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Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

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Sage Brush Tonic Promises Hair Growth Seminar in Shoshone

Frank Whittington leads Native Sons of the Golden West appeal to sell Sage Brush Tonic across the Sunset State. With two agents, he plans a nationwide push as demand rises. A 50 cent stock has risen to 1.00 with expectations of further gains in coming years.

Frank Whittington California Golden West Tadisa Whittington Sunset Frank Shoshone Ennal Northwest Rockies Idaho Washington Oregon

Jerome Booms With Street Activities and New Buildings

Milner resident Wm. Stark arrives as city plans a jail. Land & Water Co. hires M. Churchman from Pittsburg. Edward Quigley of the state capitol project visits nephew E. W. Bridges. Dr. F. E. Roach and P. E. Allen travel toward Wendell ranches. Nat Spofford and Jesse Pursley drill wells on Dr. Reiterman’s ranch. Mr. Simpson buys land at Avenue A and Locust for a two story lodging house. Cole building rented to B. F. Oakley of Twin Falls for a pool hall and rooms. Perrine visits town. brings Blue Lakes apples. Gill Robinson contracts B. A. Bickford for a 36 by 50 foot livery barn with corrals. Jerome endures first five Tuesday fires in McVicker’s barn. volunteer brigade responds. Dr. A. C. McLaren from Chicago will open a dental office after equipment arrives. Frank D. McGowan and W. L. Guildford, Chicago fruit exhibit managers, tour Bliss and Clover Creek. James I. McCormick and Clara L. Vedder announce their engagement. Samuel Grant builds a large desert claim residence north and east of Shoshone Falls and plans irrigation. Wise Piano House of Boise sells a self playing piano to Mr. Leavitt for hall use, cost 750 dollars.

Wm. Stark Milner Jerome M. Churchman Pittsburg Land & Water Co Edward Quigley State Capitol Boise E. W. Bridges F. E. Roach Chicago P. E. Allen Wendell Nat Spofford Jesse Pursley Reiterman Simpson Johnson Avenue A Locust Street Cole Main and Locust Streets B.F. Oakley Twin Falls J. B. Perrine Mr. Perrine Gill& Robinson B. A. Bickford Frank D. McGowan W. L. Guildford Bliss Clover Creek James I. McCormick Clara L. Vedder Cupid

LAMBASTING THE RAILROADS AND LOCAL NOTES

A discussion criticizes a railway negligence bill and the practice of deeming animal deaths on tracks as evidence. Local items report Mrs. Walter Christensen’s farewell, a trial run on the main canal, Jerome Mercantile Co.’s expansion, and Clover Creek land draws with plots listed for sale February 11.

Hagerman Happenings and Local Movements

Ed Dilatush visited Wendell while Geo Parton and Fred Vader prepared boat and business moves. W Van loms returned from Boise. Parton went to Bliss. Owens of Bliss visited Hagerman. Allen’s house slow to finish due to weather. Aller rents Purdy ranch. Guston to move to Buhl Inaha. Wright improving on sick list. Grover Allen fetched bricks amid bad roads. Van Tor n s sick list noted.

Dilatush Wendell Geo. Parton Bliss W. van Loms Boise L. C. Owens Hagerman Fred Vader Lee Snake River Jack Boyle Ed Dilatush H. E Barney Parton Greuville Atlen W. van Torns

Clover Creek Land Nest Opens Near King River City

Lincoln County welcomes Clover Creek land venture along the Oregon Short Line west of Mulad bridge. The Carey act lands on both sides of the line offer 45 dollars per acre with irrigation from the Souke river, promising rich soil and high future value near a growing town and railroad access.

Twin Falls North Side Company Eounty Lincoln Country Lincoln County Oregon Mulad King Ril Idaho King Hill Jerome Bes Mullins Biss Snake River Valley Irriza- Mon Linewla County

Lincoln County School Apportionment Totals 13901.51

On Jan 23, 13901.51 was apportioned among Lincoln County school districts by County Superintendent Burnside from State funds. A one third share of the total was divided among districts, listing multiple district numbers with varying amounts and a note of a further $3000 expected in Feb or March. Blodgett departed for Albion to enter the academy for the remainder of the year.

Lincoln Conecy Burnside Couny Sehool Jules ATSAT Sebel Cy Blodgett Albion Pbs Hienah

Sacred Concert Program Performance Highlights

A local sacred concert features readings of scripture and daily prayer. Performances include solos and quartets with Clara King Mrs Jinks and Bechtel among performers. Pieces include Rock of Ages Come Thou Fount and Jesus Lover of My Soul with Ava McMahon and others.

Jay Byra Beck Clara King Mrs Jinks Mr Liste Ohm Helman Sole Cules Bechtel Orene Ava McMahoo Thomas Liske Herman Lich Durer John Herma Jesus Coles Ava McMahon Ea Rock of Ages Solo Bechtel Ava McMahon the Son

Big Drawing Monday Opens 25000 Acres in Lincoln County Idaho

Twenty five thousand acres across Twin Falls to Clover Creek in Lincoln County will be opened at Gooding Idaho next Monday February 8 with registration beginning today February 5. The tract lies near Bliss on the Oregon Short Line and offers irrigated land with good soil low altitude and water supply suitable for Carey Act homeseekers. Registration starts today and drawing occurs Monday at Gooding Idaho.

Twin Falls Clover Creek Lincoln County Bliss Oregon Gooding Idaho

Attorneys back local option law for narcotics control

Frank T. Disney reports that Boise meeting of county attorneys showed near unanimous support for a local option law to curb narcotics traffic. They backed bills to require prescriptions for opiates, curb drug trade, and make gambling and note endorsements crimes, among other measures presented to the legislature.

Frank T. Disney Boise Stae Nqnor

Second Farmers' Institute Lecture in Gooding

Twin Falls agronomist Alexander McPherson will lecture on agriculture and related topics for settlers in Gooding on Monday evening February 8 after the drawing. All Idaho Irrigation Co settlers and others are invited. A demonstration train, mid February, will visit county points to show modern milking machines.

Alexander McPherson Twin Falls Idaho Irrigation Co., Ltd Gooding Idaho Irrigation Company

Hagerman News Roundup Of Local Movements And School Reopening

Dr Marshall care improves. Purdy Bros to sell ranch household goods at public sale February 10. Revival leaders White and McMahon departed Payette after Baptist meetings. Mrs DeSault and baby, Mr Lottenville arrive from Green River to visit brother Walter Hagerman. Hagerman school resumes after mud and diphtheria closure. Tom Holcomb and family arrive from Nevada. plans to settle if favorable.

Marshall Purdy Bros Rev. White Walter Hagerman Tom Holcomb Nevada W. S. Holcomb

Great Land Sale at Jerome Opens by Drawing

Jerome townsite and Wendell townsite acreage to be sold by drawing on Thursday afternoon in February. Prices range from 150 to 450 per acre including water rights. Payment terms: one-sixth cash, balance in five equal annual installments at 6 percent interest. Registration requires 100 cash or certified check, applied to first payment if subdivided. Thousands of trees to be planted. irrigation maintenance prorated. Electric light and town privileges available.

La'elock Jerome Wendell

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Samuel Grant Grant Construction Co Shoshone Falls The Wise Piano House of W. W. Forbish Mr. Leavitt Showine Tegislature Railway Commission Walter Christensen Chistensen Flat Top Butte Hire Jerome Mercantile Co Main Street Hotel Idaho Salt Lake H.W. Hurlehaus Big Clover Creek Clover Creek Land Carey Land America Second Farmers’ Institute
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