Lincoln county Idaho board sets hearings and road orders
Lincoln county Idaho board of commissioners met January 13 1908 to hear petitions for herd districts on the Minidoka project and along Twin Falls North Side canal. The map was designated official, roads were ordered closed or improved, overseer appointments approved, licenses debated, and warrants authorized for road work with adjournment to next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liew
M. F. Frostenson
Lewis Ferry
Soldier Local Telephone Company
D. H. Gwin
Lincoln County
Grosse
W. Moulton
F. R. Gooding
Salem Carpenter
Guy Worden
H. B. McClure
L. G. Connely
J. J. Conners
Alva Reed
W. L. Thompson
Wm. Loring
J. R. Scarbrough
Gay Worden Agentiag
Will H. Barnett
Jas. H. Barnett
Otis E. Lyster
C. T. Gustin
Homer W. Davis
Henry Helm
E.G. Holly
Pil W. LA Loring
E. C. Holly
Homer Davis
J. H. Barnett
Otis E
G. Connelly
J.J. Conners
Wm. B. Loring
Free Apples in Court Settee Exchange
Joc Wheeler walks with a half devoured apple and boasts about Idaho apples as he sits by the courthouse. He claims he has many at home and plans to bring a box for others, but always forgets. Harry Anderson accepts the offer and sends a messenger for apples.
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Joc Wheeler
Idaho
Eve
Court House
Harry Anderson
Fred W Gooding Elected President of National Wool Growers
Fred W Gooding of Shoshone was elected president of the National Wool Growers' Association, meeting in Helena Montana. George S Walker of Wyoming was named secretary and Lewis Pennell of Montana treasurer. Gooding is noted as a leading western wool grower and the association will be in capable hands.
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Fred W. Gooding
The
National Wool Growers’ Association
Shoshone
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Helena
Montana
George S. Walker
Wyoming
Lewis Pennell
Gooding
West
Gooding Keeps Dry After License Vote
Gooding remains dry as county officials refuse a saloon license for the town. A January hearing followed petitions for and against with remonstrances largely signed. The unanimous vote denied the license, affirming the town’s dry status despite potential court questions.
Reclamation Project Settlers Must Prove Up in 7 Years
A 1908 Interior Department letter to Edw T Barber in Shoshone Idaho clarifies that Minidoka Project settlers must prove up within seven years of filing under homestead laws. It states residence after water delivery is not required and outlines that water charges may be paid in annual installments before final patent.
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Minidoka
South Side
Garfield
Minidoka Project
Idaho
Homesites
Joural
T Gooding
Gooding
Sawtooth
Dream
Nampa
Utah
Tami
Gorgeous Sunrise Shocks Idaho with Unseen Radiance
A Idaho observer proclaims Wednesday dawn the year’s most splendid sunrise. Vivid crimson and rose hues stained snow covered mountains and plains, rivaling paintings no artist could surpass. The writer urges locals to notice nature’s striking display and cherish the scenic beauty around them.
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Idaho
Shoshone Finances Reported Large Street Improvement Spending
Robert McMuban, treasurer for the village of Shoshone, presents the year end report showing substantial cash on hand and significant outlays for street improvements. The statement notes the village has invested more money into streets than most towns of its size, and the town claims to be a good place to live while aiming to improve further.
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Robert MrMuban
Shoahone
Subyaita
Sean
Wes - Fray
Shoehone
Creamery Dream Gains Ground in Twin Falls Area
A past article on a Gooding creamery revived the debate. Twin Falls aims to establish two creameries with local dairy workers and rail access supporting a large butter market. Shoshone and Lincoln County butter shipments show regional demand and potential profitability for Idaho dairying.
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Stite
Millsaps
Jersey
Idaho
Rat
Airain
Ebeck
New Start From Idaho Irrigation Company Cleared to Rebuild
Statesman reports Idaho Irrigation Company plans a clean balance sheet and cash basis by February. S. C. Boone resigns as general manager. W. K. Everdell, vice president of New York, succeeds him. Indebtedness minor outside construction contracts with Slick Brothers. gilt edged proposition attracts investors. Rehabilitation welcomed as one of the safest irrigation enterprises.
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Statesman
Idaho Irrigation Company
S. C. Boone
W.K. Everdell
New York
Slick Brothers
Avertell
Alway
Bearer Animals and Idaho District Petition Notice
A tale of a muskrat in a cellar ends with a plan to hunt the creature and move on. A public notice in Lincoln County Idaho states that a majority of electors filed to create a new district, with a statute hearing set for February 5, 1906, to consider the petition and oppose or support it. The description outlines the district boundaries from section 2, township 2, south of range 20 east, to Snake River, with a detailed course and bearings through townships and ranges, ending back at the starting point.
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Board of Commissioners
Lincoln County
Idaho
Court House
J. H. Imes
John Curran
Frank E. Grosse
Harry W. Anderson
Minidoka
Twin Falls North Side Canal
Snake River
Lincoln
B. M
Linculn County
Tahu
Lincuin County
Waiid
Reiet
Wa. m
Cyerunn
Gage Court
Campe 20
Range
Tome
Coutt
Thenoe
Nortly
Pecs
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Board of Commmissioners
State of
John Koets
Recorder's Office
B. L. Rethture
T. W. Snodgrass
Rathburn
Orbas
John M. Grimm
Falls County
Milner Toll
Goodinghor
Jastany
Itink C. A
Luther
D. L. Rooe
Rupert
Legat
Department OF the Interior
Washington
Edw. T. Barber
Shoshone, Idaho
Janes Runouen Gagnieno
Shoshone Finances
Bert Bowler
Bert
Mr. Muskrat
Mr. Animal
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