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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1913

Page

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Water Company Set to Answer June 6 Rally in Shoshone

State board of health will hear Twin Falls Water case on Friday June 6. General Hayes for the water company will present its position and respond to city officials demand that filtration be improved. Temperance groups in Jerome plan a June 1 rally with speakers from multiple cities and a basket dinner on the grounds.

Water Company GASEO Shoshone State Board OF Health Gines Jerome Health Basoshone State Board of Great ‘Twin Falls Cit City Beald Zellop Paul Haddock Hayey Bulse Waters Company Shoshege A. B. Stevens Good Citizenship League W. S. Woodhull Mr. Ashton Twin Falls Victor C. Johnson Sheshon Will S. Gibson Boise Weis

New Bake Shop Planned for Shoshone by J L Needles

Shoshone will gain a first class bake shop soon. proprietor J L Needles of Nai plans to open a rear of Hardware company storefront on Rail street with wheeled baking and candy making experience. The venture aims to provide a credit to the city and ease summer baking for housewives.

Shoshone J. L. Needles Nai Hardware Company Comandy Kitchen Neadles

Editor Melvin and wife depart for Twin Falls

Mr and Mrs J F Melvin plan to leave Shoshone on the noon train for Twin Falls where they will join the Twin Falls Daily Press publication. Locals extend warm wishes and predict success in their new field noting the Melvins have been well regarded in Shoshone.

J. F. Mel Twin Falls

School Girls Invited to Help on Decoration Day

The Decoration Day committee asks public schools to aid in preparations. Ladies urge participation and students are asked to bring flowers and assist in securing floral contributions for the Memorial event.

Burley Plans Six New Brick Buildings on Overland

The Advocate of Burley reports Wyland and Fennell of Boise drawing plans for six brick buildings on West Overland Avenue in block 120. The two story block will feature 34 rooms, modern amenities, and a pressed brick facade. Investment estimated at 10000 dollars with work to start once plans are ready and contracts let.

Burley Wyland & Fennell, Architects of Boise Overland Avenue Jarvis A. Lowe L. Lundquist Walter Gopley Paulson

Glenns Ferry Stock Yards to Be Enlarged

The Oregon Short Line company closed a deal at Glenns Ferry for 24 acres of land adjoining the round house yard from Elmora Development Co. and Richards Hagan. The land is needed for stock yards and for a facility the line plans to build. Price paid about $6000.

Oregon Rt Line Company Glenns Ferry Round House Elmora Development Co Richards & Hagan

Jerome Young People Wedded in Shoshone

Miss Tinny Broanbent of Black Joct and Mr. Datel Shaeffer of Jerome wed last Monday in Shoshone, officiated by Rev. McLeod at the Methodist parsonage. Shaeffer, a rancher, and his bride began housekeeping on a North Side Tract ranch near Ji.

Tinny Broanbent Black Datel Shaeffer Jerome McLeod Shaeffer North Side

Memorial Day Observances Set For Shoshone

The community plans a Memorial Day program with a throng of activities. An automobile parade is requested, flower contributions are urged, and students are asked to serve as flower girls. The day includes a graveside tribute, a cemetery decoration, and speeches at the high school. Businesses will close 1 to 5 pm. Judge Walt comments on school district matters and appeals, directing further action in the Supreme Court.

Committee C. R. Wheeler Business House Shoshené Walt Supreme Court

Memorial Services at Methodist Church Next Sunday

The annual memorial services will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday morning at eleven o clock. Veterans of the sixties are invited to attend and seals will be preserved for then. The note urges duty to future generations as a Great War becomes history.

Methodist Church Melchureh

Expert marksman exhibition at Shoshone ball park

An advertising notice announces that on Saturday June 7 at three in the afternoon Captain A H Hardy, famed marksman, will give a free shooting exhibition at Shoshone ball park. He represents the Petersidge company and invites all to attend.

SE. Toki A. H. Hardy Ball Park Petersidge Company

Panama Canal Opens After Massive Explosive Breach

A roaring blast of 32 750 pounds of dynamite last Sunday released the final earth and rock damming the Panama Canal area. With the breach complete, waters began flowing and the canal nears its scheduled opening. Mr and Mrs N Talbott of Hailey were registered at the McFall house Wednesday night.

