Johnson Road railroad gains farmer support along route
The Johnson railroad from Vollmer to Lewiston gains strong local backing as farmers along Tammany and Waha districts pledge consent and right of way. A March 9 committee report confirms plans to start subscriptions and outlines terms with Z A Johnson, including cash payment and land rights to secure construction.
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Johnson
Vollmer
Lewiston
Enthusiam
Upper Tammany
Z. A. Johnson
Johnson Road
Tammany
Waha
J. C. Jansen
Lewiston Valleyers’ Union
D. S. Wallace
Daniels & Wallace, Tammany
F. S. Randall
Franklin Ports
Johnson Railroad
Upper Tammany Church
Volmer
Via
Tammany and Waha
Wallace
Randall
Wala
Tammany Sthoulhouse
Waba
I. C. Jansen
Lee Pennell
Tammany School House
Forest groups seek federal aid for Mt Idaho to South Fork road
The forest forces urge citizens to push for government assistance to build an eight mile wagon road from near Mt Idaho to the South Fork bridge. Supervisor Ring outlined a plan at the Commercial Club luncheon to secure funds, estimate about 6500 dollars, and boost timber milling and mining access for Grangeville and Clearwater country. A drafting committee was formed to address the secretary of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork Bridge
Ring
Commercial Club
Huncheon
Uch
Mt Idaho
Grangeville
Forest
Lis
Secretary of Agriculture
W. W. Brown
Old Roads Material for to Take Hand W U Line
Rumors in Lewiston report Northern Pacific and O W R N eyeing a Lewiston to south district rail line with possible extension to Waha. Past plans by Camas Prairie route and Culdesac extension loom in context as power players shift amid Johnson and Sturm moves and Milwaukee pressure. Western Union to open independent Grangeville office at Imperial Hotel with three-car equipment en route for Lewiston to Grangeville line. wire to string along Camas Prairie poles and joint office at intermediate towns. Also a music troupe promo notes at Imperial Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Lewiston
Waha
Prairie
Camas Prairie Organization
Culdesac
Western Union
Grangeville
Imperial Hotel
Talcott
Camas Prairie Railroad Company
No Cause For Hard Feelings On Annexation View
The Kooskia Mountaineer urges no hard feelings after the annexation and county division vote. Kamiah residents and others who supported annexation are acknowledged, but neighbors should remain cordial. The paper says it has not taken sides and will stay fair and honest, while noting Miss Jessie Warner of Boston has arrived as a graduate nurse to live in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kooskia Mountaineer
Kamiah
Kamia
Nsiness
Kooskia
Mining Engineer Relates Mexican Trip and Revelations
Roy Withered, mining engineer from Ainsworth, British Columbia, returned to Grangeville after a trip to Monterey Mexico with his company. He described rebel raids, armed miners, and cautious Americans, noting Federals were defeated in a recent battle near Palamas before he continued to Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Withered
Ainsworth
B. C
Grangeville
Eliza Everett
Monterey
Withered
Palamas
Diaz
Ainswrth
Byron Troubadours Coming to Grangeville April 7
Presbyterian ladies announce a concert by the Byron Troubadours at the I. O. O. F. opera house in Grangeville on April 7. The event adds to a string of superior attractions hosted for local music lovers, with strong press and theater endorsements.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Grangeville
I. O. O. F. Opera House
Williams Jubilee Singers
University of Idaho forestry bulletin offered for Idaho residents
The University of Idaho Forestry Department announces a bulletin describing forest trees best suited to Idaho and how to plant them. About thirty thousand trees are available at two cents each plus packing. Orders require payment and caps per person limit two hundred trees. various species with size ranges and yearly limits listed. Also notes about willow cuttings, 1918 order caps, and potential expansion in 1914 if demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Idaho Forestry Department
Idaho
Department of Forestry
School of
Estry
Shattuck
Moscow Idaho
School Board Signs Bonds and Plans for Growth
The school board signed bonds with Cook Holt Co of Chicago for 62875 87 dollars including 754 87 interest. Proceeds will be distributed to banks as plans for modern courses and growth unfold. A finance committee will supervise district expenditures and bills with the superintendent as bookkeeper and public inspection on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook, Holt & Co
Chicago
James Yates
Everett Cheney
Dick Feaster
Ruth Byers
Mt. Idaho
James
Everett
le Pen
Chinese prize fighter Hosen whipped by Spike Hennessy in Boise
In Boise a match saw Hosen, a Chinese prize fighter, lose to Spike Hennessy after a brief bout. The Mountaineer notes the result as a decisive defeat and hints at lingering speculation about the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Lung Hosen
Spike Hennessy
Boise
Hennessy
Mountaineer
Rothwell Relocates Home to North Town Area
W C Rothwell returned from Spokane with his family and purchased a home in the north part of town. He plans permanent residence and will join Frank Vansise in contracting and carpenter work soon. A Cottonwood group of young men attended the Rebekah dance, returning by same route in small hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nims
Cottonwood
Christian Church
Donald Butler
Bitter Root Valley
Mont
J. C. O’kelley
W. Hunt
Missouri
Joe Yates
Coast Points
Joe
Camas Prairie
W. C. Rothwell
Spokane
Mr. Rothwell
Frank Vansise
Bruce Libbey
Chris Koepke
Fred
Frank Blackburn
Lloyd Bartlett
Cecil Carey
Ralph Bell
Ira Yates
Art Homes
Rebekah
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Farmers Help Johnson
South Fork
Gibson, Allen & Co
W. U. Tel
Jessie Warner
Boston
Warner
Mexico
Byron
University Forestry Bulletin
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