Harriman town site drawing yields private sales
The Harriman town site drawing at Gooding drew a small crowd on Tuesday the 9th. First twelve buyers listed include L A Leinbaum Thos J Clark Jr H Phillips and others. Proponent Thos J Clark promised a Oregon Short Line side track and depot, a ten inch water works well with electric pump, and future improvements as demand justified. The town is viewed as having a bright future and a coming town status.
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Harriman Town
Gooding
L. A. Leinbaum
Thos. J. Clark, Jr
H. Phillips
H. G. Williams
W. J. Hopkins
O. A. Truman
H. Haakenthoregen
C. O. Hiles
R. A. Newhouse
E. A. Sizer
H. D. Williams
Chas. Sturgiss
Thos
Clark
Systen
Harriman
Gooding Electrics Firm Sold to Quereau in Gooding
The Shoshone Light and Water company sold their plumbing and electric supply business to Geo H. Quereau of Gooding. Quereau will move from Gooding to Shoshone to manage the business, operating from existing quarters until new quarters are secured. The office will remain in the same building, with services extending to both Shoshone and Gooding. Manager F C Pierce will focus more on City Light and Water, which is expanding to meet growing city demands. The new owner is expected to enlarge stock to meet trade needs. These changes reflect evolving conditions and progress.
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Shoshone Light & Water Company
Geo. H._ Quereau
Gooding
Quereau
Shoshone
F. C. Pierce
City Light & Water
Lincoln county teachers hold successful Shoshone meeting
About forty educators gathered in Shoshone high school room last Saturday at the call of County Supt. Mrs. Burnside. The group included three ex county superintendents and Prof. James Westhoff of Shoshone. Officers elected were W. M. Massey president, G. A. Benjamin vice president, Margaret Williams secretary, and Dorothy Crawford treasurer. Next meeting will be in Gooding on December 4 with local officials officiating.
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Lincoln County
Shoshone
Burnside
Idaho
Oider
W. M. Massy
Kansas
A. Briggs
Nebraska
A. T. Parks
Minnesota
Jas. Westhoff
Shoshon
L. N. Siggwide
Mrs. Gardner
Jerome
W. M. Massey
G. A. Benjamin
Wendell
Sec
Margaret Williams
Gooding
Trens
Dorthy Crawford
Burnsides
Arguments For And Against Local Option In Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Taxpayers League urges readers to consider the Lincoln County local option issue. The editorial, reprinted from the Twin Falls News dated Friday November 5 1909, presents positions for and against the measure as the county seeks prosperity and future growth.
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Lincoln County Taxpayers’ League
Twin Falls
Best Year for Lincoln
Article from the Shoshone Journal reprints figures on Lincoln Nebraska showing growth in building, bank deposits, and post office receipts. It notes three new churches, a $105,000 YMCA campaign, and extensive construction including hotels, residences, and business blocks. The piece contrasts prosperity with prior neglect and mentions a new military academy outside the city limits. Continued on back page.
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Lincoln
Military Academy
Cite
Bethany
University Place
Lindell
Lincoln Telephone Company
Willard Kimball
Twin Falls Saloon Policy Debate Sparks Civic Alarm
The News opposes saloon closures in Twin Falls and warns that prohibiting liquor will harm school funding, depress commerce, and jeopardize the city’s future. It critiques local option laws as likely to create hardship and questions whether prohibition will curb liquor use or growth.
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United States
Safeet
Lincoln County Dry and Twin Falls County Wet Clash
In a tale of contrasting laws Lincoln County remains dry while Twin Falls County votes wet. The apparent clash signals a test of local sentiment and policy impact, with observers warning against rushed conclusions or risky experiments in governance.
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Lincoln County
Twin Falls County
Medbury Opening Next Week Promoted by Rail Lines
Oregon Short Lines and O R N R R Co announce excursion rates of 2 cents per mile for Medbury Carey Act opening. From Nov 4–16 west of Pocatello and Nov 13–15 north south and east, tickets returnable by Nov 22. Townsite preparations include clear streets, marked blocks, and riverside boulevard. Executive comments note strong western fruit land interest and horticulture authority Alex McPherson backing colonization plans.
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Northwest
Medbury
Riverview
Bradley
Alex McPherson
Scarborough's Addition Nears Sale Success in Shoshone
The Paul S. Haddock Land Co opened Scarbrough's addition to Shoshone last Monday and sold most lots. Sales totaled 3000 dollars with few premier lots remaining. The Haddocks' openings have boosted local residential building plans. Morse-Dorsey opening drew about 50 attendees with a lively musical program, including Prof. L. N. Sigmond and Mrs. Chas. Lund and piano solos by Grigsby and LaMangon among others. A wide display of millinery, ladies furnishings, and instruments attracted shoppers from across the region.
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Scarbrough
Paul S. Haddock
Morse-Dorsey
L. N. Sigmond
Chas
Lund
Messrs Grigsby, LaMangon
Walters Stuck Co
Regio
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Harriman Townote
Gooding Electrician
C. E. Helman
Ike
W. D. Vrepennursa
Shoshone Precinct
State of
Nebraska State Capital
Lincoln, Nebraska
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