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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
8
Local items from Shoshone capture daily life notes including visits by W. Mabbutt, J. Barnes, and N. Smith. property moves by Wernicke toward Jerome. hunting and fishing anecdotes. road, canal, and weather tidbits. social gatherings, church services, and amusement events reported with neighborly detail.
At Delos Lodge No. 28 Knights of Pythias July 18 officers were installed in Castle Hall Gilbert White C J L Becket W John Witty M af A Hail Horne KR S Harry W Anderson M of F E A Bowler M of EL J Keefer J G Jerre Purdum O G Frank Millsaps Trustee Also Oregon Short Line tickets to sea shore points north of Astoria offered at special rates for vacation travel from Shoshone agent for details.
Blanche notes visits by J F Harris Mountain City Nevada and Leda Minear plus Ro and Alton Little. A Clover Creek dance for Susan Bray boosts local joy after a pleasant Barnett residence picnic. Hay harvest begins, apples thrive though other fruit fails. Bray sisters Ada Ora visit, and a Clover schoolhouse dance on the 12th draws many guests.
A Chicago Meneley Quartette gave a Wednesday night concert at the Methodist church. The group promoted temperance with music and speaking interludes. The singing impressed greatly, with flawless voices and clever impersonations, suggesting Shoshone may host more of their stops in October.
The Shoshone call for a municipal park grows as court house grounds prove popular and shaded. With county ownership of the present park, public access could be limited, making a city park more attractive. Property values rise, irrigation projects loom, and space within town may tighten, heightening demand for urban green space.
The Osborne Binder calls on property owners to keep premises free of weeds along walks to the ditch line. City marshal C. F. Borpen will enforce the ordinance. Woodmen of the World delegates travel notice offers discounted fare for Seattle trip July 24 to August 3 if 100 tickets are sold, via Portland, with Oregon teens agent in Shoshone for particulars.
Manchester Canal connects Manchester to the Mersey and the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can now travel via the artificial waterway to the open sea. The canal is equipped with hydrant locks to control water flow.
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