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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
6
Wise and Otherwise describes Richfield rep J Lisle at opening, a Boise street house and four lots for sale, Hood River fruit at New Resort, Miss Ollie E Roberts departing for Southern Missouri, and New Resort as cigars supplier hub. Reports on church pulpit, Barn demolition, Shoshone residents, and local business visits.
The state will offer 5000 acres of choice land at Burley on June 15. Special railroad rate of 2.85 dollars for a round trip from Shoshone. Tickets go on sale June 13, 14 and 15.
A whimsical piece opens with a coasting verse about a toboggan ride and a playful crowd on a bright sledding night. It shifts to light observations on divorces, newspapers, intoxication counts, and quirky quotes, ending with a quip about a 1812 editorial on a political figure.
On sale June 13 14 and 15 tickets to June 15 cost 2.85 dollars for a round trip from Shoshone. The offer lists 000 acres of choice land available to purchasers during the excursion.
A blend of society and official activity in Minidoka and Boise includes Astegsor M Mackey on the Minidoka tract, Miss Peart Gooding assisting in the Stockgrowers emporium, Mrs M A Kidwell improving and seen on the streets, and Sam Champlain and E H Long with families visiting. Marriage licenses issued include Wm J Deasy with Katherine Gelskey and Karl Herbert Morse with Frank Gwen Sullivan. Regional officials led by Sam Champlain and E T Barton with Boise ties accompany the Land Sales opening and ensuing visits.
A new bank for the town of Dietrich was organized in Shoshone on opening day June 8. Fred W. Gooding was elected president with James A. Green as vice president and Chas. Stewart named cashier. Directors include L. Farnum.
H D Mason of New York and Jas E Clinton Jr head the new Idaho Irrigation Co officers to govern a forthcoming Boise City banking building project. Thomas Gooding, a Shoshone leader, joins as a prominent director while Dietrich State Bank’s track record, and Pred W Gooding’s banking record in Shoshone, underscore strong institutional credentials.
On June 15 the state announced 5 000 acres of choice land will be offered for sale. Round trip tickets from Shoshone are listed at 285 with sale dates June 18, 14 and 15 referenced for the ticket sales window.
Bids will be received for erecting a stone church building about 30 by 60 feet with a small basement. Plans and specs are available at C. J. Brennan's furniture store in Shoshone. Rector reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due by July 1, 1909. 1125 Rev. E Boocarrs, Rector.
Morning prayer at 11 AM and evening prayer at 8 PM. Holy Communion on the first Sunday at 11 AM and the fourth Sunday at 8 PM. Sunday school at noon. Choir practice Fridays at 8 PM.
Bay horse about 130 pounds with white hind feet and a white spot on the forehead. It has a wire-cut on the right front foot and a double horseshoe brand on the left hip. Strayed from Shoshone on June 7. A $10 reward is offered for its return to L. W. Walker in Shoshone, Idaho.
Excursions depart to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with agents providing later dates and details.
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