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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

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Idaho Woolgrowers Welcome Delegation At Pocatello Event

National President Fred Gooding and State President Stanford addressed Idaho woolgrowers in Elks club rooms thanking them for securing the 1909 National Woolgrowers convention in Pocatello. D Worth Clark voiced city thanks while C W Gray reported on the Helena trip outcomes and delegates.

Pocatello Idaho Woolgrowers Helena National Woolgrowers Gate City Idaho Elks Club Gem State D. Worth Clark Gooding Stanford C. W. Gray Denver Arizona New Mexico Ohio Oregon South Dakota Uth Wyoming Washington Colorado National Theor Sobtions Committee On Forest Service Bureau of Animal Industry Congress Co-operative Livestock Company Hton Felows Tme Woolgrowers’ Association Idaho Association Ocntello Woolfrowers’ Association Commercial Club

Suit Over A Horse In Probate Court

The case seeks 250 dollars as value of a stallion levied on by J W McDowell becoming the subject of a judgment against J J Scott. Administrator of the late Thomas F Scott prosecutes with Willis Reeves attorney while Col H V A Ferguson represents the defendant. Probate Judge T A Johnston presides at the courthouse.

J. W. McDowell McCammy J. J. Scott Peter Johnson T. A. Johnston Thomas F. Scott Willis Reeves Col. H. V. A. Ferguson

Fremont Teachers to Convene in Rexburg Discussion

Fremont County trustees and County Teachers' Association meet this afternoon in a joint session at Ricks Academy Rexburg to discuss school affairs in the upper Snake Valley. State Superintendent Stell e Chamberlain will speak among others.

Fremont County Ricks Academy Rexburg Upper Valley of the Snake Stelle Chamberlain

Pullman Porter Fined for Indecent Exposure at Depot

Samuel White, a Pullman car porter, was arrested at the Short Line depot for indecent exposure and fined ten dollars by Police Judge Kane after pleading that darkness would excuse his act. The depot police spotted him in the dark and charged him.

Samuel White Short Line Kane White

Excursion to Salt Lake for Dry Farming Congress

Round trip fare set at 6.85 for travel January 21 from the agency of C. E. Brooks. Final limit for return January 28. The trip is arranged for attendees of the Dry Farming Congress with agent Brooks listed.

Salt Lake Congress C. E. Brooks

Walsh Found Guilty of Misappropriation in Chicago Bank Case

John R. Walsh, president of the defunct Chicago National Bank, was found guilty of misappropriating funds from the bank and allied institutions. The jury convicted on fifty four counts, with potential penalties totaling up to 540 years in prison. a new trial motion was scheduled for February 4.

Chicago John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank Walsh Home Savings Bank Equitable Trust Company Wish Emer Iomer Hard Dlinois Anderson

Sovereign Bank of Canada Goes Into Liquidation

Toronto and 76 branches report transfer of all Sovereign Bank business to the Bankers' Association of Canada as liquidation begins. Branches reassigned to other banks to handle accounts. no interruption of service. Dresden Bank of Berlin is the largest Sovereign shareholder with $700,000. President Jarvis says assets will likely yield a surplus for shareholders after liquidation.

Toronto Janu Canada Sovereign Bank of Canada Bankers’ Association of Canada Sovereign Bank Dresden Berlin Germany Jarvis

Fatal Train Wreck Near Cameroun injures and kills

Two men die and twenty are injured, none seriously, in a head on collision on the Sea Board Air Line near Cameroun. The crash occurred early today due to air brake trouble and complex train orders.

Raleigh N. C Sea Board Air Line Cameroun

May Wheat Closes Slightly Higher in Chicago Trade

Chicago wheat prices moved higher with May contract finishing at a firmer level as traders reflected on overnight moves and market demand conditions. Dealers noted a modest gain amid quiet session activity and lingering supply considerations.

