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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
5
Local notes from Shoshone report Aaron Fuller sthethinting at the Short Line freight site and Vudge Fuller planning a month at Redman ranch. Sheriff Zug and local officials chase ducks. a miscount story emerges after a boiler trouble ride home. Community updates include court, library, and new Jackson Motor Company storefronts with regional shipments and service plans.
Gourine Bac yandor faces claims over a shipment taken by Chettes E. Surtere amid new school organization where Lord Price Newman becomes chemin and I. A. Keefer secretary with W. S. Belts treasurer. Sheriff assists with sheep convoy eastward. candidate Hotss tours in pursuit of state senate. Attorney B. A. Reibling arrives in Shoshone on legal business and drafts wartime article for the Oregonian. Custer couple returns from three week Pacific visit. Lone Beach walk noted. Postmaster Miles visits Coeur d Alene and Spokane as Masonic delegate with Mrs Miles and son. Mrs Miles to stay for extended visit.
The item summarizes a string of local notes including school openings, Mrs. Wolfe hosting cards, Ernest Gwin taking a position with Idaho Irrigation, and Hannah Anderson connected to the Botge tem office near Mrs. Geerme L. Camphill. References mention Edward Cary-Dell land entry contest and letter writers from Europe commentator Regis Nathan Lowe.
Sunday school 19 in tavernlog servig at il. evening service at 5 p.m. Mid week service held Wednesday evening at 7220. A cordial welcome is expected to attend these services. Herbert A. Erickson pastor reside 1 Gun Street between Shoshone and Bird Street.
The Shoshone school board schedules a meeting for Monday night September 44. Various items include a trustees meeting called for Saturday night September 12, notices about rentals, coursework for Albion students, and local business and civic updates.
The state board of equalization sets Idaho railroad valuations at 85.18 percent of assessed value, marking a nine point increase from last year. The board did not adopt the state tax commission’s higher figures for common carriers, which would have raised totals by several million dollars.
C E Gilbert the Short Life express agent is described as the town’s most popular single man. A Monday evening school party for North Site School pupils showcased the young women, each seeming jealous of the others. Brownie M Gilbert’s dog accompanied the party.
Lincoln County voters see V. Bower listed as the Republican candidate for county assessor. The race centers on property values, tax assessments, and local governance.
Clarence Wheeler sworn in as sheriff with JW Lundin serving as clerk auditor and recorder in a local government reorganization.
Mrs B M Davis, an elderly Bellevue resident, was cleaning when a 44 calibre revolver fell from a wall and discharged. The bullet hit her thigh and traveled upward to the abdomen. doctors gave only small hope of recovery. The incident underscores dangers of kept firearms in homes.
Department of the Interior Halley Idaho issues notice of contest to Edward Campbell of Shoo unt Idaho over entry No 08877 for WENEW and WHSEY in Township 4 S Range 16 E Boise Meridian. Contest grounds claim Campbell abandoned the tract and has been absent over six months. Respondent must answer under oath within twenty days after fourth publication, showing service to contestant by mail or in person. Publication dates September 1 18 25 1914.
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