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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
5
A reflective piece explains how many men miss chances due to timidity and slow responses. Opportunities pass when not seized, leaving them behind at the foot of the mountain. The author urges readiness and swift action to avoid lifelong regrets.
A recount of King Le wanika known as the Black King buying luxury dresses in London before departure. The chief occupied two ears in the show room as two young ladies tried on gowns, with Le wantha purchasing twelve dresses for his wives at a total cost of 800 dollars.
A district tale contrasts a lazy figure ignoring sage advice with a royal mishap in Switzerland. The Slug gard dismisses counsel and faces a harsh lesson as an Ant colony suffers. Queen Wilhelmina, at seventeen, visits Grindelwald and narrowly escapes a bear pit after feeding a captive bear.
White Wyandottes offered as the best Eastern laying strains, large in size and well colored. B. B. Red Game Bantams promoted as small pets for children. Eggs for hatching priced at 1 50 per 15. Contact R. Wheeler for details and viewing.
An account of a Chinese dinner hosted in San Francisco for Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson’s boxer includes bizarre dishes. Bird's nest soup appears in four courses described as translucent and uninviting, with various delicacies such as dried mushrooms, turtles, abalone, and duck prepared in unusual ways.
The completed Broadway Fifth Avenue Twenty third Street building glows with embowered ribbons of light creating a striking evening display. Two well known clubmen dined nearby at a restaurant and lingered in the cafe while drinks flowed. One remarked on the effect as they headed to a taxi observing the light and shade at the base.
Notice under the Timber Land Act of 1878 listing Charles Z. Gridley of Hagerman Idaho as filing sworn statement No 5 for Lot 6 7 of section in Township 1 Range 18 B. He will prove land valued for timber or stone rather than agriculture before J W Waldron on June 10. A list of witnesses and claimants follows. Also notice bids open May 19 1903 for a county courthouse in Shoshone Lincoln County with 10 percent bond, board to open bids May 23 and reserve right to reject.
Notice is given that on April 5 2008 directors levied eight cents per share on capital stock payable by May 5 1908 to J W Waldron Assistant Secretary at 104 Shoshone Idaho. Delinquent stock on May 5 1908 will be advertised for sale and June 6 1903 used to pay the delinquent assessment and costs of sale. Matt McFatrn Secretary.
Notice from Big Wood River Reservoir and Canal Company of Shoshone Idaho states directors met January 10 1903 and levied an assessment of 41 dollars per share payable by March 1903 then May 1908. Delinquent shares as of May 21 1903 will be advertised for forfeiture and cancellation, with payment required before May 25 1903. secretary W Waldron and W. Waennox contact in Shoshone Idaho.
Notice of directors meeting on April and, 1903 offered thirteen shares of treasury stock for sale to highest sealed bids. Bids directed to J. W. Waldron in Shoshone Idaho to be opened June 6 1903. Minimum bid stated as two dollars and three cents per share. Secretary Mary McFatt. 103 Shoetione Malo.
Notice informs parties of proceedings in the Shoshone land case in Yahen made June 16. The document lists claimants Dudley and others seeking to prove rights and establish notices and dates for response.
Fragmentary OCR yields a murky notice listing names such as Maldron Commbstuner and Frederick V. Contiin with scattered titles and roles. The garbled lines include references to meetings and residents, but essential details are unreadable.
Andrew Crichton of Hagerman Idaho files final proof to reestablish a desert land claim in section 21 township RB range BM. Commissioner Waldron at Ooslome lists witnesses Marian T Ot Athart Hy Gomutin and Peter Dustiey with others, first published April 3 1908.
Public land notice from the Land Office Hatley Idaho dated March 1, announces mining application 563 by Peter R Dolman of Hagerman for the Dolman Placer claim in Lincoln County. It details legal description in townships 7 and 8 South ranges East, corner points, area of 40 acres, and states adverse claimers must file within sixty days at the Idaho Office or be barred by law.
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