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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1915

Page

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Land Sale Suits Target North Side Twin Falls Tracts

About 100 foreclosure suits proceed in district court against non resident landowners on Twin Falls North Side tracts as actual settlers prepare to acquire and develop lands. Cases span Minidoka Lincoln and Gooding counties with entries made for speculative purposes amid defaulted payments for five years. Attorney Paul S Haddock leads for the company as sales determine the lands from the first to Bliss Clover Creek segments.

Twin Falls Iwo Minidoka Lincoln Gooding St Tooking

How They Reap Where They Have Not Sown

State wide reports accuse political editors and party leaders of graft and favoritism. The Grangeville Globe cites Weiser Signal editor Purcell and Boise Capital News editor Broxon as failing to support Bull Moose candidate Paul Cligstone while receiving railroad transportation from GOP chairman George A. Day.

Grangeville Globe Purcell Weiser Broxon Boise Capital News Alexander Capital News Gulf Macaeersan Paul Cligstone Bull Moose Brady United States Phay

Free Advertising Crackdown Targets Editors Arrested

Two editors, W. E. Squires and Jack White, pleaded guilty in federal court to publishing a charity raffle advertisement. The piece argues newspapers should not be used to promote lotteries, calling for stricter limits on free ad space.

Enliledivre United Siates Court Pebtishinee Ac 4 W. Ee J Squires Jack White Sveruze

Hansen's Model Automobile Hospital construction begins

John Cugham the stone mason gathers cement and lime for walls of Hansen's new garage to be lava constructed. The 60 by 60 foot ground plan adjoins the existing structure, extending to ninety feet in length. Completion is planned within three weeks. Charles Hansen sells old brick from a dismantled school for an addition to the Spanish rooming house east of the garage. The facility will be a full service automobile hospital with complete equipment for the business.

John Cugham Hansen Garage Charles Hansen Hansen's

Merchant to Leave Sparked Moriey Masquerade

Neils Johnson, Moriey village merchant, planned departure soon and hosted a masquerade social at the school house last Friday with cash prizes for best lady and gentleman. Neils Johnson and MisK Maxwell were the winners as 60 to 80 attendees enjoyed the event.

Neils Johnson Moriey Neils Johnson Misk Maxwell Richifelid

Ditchrider Meeting Outlines Irrigation Crew Selections

In Richfield February 22 the dditch riders from four tracts Gooding Dietrich Riche and Shoshone met to finalize plans for the year. Karl Morrison and Earl Cross head Gooding Riche tract with others named for positions. Roy Stewart chosen for Shoshone. Ed Dayton headgate tender for North Gooding.

E. Johnson G. L. Thomas North Gooding H. G. Henselman R. F. Bliss South Gooding Russel Powell Richfiet Tract Ollie Bates Dietrich W. L. Lewned North Roy Stewart Shoshone Ed Dayton North Gooding Dam Redfield

Wilson Todd wedding ties at Shoshone home

Joseph HL Wilson marries Miss Poort Yodd in a home ceremony conducted by Pastor Lewis of the Methodist church. The bride, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Yodd, grew up in Shoshone. groom is son of Mrs. William Howser. Bridesmaid Miss Eleanor Wilson and groomsman Delno McMullan participated. A large reception followed with local townspeople and relatives in attendance.

Joseph HL. Wilson Poort Yodd HL Lewis Methodist Church E. Yodd Shoshone Ula Wiliam Howser Eleanor Wilson Delno McMfullion Sraomaman Todd Tony Vous Mra A. 1 McMahon Mort Weaver Helen Weaver Howser A. Lo Plinkina John Saviers

Prohibition Bill Passed By State Senate In Idaho

The Idaho Senate approved a prohibition statute by a wide margin, sending the measure back to the governor for executive approval. The bill bans production and sale of liquor in the state, taking effect January 1, 1916, with amendments offered but rejected. The vote totaled 24 to 6 in the Senate and 7 to 5 in the House, with party lines not clearly drawn.

House Senate Alexander Macbeth Statesman Therstate Idaho Pri

Prohibition Measure Advances in Senate Vote

Prohibition legislation moves forward with a 26 to 6 Senate vote amid absence of Senator Proctor. Debate limited to a quick explanation by Senators Frazier and Rockwell. Contender list includes several named lawmakers as the measure passes Tuesday amid procedural suspensions.

Seroite Mikes Cretain Frazier Agi Rockwell Senate Semitar Procter Chitemin Taylor Weller Chelmeisdee Troltwall Melitay Denhall Stole Sweet Momus Zack Ayes Howman Bremer Carter Day Riliot Fuller Grim Grant Harding Flirt Thyyes Hous Dobson Killie Tetinlate Met Denhall McChoud Puemipy Fick Toekwell Steel Thorman Nayr—Fitz Feagier Matean Meeebeth Afontgemers Walteamh Tumi

Wool figures for 1914 for State of Idaho

The department of vericulture reports 1914 wool output for Idaho, detailing quality categories, production weights in pounds, scoured wool quantities, and average prices per pound. Total U.S. wool production estimated at 261,192,000 pounds with a large value.