Panama N. Talbott Hailey McFall Hove

Regular Methodist Meeting on Sunday Evening

The regular evening services at the Methodist Church will host a citizens meeting next Sunday. Interested laymen and others will speak on the issues at stake in the forthcoming election, inviting all to attend.

Methodists

Baugh Theatre Names New Managers

Report notes Baugh Theatre has new managers with 0. M. Harness cited as secured. Details describe experienced leadership and references to Stafford and Shoshone, with past business experience mentioned.

Baugh Theatre Aera Fease Stafford

Ex Governor Plans Large Scale Hoe Raising Campaign

The Wood River Times reports former Governor Gooding will cultivate a festive swine and engage in extensive hoe raising on a broad scale this year, outlining his agricultural plans in Hailey.

Wood River Times of Hailey Avernor Gooding

Gooding Forfeits Game To Shoshone After Seventh Inning

Gooding players refused to continue after the seventh inning Sunday, and the game was ruled a forfeit to Shoshone with the score at that point. Shoshone’s battery was Gwin and Carter. R Wheeler and others from Burns and local business figures were noted in Hailey’s Wood River Times account.

Gooding Ty Gobbs E. A. Walters HE. Newman Althiras Hotel Wood River Times Hailey

Judge Walters Wins Friends In District Court

Judge Walters rules on a case involving former Governor Hawley and City Attorney Reddoch. The amended complaint must focus on alleged neglect during the term from April 22 to May 10. The court reserved decision on whether the appeal law is exclusive and set Thursday for further authorities and disision.

Theid Harry Have Mayer Walters Shi J. E. Eiridge Hawley Reddoch Thes

Gate City News Adopts Independent Nonpartisan Policy

John A Breshaars announces he takes over Gate City News Bellevue aiming for an independent nonpartisan paper. He pledges fair coverage, no outside influence, and to act with integrity guiding public understanding under new management. He emphasizes treating others as he would want to be treated.

Dia Ay Breehgarejae Gate City News Bellevue Aoed York Queth Erg Gale City News Elaar John A. Breshaars

Burgars Ace Minidoka Home

Mindoks May 22 1913 two bads traveling by rail sparked an arrest chase from American Falls to Minidoka county jail. Dr J L Benson and Sheriff Charing Nelson pursued the burglars who broke into Benson’s empty house then escaped before capture.

Shoshone Tennis Teams Defeat Gooding Players

E A Sewler and Horas with Paul Haddock and Fred Clark traveled to Gooding on Tuesday evening to coach local players. They won against Gooding’s first team and a rematch is expected. Tennis grows popular in Shoshone with players aged ten to forty.

Sewler Horas Ant Paul Haddock Fred Clark Gooding Victoriqua Goodings

About 450000 Sheep To Be Shorn In This County

Weather has delayed start of the shearing season in Blaine County as crews prepare at Nousits and Kilpatrick Bros corrals. About 10 000 sheep will be shorn at Nousits with thousands more at Kilpatrick and surrounding holdings. Estimated total shearing in Blaine County is 450 000 sheep this season with some growers delaying until conditions improve.

Peter Weber Nousits Gokme Kilpatrick Bros Blaine Coumty Hailey

Shoshone Laundry to Undergo Major Plant Expansion

The Shoshone laundry reports a sharp rise in business necessitating extensive plant improvements. Plans include installing a new larger capacity boiler and upgrading ironing and waste handling equipment.

Mrs Ruth Solberg of Richfield Dies in Denver Burial

The remains of Mrs Ruth Solberg of Richfield who died this week were taken to Denver for burial. The cause of death was acute indigestion. Her husband, a Richfield druggist, was noted. Undertaker Breampan prepared the remains for shipment. R N Patmore of Lincoln, Nebraska, a traveling salesman for the Mary Jane line, visited this week and is related to the McFall family.

Ruth Sohlberg Richfield Denver Breapan R.N. Patmore Lincoln Nebr Mary Jane Mr. Patmore McFall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hushone Melvin Wife Gommins ALDI Panama Canal Mike Flower Garden T. N. Coleman Burns Judge Walters Khother Breshbars Dawn Burgars Ace Minidoka Bansack DR. Bens Minidoka Shushune Ruth Solbberg Rive Feld
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