Protest Over Canal Transfer Stuffed With Court Action
Judge Walters and Stenographer Barstow returned from Twin Falls to finish the term in Twin Falls county. The key issue is a protest against Twin Falls company turning over the canal to the settlers operating company. The engineering board says work was satisfactory, but a later protest led the court to hear the matter. Once accepted the settlers bear responsibility for defects and unfinished work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Barstow
Twin Falls
Twin Falls Company
Settlers’ Operating Company
New Passenger Service Changes by Oregon Short Line
The Oregon Short Line plans discontinuing trains No 3 and 4 and 14 and 16 through Shoshone starting Sunday December 29. Boise to main line connections will resume. Wood River branch schedule shifts to depart Shoshone at 11 am and reach Hailey Ketchum and return, aligning with main line trains. Announcement by D E Burley, Salt Lake.
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Oregon Short Line
Shoshone
Pocatello
Salt Lake
Boise
Wood River
Hailey
Ketchum
D. E. Burley
Land Office Reform Under Ballinger Begins
Changes promised in United States land office practice under Commissioner Ballinger aim to cut red tape and inefficiency. A new application series starts March 1 1908 reducing required sworn papers. officials say time and cost will drop for home land entries. Revival services at Methodist church concluded two weeks of meetings with twenty new members added. resumed later in February or March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Ballinger
A. I. McMahon
Hailey Land Office
Methodist
Thomas and Thomas Open New Law Firm in Shoshone
Harvey A. Thomas and Della M. Thomas form Thomas and Thomas, newly locating in Shoshone Idaho. Both are qualified attorneys who practiced in Riverside Washington and plan expansion, opening offices above Baugh Drug Store with a potential Gooding office and land acquisition near the electric line south of town.
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Thomas & Thomas
Shoshone
Harvey A. Thomas
Della M. Thomas
Riverside
Washington
Idaho
Baugh Drug Store
Gooding
Thomas Drew No
Gooding Land
Securine
Trade called off in Shoshone as Pruitt stock stays with seller
W R C Johnston failed to close a deal for the Pruitt stock of goods here in Shoshone. Mr Pruitt will continue the store, maintaining low prices that delight locals. Johnston fell on the street near the Columbia hotel, breaking a bone and severely spraining his right ankle. At 70, the accident may be serious, just after healing a previous leg injury.
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W. R. C. Johnston
Pruitt
Shoshone
Pritt
Johnson
Columbia
Slaves in Mail Service Highlight Seasonal Postal Strain
Christmas brings extra work for postal clerks in the railway mail service as volumes surge. An outgoing Albany bound parcel, 1600 registered items, and other misrouted mail illustrate the backlog. Despite heavy demand, Christmas programs at Sherman churches drew large, satisfied crowds.
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Postal Service
Brown
Here
Portland
New York City
Albany
New York
Troy
Michiga
Arizona
Home Grown Poultry in Shoshone Christmas Trade
Shoshone sees a lively poultry market as chickens turkeys geese and ducks pour in for Christmas buyers. Local sellers pride themselves on supply and eye catching prices while retailers focus on keeping coops dry and turning a profit amid a bustling import flow.
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Shoshone
Hauling Machinery Moves to North Side Canal Camps
J C Milligan in charge for Grant Construction began moving heavy equipment to Twin Falls North Side canal camps. Elevating graders dump wagons plows and railroad track to carry rock from cuts. Major Reed failed to catch a train due to early mornings and late-night departures. He plans winter work with a spring surge of labor. outlines for woolen mill prospects and 91 lots sold in American Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Milligan
Grant Construction Company
Twin Falls North Side Canal
Teamater
Major Reed
North Pole
American Falls
Idaho
Oregon Woolen Mills
American Parke
Mighty Good Year Says Journal Boosts Shoshone Growth
The Journal reports strong business since last May with editors and employer investing about $150 monthly more than advertising receipts from Shoshone. It argues for six more local papers to boost town and Lincoln county, citing home merchants and printers profit. The piece endorses ongoing local boosters and hopes for a prosperous new year.
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Journal
Shoshone
Lincoln County
Alberta Christmas Festivities Begin With Sleigh Rides
Alberta residents recount a festive Christmas with sleigh rides for all, visitors and locals alike. Snowy celebrations fill the town as Wm. Strunk returns from Gooding, J. J. Shaw visits the Alberta hotel, and many prepare homestead plans. School advances under J. F. Lenker as families spend holidays in Alberta.
