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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
2
Mountain Home, Jan 7 Vern L. Taylor a Mountain Home attorney tried for killing Dan McLaughlin was found sane by a sanity trial jury after an eight hour deliberation The acquittal on the insanity charge makes Taylor a free man amid local tension and a pending legislative review of the statute.
Ja 7 Miss Edith Ericxson heads to Salt Lake City for an indefinite stay. Mrs. La Von Herbert takes her daughter for medical treatment. Brigham City visitors James Bywater and Robert Thomas attend Verlum Es funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Jenkins visit Salt Lake City. House party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Servoss ends with buffet luncheon. John T. Williams announce birth of baby boy on New Year's Eve. Oneida County 1924 statistics report 180 births 888 deaths with over half of deaths in those over 60.
Tyhee hosts and guests enjoyed a Wease party with a lap lunch and games. A church dance with Helen Robbins orchestra is planned Friday night inviting all, encouraging aprons. Visiting Mrs Mecham from Firth and Miss Fullmer's teaching duties are noted among local happenings.
Idaho Falls January 7 Bonneville Post American Legion installs new officers with Ross Rutherford succeeding Roland Williams as commander. Activities for the year include aiding the national million dollar endowment fund for orphans of war veterans and rehabilitation. Members approve cooperating with the chamber of commerce to clear county roads in rough winter conditions.
The Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce held the first luncheon in the Manhattan cafe green room. Attendees voiced plans to publicize to boost population, diversify farming, attract new industries, and improve highways. The "Boost Idaho" theme gained unanimous support for closer business cooperation via the state chamber. Luncheons will continue each Tuesday.
Mrs. Sarah Anderson 73 died Friday at her Malad home after a long cancer illness. Born April 7, 1851 in Salt Lake City to pioneer parents, she married Civil War veteran James Anderson in 1874. They lived in several states before Malad 24 years ago. he died three months ago. Survived by sister Mrs. Ben E. Jones. funeral Monday at 1 PM at the First Ward Tabernacle.
In Nampa on January 7 a police complaint charged four youths Vernon Hamilton Hollis Sherman Frank Bass and John Bass with first degree burglary. The group formed a secret club enforcing an initiation fee of a sack of coal and allegedly robbed homes for coal apples cider and a nut bowl. They used a garage room as a clubhouse and guarded it during meetings. Bonds were set at 500 each. three posted bonds while Hollis Sherman remained unbonded. The case advances to Caldwell District Court next session.
Arthur Yowell, 21, fell from a railroad bridge 15 miles south of Rogerson on the Rogerson Wells line. He suffered shattered wrist bones but no internal injuries and faces six to eight months in Salt Lake hospital for treatment. His father, Thomas Yowell, reported the condition.
Twin Falls Jan. 7 Building here of the round house and terminal facilities for the Rogerson Wells line will begin next spring as weather permits. Oregon Short Line officials led by general manager Howard M. Platt visited Twin Falls on a tour and confirmed sites are secured. The line should be completed well beyond Contact on June 1 next. Steel has been laid to 13 miles south of Rogerson and progress continues. The party also praised the Boise station project and track work between Rogerson and Wells.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Anderson were held Monday at 1 o'clock in the First Ward Tabernacle under Bishop D. Evans. Floral offerings were carried by the Kensington club. Speakers were J. Peter Jensen and D. P. Woodland. The service included prayers by L. D. Jones and a benediction by Joseph Parry. Interment was in City Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Ben T Ritchey depart Thursday for Boise to establish their permanent home. Ritchey will manage the Boise branch of the Palmer Photoplay Corporation of Los Angeles which has recently opened a branch school in Idaho. Divorce is almost unknown in Albania.
Oliver Jones jailed for a bank robbery and Dora Douglas wed inside the county jail after a hurried license. Douglas had agreed to testify but the marriage now blocks her from testifying against Jones and Langer. The ceremony occurred at 3 15 pm with witnesses present and few officials aware. Langer and Endsley face trial for the Eagle Bank robbery.
Jan 19 session raises issue of how marriage of its star witness may weaken the states case in Hartson district court.
Hon. P. G. Johnston traveled to Logan on Tuesday evening for the funeral of John W. Bitton who died in Salt Lake City Monday. Bitton formerly resided in Riverside where he served as Bishop of the Latter Day Saints church. He leaves a widow several sons and daughters in Blackfoot and nearby and other children in Salt Lake City.
Victor W. Bailey was brought to Mackay from the Livingston mine after a steel rod pierced his leg below the knee. Dr. F. P. Richards, injured in a separate car accident near the Lee Pence ranch, walked to the scene and was driven to Mackay. both men are receiving medical aid.
Pence and families are noted traveling between Idaho and Utah during New Year holidays. Several residents including Mrs. Jack Wilson and son Jack Jr. visit Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City. Miss Virginia Vance leaves for Ogden to attend school while Agnes and Frances Branstetter return to Ogden after Christmas.
Malad January 7 Tribune Special reports a December postal revenue rise of 16 percent, the highest in four years. Receipts for December 1920 888.59, 1921 843.26, 1922 857.84, 1923 1,007.82. Despite growth, Christmas mail flow stayed smooth as the post office opened many extra hours, easing congestion and speeding parcel delivery.
Three carloads of livestock from Malad were sent to the Ogden Livestock Show for the exhibit. Entries include beef cattle and dairy cattle with Malad Valley entering dairy contests for the first time. Owners shipping stock include Guy Servo, Jesse Harrison, Tavey and Smith, M. Daniels, Arthur Bolinghoke, C. Evans, and others.
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