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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
1
About 250 workers for Slick Brothers Construction Co. push King Hill Project toward water season. A 1100 foot tramway across the river, four 105 foot towers, and a 2,000,000 foot timber haul loom as key works. Engineer Swendsen lauded. editor visited camps for a pleasant, respectful tour of the operation.
Patrons of the public school are invited to inspect the recatalogued library. Books placed in rear rock school house cases may be borrowed for two weeks with a possible two week extension by applying to librarian Ruth E. Swete. A small late fee applies for overdue items. Damaged or lost books are charged to borrowers. Library hours are Monday evenings after school and Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM.
A land sale opens February 11 near Jerome townsite with a 40 acre strip offered by lottery starting February 11 at 1 pm. Prices range from 150 to 350 dollars per acre including water rights. Purchases require sixteenth cash and five annual payments at 6 percent interest. Registration requires 100 dollars, refundable if not selected. Tracts of 2, 5, and 10 acres, irrigation maintenance prorated. Thousands of trees to be planted along Jerome and Wendell townsites with a central boulevard. electric light and town privileges promised.
A 25 year old Spaniard employed by A C Kitching’s sheep band wandered in the snow near Kimama eight miles south of the OSL line. He died some days earlier after going mad and shedding his clothing, his body found by Jack Boyle on January 25. Interment was performed at Kimama under a section foreman’s direction. the man’s name remained unknown.
A two year review from W N Stephens state game warden details work of the state fish and game department. The booklet critiques hatcheries and outlines progress and friction with the public. Stephens has served four years as head amid notable skepticism and interest for sportsmen statewide.
The Slick Brothers W B and J W, prominent contractors in Idaho, are heirs to about 2,240,100 dollars from a 46,109,000 estate tied to steel making and irrigation ventures. The fortune, tied to a long legal process, aims to be settled in 15 months to two years. The brothers, known for hard work and integrity, plan to invest heavily in Idaho real estate and establish a premier stock farm, sharing their wealth with friends and charitable causes.
The Shoshone Commercial club plans a prospective advertising booklet likely to raise at least 300. Ralph T. Biekel leads a campaign as agent, drawing on samples to craft a thousands-strong volume promoting Shoshone as business and residence center. Investors are urged to sign a blank check for Biekel to determine fair contribution, framing it as a solid, immediate return investment.
Twin Falls North Side agent Major Reed reports $45,000 worth of town lots sold in Jerome and Wendell over 15 days. Plans include a February acreage sale under the Carry Act with 100 deposit, six equal payments, and a new Jerome opera house, water works, a $25,000 hotel at Wendell, a 1000 kilowatt generator at Shoshone Falls, and the Clover Creek lands near Gooding aiming to form a fine new town.
The Journal observer reports a hopeful Idaho legislature with better ties to the governor and gate officers. Speaker Clagstone is praised as fair and capable, while Lieutenant Governor Yale and rival college backgrounds add a competitive edge. Notable members include Representative Morbwck of Shoshone and Judge Mewithean of Bingham, with expectations of an effective local option law and a strong primary bill shaping the session.
Marriage licenses issued last week from the offices of Harry W. Anderson to Carl F. Jebens and Anna Milliken both of Wyoming. The couple were married by Justice Vredenburg on the 21st and departed on the next train. A second license issued on the 22nd for E J Pare and Minnie J Dupree both of Chicago. They were married by Rev Helman at the Methodist parsonage and departed for Wendell where the groom will engage in real estate bursts.
The Richfield area in Idaho advances a grand town building project. A 40,001 gallon water tank rises atop the town, a 110 foot tower crowns the skyline, and a complete water system is to be installed as weather permits. A planned electric plant along the Little Wood River near town aims for 300 horsepower, with initial power from a Hornby Akroyd engine of about 60 horsepower. The J. G. White company moves into a two story brick office housing engineering and land sales. The town expects rapid growth with new bank, store, hotel, and railroad improvements. The dam under construction will be 140 feet high, spanning the canyon, using sheet steel cores and concrete to control river flow, with material and equipment brought in for completion next year.
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