Neighbor Killings Case Near Rupert Sparks Inquest
David Flemming allegedly waited in sage brush and shot Frank Langford at about 6 to 7 PM on July 8, a rifle shot at forty yards hitting Langford in the breast as he rode home. Langford dies. Flemming surrendered at Rupert. coroner’s jury rules Langford died from a rifle ball. Flemming, a 58 year old Kentuckian, claims self defense. prior dispute over irrigation ditch tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Langford
David Flemming
Rupert
Langford
Flemming
Justice Hannaford
Sheriff Jones
Shoshone
Disney
John Peebles
Rogers
Burley
Valuable Desert Claims Near Shoshone Record
The wheel of fortune favors Shoshone citizens with desert claims two miles east of town within the fifty thousand acre segregation. Each claim measures 160 acres except the last. Names include Mrs. W. E. Yaden, Miss Della Yaden, A. E. Vredenburgh, W. D. Vredenburgh, Mrs. T. M. Patterson, and Rev. T. M. Patterson. Local teachers plan to attend the Summer School at Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoshone
W. £. Yaden
Della Yaden
A. E. Vredenburgh
W. D. Vredenburgh
T. M. Patterson
Noted Actress Della Pringle Stars in Faust July 18
Miss Della Pringle, longtime favorite stock actress, appears as Marguerite in a summer Faust tour at the Opera House on Saturday night July 18 for one night only. She is supported by C.K. Van Auker as Mephisto, noted for his voice and stage presence, with the company bringing their own scenery and effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Della Pringle
Faust
Marguerite
C.K. van Auker
Lewis Morrison
Opera House
Jerome Idaho News Briefs July 9 1908
New surveying crews started this week while Mr and Mrs J M Hale returned from Boise. P R Kartzke J H Smith and C B Burkey spent the Fourth at the Capital. Jerome lodgings changed owners with C B McKay taking over. The Commercial Club plans a turnout at Ostrander Reed Lumber Co office. Geo Pallen and E W Bridges from Chicago arrive seeking work. Jerome voting precinct includes four townships and voter registration details to come. Main St extension let to Oliver Hill for a lunch and pool room opening August 1. Jerome blacksmith shop ready under proprietor Jarron. Journal appoints E M Walker as Jerome agent for ads and subscriptions. Two new Journal members Traill and Watson. AR H Trial brings Chicago goods. Traill moves office to boost real estate business. Jerome, Idaho, July 9, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostrander-Reed Lumber Co
Geo. Pallen
E. W. Bridges
Chicago
Jerome
Oliver Hill
Main St
Jarron
Journal
E. M. Walker
Surveyors and Engineers Organize in Boise Congress
J ON Koets attended the converses of surveyors and engineers held at Boise July 1 and 2. The organization was made permanent with State Engineer Stephenson as president, and the state was divided into four districts with a vice president over each. With an organization to back them the surveyors and engineers of the state can hope to secure needed legislation where single members could exert but little influence. In union there is strength.
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J ON Koets
Converses of Surveyors and Engineers
Boise
Stephenson
Verdict Disposed In Suit Over 456 Dollars
The case of FP. G. Cavers against H. Downer was tried before Judge Fuller on Tuesday. The jury of ten, with Archie Bawler as foreman, awarded the plaintiff 87 dollars plus costs, after deducting amounts already paid on the account. A large witness turnout attended the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
FP. G. Cavers
H. Downer
Paul Haddock
Hi. A. Thomas
Archie Bawler
Major Fred Reed Pays Tribute to a True Friend
Major Fred R. Reed offers a reflective tribute describing a friend who stands beside the road in every age and place. The friend endures disease and hardship with steadfast gentleness, courage, and humility, easing others’ burdens and making life brighter for all who meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reed
Fred R. Reed
Major Reed
Lincoln County Awards Bond Refinancing Bid To MacDonald Co
Lincoln County Idaho Board of Commissioners opened six bids for county bond refinancing on June 26 and accepted MacDonald, McCoy & Company of Chicago for 3 percent bonds with a $575 premium as the lowest and best bid. Proceedings adjourned sine die. County Auditor Hannity W. Anderson announces a July 13 1908 equalization meeting at 10 a.m.
