Fire damages Sher Mines Dumber Mill and delays work
A fire at Sher Mines Dumber Mill early Tuesday near Portland damaged the saw mill building, with roof removal and snow barriers used to confine the blaze. Two upright boilers and the engine survived, allowing a plan to move operations closer to timber. Delays extend ten days to two weeks, and crews aim to resume at a new site next spring.
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Cox
Sawyer
Fisher
Portland
Mr. Cox
Heer
Harris of Grangeville Visits Golden Rod Temple Pythians
Chief Harris of the Pythian Sisters in Idaho visited Well-Thursday to inspect Golden Rod Temple. Grand Temple manager Ivy Hatfield attended with a delegation from Calantha Temple. Local team showcased degree work before a served supper. Harris returned home Friday to rest and resume state duties.
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Tie Harris
Grangeville
Pythian Sisters
Idaho
Golden Rod Temple
Calantha Templle
Ivy Hatfield
Grand Temple
Vollmer
Harris
Motivates Fraternal Drive Across Idaho Northwest
The deputy organizer, Mr B. A., known for remarkable success, has led a statewide push to lead the northwest. Despite a month of illness that cut into his momentum, he has revitalized camps in Post Falls Spirit Lake Rathdrum Sandpoint Coeur d Alene and numerous smaller towns, building membership and presenting clear comparisons of his order with rivals in fraternal and old line insurance.
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B. A
Northwest
Post Falls
Spirit Lake
Rathdrum
Sandpoint
Coeur d'Alene
Discharged Indian War Vet Parker Entitled to Back Pay
BL Parker received an honorable discharge from the Nezperce war signed by P. H. Crow adjutant general Idaho. A. F. and many veterans seek back pay to cover enlistment from June 23 1877 to December 31 1877 in Co BE 1st Reg Vol Ty of Mah o.
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A. BL Parker
P. H. Crow
State of
Idaho
A. F
Parker
Weiser
Co. BE
Maho
Der
Bonds Carry In Lewiston Cont in t
In Lewiston the good highway district approved a 150000 bond issue for road construction, passing 1242 to 156 after a three precinct vote. The bond sale value is expected to improve with the large affirmative margin. Also, Clara Anna Von Bargen united in marriage to James Leo McHugh at Grangeville with a double ring ceremony and a large family reception. A notice of appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court has been filed in State v Earl Steen and J Miller after their grand larceny convictions.
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Lewiston Good Highway
Uniontown Hill
Idaho
Lewiston
Hatwai
Rimrock
JD Ead Sc
Idaho County
Herman von Bargen
Clara Anna
James Leo McHugh
Grangeville
Rev. Gornall
Federated Church
Roy Stewart
Tillie von Bargen
Mrs. McHugh
Globe
Supreme Court of the State
District Court
Earl Steen
J. H. Miller
Steen
Miller
Boise
George W. Goode
Kooskia
Albt
Mes
Mary Irwin
W. E. Graham
The Master’s Visit Inspires Humble Charity Tale
A town prepares for the Master’s arrival, hurriedly cleaning home and heart. A needy doorbell test reveals the failure to aid the poor, followed by repentance and a reminder that charity to others is charity to the divine. Community notices praise plans, candy is prepared, and thanks are given to Chairman J. B. Elmers and volunteers. Miss Lend Peters departs for Christmas at Joseph Plains.
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Miss Lend Peters
Joseph Plains
Municipal Christmas Tree Entertainment Program Details
The city presents a Municipal Christmas Tree event with seating for children ages one to fourteen, a sacred cantata titled The Light Eternal featuring H W Petrie Hilbourne and Miss Lallah Fulton, and a series of solos duets and choirs. A short address on Christmas spirit will follow, with Santa Claus and the Mayor.
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H. W. Petrie
H. R. Hilbourne
Miss Lallah Fulton
Santa Claus
Exterminate Coyotes in States Coordination urged
San Francisco telegraphs to Nevada Utah Oregon California and Idaho governors requesting interstate cooperation to destroy coyotes and stray dogs over fears of a rabies epidemic. An interstate committee led by Dr. J S Boggess plans immediate eradication by poison, guns and traps with forest rangers and farmers to patrol Harney Grant Wheeler Crook Klamath Winn districts and Owyhee Cassia counties.
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San Francisco
Nevada
Utah
Oregon
California
Idaho
J.S. Boggess
United States Public Health Service
California State Board of Health
Boggess
Forest Rankere
Boards of Health
Harney
Grant
Wheeler
Crook
Klamath
Winnfila
Owyhee
Cassia
Rev
New. de
Jumbo mine shows rich ore in Buffalo Hump district
James P. Reaves reports jumbo property in the Buffalo Hump district yielding quarts of great gold value as work continues. ore samples shown at Marsh Wright pharmacy attract stockholders. The Jumbo mine has a troubled history with reorganizations and disputed management before hopes of a bonanza return.
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James P. Reaves
Grangeville
Buffalo Hump
Clarkston
Reaves
Marsh Wright
Fnally
Aim
Frank Brown
Brown
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Tamton
J. BL Elmers
Rene Bronner Musical
Lallah Fulton
Great Redeemer
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A. M. Baker
Alton
A. Urbahin
Ayers
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Mr. Gornall
Miss Harlan
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Mayor Fulton
Anon
Billie Vincent
Lewiston Orchards
Jumbo
Ball Park
Frank McGrane
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J. Frank Sims
George K. Reed
Kamlah
Old Jersey House
Moscow
Mr. Reed
George K
Mrs. Reed
Ed Cawley
Mr. Cawley
Mrs
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