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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

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Disney Child 1 Called by Death

The eight year old Dorothy Disney died after a period of illness and heart disease. Her bereaved parents Mr and Mrs Frank T Disney received much sympathy and extensive floral tributes as the funeral was held at St Michael’s Church. Relatives and local fraternal and charity members attended the services.

Dorothy Disney Frank T. Disney Dorothy Zencline Curtis Eastern Star Fred W. Gooding Edward A. Walters Supreme Court Victor Johnson John H. Helman Mary Guyman Grimith

Schools Seek Competitive Bids for Supplies and Janitors

The board plans competitive bids for all supplies and for janitorial contracts in schools. Members Newman Chatman and Keefer note intent to issue contracts only after fair competition. The board seeks patron cooperation and welcomes public suggestions to improve school welfare.

Trugwok Sheskont Price Newman Chatman I. A. Keefer Chat. Membors Eil Berjlear

NEW PARCEL POST RULES FOR DISTANCE AND WEIGHT

Postmaster Miles circulates latest parcel post rates and rules. Parcels up to four ounces cost 1 cent per ounce or fraction, then scales for heavier items with distance. Local 50 mile rate varies, with weight and size limits, and maximum length plus girth 72 inches. Further details available at post offices.

Miles

Ex-Marshal Beats Negro Hotel Runner on Depot Platform

George Redmon former Sho shone marshal and a black hotel runner fought Tuesday night on the depot platform. Redmon struck the man with a revolver handle after pounding him with bare knuckles. The beating left the negro badly hurt, with reports noting severe head injuries and a choking finish. Inquiry found Redmon resented an insult to a guest at a hotel where the negro worked as a servant. No court action followed.

George Redmon Shoshone Redon Hedman Redman

Water Works Plant Run by Town Shows Monthly Profit

At the regular meeting the Water Works Board reported April revenue of 713.35 and operating costs of 158.25, indicating the plant can run for less than 40 percent of revenue. The filtration plant work proceeds, with fittings being sourced from outside Salt Lake and expected to be ready soon.

Wic Faze Board Salt Lake Chterga Liev Nike

Dr Baugh and Miss Waters Married in Utah Row

A divorce decree reveals that Dr W H Baugh and Maud L Waters married after Waters had previously wed Fish, who had one wife too many. They traveled from Shickshinny to Salt Lake City and returned to a warm reception, with a celebration featuring witnesses and a generous groom.

Charles H. Fgh Maud L. Waters Fish Miss Waters W. H. Bough Shcahone Mur- Pag Salt Lake City Coloniat Hol

Poisoned dogs cast into Bellevue river dump

A Halley Times report states dogs poisoned in Bellevue last winter were hauled to Broadford bridge and dumped, rotting in the sun and causing a severe health threat to Bellevue and Wood River. Sanitation officials are urged to act without delay.

Bellevue Halley Times Whlch Broadford Bridge Wood River

Idaho Attorney General seeks lower branch rail rates

On behalf of the People of the State of Idaho Attorney General Peterson has held a complaint with the public utilities commission averring that the 17 branch railroad lines in the state other than the Wood River and the Central Idaho are still charging upward of four cents per mile for passengers and are still discriminating freight rates. He therefore asks for an order requiring uniform rates of three cents per mile for passengers and equitable rates for freight.

State of Idaho Peterson Public Utilities Commission Wood River Central Idaho

Buying Dairy Cows by Carload Lots

Sam Kilker and Peter Andrews of Dietrich returned from Cache Valley Utah with two dairy carts and reported the valley’s advanced dairy stock. They noted 65 carloads of cattle had been sent to Idaho this year and that Holsteins dominate the region. The piece contrasts Idaho’s dairy prospects with the Utah valley, urging the best dairy stock for local progress.

Sam Kilker Peter Andrews Dietrich Cache Valley Utah Northwest Easiene Idaho Gache Valley

Frank Gooding Addresses Western Interests in Senate Bid

Former Governor Frank Gooding spoke to a large crowd in Twin Falls last Friday urging support for his United States Senate candidacy. He emphasized tariff reform, farm product exemptions, protection for trusts, western resource development, national prohibition support, rural credits, and limited federal hindrance to western growth.

