promotes September 24 Opening
Big Wood river project gains notice in Journal poster urging readers to see Gooding first for irrigation progress. F P King chief engineer and Slick brothers contractors, Boone western manager, Hernsheim general manager push to ready works. Land from Alberta to Gooding spans 35 miles with sage brush land awaiting water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooding
Ior
Journal
Wood River
F. P. King
Slick Brothers
D. Boone
Chas. Hernsheim
Alberta
SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY IN SHOSHONE DISTRICT
Long vacation ends as Shoshone schools reopen Monday with high attendance expected. Prof. W C Thompson will serve as superintendent and high school principal, joined by Miss Crabtree Miss Blanche Gwinn Miss Fern Fuld Miss Eva Barstow and Miss Trene Bohrer. Several graduates will attend college this fall continuing local educational work.
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Lat
W. C. Thompson
Miss Crabtree
Blanche Gwinn
Fern Fuld
Eva Barstow
Trene Bohrer
Shoshone
Lucky Shoshone Babies Inspire Town Pride
The Shoshone community touts its advantages including county seat status, schools, churches, shade trees, rail facilities, and business prospects. Yet the lasting joy is the abundant babies, whose presence seems to permeate homes and daily life, with a playful pride in the cradle and perambulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoshone
Shoshone Mothers Clubs Lauded Over City Critics
In Shoshone mothers clubs stand in contrast to critics in cities where society figures talk of childrearing yet misread babes. Delegates wear warm smiles, reflecting love and care as they guide the town’s youngest residents, celebrated as the community’s best nature.
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Theblex
Akel
Shoshone
Alleh
Greeks and Austrians clash before sheriff ends riot
Sheriff Jones traveled to Milner last Saturday to quell turmoil between Greeks and Austrians amid reports of powder and a blast at the con a. After an earlier beating, Greeks grew unruly as citizens protected families and women were moved to a company house for safety. Also noted: Hugh Swift escorted from Shoshone jail to Hailey’s hospital jail after hog theft from Geo. Kelly. A half sheep tax joke arises from migratory stock law, with six months in county requirement and a half sheep result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriif Jones
Milner
Blaine County
Hugh Swift
Shoshone
Hailey
Mr. Swift
Geo. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Murray
Swift
Wheeler
Lincoln
Electric railway survey eyes Jerome to Shoshone expansion
The Twin Falls area promotes an electric railway survey advancing toward Shoshone with a high 200 foot pole and a cluster of lights planned at Jerome. Officials estimate $40 to transport equipment, as public access to land opens October 1. Lincoln County hopes a publicity push boosts the county and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Jerome
Shoshone
Idaho
Lincoln County
Social Events On A Week Incheon Club Close Of Summer
S B B club gathered at the home of Mrs W Swope with Miss Lizzie Parry and Miss Josephine Parry hosting. Guests included Mrs Hail Horne and Misses Nona Faris Bessie Burnside Alberta McFall and Mrs Saviers while gentlemen attendees listed among Fred Gwin Bruce Sleek Jerre Pordum Will Murphy Hail Horne Charles Morton Bert Bowler T Platt Williams and Lyn LaMunyon. The group will disband after a final ride as members depart for school. Miss Lizzie Gooding hosted her Sunday School class with about twenty children and later Miss Pearl Gooding entertained the older class. both groups will start college travels Monday to Marshall Missouri staying away through the year.
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Incheon
Lizzie
Josephine Parry
W. Swope
Hail Horne
Nona Faris
Bessie Burnside
Alberta McFall
Saviers
Fred Gwin
Bruce Sleek
Jerre Pordum
Will Murphy
Chas, Morton
Harry Anderson
Chicago
Lake Geneva
Milwaukee
Lake Geneve
Princeton
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
S. Naka
Stockmen’s
Mr. Naka
Naka
Shoshone
Pearl Gooding
Marshall
Alta Gooding
Lake Forest
Mar Chicago
Florence Brennan
Academy of Idaho
Pocate
Twin Falls land deals spark speculation and school news
Land investors push idle holdings amid canal disputes as the Shoshone public schools open for organization. Pupils return borrowed books. old volumes traded for new. Local residents Roam: Purdy from Hagerman, Anderson from the east, Naka expands the Stockmen’s dining room. Shoshone youths head to colleges in Marshall, Lake Forest, and Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Water-Tax-Free Speculators Urged to Aid Twin Falls Canal Plan
The state land board orders formation of the Twin Falls Canal company to take over south side ditches under Carey act rules. After a majority land sale and contractor fulfillment, an operating joint stock firm will convert water contract shares into stock. A prolonged dispute overlayed the canal works and contract standards.
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Twin Falls Canal Company
Twin Falls Land & Water Company
State Land Board
Twin Pulls Land and Water Company
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Rev. Edwards
Joint Teachers’ Institute
Pocatello
Ireland
Columbus Dispatch
Ed. Pury
Hagerman
Morday
Alberts
Canada
Purdy
Sinestr County
Punty
Hagerman Valley
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