Standley Begins Work on New Brick Storefront

J. A. Standley, the local plumber, started constructing a one story brick building adjoining his shop at 26 North Main Street. The new building will give him a 60 foot frontage on North Main, addressing his rapid business growth with larger quarters.

J. A. Standley North Main Street Mr. Standley North Main

Sunday Service at Methodist Church prompts Skeptics Talk

Sunday evening worship at the Methodist church features an unusual topic Message to Skeptics. Attendees may submit written questions during the service and a special aria style singing program is planned.

Methodist Church

Free sixteen candle power lamp giveaway event

Patrons of electric lights may obtain a free sixteen candle power lamp by visiting the office and show room at 826 North Main. Callers must register their names and addresses at the Standley P Hand B. Company office under manager J A Standley.

North Main Thames and Standley

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Claim Cure

Advertises To Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO quinine tablets. Druggists promise refund if no cure. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. 25e.

E. W. Grove

Panic ends as banks send surplus cash to New York

A New York bank statement on January 18 reports a surge of over 26 million dollars in cash held by clearinghouse banks, the largest weekly rise in years. Financiers say interior banks, reassured by last week’s surplus reserve, are moving their surplus funds to New York City institutions.

New York New York City

Auto kills two near Druid Hill Park entrance

George Billups proprietor of the Billups hotel and his wife were killed when their car crashed near the entrance to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. Leo H. Shando, owner and driver of the auto, was seriously hurt internally as the machine skid and upset at high speed.

Baltimore George Billups Billups Druid Hill Park Leo H. Shandothibridge

Bryan Getting Busy on Extended Tour

William J. Sirvan leaves Lincoln Nebraska tomorrow for a month long tour visiting Chicago Covington Nashville Birmingham Washington Philadelphia and cities in New Jersey New York Toronto and Montreal. He travels to these locations starting January 18.

Bryan Lincoln, Neb William J. Sirvan Chicago Covington Nashville Birmingham Washington Philadelphia Shaware New Jersey New York Toronto Montreal

Professor Dagney to Lecture at Local Y M C A

Prof Miles F Reed of the Academy of Idaho praises Maynard Lee Davenport of the University of Washington as a valuable speaker. Dagney will lecture at the Congregational Church next Tuesday evening under the auspices of the local Y M C A.

Miles F. Reed The Academy of Idaho Maynard Lee Daven University ‘of Washington Seattle Dagegy Northwest Dagney Congregational Church Y. MC. A

Hendricks and Company Present Swede Dialect Play Tonight

The noted trio led by Ben Hloudricks performs in Swede dialect at the Auditorium tonight. The acclaimed company promises a standout showcase of regional language theater.

You Youson Neriea Ben Hloudricks Hendricks

Funeral time Change for John H. McLennan

A correction notes the funeral for John H. McLennan will be held Sunday at 1 o clock at the Baptist Church, instead of the previously announced 2 o clock.

John H. McLennan Baptist Luireh

Special meeting of A F of M Local 295 announced

A special meeting of the American Federation of Musicians Local 295 will be held tomorrow afternoon Sunday day 19 at 2 30 oclock at McNichols and Wright hall. All members are earnestly requested to be present as business of importance will be transacted.

American Federation of Musicians Local 295 McNichols Wright Hall

Republican State Central Committee Meets February 10

Chairman James H. Brady calls the Republican state central committee to meet at the Idanha hotel Boise at 10 a m on February 1 to fix the time and place for a state convention to nominate delegates to the Chicago national convention June 18 1908 and to set a date for adopting a party platform and naming state officers Assistant Secretary Clarence Dietrich sends notices to committeemen.

James H. Brady Republican State Central Committee Idanha Boise Chicago Brady Pocatello Clarence Dietrich

Bunco Man Tricks Young Passenger on Short Line Train

A gullible young man on Short Line train No 9 was bilked by a known bunco artist. The con man spun a tearful story of a corpse in the baggage car and asked for a loan. The victim handed over $17.50 and the con man vanished. police are searching for him in connection with the incident.

