Lincoln county lands touted in Otter advertising spree
The Lincoln county Idaho land sale and Jerome opening are highlighted as massive advertising efforts. Twin Falls firms tout excursion prices from Chicago to Shoshone, with promises of high returns from canal water and West Idaho fruit lands. Jerome prospers with electric power and growth, drawing eastern buyers and boosting regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Twin Falls
Jerome
United States
Idaho
Wendell
Great Canyon Walls
Lincoln
Natpa
East
Ormada
Mint
Ater
John Koets
Jandel
Tonld
Italian Gone Daft At Shoshone Depot
A recently landed Italian man, separated from his group en route to Milner, became distraught at Shoshone depot. He stood by the main track, armed in impression, as Deputy Murray and a drummer restrained him. A search found only 90 cents in silver, 60 in cents, and a conductor’s return check, with the man terrified to trust anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Milner
Mindoka
Murray
Minidoka
FISH CULTURISTS VISIT STATE HATCHERY PLANS
Governor Gooding State Game Warden Stephens and Robert Stiles visited town to inspect Blaine county sites for Idaho’s proposed fish hatchery. Stiles brings 14 years’ hatchery experience and will head the project, aiming for national capacity and efficiency. Warden Stevens notes game license receipts exceed prior years, totaling near 25 000 with commissions. agencies seek exclusive regional rights as applications surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Gooding
Stephens
Robert Stiles
Blaine County
Stiles
Spearfish
S. D
Bozeman
Montana
Henshall
Idaho
United States
Stevens
Butler Convicted Of Grand Larceny By Jury Verdict
After a one day prosecution and about two hours of deliberation, Bert Butler is found guilty of grand larceny for stealing horses found in his possession. Sentencing set for next week. Sheriff Jones, who captured Butler at Shoshone Falls, voices satisfaction. Judge to resume proceedings mid next week with several cases, including the Tuffield grand larceny case and perjury charge against Charles Gustin. Naturalization papers issued to Max Pink and Jos Carvalho Chaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Butler
Sheriff Jones
Shoshone Falls
Butler
Twin Falls County
John Mills
Riley Blackhart
J. L. Beckett
John E. Baker
Wilson E. Bowlby
Chas. W. Pinney
Louis Johnson
Chas. E. McComb
John B. Redford
Louis E. Harbaugh
A. H. Brailaford
Robi. McCollum
Charles Gustin
Permelia Saviers
Geo. Saviers
Big Wood River
Walters
Budge
J. F. Cowen
Cowen
West
Snake River
Max Pink
Russia
Jos. Carvalho Chaves
Portugal
R. J. McMahon
L. C. Jones
Manuel Silva
Anthony M. Gomes
Lincoln County
Nunn
Malad
Walters Will In Chambers Hear Heyburn Bridge Case
Judge Walters will hear the Heyburn bridge case in chambers and issue temporary orders deemed just for all parties. The orders will hold until the Cassia county court can hear the case on its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Heyburn Bridge
Cassia
Water Users Petition Regarding Mini Doka Irrigation
bona fide settlers of the Mini Doka project Idaho gather at Rupert on September 21 1907 to protest lack of irrigation water at season start and seek delay of the first water right payment until conditions align with Hitchcock circular warnings, citing prior rulings, affidavits, and requests for investigation and verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Garfield
the Interior
Washington, D. C
Minidoka Project
Idaho
Rupert
Hitchcock
S.C. Brxwer
Jno
E. Deno
Quick work with thieves in Bliss ends with jail time
Deputy Sheriff Murray and special detective W Knowles of the Oregon Short Line trapped two Bliss thieves, Martin Miller and E M Cladfelter, after a week of tampering with trunks and grips. They pled guilty in district court and were sentenced the following Monday. Prunes bring 21 to 25? a ton at Emmett, selling fast at those figures with six tons up for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
W. Knowles
Oregon
Bliss
Knowles
Martin Miller
E. M. Cladfelter
Work All Winter Big Wood River Project Doing Business
W B Slick and W E Gray of Slick contracting say Big Wood river project work will continue through winter. Open ditch and dirt excavation will proceed. later rock work on the reservoir. More workers hired. stockholders from Idaho Irrigation Company to visit. plans include a new general merchandise building and a hotel. Electric lighting wired city. arc lamps installed. Local notices mention tax fine, infected fruit penalties, and a stockmen’s cafe advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Slick
W. E. Gray
Slick Contracting Company
Salt Lake
S. D. Boone
Charles Hernsheim
Idaho Irrigation Company
New York
Shoshone
Ash Street
Felix
D. C. MacWaters
Dick Cookingham
Pat Hall
Hall
F. W. Bastings
Ira Anderson
Twin Falls North
Curfew Rules Set For 8 20 P M In Mines County
Curfew will ring at 8 20 p m starting October first 1907 for children aged 6 to 16 without good cause or parental accompaniment. Delinquency truancy and incorrigibility are reportable to the county school superintendent and probate court. parents or guardians may be fined up to 300 dollars or jailed up to six months for contributing to delinquency. Children must attend school or be excused by the county superintendent. Juvenile disorderly provisions deem persistent truancy or night wandering as misconduct and subject to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
J. L. Puller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commission
Water Users Petition
Garfield
Gooding
North Side Electric Railroad
U. S/T. Ry
Big Wood River Project
Great Reservoir
R. M. McCollum
Fred Cockburn
Institution of Finance
Hastings
Charles M. Lukens
Latah
C. C. Carson
Treasur
Frost
Stockmen's Cafe
S. Naka
Law
Fife
Ts Warven
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