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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
Northern Idaho will have showers tonight or Thursday while southern Idaho stays fair and cooler Thursday. Yesterday’s weather recorded a maximum of 83 and a minimum of 64 with a mean of 74 and 0 precipitation. William Bell, Observer.
Sunday night a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Butcher at Billy Trapp Home. W. E. Trapp returns home from Huntington and Baker City on legal business. Miss Maud Holzheimer travels to Seattle to visit her brother William. O. Ellingsen of Union, Oregon, visits with his wife at the Bannock. Pocatello team to Blackfoot next Sunday to play Guy Dipple's Beet Diggers. Leah M. Burnside, Lincoln County schools superintendent, was in the city from Shoshone. Free Silver Camp Woodmen urged to attend 8 PM meeting. Guests at the Bannock include M. B. Gilmore and wife of Payette, Margaret Keenan of Nampa, and Mrs. George Ashby of Blackfoot. Charles A. Clark of Mackay visits Bannock on way home from Wallace and Mackay. H. D. Cheney of the Academy of Idaho returns from the Park branch trip. One vagrant floated out of town by Police Judge Kane. E. L. Holzheimer appointed internal revenue storekeeper in this district. L. C. Pond, deputy US internal revenue collector, visits in city. Yeomen to attend Mrs. J. W. Kelly funeral at the Methodist church. Mrs. C. A. Boyd to Portland for Eagles grand aerie duties. A broke man arrested for attempted sale of a finger ring, later released after explanation. H. W. Balsley of Denver in the city representing Butte Tombstone Co. Crocker of Downey, Portneuf officer, in town.
Marsh Valley Irrigation company visits the city on Carey act business for Bannock county land reclamation. The first land opening under the project is set for September 15.
Miss June Winn librarian at Pocatello free public library told the board that doors will open in two weeks. The opening will be a formal, elaborate occasion reflecting the town’s interest in the new facility.
Local observer William Bell of the United States weather bureau resumes official duties in Salt Lake after a two week Pebble vacation. Acting observer F Tullsen of Salt Lake has returned home after filling in during Bell's absence.
Mrs James Hards of Twin Falls wife of a noted horseman traveled through Pocatello en route to Grand Junction to join her husband at the Peach Day race meet. She paused in Gate City to visit friend Mrs M L Roberts. Dr J F Adams assistant surgeon Short Line and Roscoe Stockslager chief clerk Olmstead Idaho division planned a northward fishing trip on No 15 to the Snake River north fork. They may explore the park on return.
Houston Wasson of Idaho Falls pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk and disorderly and was sentenced to 10 days on the chain gang. A bloody pocket knife was found in his possession. E. C. Manson of Ogden traveled through Pocatello in private railcar No 16 after a park tour, ending a 17 year stint as Short Line division official.
Funeral services for Mrs J W Kelly wife of Patrolman Kelly are held at the Methodist church at 8 pm Rev W B Woodhull presides The body will be shipped to Logan for interment She was 33 born in Denmark married in Canada 15 years ago They had six children four girls and two boys oldest 13 youngest 2 Her sister Mrs George Chaffey lives here and her mother and three sisters live in Logan
Readable notice highlights premium rooms in the city located on Carlisle North Main offering upscale accommodations. No additional details available in the fragment.
In Pocatello Gate City Shoe Shining Parlors offers hat cleaning services for straw and Panama hats. They restore looks and provide hat delivery and pickup with a calling service at 309 West Center Street and phone 71 Black.
An advertisement claims American Pilsener Beer can restore the debilitated at meals and give added vigor to those who are well, suggesting its use as a daily beverage for health and vitality.
Members of B. of L. F. & E. are called to a special meeting at Fagle hall tonight at 7 30 p m Master GEO PEACOCK urges all members to attend for important business.
