A Pioneer Shoshone Resident Chas Wernicke Dies
The obituary honors Chas Wernicke born January 13 1847 in Goldberg Germany who immigrated to America at 19. He built a hardware business in Shoshone Idaho served fourteen years as county treasurer and was active in the Knights of Pythias and other lodges. He married Mary Downs and left four children. Funeral rites were held at his residence and cemetery services led by the Knights of Pythias.
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Chas, Wernicke
Chas. W. Wernicke Wow
Goldberg
Germany
America
Lyons
N.Y
Jackson
Paw Paw
Michigan
Fie
Colorado
Blackfoot Sigho
Shoshone
Lfe
LO 0 F
Idaho
Detos Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mary Downs
Detroit
Charles
Mount
Mary
Alice
Chimvill
Episcopal
Mother Earth
Richfield Items Highlight Local School Graduation and Community News
Richfield reports Wendell won a 7 to 5 baseball game here. Birney Powell sick with spotted fever. Mrs Harriett Good and son Max plan a year in Los Angeles. County Superintendent Burnside visited for eighth grade exams. Stanley Baer family to reside in McNulty property. James Green and wife occupy Harbin building rooms. Mrs Tracy Journey recovering from appendicitis in Twin Falls. Teachers left town after Friday classes except Horseman family. City Hall graduation exercises well attended with three musical numbers. Supt Siders spoke. Aubrey Fletcher welcomed. diplomas awarded by Prof Horseman. Burnside presented grammar certificates. Women’s Club met with sixteen members present.
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Hichfield
Wendell
Birney Powell
Harriett Good
Max
Los Angeles
Burnside
Stanley Baer
McNulty
James Green
Harbin
Tracy
Twin Falls
C. E. B. Roberts
Gooding
Richfield
Horseman
City Hall
Hill
Hinsen
Chas
McKay
Farnes
Supt
Siders
Pocatello
Aubrey Fletcher
William Brennen
Grammar School
Bartlett
Sparck
Yaden Illness Triggers Temporary County Assessor
County assessor Bud Yaden grew seriously ill with a paralysis like condition and has been hospitalized. County Commissioners met in special session to appoint Frank Millsaps as temporary assessor until Yaden can resume duties.
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Bud Yaden
Bolse Hospital
Frank Millsaps
Yaden
Local Travels and Visits Reported by Kimama Notes
Missesleora and Louyne Anderson took Shoshone Friday for Cleora to take the seventh grade exam. Mr. Anderson traveled to Boise Saturday and back Monday. Mrs. Kirby and Miss Hetele Leeper spent Friday at Rev. Hiedhselx’s Adelaide home then went to Rupert, returning Monday morning. Dawley returned near Rupert Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Paine accompanied him. they came home Sunday. Allen Fortune visited Eve Cask near Rupert Saturday and Sunday. The Rugh family visited Paul Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eddy. Mr. Fortune and wife went to Deck Sunday. Paine made a business trip to Shoshone Monday afternoon. Rev. Reldsels left Wednesday for Portland. Progitzer returned from Pocatello hospital after weeks with an injured foot.
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Missesleora
Louyne Anderson
Shoshone
Cleora
Mr. Anderson
Boise
Kirby
Hetele Leeper
Rugh
Paul Sanday
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Fortune
Mr. Paine
Rev. Reldsels
Portland
John Progitzer
Pocatello
Journal Features Its Quiet Town Newspaper Style
The Journal describes itself as a small town paper that avoids sensational headlines while highlighting valuable features for readers. The issue includes reprint essays on public interest, serial chapters Taxi and Webster-Man's Man, a Boy Scouts column, good highways, poultry, live stock, home economics, Our States, and advertisers promoting local goods.
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Standart
Boy Scouts
Take Care Of Your Chickens In Village Notice
The Village Marshall is instructed by the council to enforce the ordinance banning chickens from running at large during garden season. Many owners ignore the rule, causing damage to neighbors and gardens. Citizens with complaints urge strict enforcement to avoid fines and damages.
