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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
5
A collage of wry quips and verse on mutual admiration, political banter, airship folly, June romance, and mining bubbles. The fragmentary piece mixes cheeky lines about work, love, and society with verse on June foretold and a Byron Williams signature.
A local cook provokes curiosity by presenting Tickis Grass soup with a chicken feather on every plate, claiming it proves the dish is real chicken soup and stirs conversation among guests at the event.
An Illinois newspaper notes a Fourth of July program to be given on the courthouse grounds at 11 a.m. featuring Band 2, invocation by Rev. Creasy, songs, duets, recitations, and speeches. It playfully discusses questions about a woman's clothing and hints at a light community event with local speakers and performers.
A group of resident pastors representing the Christian and moral sentiment of the city commend the Fourth of July celebration but protest games and amusements on the Holy Sabbath Day. They request cancellation of those parts of the celebration and urge the committee to act.
Star Restaurant on East Rail Street Shoshone features neat clean premises and best cookery signs. DAN STAR proprietor.
A Republican Congressional Committee offers 150 for the best article on why the party should win next November. Open to all with manuscripts due by July 15 mailed to the Literary Bureau, Metropolitan Bank Building, Washington, D.C. The winning essay will be used nationally and a check will be sent around August 1.
Pursuant to the Republican State Central Committee a Republican State Nominating Convention will convene in Boise on September 1 1908 at 11 am. Delegates from Ada to Washington counties will attend to elect a new State Central Committee, announce the party platform, and nominate candidates for Justice of the Supreme Court one member of Congress and state officers for the November 3 1908 election. County central committees are asked to arrange primaries and delegate selections. James H Brady chairman Addison T Smith secretary.
Notice of Final Proof by Sara Orffere and others for Mary Fearly of Milner Idaho. Claimant seeks to prove residence and occupancy under the Carey Act, with a final proof date set before W Williams at Twin Falls. Writings name witnesses Mary Ready Charlotte Templeton TW Potter and Samuel Owen from Twin Falls and Milner Idaho, with dates and township range details.
Mary woman Charlotte J Templeton of Milner is filing final proof to establish a claim under the Carey Act with witnesses named in Idaho. Separately Lincoln County School District No. 30 advertises a bond sale at Acequia to fund a schoolhouse, with trustee names and payment terms set and a May date noted.
Notices of final proof for Carey Act land entries by Farle Huston and George M Cook in Twin Falls Idaho with witnesses named. Also attachments in the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho against Slick Brothers and May and Nicoly with property seized to recover sums and costs.
Notice outlines land claim and possession under the state act. It lists applicant William B Lewitt of Milner Martha and involves parcel measurements and approved entries. Local officials and court actions are noted with dates and geographic references to Twi Petts Mada and related locations.
Notice announces Romary Caldér of tueasbito claims land under the Carey Act in Falls County. He seeks final proof to establish residence, cultivation, and claim durability before KB Williams at Falie on the 20th of July 1908, listing witnesses Ashley Reynolds Johnson Treuman Caton and others.
Notice of final proof for land described in entry No 157 under the Carer Act. Proceedings scheduled in Twin Falls, Idaho, with witnesses Revity Mureiy Ed Achleg RT McNncwra Milnes Lee W titase Mabel Withtaw Henentey Narrow and others. Hearing set for July 7 to July 17 with dates and participants listed.
Multiple individuals in Idaho and surrounding areas file filings under the Carey Act, claiming lands in Township 9, Range 10, and related sections. Notices detail intent to prove residency, cultivation, and ownership, with witnesses named and dates set for hearings and proof before state land officials.
Notice announces final proof is required for Michael Gubhoes to establish his claim under the Carey Act in Twin Falls County. It lists the land description, filing details, and the date and place for the final proof before the land office official KB Wilkinson, with witnesses and associated claimant names and locations.
Public notice of land entry and final proof requirements filed before federal land officials. Entries identify claimants Preston Lennmneeser and others seeking rights in sections and townships across Oklahoma and Texas with witness lists and designated dates June through July. Proceedings call for proof of cultivation residence and compliance with the land laws under the Department of the Interior.
Final proof of a claim by Ada 8. Tatum of Twin Falls Idaho under the Ware Act of 1880 states intention to establish ownership of land Lots 4, Section 1 Township 1 East, with witnesses from Twin Falls and nearby areas. Proceedings cite dates in July and involve multiple signatories confirming service and appearance before a justice.
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