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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
5
The Pocatello Gas & Power company has relocated its offices from North Arthur to 241 North Main Street, updating local business locations.
Gate City Commandry No 4 holds its regular session tonight to work in the K T degree. R F E Manning of Bean Hardware has moved into a new seven room home on North Garfield Avenue opposite Police Judge Knowles residence.
N B Adkison of the Academy of Idaho purchases two lots and a modern five room house on North Ninth avenue from Mrs Annie Smith through the Gray Gray real estate agency.
In Police Court two vagrants are to be heard this afternoon. One is a confirmed dope fiend and the other a tramp who slept last night in the Halliday street subway.
Royal Arch Degree activity in the Masonic chapter as they plan to confer the B A degree with several visitors expected. Officers will arrive early to prepare paraphernalia and rehearse the work.
L B Case the new county assessor and tax collector appointed O J Bell as chief office deputy and Bell began duties this morning. He is described as experienced and an accurate accountant.
Two members of the city chain gang struck this morning and others stopped work in sympathy. They protested the heat and Chief of Police John Ellis ordered bread and water rations until workers feel more industrious.
The Pocatello Music club will hold its final annual meeting at Mrs. Hilliard's home on East Clark Friday evening. The gathering will be social with refreshments and a general good time promised. All members are invited to attend.
The Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will convene at Gooding on June 11. The local lodge offers special rates for attendees and a group reduction for ten or more. Interested members should notify the local chapter secretary.
Photos from last Sunday night YMCA church party are on display at the association building bulletin board. Three plates were exposed and two strong proofs secured. Those wanting copies may leave orders at the association business office.
Harry Miller and his wife and Clint Draper, two famed minstrel performers who staged the Elks show here, departed this morning for the coast to spend their vacation. They were joined by Miss Martyn of New York who is visiting the west while recuperating from an appendicitis operation.
An auto driven by Lou Blazek struck Fred Young son of Brakeman Fred Young on North Main Street last night. He sustained painful injuries though condition not specified.
A minor collision occurred as Blazek attempted to keep to the right side of the street. The excited young pedestrian disputed the right of way, resulting in no serious injuries.
James Dwyer, veteran Gate City grocer, returns to North First avenue in Pocatello. He takes over the old store once run by J. D. Burch & Co and later Kane & Pickett, hoping to replicate his twenty year success.
Five wire members of the Downey Marsh Valley Commercial club will host a banquet at the Hotel Oxford on the evening of June 11. The event celebrates the opening of the Commercial club rooms and invites many prominent Pocatello citizens expected to attend.
An examination for teachers at the Indian schools of the Fort Hall agency will be held in this city on June 26 and 27. Miss Miller of Idaho Falls, Bonneville county superintendent, visited the agency schools and told the Idaho Falls Register that the department is having difficulty securing enough teachers.
George Bowman a 39 year old dry farmer on the American Falls tract and Violet Wheeler 17 daughter of Mrs Eliza Wheeler were married at high noon yesterday by Justice Felix Van Reuth at his home on South Third avenue. Written permission from the bride's mother accompanied the license application.
Arrangements are set for a Downey Sunday game between the Downey Rainmakers and Jensen Creamery. Downey manager Russ Freeman expects his team to challenge the Rainmakers and restore Pocatello’s reputation after a prior defeat by the Milkskimmers. The report also notes a divorce decree in a separate case and a scouting offer for Woodle from the Boise Tri-State league.
Deputy Jim Francis arrested Louis Lappala in June for selling liquor to an Indian ward. The Mexican national was caught in the act of giving alcohol to a Bannock. Lappala faces a hearing this afternoon before U S Commissioner Theodore Turner.
A youthful couple sought a marriage license at the courthouse but the 14 year old bride to be’s license was declined after officials debated the age rule. County officials statewide discuss discouraging such early marriages.
Pastor W F R Hartley of the local Baptist church leaves tomorrow for Arco to attend the eighteenth annual East Idaho Baptist association meeting. The topic is The Efficient Church with Hartley delivering an address on Efficient Organization Saturday. He returns to lead Sunday services.
The boys Bible class of the Y M C A met at Mrs. Sam Nixons home where they were entertained by Master Earl and enjoyed various games and strawberries.
Boys studying Paul and the New Testament will meet on summer Tuesdays at 7 15 pm. After lessons they may use the swimming pool with an instructor present at all times.
At tonight's council meeting the city faces finance questions as May yields the smallest police revenue in history after the restricted district closure. Police court income averaged about $1200 monthly in previous years, but last month Judge Knowles collected only $130, creating a funding gap for the city's share of paved street intersections this summer.
During Chautauqua week in Pocatello the Idaho Interdenominational Sunday School association holds a convention in Gate City on June 25 to 27 with Chautauqua from June 23 to 30. Rev W A Brown and Rev C A Phipps will attend along with prominent state ministers. The Short Line offers two cent per mile open rate.
John H. Raftery editor of the Treasure State at Butte writes The Story of the Yellowstone. The work is praised as valuable and readable, offering historical views on the park government attractions wildlife and features for nature lovers.
