Miracle in Pocatello cures deaf and dumb vagrant
Henry Porter a 74 year old from southern California arrived in Pocatello deaf and mute and while drunk was jailed for disorderly conduct. In court he claimed a sudden recovery of speech and hearing after his arrest and told a tale of family troubles. He was ordered to leave town by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Porter
Pocatello
California
East Side
Ellis
Kane
Porter
Frisco
Fresno
Winnemucca
Athenian Society Delights Academy Assembly
The Athenian Literary society presented a morning program at 10 o’clock featuring Del Sullivan’s class paper and a humorous take on classmates. Miss Kerr read a charming original story and Grace Kerr performed a notable original tale with piano numbers by the Academy Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Athenian Literary Society
del Sullivan
Miss Kerr
Academy Orchestra
Raymond Peterson
Grace Kerr DE Ee Raat
County Warrants Call Notice from Bannock County
Bannock County calls current expense fund warrants for payment with interest as dated. Warrants numbers 45 to 651 dated January 11 1906 146 to 217 dated July 12 1907 and 219 to 359 dated October 15 1907 are payable on presentation at the treasurer’s office Sullivan County Treasurer dated January 13 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Juli
W “Sullivan
County Dads Talk on School Matters
Bannock county commissioners postponed action on a petition to create a new school district from parts of districts 8 17 35 and 42. Grace Loughran advised against removing territory from district 35 unless it guarantees a four month primary school, leading to a delay until the May 11 adjourned session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bannock County
George W. Ellis
Grace Loughran
T. M. Edwards
McCammon
George Telford
John G. Miller
Wyoming State Line
Range 46
A Clergyman Ponders Divine Guidance and Scribbles
A noted clergyman writes a sermon while his five year old daughter asks how he knows what to write. He says God tells him what to write, but she questions why he scratches out parts. The humorous exchange reflects a child’s blunt critique of faith and authorship.
Unclaimed Letters at Pocatello Post Office
List of unclaimed letters for week ending April 11 1908 at Pocatello Idaho with names including Booth Mrs Lora Myers Agnes Baker J J Melton Marylen Tawr Edward Nash Carleton W Carpenter Peter Pospisel James Fulmer Ike Parks Ginio Rose C R Giacomo Soares aac Girarden J Lerrano Giuseppe Hyde Mrs Della Smith Gordon C Hughes Mrs Dell Simonds Mrs M E Hiatt Harry Lchamann Geo Johansson Otto Lagearini Lungi White Roy B 2 Lewis Moss Williamson W J Laselle Chas C. Calling for above requires date advertised or two week wait before Dead Letter Office transfer. FRANCIS BALL P M
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Lungi White
Roy B
Lewis
Moss Williamson
W. J. Laselle
Chas
Francis Ball
P. M
Settlers Take Over Marysville Canal
The Idaho state land board approved transferring control of the Fremont county Marysville canal system to the newly formed Marysville Canal Company. The project irrigates 16 302 acres, including 7475 patented lands, under Carey act provisions. Completion notes include new gate lifting devices and two small laterals. several financiers are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Statesman
State Land Board
Marysville Canal
Marysville
W. M. Wayman
Police Court Chains Labor and Jail Sentence in Morning Session
Fifteen men appeared before Police Judge Kane for a forenoon reception. Seven were chosen for chain gang labor six and a half days, one given thirty days in jail, others released on suspended sentences to leave town. Notable case: Lee Majors pleaded guilty to stealing a saddle from an unguarded Indian pony. saddle recovered by the owner. Others released or held for further action.
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Kane
Chain Gang
Sam Bernstein
W. Wells
F. Shannon
William Jackson
Frank McCoy
William Murphy
J. Howard
Lee Majors
East Side
Buck Williams
Bob Williams
Joseph Dolan
George Welsh
John Harting
Henry Porter
Henry Williams
Majors
New Civic Club Officers Elected at Regular Meeting
At a recent Civic club meeting Mrs. W. A. Anthes was re-elected president. Mrs. J. C. Weeter elected vice-president, succeeding Mrs. W. S. Chaney who moved to Boise. New corresponding secretary is Mrs. E. G. Gallet and recording secretary Mrs. W. A. Huff, succeeding Mrs. John Hood. A book social at Dr. Minnie Howard's added about 60 volumes to the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
W. A. Anthes
J. C. Weeter
W. 8. Chaney
Boise
E. G. Gallet
W. A. Huff
John Hood
Minnie Howard
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement notice
An old styled advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous and damp feet. It claims to cure aching feet blisters corns and bunions and to fit tight shoes. It offers a 25 cent price and a free trial package with address in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablets
Advert in old edition promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets for a one day cold cure. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Grove signature on each box. 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Second annual charity ball set for April 20 at McNichols & Wright
Social bingo and community notes report a charity ball planned for April 20 at McNichols & Wright. Easter Monday commissioners work at the court house on school district changes while Henry Kellow, a Fort Hall mine miner, dies of stomach cancer with funeral arrangements pending. Congregational supper and bazaar continue monthly, offering home cooked meals and goods. letters include a playful exchange from the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNichols & Wright Ball
Henry Kellow
Fort Hall
Pocatello
Pocatelic
Lindquist
Du Pont Name Sparks Formal Title Request
A playful exchange between Miss Edith and a young man ends with him requesting to be addressed by his surname. She questions why not call him Mr Durand, but he reveals his name is Du Pont, prompting a light social moment in the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Gerald
Chicago Tribune
Miss Edith
Mr. Durand
Dupont
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Excursion Wagons Offered For Picnic Parties
A. H. Smith advertises two white topped mountain wagons for hauling picnic parties. They stand in front of the Q. P. saloon ready for hire.
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A. H. Smith
Q. P
Trains Schedule for Pocatello Departures and Arrivals
Trains depart west east north and Ogden Salt Lake and Lake. No. 93 Mixed runs to St Anthony. Arrivals show No. 1 from east at 7 00 p m and No. 2 from west at 11 36 a m with other services. Ticket office hours 6 a m to 6 p m and night in train time. EB Brooks Agent Pocatello D E Burley G P Passenger Salt Lake City Utah.
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Pocatello
Ogden, Salt Lake
Lake
Ogden
Etme
Salt Lake
St. Anthony
Eastern Pointe Salt
Guban Eests
EB. Brooks
Idaho
D. E. Burley
Salt Lake City
Utah
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Academy Assembly
OF Bannock
Poser
Pocatello Chain Gang
Court House
Daily Tribune
Macquont Line
Oregon
Intermountain
Ballard-Snow Liniment Co
Louis, MM
A. L. Cook
Sunny Brook
Kentucky
U.S. Internal Revenue
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Jefferson County
Pocatello Mercantile Co., Ltd
Pocatello, Idaho
U,pearson
South
Garfield Ave
Ida
Progress Tailoring Co
Singer Tailoring Co
Chicago Union
Chicago
Aida Johnson Young
Brown of
Harvard
Sam S
Leo Shubert
Inc
Jas K. Hackett
North American Amusement Co
Toggery
Cardus
Mra. M
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