State OF Idaho Department of Vericulture United States Fdate Avenase Boston

Big Doings in Local Masonic Fraternity Tonight

Bethany Lodge of Masons held a special Wednesday evening meeting to perform the third degree with a large turnout. Visiting brethren from Itchfield, Lines in Ledge, Pocatetto, Devant, and other lodges attended, with numerous names listed among attendees and a dainty reception for the ladies of the Eastern Star following a brief program ending near midnight.

Bethany Lodge of Masons Itchfield Lodge John Keele Potw Mor Sid Ploom L. Walker S F. Hartman George Gorow H. E. Easley B.S. Haines Lathrop Crosby Prom Ledge Ledge, Gooding, &. S. Jackson, H. T. Campbell, H. Tarepsen, Wesle Henry Hf. C. Prarie Ky . Thompson C. W. Yours KB. Berry M. Matson Lebevycht D. G. Taylor Pocatetto J. 1 Wither Devant N. Dy McPally Ruxtury Mass Walter EH Cop Watertown Bil A. W. Padgham University Feta Werver Pallieetur Kaa John Thoms Sabotis S.A . Peinale Ladies Huh

Amendment raises state school land sale limit for voters

The house adopted H. J. R. No. 3 proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the annual limit on state school lands sold from 25 sections to 240 sections if approved by voters. Changes reflect senate edits, expanding the maximum acreage subject to sale during a year.

House Senate Sen

Blaine Bond Case Heard In Blaine County Court

Preliminary hearing for MH D Curtis H R Plinthom J A Booval and W P Horne on charges of larceny and embezzlement of county bonds ended Tuesday evening. Justice Oshorn deferred action after defense objected to trying the case before him as a potential material witness. Prosecutor K Perkins led for the state with local counsel Holden & Holden and J G Werrick. Defense included Chase Clarke and Sullivan & Sullivan & Baker along with other Halley attorneys. Objections to trial before Justice Oshorn were overruled.

MH D. Curtis H. R. Plinthom J. A. Booval W. P. Horne Pouce J. T Haller K. Perkins Blaine County Holden

Fourteen Pupils Mutiny at Gooding School

Readable fragments describe a mutiny by fourteen Gooding school pupils on Washington birthday last Monday. A school wagon was bribed to ferry the youths, who boarded and fled toward Shushons before Deputy Sheriff Berd Cunhill stopped the wagon two miles from town and returned the riders to school for discipline.

Gooding Elvan Washington Shushons Sheri Berd

Rupert merchant kills wife then shoots self in double tragedy

A Rupert hardware and furniture merchant, T. W. R. Nelson, shot and killed his wife Netlie Pittenger after accusing her of lying about marriage, then turned the gun on himself. Netlie Pittenger and Nelson died. Edna Hunter testified at the inquest. Both victims were buried in Rupert Cemetery.

Rupert Minidoka T. W. R. Nelson Netlie Putenger Pioweriger Dev Mintdoika Comering Kimom Mindoka Neldon Ruport Mintdols Edna Hunter Nelson Ehttidee Hoe Paul Huhe Vittenger I Nelson

Fry Couple Planned California and New Mexico Visit

Mr and Mrs Thomas Bay plan a long visit to California and New Mexico starting next week. They will travel via Shoshone settlers routes, visit a son in New Mexico, and return before long. Neighbors extend best wishes for a happy journey and safe homecoming.

MR. and Mrs. Fry California New Mexico Thomas Bay Sagan

Court Hears Mixed Group As Marshal Summons

Three women appeared in court on a public indecency charge after being arrested by Marshal Miltsaine in the eastern town area. A half dozen men were brought in and appeared in pairs or alone as Justice J. K. Fuller issued warrants and ordered bail.

Pabley Marshall Miltsaine Helm J.K. Fuller

Wool Advances Reported in Salt Lake City Market

A fragmented wire story notes wool advances in Salt Lake City on February 24 as New Zealand prices influence the market. It mentions rising activity and market speculation about price movements, with references to broader commodity trading dynamics and strategic import pricing.

Salt Lake City Hia City New Zealand Dannary Xellinig Hondon Wilton

Unclear event page from Linewin County Times

The fragmentary notice from the Linewin County Times dated February 18 hints at a general advertising issue for the North Side portion of Idaho. It mentions publisher Alexander and thanks a public servant for their help, but the text is garbled and few concrete details remain.

Linewin County Times North Side Idaho Alexander Sereten

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