O M Hall of American Falls files in the district court a wage suit against James H Hays for 1218 60 claiming pay for labor on the defendant s irrigation farm on the American Falls tract from June 26 1909 to December 28 1909 at 60 per month plus 43 for harrowing and harvesting May 1910 to October 1911 41 25 for board for men and horses 80 acres of sagebrush cleared at 2 50 per acre 55 acres plowed 60 per month June 28 1911 to June 3 1912 and other labor totals remain to be determined.
Thursday events include Academy commencement exercises in the Academy auditorium and a City Council meeting at city hall. Saturday features a dance at McNichols Wright hall. Monday offers a band concert at U C with T Convention in the Convention hall. Evening wrestling Chester versus Young Griffo at the Auditorium theater. Tuesday hosts a second U C T session at Convention hall and a Retail Merchants' association opening session at the Auditorium theater with a band concert on Center and Main streets. a 2 p m Grand Civic Parade by U C T and a 4 p m baseball game Elksns U. Wednesday mid week dance at McNichols Wright hall. final U C T convention session. all pictures at the Auditorium, Prince, Orpheum and Olympic theatres.
A note states that a balance of 1218.60 dollars remains due after subtracting the amount collected from crops.
Percy C. Silver and Ed E. Munson with wives and children enjoyed a seven mile camp picnic by Rapid Creek. Mosquitoes were plentiful as the day ended with a lively outing reported from the town. John M. Haines, Boise Republican candidate, passes through Pocatello on a Southeast tour to the upper Snake and Marsh Valley areas. He expresses optimism about securing the gubernatorial nomination and election.
Idaho Falls Elks and guests traveled yesterday from Sunnyland to Pocatello to attend the Elks minstrel. The party rode in four cars led by Nels Porter in a new Winton Six with William Moore Billy Luxton and Alex Robinson driving. The group included Mr and Mrs Porter Mr and Mrs H J Wipperman Miss Beatrice Pike Frank Bybee Leroy Farr W P Dowe William Earl E H Hollister Eugene Wright Dowe Williams R F E Richmond and George Edgington. They returned home this morning without delays or accidents.
The Y M C A hosts a boys preliminary relay with Reds led by Robert Hoskinson and Blues led by Egbert Stratford. The event, at 6 30 Friday evening June 7, awards a Will Walker picture as first prize and attracts parent spectators. The Boys secretary can provide information.
Harriman lines showcase block signals now standard on most miles. An educational program follows with a stereopticon illustrated lecture by A Armstrong of the railroad Y M C A at 8 o clock Friday night. Assistant Superintendent Hunter of Montpelier will speak, with James S Orr and Siders operating the stereopticon and chairing. All railroad workers in Pocatello off duty Friday urged to attend.
Downey leaders vow a notable Fourth of July celebration with a committee to arrange details and aim to attract aeroplanists and altitude record attempts. Oregon Short Line officials visiting Downey were hosted by the Commercial club as thanks for railroad support.
Notices in the city ask residents to offer furnished rooms for rent on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday June 10 11 12. Send postal cards or letters to the U A T Committee at once, per R W Erie.
A long list of visitors and guests in the city includes Marsters from Boise E C Crocker from Downey George Baker from Idaho Falls I R Spencer from Glenns Ferry E L Kenyon at the Monarch from Baker Ore A R Hicks at the Bannock from Twin Falls Mrs J W Seiz at the Pocatello house from Butte John A Morrison of Preston arriving at the Bannock Mrs J M Jayne and children at the Bannock from Kimberly Ida M Rogers registered last night from Mound City Joe W Crowell of Butte arrived at the Pocatello house Mr and Mrs E R Lambert at the Bannock from Leadore T F Murray and wife of American Falls among arrivals Major E W Estep at Fort Hall in Pocatello on business F W Blue at Pocatello from Twin Falls J W Mills and son Rose M Tuttle and C L Wilson from Salt Lake among Bannock arrivals Dubois Nichols American Falls druggist in Gate City on business T G Patterson from Dillon on a bid to pay in Pocatello John McGuire of Salt Lake bidding on paving Clarence C Dietrich Idaho Falls Elks’ minstrel visitor Alex Harris Turner county commissioner and board meeting attendee Joseph Murphy in Pocatello with wife Earl L Taylor from Denver Mountain States Tel & Tel on company business Ed FE Jacobs and Ed Murphy McCammon merchants visiting Gate City Margaret Oram leaving for Salt Lake Myrtle for Los Angeles Jack Larson Butte on paving bid H C Dipple and family Blackfoot and Idaho Falls attendees Elks minstrel guests H W Ruth Salt Lake Paul Woodbury American Falls Perry Lusk Arbon H W Kent Blackfoot at Commercial hotel Howard Masterson Warren Brothers bitulithic paying rep. fourteen Sunnyland streets paved this year.
In the District Court of Idaho Bannock County Lee Walton sues James H Mays for attachment against the defendant property issued June 4 1922 the clerk ER Gallet signs the seal in Pocatello Idaho June 6 1912.
Starba's Place at 340 W Clark offers Blanchard ice cream with emphasis on best value for money. customers can get cones and bulk quantities.
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