Canal land contract reached after months of dispute
The state and Twin Falls company resolved differences over reclamation land near Shoshone Falls on the Snake River. A new contract with specified water rights and shareholder entitlements was agreed upon after days of negotiations. Officials expect the document to be signed today as financiers join in the agreement amid broader federal interest in naval and antitrust matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls Company
Snake River
Shoshone Falls
Land Board
Miss French
Martin
E. B. Critchlow
Boar
Mies French
Coail
Washington Letter and Cuban Treaty Arbitration News
Washington increasingly backs the Monroe doctrine amid arbitration talks with Great Britain and Germany. President Roosevelt’s policy aims for U S leadership, while the Cuban treaty arbitration awaits Senate action. In Nevada region notes, a society leader marked by a marriage in Shoshone as Jennie Yau wed W D Vredenburg with small ceremony.
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Washington
Hay
Roose
Welt
Great Britain
Germany
Call to repeal term limits for Idaho sheriffs and assessors
The writer argues the law limiting sheriffs and assessors to one term harms counties by delaying acclimation to duties, costing money through migratory sheep issues on the prairies, and reducing merit recognition. They urge legislators to introduce a repeal bill to allow re election and save taxpayers hundreds yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Wedding Bells in Shoshone for Bernice Chassplain and Archie Bowler
A Christmas day wedding took place at the bride’s home in Shoshone with Miss Bernice Chassplain and Mr. Archie Bowler joining vows. Rev W H Bowler, the groom’s brother, performed the ceremony before a small group of relatives and the two families. The bride is described as a legitimate young lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Yau
W. D. Vredenburg
W. J. Barger
Lincoln County
Shoshone
Bernice Chassplain
Archie Bowler
W.H. Bowler
Buta
Lede
Lincoln Sheep Breeding Boosts Idaho Wool Prestige
F R Gooding expands Lincoln sheep influence at Blue Lakes Ranch while TB Perrine imports Shropshire stock from White Pigeon Michigan and England. Perrine’s ram and ewes earned top premiums in Indiana Michigan fairs, with Chicago show placing the flock among premier breeders. The combined Fine Lincoln and thoroughbred Shropshire flocks aim to elevate Lincoln county as a leading sheep region.
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Idaho
F.R. Gooding
Lincoln
Blue Lakes
TB. Perrine
Englan
Michigan
Ghicago
Perrine
Gooding
Christmas In Shoshone Brightens Small Town
On a calm cool Christmas in Shoshone Idaho the day saw closed shops and no church services yet residents gathered a fine Christmas tree in the opera house for the town's children. Gifts flooded in with record post office activity as Mrs Hill earned praise for her public service and merchants reported strong holiday trade and grateful spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Shoshone
Hill
Smallpox In and Near Hagerman Causes Quarantine
County health physician W. H. Baugh found eight mild smallpox cases in Hagerman and nearby areas. He quarantined five locations including homes of Mell Owens Paul Gurley Mr. Blackhart Wm Ebberta and Mr. Campbell. The doctor says the outbreak spread due to neglect and will be stamped out with proper care after his investigation last Wednesday.
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W. H. Baugh
Hagerman
Mell Owens
Paul Gurleys
Mr. Blackharts
Wm. Ebberta
Campbell
Installed Officers at Local Masonic Meeting
At a city gathering last Saturday evening on St. John’s Day the following officers were installed for the ensuing year. J. S. Darrah was elected Worshipful Master with A. J. McMahon as Senior Warden, Matt McFall as Junior Warden, T. J. McMahon as Secretary, R. J. McMahon as Treasurer, Wm. Darrah Sr. as Deacon, and Jake Roskler Jr. as Deacon.
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Masonic Order
St. John’s Day
Darrah
W. M
A. J. McMahon
Matt McFall
T. J. McMahon
R. J. McMahon
Wm. Darrah, Sr
Jake Rossler, Jr
European Eye Specialist Dr NewmanVisits Shoshone
Dr Newman the European Eye Specialist of Pocatello Idaho visits Shoshone quarterly providing eye correction methods and free consultations. He also treats headaches and nervousness and claims success with cross eyes in children without medicine. A local note mentions a marriage trip of Miss Van Camp and a Hailey teacher to Pocatello with social coverage.
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Shoshone
Dr. Newman
Pocatello
Idaho
Newman
McFall Hotel
Estray notices at Kanaka Idaho for roan horse and sorrel mare
Snodgrass Hopkins reports two estray animals found at his Kanaka ranch. On November 7 1902 a roan horse about 1000 pounds with a small o brand on left shoulder. On December 15 1902 an eight sorrel mare about 1000 pounds branded circle with six points on left hip and left shoulder. Owners urged to call, pay charges, and take them away.
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Kanaka
Idaho
Hopkins
Dissolution of Swope Horton Feed Stable Partnership
The partnership in the feed stable drag and ice business between Ruben W. Swope and E. W. Horton dissolved by mutual agreement on December 15. Horton sold his interest to J. W. Wheeler.
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Ruben W. Swope
E. W. Horton
J. W Wheeler
Raffle Draw At Starrh’s Drug Store
The Christmas day raffle at T. M. Starrh's drug store proceeded as planned. Miss Josie Parry performed the drawing blindfolded. first prize went to Miss Cecil Craford, second prize to Mrs Brunker, and third prize to Mrs T. McMahon, a five pound box of candy.
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T. M. Starrh
Josie Parry
Cecil Craford
Mra. Brunker
Mra. T. 4. McMahon
School Report for District 18 December 1902
Report from district 18 for the month ending December 18 1902 lists 82 pupils enrolled for the month with 80 present daily. No pupils dropped or reinstated. average daily attendance shown as 204? and percent attendance around 80. The report notes tidiness and records no cases of corporal punishment. Teacher: Deus Hansen.
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Rae Noof
la Not Now
Deus Hansen
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Twin Falls
United States
Venezuela
Moody
House Committees On Naval Affairs
Congress
United States Navy
Naval Committee
House of Representatives
Representative Hepburn
Senate
Cuba
FINE
J. B. Perrine
Blue Lakes Ranch
Mr. Hayden
Theeerkin Baugha
Miss van Camp
Hailey
Pucatello
Hener
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