Reid Dies In Hospital After Spaired Fever
Dietrich George Reid was moved to Dill s hospital for spaired fever treatment. Mary Crist recovered from a shreet disorder. Mim J B Houston returned from Atascder n Calif funeral. School closed for season in Duet rich on Friday the 13th. Teachers left for home on Saturday. Wright to Seattle, Mrs Pearser to Detroit, Mins Swedenborg to Geeding. W C T U met at Mrs F Borden's. deep sorrow for Mrs Houston’s mother. Mrs Miller recovering from ailment. Beach left for Salt Lake City after visit. Mr and Mrs Robert Cantril planning coast move. Next WCTU meeting at Mrs Johnson's. Misses Swetentort Mina Ida Matson Mildred Fletcher Orin Jones John Bate Ben Matson and BL Alevreon attended eighth birthday party Monday.
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George ) Reid
Dill» S
Mary Crist
Mim
J. B. Houston
Atascedern
Calif
Rich
Wright
Seattle
Robert Cantril
Shoanone
Johnson
Swetentort
Mina Ida Matson
Mildred Fletcher
Orin Jones
John Bate
Lincoln County Irrigation Surplus Water Hailed as Boon
The Magic reservoir is at full capacity with about 2000 feet daily running over the spillway. Gates are open to dispose of surplus water while irrigation needs remain minimal for several days. The note laments past droughts yet welcomes the current abundance and the need to manage excess water.
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Lincoln County
Magic
Inland Baseball League organized at Shoshone with by laws
The Inland Baseball League formed by Shoshone Gooding Wendell and Jerome elected officers led by President Samuel Wight and Vice President Albert Bennett with W Levy as treasurer. By laws set player limits roster posting after fourth game, two field players max, admission fees, war tax handling, and standard rules governing a season from May to August.
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Shoshone
Inland Baseball Tame
Inland Baseball League
Gooding
Werdell
Jerome
Samuel Wight
Wendell
Albert Bennett
Lee.Treas
Harry Levy
Potter
W. P. Kennedy
Woods
Johnnson
Board of Directors
Sec.trens
Wague
Rome
Gootine
Wendel
Wasue
Dam Safety Denial Clears Magic Dam Rumors
Journal interview with John Badley, manager for the Big Wood River Canal Company, states the Magic Dam is perfectly safe and holding water to its designed capacity. He emphasizes there is no weakening and it is as safe now as a year ago.
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Magic Dam
Journal
John Badley
Big Wood River Canal Company
Badley
District Court jury dismissed for lack of work this term
Judge Ensign dismissed the jury Monday due to no jury work remaining this term. Few cases before the court were disposed of without a jury or continued forms reasons.
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Ensign
Water rights settlement aids Idaho settlers in suit
Henry J. E. Ahrens, attorney for Mr Wehrly, said the Idaho Irrigation Company seized him and that the firm has supplied Wehrly with a valid water right. The settlement could guide many other settlers facing similar conditions.
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Henry J. E. Ahrens
Wehrly
Idaho Irrigation Company
Ahrens
Shoshone Men Propose Fourth of July Celebration
A group of Shoshone business men discuss a community Fourth of July celebration inviting neighbors to participate and revive a festive local observance to honor the nation’s birthday in proper style.
La Van Hubbs ties to Burdett as water returns
Big Wood River news notes Harbors Hubbs working for Frank Burdett now that water is assured for the year. The term closed at the meee School last Friday with a box tally. Mrs Dave Mitchell returned from Salt Lake with daughter Louise for specialist guidance on the baby's condition. New music books for the young orchestra are well received and meet musicians' needs. Rain results admired though not sensational. Mr A Silva toured Jerome last Thursday. L.N. Castle of Sampson Music Co. visited town last Saturday. Mr Nichola works on roads near Gwinn's ranch. A Grange Hall dance and supper Saturday night featured a threshleon orchestra.
