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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
5
Correspondence from Hagerman notes visits by Ed Conroy and Harry Anderson, and W Van Torns and family in Twin Falls. Chas Owens returns from Chicago, W G Holcomb from Albion, plus a well attended Hagerman hall dance. A local coon catch, a cane walker, and a cholera infant death are mentioned alongside births, visitors, and a new face for Robi Nickerson.
A colonial vignette recalls Capt Gideon Hallett of Cape Cod who ran an eating house at Long Wharf head near the old custom house. Patrons including Joshua Sears sought baked beans with brown bread. Hallett offered a deal: pay for brown bread and beans would be provided, a barter that highlighted early seafaring commerce and everyday meals.
Mrs Shira shopped in Sho shone on Monday. Miss Louise Gooding and Miss Jessie Hayden visit Gooding several days. W. J. Gooding threshing Monday with a well running machine. The Ideal Society met at Miss Elsie Poling's last Friday. Lumber and shingles hauled from Gooding Lumber yard to Sold ier with more planned after new road completion. Union Aid Society met with Mrs. Harris. A Socialist talk at the school house Thursday night to discuss socialism. Mike Deasy mending slowly. Bill Severe can be about after injury. School starts soon as locals depart Gooding.
Old New York papers mock country pretensions while Col Masa’s libel case reveals prominent city leaders swayed by faked loans and stock certificates. The society journals fail to convey real value as wealth fronts for dubious schemes.
The tale recalls Dr. E H Chapin of New York visiting Pigeon Cove Mass summer home and joking with Azor Knowlton about a ride charge. Knowlton, a profane eccentric, owned an old mare and carryall and offered rides to visitors for a small fee. Chapin reacts to the price, and Knowlton quips about paying a dollar fifty to drive the “old cuss.”
Barney Oldfeld spoke of a motor car of enormous horsepower with a doomed start as he restated the tale. He then recounted Jacksonville dining misfortune where a tough steak prompted a waiter to offer another knife, illustrating a humorous misunderstanding.
A clipped note on social expectations suggests women bear the burden of earning homage and respect, while those who seek praise may face weariness and a lack of recognition without effort or nerve.
Announcement of the annual examination for first second and third grade county certificates primary and state certificates and diplomas to be held in Shoshone on August 23 24 and 25 1906. U M Burnside County Superintendent. Also notice of dissolution of marriage noting the wife Sarah Riggin left home July 8 1906 and that the husband will not be liable for debts contracted after that date all prior debts to be settled. dated July 13 1906.
Tickets on sale for train No 5 on August 1 offering a ten day return limit from Shoshone to Naheotta or other sea coast points. Return fare set at 15 dollars 80 cents. Agent L. E. Hatueer handles sales.
Notice is given that Albert H Beall ford of Hagerman Idaho will make final proof on his desert land claim No 1290 for the SEI Sec 26 T A M before Frank T Disney commissioner at Shoshone Idaho on September 28 110 He names witnesses Walter T Cook Kuh E Schooler William dt Ebberts Eiserson L Boyer of Hagerman Idaho B S Starr register
Notice is given that William W Croce of Idaho filed intent to make final proof on his desert land claim No TAB for the SEY NWAG EWGNEI. Before Frank Disney, commissioner at Shoshone on Sept 3, 1906, with witnesses Instice Conner Coudit and Pickten. Also George W Conyers filed for Lots 4 Sec 1 788 with witnesses Gridley Niles Senor and Durfee at Hagerman Idaho before Sept 24, 1906.
Department of the Interior announces that settler Lacy K. Sims has filed for final proof on his land claim NRAGN Wg See 15,8785 See or 58 Bis EBM. The proof will be before P. Disney P. 8. Com. at Shoshone Idaho on August 4, 190, with witnesses Anthony T. Silva Samuel Balin Anthony M. Gomes Antone C. Bragea of Shoshone Idaho. NJ. Swann, Register.
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