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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
5
Local brief notes show no dinner at the Commercial club next Sunday. The fragment mentions North Br Toene and a social event at a home, with incomplete references to E C, C F Smith, and Montana division officials touring the Teton branch on No 1, then returning.
The Pocatello Indians meet the Bancroft Dry Farmers at Brady Park for a Sunday game. Both lineups are reshuffled with improvised positions and players expected to deliver a competitive contest.
County Clerk Pomeroy is compiling the calendar for the reconvened adjourned terms of district court which opens next Monday. He prepares schedule details and assigns cases for the session.
A carload of laborers left this morning bound for Driggs to work on completing the Teton branch from Driggs to Vietor.
The Masonic Chapter will meet tomorrow evening to confer the R A degree. This last work before the hot weather prompts strong attendance from officers and members.
City authorities announce dog licenses are due and urge owners to obtain municipal insurance for their pets. Police increasing enforcement. tags expected to be issued within days.
A crowded house greeted the feature last evening at the Olympic theatre and all praised it as a standout showing. Management invites ministers to witness the picture.
County Clerk Pomeroy issued licenses to Charles F. McGillivray of St Maries and Elsie Aket of Pocatello, and to John Harrison Turnbull of Shoshone and Mona Irene Elrod of Pekin Indiana this morning.
Mr and Mrs J A Youngren returned from Galesburg Illinois where they attended the funeral of Mr Youngrens father. The former reached the old home a few hours after death. They were away two weeks.
The Gem State Lumbermen and the Pocatello Indians announce a series of three games starting July 6. Officials expect a closely contested set with strong lineups and competitive play.
Yesterday and this afternoon Judge Bell sought to straighten out an administrative entanglement in the estate of Harry B deceased famed in his will Elizabeth Kinport.
James A. McGee entered an application seeking the vacating of the order amid the executive and related matters.
Assistant Secretary C A Myers, a academy student and Idaho all around athletic champion medalist, has taken a summer position as assistant secretary at the Young Men's Christian Association and will devote much time to working with city boys.
Mrs. George Maynard reports she has not recovered $250 in currency and two drafts totaling $1250 lost on the viaduct. The drafts were stopped, so she stands to lose $250 in the incident. It is likely someone picked up the money for keeps.
Assistant Secretary Myers of the Y M C A calls a community meeting for Saturday at 2 p m at the association building. The purpose is to consider reorganizing the Boy Scouts for the summer months and encourage boys to participate in helpful and interesting activities.
Judge Moyes ruled on 157 offenders in May in police court, with $781.50 forwarded to the city treasurer. The batch included 60 trespassers, 40 drunks, 19 vagrants, 7 fighters, 2 forfeited bonds, 2 firearm discharge, 18 disturbers of the peace, 2 bicyclists, 2 fornication cases, and 5 petit larceny cases.
Judge passes a light morning docket with T C Smith fined for drunkenness and Christ Larson choosing exile after a $15 fine. A Smith and Roy Wright face unlawful cohabitation hearings. Frank J Sherman, yesterday jailed for indecent exposure, fined $75 and serving time. five young witnesses testified.
State Land Commissioner George A. Day visited Pocatello roady and praised yesterday’s land sale at American Falls. About 2500 acres of premium dry farm land in the west were sold, drawing a large crowd. The average price was $38.50 per acre, a strong rate for dry farm land with most land selling quickly.
A local fire, success of last night’s response prompts praise and gifts from business and individual donors. Bauer Candy Co sends 25 dollars for a portrait at fire headquarters. Drausen and Fletcher Burrus donate cigars. Gate City Furniture offers a library table and a box of office items for the east side department. Chief McMahon notes erosion of effort while Fred asks for further details.
McMahon recognized for lifesaving work at Mackay life saving station after he saved a cook from a fiery furnace. Carnegie me commission notes his heroism with a formal acknowledgment as others entertain at a post graduation reception hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. E. M. Loux for the high school class and faculty with Bishop Spaulding in attendance.
A large crowd attended the Poca tello High school graduation at LD S church. D. Worth Clark distributed diplomas to thirteen graduates after remarks praising moral qualities and self reliance.
The Campbell carnival, after a successful Salt Lake and Ogden run, will pitch tents at Fifth Avenue and Center Streets in Pocatello for next week. It features exclusive attractions plus an os trich farm, two cub lions born on Decoration Day, a newborn zebra, and a baby monkey christened Pocaloo Monday night as the show opens. The company arrives Sunday.
Saturday special promotes a wide hosiery assortment at Eastman’s with 10c to 50c prices and all colors available. The ad targets ladies seeking quality and value in stockings.
Miss Evans of Russville Kentucky will stay with Miss Martha Christian for several weeks as a guest.
Eastman's Bargain Basement grows busier as new goods arrive this week. The department announces fresh quantities of merchandise and urges readers to visit for the best bargains today.
The Idaho based Methodist dialects association held a morning session with Rev. Woodhull and Rev. Baker leading papers on the pastor’s role and church records. Afternoon talks covered social service and missions while Rev. Hershey and Chaney spoke on church music and Sunday services. Bishop Luecock lecture follows with free admission.
Prof Norman B Adkison head of Acad emy of Idaho science dept gave the commencement address on Factors of Success at Heyburn Thursday evening. He was accompanied by Mrs Adkison and they returned for the final exercises at the Academy tonight. Real estate ad copy follows with multiple parcels offered for sale including irrigated land near Fort Hall canal and several city lots with favorable terms.
City of Pocatello public notice lists the officers fire department and police funds with numbered bonds. Dated April 28 1913 at Pocatello Idaho. Mary E O Melveny treasurer announces sale of two mares a yearling gildens two wagons and one buggy at 646 North Eighth Avenue contact phone for details.
A Saturday sale in Eastman’s bargain basement offers 300 pairs of men’s hose priced at 26 and 35 cents, plus 300 pairs of women’s hose at 25 and 35 cents. An advertised deal features six pairs for $1.00.
A local fresh fruit delivery service operates from 435 N Main with Bell 110 Blk and Ind 1328 contact details for orders. The note references Obi Potabene as a person involved with the service and Pi River berries.
Auto Company offers round the clock taxi service with Bell 999 BIk listed in Indiana pricing at 85 dollars. The item notes day and night availability and a listed rate for a specific service.
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