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la von Hubbs
Frank Burdett
Meee
Dave Mitchell
Salt Lake
Louise
Babr
A. Silva
Jerome
I.n HS Castle
Sampson Music Co
Nichola
Gwinn
Grange Hall
Threshleon
Card of Thanks for Chas Wernicke
We thank friends for support during illness and death of Chas Wernicke. Special thanks to Delos Lodge Knights of Pythian and those who gave tributes. Mrs. Mary Wernicke and family. Ladies Aid Parcel Post Supper at Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gooding home Friday May 20. All invited.
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Chas Wernicke
Delos Lodge
Knight F of
Thos
Gooding
Nish
Dietrich School Notes From Burley District Meet and Exhibit
Notes from Dietrich 1 school recount the South Central District Track meet at Burley on Friday with freshman Kerwin Brer nap participating. The ManuaI Training and Sewing departments displayed items, several items now shown at Mrs Leah Burnette's office. The May 6 annual school picnic featured cats and ice cream, May pole dance, freak races and a four-baseball game. Honor Hall lists include Myrtle Lange Florence Fitcher and Sara Scott with exam considerations. Dietrich show leads the State in Western Health Crop side. Hurrah for Dietrich.
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Burley
Kerwin Brernap
Alr
Alows
Paul
Sibbucon
Bertr
Land Sewing Department
Maras
Esmibit
Leah Burnette
Crules
Acho
Myrtle Lange
Fielen Fitcher
Atra Scott
Wwyrd
Veareon
Dietrich
Detrich
Big Idaho Reclamation Convention to Meet in June
The Idaho Reclamation association announces a large June convention in Washington with leaders from reclamation service and Congress to hear Idaho needs. Senator Gowding appeals to Interior Secretary Fall. officials expect the secretary to attend. The event aims to present Idaho’s case in concrete form before Congress.
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Peratello
Hicho
Washington, D.C
Idaho Reclamation Association
SE. Brady
Gowding
Reclamation Service
Congress
Sach
Baptist Church Notes RY P U Flag Project Opens
Members met at the parsonage to plan a new RY PU flag over six feet long and three feet wide, silk donated by Rev. Withrow. Miss Hattie Peck resigns as Hustlers captain. Ava Alexander elected new leader. Hattie Peck to leave for Gooding for the summer. two active members Minnie and Hattie Peck depart. Practice began Wednesday with new songs for the BY PU rally at Osens on May 2.
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Minnie Ae
Hattie Peck
Osemns
Wear the Red Poppy On May Observance Of Flanders Field
The article urges observing May 10 with red poppies as a memorial symbol for fallen soldiers. It notes American Legion involvement, proceeds aiding children in devastated France, and stresses unity and reverence for those who served in World War I. The tribute links France’s memory to American liberty and national history.
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Allied Nations
American Legion
Flanders
Delois
France
Flanders Fichia
Aumerics
Council delays pick for village marshal and sets pay
City council met Tuesday in a short session to again postpone the marshal selection. With few applicants, the board kept salary at 190 for day work and 125 for night work, starting June first. It ordered purchase of land behind the old brick yard for 100, and directed notices to property owners about ordinance 2 defining a mulminse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Peond
McFall Cafe Changes Hands In Local Merger
Two partners form a new management team and take over the McFall life and the living room at the McFall Hotel. The new operators, experienced caterers, promise success in serving the public, with Mr O Neil as chef and head of the kitchen.
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Jeve
McFall Life
McFall Hotel
O'Neil
Will Hee
Teachers Preliminary Examination for Third Grade County Certificate
Preliminary exams for third grade county certificate to be held in the County Superintendent’s office on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3. Eligibility requires a four year high school graduation or equivalent. Also notes Methodist Sunday school picnic canceled due to weather conditions.
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