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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
5
County Commissioner In-H. W. Knderson a member of the board of city commissioners is in the city a day from Robin on matters of business. Soda Springs visitor Mrs. J. P. Wanamaker, resident of Soda Springs and well known here, is in town on a few days visit.
Blanche Whitman appointed as new trustee to the Soda Springs board to fill the vacancy created by Ida Kackley’s resignation. The move completes the board’s current lineup as officials confirm the appointment.
The Beehive girls present a dance this evening at the Third Ward L D 8 hall. Promoters promise an enjoyable affair with careful preparations underway for the event.
Mrs. Louise S. Holden spent a few days in town as the guest of Mrs. Phoebe Wilson. She had been visiting Hutchinson Kansas and after several days here left for her home in Idaho Falls.
Friday afternoon June 2 the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church meets at 358 North Hayes. A special program is planned and a good attendance is desired.
Funeral services were held at 1 o clock this afternoon from the family residence in Tyhee for Mrs Rose Nelson. Bishop A Porter officiated and the burial followed at Mountainview Cemetery.
The examination period at Idaho Tech starts today and runs through Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Until exams are completed, the graduating class for this year will not be determined. Larkin & Sons funeral directors were in charge of cemetery arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Henry Peake depart tomorrow for Denver to attend the 27th annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. Mr Peake will represent Clark Kimball Lodge 113 of this city.
Tonight the city council holds its regular meeting with routine business on the agenda. It is expected to take up management of the water plant and the garbage question along with other items.
Six individuals appeared before Judge Moyes in police court this morning for a common charge. Each was fined ten dollars or six and a half days in jail as punishment.
The Downey y park schedule shows the American Steam Laundry team making its first appearance on the home grounds this Sunday. They come off strong showings against Blackfoot McCammon and Lava Hot Springs, with top local players in the lineup and expectations of a fast contest.
Yesterday afternoon was declared a holiday at the Tech to let students work on the school letter on Red hill behind the Tech. The huge T is growing with a completed reek foundation and concrete filling under Contractor Gleim. After whitewashing the surface it will be more legible from miles away due to weather and team duties keeping workers away earlier.
An advertisement urges readers to try Gem State Lumber Co for their next coal order. It promotes the supplier as a preferred source for fuel needs.
The Bannock Hotel advertises a best merchants lunch for 35 cents a meal and Sundays at 50 cents, inviting diners to enjoy value in a downtown setting.
Readers are advised no classified ads can be handled after 1 30 PM today. The paper requests advertisers to submit earlier to ensure publication.
Chicago plans an extensive seven day program to entertain visitors for the June 3 preparedness parade and the June 5 Republican convention and other events. Mayor Thompson oversees a 200 person committee arranging hotels autos river trips hydroplanes and street amusements at Grant Park. A lake steamer and Pullman cars will house guests as city venues including the Blackstone Auditorium and Coliseum host meetings and receptions.
Anuric advertised to purge excess uric acid from the system cures many ailments tied to kidney strain. The ad claims it is 37 times stronger than lithia and offers trial packs and full treatment from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York. It cites Dr. Pierce’s reputation and mentions Expect Pleasant Pellets and Favorite Prescription as longstanding remedies.
Fragmentary classified line notes a day for viewing items and arranging sales. Readers see compact references to seller details and items for trade or sale.
Washington reports that one third of world silver in 1914 came from Mexican mines. The National Geographic Society bulletin traces Mexico as a top global producer of silver and gold, notes Aztec wealth secrecy, brutal early labor, and legends of Guanajuato and Durango. It cites Cuauhtémoc’s resistance, slave labor eras, and dramatic mine tales alongside ancient obsidian use.
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel aid and breath freshener. Claims to purify the system without griping and markets 10¢ to 60¢ boxes from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus, Ohio.
City treasurer Kate Toombs notifies that all warrants of Lateral Sewer District No 9 will be paid on presentation at Bannock National Bank in Pocatello Idaho with interest from date of registration to May 27 1916. Dated May 27 1916.
All Negro voters of Bannock County Idaho are invited to a gathering of a non-partisan political club at the M E Church on June 6 1916. Chairman Thomas Mou and Secretary A Douglas urge attendance.
In St Louis on June 1 Judge Clark scheduled a final hearing in the case of C K Dickson Walsh son of a local banker. Walsh or his attorney must appeal and pay the $50 automobile wing fine assessed in November. The case has seen ten postponements as Walsh has been under medical care and his father resisted payment. The judge ordered settlement on June 3.
Five coal firms and involved railroads filed final briefs with Examiner Ed gar Watkins at the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking a refund of 350000 dollars. A July decision is expected. The eastern Pennsylvania companies seek rebates for freight overcharges of 1.30 to 1.44 per ton on coal shipped since 1912. The complaint cites excessive railroad rates that ICC previously sustained, leading to rate reductions.
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