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. only constitutional remedies work. Deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, causing rumbling sounds and eventual loss of hearing if not treated. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
No one immune from kidney trouble says Foley Kidney Remedy will stop the irregularities and cure any case not beyond the reach of medicine as advertised by Temple Pharmacy.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending August 8 1908 at Pocatello Idaho include G W Anderson Adams & Bozarth Charlies Berthardt J H Baird Miss Ora Bagnan J W Day J A Evans Mrs F Geltner H A Green Edward Green Charles Hanscum B Johnson Harvey Lindley George McNearney William Murphy Edwin R Moore Chris Nilsson L C Patterson Ray Parrett C N Rhodes Philly Smith B Slater Eddie Smith John Towlerton John W Woodman Roretty Wilson J P Williams M L RB M 8 Packages Kent Dalrymple J M Johnson George W Kelso Panford Wolfe FRANCIS BALL P M.
All Yeomen are asked to assemble at Lindquist Undertaking Parlors at seven tonight to attend in a body the funeral service for Mrs. J. W. Kelly at the M. E. church at eight o'clock. F. C. Peck, Foreman.
Five gallon gasoline for $1.00 cash offered at the A. B. Bean Hardware Company store. Carlyle address listed, North Main noted as location for commercial men.
Batesville Indiana resident A A Nusbaum reports severe hay fever but Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured his symptoms after ineffective medicines. His wife also saw the same relief, with Temple Pharmacy referenced as a source.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California testifies to Electric Bitters as a premier family remedy for headache bile illness and liver and bowel torpor. She says a bottle provides more health for digestive organs than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores Pocatello and McCammon for 50 cents.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves smarting feet growing nails and soothes corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and cures sweating, callous, swollen feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25c by mail, trial package free. Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Mrs. A. L. Cook endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for aches and pains. The ad urges immediate treatment at the first sign of discomfort to make rheumatic trouble disappear.
Roy Porter plans daily train arrivals at Island Park station for anglers. A mountain wagon will shuttle fishermen to his renowned Island Park resort, promising easy access to prime fishing grounds.
Daily excursions run from June 1 to September 15 with outbound trips along the Pacific coast. Agents can provide details on schedules pricing and departure points.
Travel note announces an August 22 excursion to Salt Lake and Ogden on the Oregon Short Line. Rate from Pocatello set at 6.85 dollars. Tickets limited to ten days.
Mrs. A. L. Cook advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle. The ad promises many would pay $100 for a cure, claiming a few bottles can heal.
Temple Pharmacy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma and throat and lung troubles. The advertisement claims it has cured many cases unresponsive to other treatments and contains no harmful drugs.
A claim that American Pilsener Beer is highly nutritive when paired with a well chosen diet, described as a powerful agent for health.
Bannock county announces a teachers certificates exam at the Academy of Idaho on August 27 28 29 for eighth grade certificates led by Grace Loughran County Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Advertisement notes Ballard's Snow Liniment claims benefit for rheumatism aches pains and muscle joint limbering. Mentions Mra A Ll Cook and notes the product is active at 87, presenting a typical old time health remedy prompt.
Excursions to Payette Lakes operate via 0 8 L daily from June 20 to September 30. Passengers have a thirty day limit from date of sale. See agents for rates and further particulars.
An ad style claim proclaims that satisfaction comes with every use of American Pilsener, promoting the beer as a reliable choice for consistent enjoyment. The copy emphasizes uniform results and a dependable taste across occasions.
Notice from the Republican State Central Committee announces a nominating convention to be held in Boise Idaho on September 1 1908 at 11 a m. Delegates allocated by county are listed and county committees are urged to arrange primaries and county conventions for delegate selection. James H Brady chairman Addison T Smith secretary.
A sea shore excursion to North Beach near Portland is scheduled for August 21. Tickets are limited to 15 days and available through the 0.8 L line.
A Pocatello resident, L. C. Warrner, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve severe kidney pain and infections. He describes previous gravel stones and backache, says the pills dissolved stones and eased symptoms without pain, and notes local availability at Mrs A J Cook's drug store with Foster Milburn Co as US agents.
An aged reader’s notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a boon for elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs, corrects irregularities and tones the system. Temple Pharmacy.
Notice lists Current Expense Fund Warrants Nos 652 to 58 dated July 3 1908 to be paid with interest to date of call upon presentation at Bannock National Bank Goldie McCallister city treasurer dated Aug 4 1908.
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