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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
A brief item notes PA Creavey and Secretary Hagerman holding a labor meeting on May 19. The report highlights concerns raised by local workers and possible policy responses discussed by the officials.
State Board of Land Commissioners announces desert land entries open after June 5. Applicants may enter up to 100 acres per person in Lincoln County Idaho, covering roughly 40,000 acres across multiple townships and ranges. Entry requires payment of a water purchase certificate and a separate fee per acre, with filings via agents in Shoshone.
A railway engine is described as needing to reach strength equal to 900 horses. The report discusses the goal of matching the power output with standard horsepower measures and implications for loco performance.
Recent transfers show warranty deeds from Frank R. Gooding to Gooding township Co Ltd. multiple parcels in Jerome and Gooding areas involving Orch ardment Co Ltd and Nampa Lumber Co Ltd. Transactions include lot and acre transfers with prices from $1 to $3500, among numerous individuals and firms such as A I Montrose, James Napton, Harvey Cook, Frank Disney, and Gooding Implement and Hardware Co Ltd. Bonded Abstractors W D Gartock & Co oversee the record.
The Study Club’s year end gathering at Mrs Millsaps marked a fitting close to an enjoyable and productive year. After a brief business session two new members were added bringing total to fourteen. Mrs Disney won first prize for guessing the most occupations, receiving Browning poems. second prize went to a set from Henry Drummond. A luncheon followed and a Concord stage ride was a novelty. Sincerely hoping nonmembers will join next year. Mrs E T Barton see y.
Public notice by Charles H H Moore of Jerome to establish his claim to land described as the northeast quarter and southwest quarter section Zi, township Ts, range 1c, under the Carey Act. He will prove entry 1434 and that he has provided, reclaimed, and cultivated the land. witnesses listed for May 2, 19%. Witnesses include Billter, McConnel, Geo Vo Poughis, Bridgeman, all of Serume.
Notice is given by the Department of the Interior that Jacob E Roealer of Shoshone Idaho holder of a homestead entry made January 2 1909 serial No 00450 for the post half northeast quarter and other fractions of section 17 township 3 south range east Willamette Meridian will take five year proof to establish claim before Frank T Disney United States Commissioner at Shoshone Idaho on the eleventh day of August with witnesses Joseph Darrab Wyliam Wallace Ron Darth and other residents of Showhows Idaho
Milner residents and visitors fill a busy midweek schedule with trips to Twin Falls Rupert and Murtaugh. Notable figures include H B Lewis and Robt Kellogg from New Jersey as well as local players who won a baseball game and a charity cup for safe hits. The week features social events, an orchestra gathering at Mrs Davison’s home, and a near‑fire incident at Okerlbeags livery followed by rapid firefighting.
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