Short Line Bunco Pocatello Havig

New YMCA Members Named in Local League List

The YMCA Membership League noted new joiners this month including Robert Macariy J W Jessup Geo Mc Corkle J Pintoul Merrell Kurst Freddie Thomas Merriman Fred Dolbeer Geo McLennan William Miller W Crookston Reuben Larsen W Nanney M L Allen FE W Sprenkle Fred Wall Edward Bach Joseph Fitz e Anton Wininger A committee was appointed to arrange a debate or mock trial soon.

Association Robert Macariy J W. Jessup Geo Mc Corkle J Pintoul Merrell Kurst Freddie Thomas Merriman Fred Dolbeer Geo. McLennan William Miller W. ©. Crookston Reuben Larsen W. (. Nanney M. L. Allen

Forest Supervisors to Convene in Salt Lake City Meeting

Pocatello Supervisor Peter Wrensted will reading a paper on protection of water sheds supplying domestic and city water. FE Granjean of Boise will speak on the management of well timbered mica forests. The national forest supervisors from Utah Idaho and Wyoming will attend the January 22 to 25 gathering.

Salt Lake Utah Idaho Wyoming Peter Wrensted Pocatello and Portneuf National Forests FE. Granjean Boise Payette Sawtooth

Man Arrested for Selling Whiskey to an Indian

Deputy Sheriff Bob Lewis arrested J. C. Havel, a stranger in town, for selling whiskey to an Indian who identified him. Havel faces a hearing Monday before U. S. Commissioner Fred G. Caldwell. He claimed unfamiliarity with local customs and ignorance of the law.

Bob Lewis J. C. Havel Havel United States Fred G. Caldwell

Warrant Issued for Willam B Rumble in Blackfoot Marriage Case

A warrant is out for Willam B Rumble after he allegedly lied about his fiancée Sophia Northdurf being of legal age to obtain a marriage license from the Bingham County clerk in Blackfoot. The couple wed immediately after the license was granted and the mother of the girl is the complainant.

Bingham County Blackfoot Willam B. Rumble Sophia Northdurf

Miners Survive Seven Mile Underground Flight in Fire

Forty miners at the Pittsburg mine of the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co. escaped a deadly blaze after five hours wandering through dark headings for seven miles. They emerged scorched, exhausted, with bruised faces and torn clothing, having traversed the Monongahela entrance cutoff to reach open air in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.

Monongahela, Pa Pittsburg Monongahela River Pennsylvania Monongahela Charleroi

Study League questions on Bacon Puritans and Shakespeare

Questions for the Woman's Study League at Mrs. Cook's home on Thursday January 23 cover Francis Bacon including his political weakness reasoning method and style, the Shakespeare Bacon controversy, and Puritan rise under Edward VI Elizabeth I and its impact on Spenser Shakespeare Hooker and America.

Woman's Study League Mrs. Derr England Edward VI Parliament Rome Elizabeth Church of England Church of Rome Edmund Spenser Richard Hooker America

Merchant's Extravaganza at Trinity Guild Auditorium

The sale opens Monday morning for a big local event at the Auditorium on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Merchants and Ladies' Guild present a first class production with new specialty features, funny farces, and impressive electrical displays.

Mornigan Ladies’ Guild Ladies of Trinity Guild

Boggs and Harris Pass Through Pocatello En Route to Camp

George W. Boggs lessee of the Peacock mine in Washington county's Seven Devils district travels through Pocatello this forenoon headed to the camp accompanied by W. Henry Harris a Los Angeles capitalist.

George W. Boggs Seven Devils Washington County Pocatello W. Henry Harris Ladianapolis

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Fred Cooding Standford West United States Bureau of Animal Industry Iolaho Fred W. Gooding National Association Mr. Clark Scott Estate Constable Teachers OF Fremont Pullman Y’alsh Toronto Bank Foresters
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