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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
4
Unclear OCR reads an event notice with scattered place names and a price. The fragment mentions a city county seat and a main road, plus a date Friday and a payment of $2.00 payable in advance. Details are garbled but indicate a transmission or mailing matter and scheduling.
Businessmen in Shoshone stress the importance of fixing the Big Wood river road. They argue that once settlers arrive, most trading will occur locally because Shoshone sits on the main line and offers faster, daylong freight access, giving the town an edge over new settlements.
Retired general Schofield, then Secretary of War, read reports of his own court martial. Recalled tales say he was dismissed from West Point for a frivolous math question about a 100 foot pole and a brimmed hat. He later gained reinstatement after Washington intervention and served as Secretary of War.
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia reports a malignant ulcer on his daughter's hip was prevented from becoming worse by Buckten's Arnica Salve and that persistent use cured it. The salve also heals cuts burns and injuries sold for 25 cents at W. H. Baugh Shoshone and W. Vanlorns Hagerman.
A visitor claims to know where Mrs. Jillup’s son lives and describes a grand house ringed by a high stone wall. The encounter reveals the son’s confinement in prison, despite his claims of prosperity. The tale notes the emotional reaction of the old mother and the formal, guarded entry by a uniformed guard.
Blair, school superintendent from St Albans, W V, recalls his daughter's St Vitus Dance. After ineffectual treatments, Electric Bitters cured her completely in three bottles. A quick, reliable remedy for nervous complaints, debility, female weakness, impoverished blood, and malaria. Sold by W H Baugh Shoshone Iorns Hagerman for 50 cents.
Sam Poura of Washington NH visited Concord on his first trip and mistook a building for the state house. He rapped to gain admission and argued he deserved a seat. An officer corrected him, revealing the building was the state prison.
The text touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most famous strike breakers for liver and bowels with quick relief. It claims the pills cure constipation headache and bizsi ness and notes availability at local druggists W H Baugh Shoshone and W Van Torns Hagerman.
United States land office announces Samuel Lewin of Gooding Idaho filed intent to prove up on desert land claim No. 1170 for Lot 2 and 8, Section 11, Township 4 North Range 8 East, before Frank Disney, A. S. Commissioner at Shoshone on December 9, 1906. Witnesses Taroy Jones John Dwyer Walter Wooding Otes Moulton, all of Gooding Idaho.
Notice is given by the Administrator and Guardian of the estate of William I Gwin deceased to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate. Exhibits with vouchers must be filed within ten months after first publication to the Land Administrator and Guardian of the estate of William L Gwin and his minor children. County of Lincoln Idaho. Dated Sept 28 1900 Frank Gwin Administrator and Guardian of the estate of William L Gwin deceased.
The notice lists one way rates from Shoshone to Colton San Bernardino Riverside San Dergo San Jose and intermediate points. Tickets go on sale daily from September 15 to October 31.
Notice is given that settler Lucy L. Sirus D. LB. 10m will prove final proof August 24 1906 at Shoshone Idaho before F. T Disney C. 8. Cum. Witnesses named to establish continuous residence and cultivation of the land include Anthony T. Silva Samuel Belin Anthony M. Gomes Antony C. Bragus all of Shoshone Idaho.
United States Land Office Halley Idaho on 8 1996 notices Jacob Frite of Blue Lakes Idaho filed intent to prove desert land claim No 1100 for Lot 7 and other parcels in township 9 BRT with a November 7 1900 hearing before Commissioner Frank T Disney at his Bhoshione office. He lists irrigation and reclamation witnesses from Blue Lakes and nearby areas.
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