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Shoshone
Idaho
Board of Commissioners
Lincoln County
H. Imes
Frank E.grosse
Harry We. Anderson
Lins
A.J. Hood & Company
Detroit
Trowbridge & River Co
Chicago
C. H. Coffin
MacDonald, McCoy & Company of
S. A. Kean
A. B. Leach & Company of
MacDonald, McCoy & Company of Chicago
Board ‘of County Commissioners
State of
Board of Equalization
Annual appropriation ordinance for Sho Shone village
Ordinance No 38 authorizes village of Sho Shone funds for 1908 09 with eight mill tax levy to cover debts electric lights snaries hand and bridge and general expenses. Passed July 1908 by chairman C F Borors and clerk Hanny W Anderson notices warn water users to comply with ordinance No 4 or face penalties and owners to meet ordinance No 34 within 30 days.
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Shoshone
Village of
C.F. Borors
Board of Trustees
Commercial Club Meeting Weighs Steam Laundry and Flour Mill
At a Commercial Club gathering Wednesday night members discussed town needs and ambitious projects. A steam laundry and a touring flour mill drew interest with liberal subscriptions and guaranteed patronage. Proposals aim to ship in wheat for local milling as the town diversifies farming due to market shifts and alfalfa changes.
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Cinb
Publicity for Idaho appointment by Oregon Short Line
Joel L. Priest of the Salt Lake Herald is named immigration and publicity agent for the Oregon Short Line. He will inform the world about Idaho and its resources and present the railroad’s irrigation gospel in polished form. The company plans to intensify Idaho publicity after a period of limited efforts.
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Joel L. Priest
Salt Lake Herald
Oregon Short Line
Idaho
Priest
June Weather Report Summary
June records show seven measurable rainfall days and two trace days. Fifteen days were clear, twelve partly cloudy, three very cloudy. Total rainfall 1.53 inches. Highest temperature 87 on the 25th. lowest 35 on the Ard. Daily range reached 3 degrees on the Ard. Five calm days. average temperature 67 degrees. mean max 68 and mean min 45.
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Zell Truman
Notice of Republican State Convention in Boise Idaho 1908
Pursuant to the Republican Central Committee the Republican State Nominating Convention will meet in Boise on September 1 1908 at 11 a m. A party platform will be announced a new State Central Committee elected and candidates nominated for Supreme Court Congress and state officers for the November 3 general election. County delegations are listed with counts and county committees urged to arrange primaries and county conventions. James H L Brady chairman Addison T Smith secretary.
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Republican State Central Committee
Boise
State of Idaho
the Supreme Court
Congress
Twealay
A. D
Ady
Bannock
Bear Lake
Binghan
Bonner
Blaine
Canyon
Cussia
Custer
Elmore
Freemont
Idaho
Kootenai
Latah
Lineal
Cement sidewalk project signals Shoshone growth progress
Walks and houses show steady progress as cement sidewalks expand in Shoshone. Recent work includes the McFall to McMahon dock, east block for Dr Till, and a wide north side walk. New business sites, resi dences, and blocks from Journal office to Borden's are under development, with plans for two story structures and rental incentives.
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Shoshone
McFall’s
McMahon's
Dr. Till
Huggins Corner
Baugh Corner
Aouth Rail Street
Walnut Street
Baugh
Storkgrowers
Journal Office
Borden's
C. J. Brennan
Vredenburgh
W. C. Custer
Naka’s Restaurant
Frad Gooding
Shushouw
Union Gospel Meetings Draw Strong Attendance in City
Gospel union meetings led by Rev and Mrs Hermiston with local ministers attract good crowds despite heat. The couple, noted as seasoned evangelists, travel widely across the United States and beyond. Sunday features a union service at the opera house and a men only talk on "The Black Moree" in the chapel.
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Union
Hermiston
Sho
Mexico
Canada
Opera House
Shoahisan Shoal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rupert Man
Pocatello
J. M. Hale
P. R. Kartzke
J. H. Smith
C. RB. Burkey
Capital
Harry Severing
L.N. Huggins
Salt Lake
Jerome Lodging House
C. B. McKay
E. E. Fee
Surveyors and Engineers
Burton L. French
Hannity W. Anderson
Hanny W. Anderson
Haney W. Axpersox
Commercial Club
Addison T. Smith
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