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Alberta
Lewis
Burton
Wm. Strunk
Gooding
J.J. Shaw
Garber Howe concert to close city lecture series
Saturday night Garber Howe entertain era presents a varied program. Mr Garber famed banjoist in America leads the act with a portable instrument in the show. Tickets available at the Stock growers store.
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Garber-Howe
Garber
America
Stockgrowers
New Office Forms Adopted for Land Entries and Proofs
Notice of new official forms for home stead entry desert land and timber or stone proofs to take effect March 8, 1908. Forms combine prior affidavits and will save time and expense for land officers and claimants. Also a Library Gymnasium meeting at Mountain Home January 1903 to consider conveying city lots for a Carnegie library, with G E Swan as President and Lispa A Warner as Secretary.
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Library Gymnasium Association
Mountain Home
Idaho
Notice to Taxpayers Lincoln County Idaho Taxes Due
Notice to Taxpayers. Public notice is given that state and county taxes levied in Lincoln county Idaho for the year 1904 are due and payable at the assessor’s office in Shoshone. Taxes delinquent after January 16 1905 incur a 10 percent penalty. J. W. Weaver Assessor and Tax Collector Lincoln County Idaho. Nov Dec 27.
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Lincoln County
Idaho
Shoshone
Lincoln
J. W. Waeever
Jerome News Brief Describes Local Winter Repairs
The town pump, failing to work for a month, broke down again last week. L Hill ordered permanent repairs while water was hauled by tank wagon to the well at Werdall. Major Fred R. arrived for Christmas, and several residents from Grant's Pass and Shoshone returned home for the holidays amid light snowfall and travel notes.
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L. Hill
Werdall
Fred R. Real
Vis
Jakob Struss
Grant's Pass
Oregon
Thre Bee Agency
North Side Realty
Ota Am
Rey Golden Amd Iva Amt
Thomas Lile
Echool
Shogktane
Hale
Shoshoge
Taeeday
Jerome
Dee
Creamery Idea Nearing Reality for Gooding Idaho
Gooding creamery plans move forward as negotiations begin for a dairy plant in Gooding Idaho. Projections show a creamery could meet local butter demand, support farmers and boost thrift and industry, with water, disease-free cattle, and dry climate cited as ideal conditions.
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Gooding
Poe
Idaho
Nebraska
Utah
Oregon
Weehington
Hagerman Roundup Of Local Folks On Thursday
Hagerman notes show B H Hagerman boy greeted friends while Antone Orange tended sheep interests in Roseworth. Max Pink the auction buyer visited the valley on Thursday alongside several Hagerman visitors. Jessie Vernon and others were in town for the day. Christmas program drew a large crowd at the church. Mr and Mrs Briggs prepared for Boise Christmas plans. Several families and visitors are mentioned including Misses Anna and Angelia Carran and Estella Justice for the holidays. A series of illnesses and deaths are reported among residents and relatives, including La Grippe affecting John Haydon family and the death of Chas Diamueh’s father. A baby girl was born to Mrs Dion Crist.
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Hagerman
B. H. Boy
Antone Orange
Roseworth
Max Pink
Jessie Vernon
B. T. Duffy
F. Calhoun
John Boyd
Leon Calhoun
Austin
Anna
Angelia Carran
Boise
Sterling
Estella Justice
Briggs
Miss Nelson
Sam Briggs
Wm. Bolman
John Haydon
Muarehal
Joan Dennis
Leer
Wen
Chas
Diamueh
Ohio
H. Dilatush
Dion Crist
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the Canal Co
Big Ditch
Federal Land Department
Mrs. Thomas
Trade
W.R. C. Johnston
Childern
Sherman
Lange
Emt
Alberta Hotel
Hazel Helms
Quet Johnson
Salt Lake City
Mra
S. D. Boone
Frink
Slick Kiros
Trough
Ivy Abbott
Mr. King
Bruce Sleek
C.D. Lehmendl
Idaho Irrigation Company
Jno. R. Thomas
Xmas
J. F. Lenker
Kelly
Noah
Bragh
G. M. Miller
Garber-towe
Geords E. Swan
Pres
Lispa
A. Warner
Sec’y
Amin
Tate
Amy
Alphe Kinany
Bert Baveley
Tun
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