Twin Falls Frank BR. Gneding Cationall United States Gooding Tie

New Town Marshal Jim May 15 Appointed for Shoshone

Jim May is unanimously chosen as town marshal of Shoshone to replace George Redmon. He begins duties Tuesday night, receiving an orientation on office duties from the revived marshal. The town discusses regulation of speed and crime at the upcoming regular meeting, with potatoes and other local issues noted.

George Redmon May Marshl Shoshone Marshal Stay Percy May Lieben

Nugent Controls Democratic State Committee Meeting

At a Boise gathering of the Democratic State Committee John F. Nugent asserted leadership and secured the election of Joseph T. Pease of Boise as chairman, replacing Ben R. Gray who resigned. The Carey family travels by prairie schooners via Shoshone toward Jackson Lake, detailing a caravan of ten people, eight horses, three wagons, and four bugeyes with a planned route through American Falls, Blackfoot, and Rexburg.

Democratic State Committee Boise John F. Nugent Joseph T. Pease Ben R. Gray Halley Calvin Carey Jackson Lake Shoshone Baise Carey American Falls Blackfoot Rexburg

Penmanship Contest to Be Held at Gooding

A penmanship contest is planned in Gooding on May 1 with students from several grades competing. Miss Spencer, the president, will award a silver cup to the top primary writer and the school earning the most points. Prizes include 5, 4, and 3 dollars for first through third places.

Grod Srila Istume Wirdel Hagerman Gite Eimpetens Judes Gardechnel Naveral Offey Spencer Reine

New Money Order Ruling 13 Made

The article notes a new postal money order ruling allowing money orders to be earned at any post station within 30 days of drawing. After 30 days they may still be paid if presented, with exceptions noted by general authorities. The fragment references dates and specific terms under a broader postal policy update.

Congress Mexico Tampico Huerts A. Th. Confederation Vera Rye Mexico City Wilson Ordix

Class Drama of the Princess Presented

Sho shone high school students staged The Princes by Tennyson Friday night. Fern Noble led the title roles with strong supporting turns from Viola Gwin Anna Ryan Lenora Noble and Marguerite Le Bailey among others. Stage setting costumes and a maypole dance directed by Miss Palmer added to the graceful production.

Tennyson Shoshone High School Fer Noble Katheryn Morse Anna Ryan Alo Fern Noble Viola Gwin Lenora Noble Marguerite le Bailey Emily Webster Douglas Bushnell Raymond Wheeler Byron Vadeo Edwin Grosse Fred Turner Charles Gwin Delno McMahon Ruby Grosse Miss Palmer James Turner Chester Johnson Eit Mutt Jeff Tm

Natural Wonder Obliterated by Thousand Springs Power Plant

A long report details the loss of countless springs as the Snow Bank Falls water is diverted into the Mum river system to power a new plant. Francia Letchfield led the engineering effort, diverting streams and eroding the canyon walls while the Thousand Springs vanish into the underground network.

Francia Letchfield Sir Lake

New Sunday Time Card Out for Mixed Train Service

The upcoming timetable introduces a mixed train on Sunday with reduced speeds and three weekly trips, replacing some daily services. Officials note the changes are practical and not yet official, with a formal table to be printed once effective.

Veil Pratt

Richfield Trustees Propose Fees For School Case

Richfield trustees consider paying attorney fees totaling 1500 for settling a court dispute over school territory division among Richfield Jerome and Shostones districts. A separate Jerome case involves 8000 in fees. public sentiment at Jerome favored against payment. The Jerome school board plans a Monday meeting to review committee findings before action.

Richfield James R. Bothwell Sistricts Jerome Shostones Jerome City Actagney Ness Town Times Thokepresien Egainet

Not On The Fence Frank R Gooding Political History

Frank R. Gooding is depicted as unwavering and candid in his political history, never equivocating or staying on the fence on issues. He is respected even by political enemies for his straightforward stance.

Twin Falls Pimes Frank R. Gooding Nome

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