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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
3
The forecast calls for snow tonight or Friday in southern Idaho with a colder southeast portion. Yesterday's weather records show a max of 28 and a min of 13 with mean 20 and 0 precip. Through Jan 1 the area had 14.93 inches of precipitation and 30 minutes of total sunshine.
William H. Christie and Julia Carey of Pocatello were granted a marriage license at Trinity Church. Also noted: New Year services at St. Joseph’s Church and Archdeacon Stoy as celebrant. Funeral plans for John L. Dalton and Robert O. French announced. Ed Stone transfers to Salt Lake. Prentiss Sprague moves to Twin Falls. Henry Mulligan and Frances Wadsworth wed with Judge Van Reuth officiating.
The editors announce a one day break for tomorrow as readers are urged to enjoy the day. They ask the public to overlook the omission and join in the celebration.
Died at Baker City Karl Vieregg of Central City Neb died. his parents have friends in Gate City. Mrs Vieregg brought the body through on No 2 and was met by Judge and Mrs Johnston T C Martin and Rev F C Smith. Special Agent Nov J Henry Anderson, formerly local mail carrier, now land agent based in Denver, visited en route to Salt Lake.
Pocatello churches will not hold union services for the new year noting split observances. First Methodist will host a prayer meeting tonight and First Presbyterian Christian Endeavor will hold a watch meeting social at Mrs. E C White’s residence this evening. Catholic mass will be held New Year’s Day as on Sundays.
The Pocatello Fire department hosts a Grand Masquerade ball at McNichols and Wright hall this evening, December 31. Attendees are promised an unforgettable time and an evening of festive celebration.
Prof E A Bock of Henager's Business College Salt Lake City will visit Pocatello on Thursday December 31 at the Bannock hotel from 1 to 4 pm to meet locals interested in commercial training. Henager's is the largest business college in Utah or Idaho and attracts southern Idaho students. The winter term begins January 4.
An advert claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Holiday goods advertised with a call to visit Cox's Shoes Toys and Notions located at 245 North Main for shopping.
A local cleaner at 206 West Clark, Pocatello, advertises cleaning pressing repairing and dyeing of silk skirts waists furs and other clothing. The business lists phone number 137-black for contact.
The column lists residents and guests visiting Pocatello over the holidays. C B Van Dorn and Clyde, Mrs Viola Keneds of Fremont, J A Pierce and wife, and several Boise, Rexburg, Blackfoot, and Logan visitors are mentioned at the Pacific hotel. Sheriff Quigley, public school staff, and other local officials are noted traveling for business or returning home.
An advertisement asserts Ballard's Snow Liniment cures cuts sprains bruises rheumatism and neuralgia quickly. It urges sufferers to try the remedy priced at 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 and is signed by Mrs. A L Cook.
An operation is the removal of the appendix by a surgeon. No one who takes Dr King s New Life Pills is ever subjected to it. They work so quietly you don t feel them. They cure constipation headaches biliousness and malaria 25c at Ferguson & Jenkins drug stores Pocatello and McCammon.
The U S Surveyor General in Boise invites sealed bids by January 15 1909 to run measure and mark surveys across multiple township ranges in Idaho. Bids cite per diem costs include travel labor and office work with a $200 deposit for contracts over 5000.
An ad compares plant health to hair loss and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy that destroys the germ at the roots. It argues cures require addressing the cause and lists sample offer with 10c stamps and product sizes 50c and 1.00, via Book Store Pharmacy as special agents in Detroit Michigan.
The U S Surveyor General Boise invites sealed proposals by January 22 1909 for field surveys in three groups covering townships ranges meanders and lines with detailed mileage. Estimated liability 15490 dollars bonds required bidders may bid per diem and may be rejected in part or whole. proposals due in duplicate to UTTER the Surveyor General for Idaho.
Cash or time offered for an elegant piano from Prof. Muehlen at 2174 Garfield. Asking price noted as 250 dollars with payment flexibility implied.
A health ad warns against neglecting coughs and colds as they may lead to pneumonia or consumption. It urges using Ballard's Horehound Syrup to restore lung health, with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, signed by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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