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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
3
Local coal dealers reduce lamp coal prices by 40 cents per ton for June to encourage summer storage. Mine prices may rise starting July 1 while freight rates for summer storage are no longer lowered by carriers. Residents are urged to stock up now amid anticipated mine labor troubles and possible midyear shortages.
Capitol Life Insurance president Thomas F. Daly visits Denver and Idaho with Hibbard Bros. Inc. to discuss stable growth and reciprocity. He notes favorable business conditions, cautious lending, and a return to past aggressive progress as soldiers and businesses resume a confident stride after the war.
Commercial clubs in Montana plan a reception for eastern state governors visiting on their way to the annual conference in Salt Lake City. The party may tour the Yellowstone trail from Chicago, visit Helena Putte and other towns, travel to Yellowstone National Park, and possibly Glacier National Park after Salt Lake.
Washington May 31 open hearings will be held on the resolution to repeal the daylight saving law. Chairman Eseb of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee announced today.
Deputies and police persist in confiscations piling up to a sizable cache of liquor. A Hupmobile in front of the Commercial club held three cases of Clearbrook liquor with driver J L Miller arrested for transporting. Another traveler A E Berger found with 78 half pints of GetSacquainted fluid also jailed for transport. A trunk of Clearbrook brand arrived on No 17 and was seized at the Short Line baggage room.
The Elks baseball team lost 11 to 9 to the Pocatello Wonders. Clifford started, replaced by Richard who struggled in one inning, then Brezee pitched around the fourth. Elks travel to Blackfoot tomorrow with many supporters expected at Grove City.
A. L. Smith of Balliol College Oxford reports to the British embassy that Oxford and Cambridge are filling again after World War I. The war depleted student bodies, but now enrollment rises, with new schools at Oxford and plans for efficiency, as more ex-servicemen seek shorter courses and colleges become overfull.
Daniel A. Poling associate president of the Christian Endeavor Society of America will visit Pocatello Thursday June 5 speaking at a 6 PM Y M C A banquet and again at 8 30 PM at the Congregational church in a patriotic religious rally after a tour of Idaho and a recent return from France.
Captain Sherwood of the Salvation Army notes his workers were in yesterday's parade car but says the Home Service fund drive remains short, especially in the western territory. He disputes an Associated Press report that the campaign reached its goal and mentions the Idaho drive is planned for late June.
The Balliol master reports returning Oxford veterans show sharper character and improved practical learning after war service. They recover lost knowledge through concrete, direct work and quicker thinking in trenches. Oxford grants reduced residence and exam requirements, allowing many to complete degrees sooner and enter the profession, potentially stronger overall.
Mrs Marguerite Remington Charter and her two daughters Phyllis and Marguerite traveled through Livingstone Montana on a walking trip along the Yellowstone trail from Seattle to New York. They spent seven weeks on the road covering long daily stages and plan a book with notes sketches and verse.
Public invited to baccalaureate service at Idaho Technical Institute with address by H L Southwick of Emerson College of Oratory. Program includes vocal and piano numbers. Weekly commencement calendar runs June 1 to June 6 with events each evening and a Graduation Reception on Friday.
The opening of the game season tomorrow attracts fishing parties to Mackay Horse Island Mink Rapid Marsh creeks Ashton Big Springs area and wildwood streams. Game Warden Andy Marshall seeks sportsman cooperation to enforce laws with no county warden expense. licenses sold at local stores. Weather favors trout fishing despite potential high water.
Great Falls Montana on May 31 announces enforcement of a city ordinance punishing property owners with a 50 dollar fine for not removing dandelions and related weeds. Each 24 hour growth incurs a separate offense. if owners cannot be located the street commissioner hires removal at the property tax expense. Thistles are included but enforced mainly against dandelions.
Chicago market update dated May 31 shows corn at 1.66 and oats at 0.714. The brief lists current commodity quotations without further context.
The Pocatello Commercial Club cites at least 100 dwellings needed and warns of population decline due to high costs and limited construction. Local real estate and lumber interests clash over possible building price barriers while urging coordinated action and a new real estate association.
Lava Hot Springs resident Mrs Warren visits with Mrs Maughan for several days. A marriage license was issued to John S Hurst and Pf ie Perry of Arco at the county clerk's office on Thursday.
The Bannock County board of commissioners will meet Tuesday afternoon at the courthouse to consider the McCammond herd district.
William R. Young and Franz Phoenx leave with Wm. and party for Mackay and Arco to attend the opening of the fishing season tomorrow.
Mrs. W. W. Woodland and her daughter Jeanette visit Dr. Myrtie L. Rowland in town on their way to California for a few days' rest before continuing travel.
John S. Hurst and Miss Effie Perry of Arco Idaho were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. C. S. Tunnell of the First Baptist church.
Mr and Mrs C S Smith have returned from an extended trip to California most of which was spent in Los Angeles The journey was thoroughly enjoyed and their first since several years ago.
S G Thomas aged 60 died Thursday of pneumonia at his home thirty miles north of Soda Springs. The remains were prepared by Schumacher Hall company and shipped to Nampa where interment will be held tomorrow.
Mrs Mary E Riggs wife of John Riggs died Friday at her home in Alexander Her remains prepared by Schumacher and Hall for shipment to Wellsville Utah for funeral Monday She is survived by her husband and six children
Departments rushed to the Bannock county court house after a chimney fire caused early afternoon excitement. En route to the blaze a dog owned by Rosi Jones was struck by a large truck on West Center street and killed instantly.
A cold snap and light snow flurry followed a rainy Memorial Day. Most residents stayed indoors yesterday due to the disagreeable conditions. Reports on crop damage from last evening's chill are not yet available.
The Mullen home on North Garfield was entered about 11 last night while the family was away. A woman's gold watch was taken after entry through a cut screen over the back door. Police have no clues to the thief or thieves.
Regular weekend social dance planned in Mc Nichols Wright hall this evening. Ed Gallet of Boise visited over Memorial Day and Mrs F R Nicholas of Seattle stays in Pocatello for a month with Mrs M V Hobson.
Mrs. H. EK. McKee and her two sons Chester and Billy Dick left today to spend the weekend with her family in Salt Lake City.
Mrs Milby Frazer of Denver Colorado is visiting her brother Howard Sabin and his family.
The 26th annual commencement program of the Utah Agricultural College will be held June 7, 8 and 9. Invitations have been mailed to alumni their parents and friends of the school for the occasion.
The regular Saturday evening social dance takes place this evening in the Commercial hall. Management is by William Moran and A B Slim Wallington. Music provided by the Pocatello orchestra and a good time is promised.
Pharmacist Mate Here C H Sahlberg of the navy is in the city on furlough visiting his mother Mrs Matilda Sahlberg of 441 North Main Street before returning to New York. He says his chances of leaving the service soon are slim. In police court this morning the defendant was found guilty after ten minutes deliberation. Police Judge M R Lockhart presided. Attorney Walter Anderson defended the defendant. City Attorney B A Cummings represented the state. John Andrews, charged with vagrancy, is being tried this afternoon.
Police report Mrs Mary Bernard wife of John Bernard was arrested by Patrolman Price on assault charges. The complaint by Sam Cottain alleges his wife was struck in the head by a rock reportedly thrown by Mrs Bernard. Incident occurred on North Seventh avenue and the case is set for police court Monday morning.
Night break in at Crane Plumbing on South First Avenue and Putnam Street, jewelry and $20 cash stolen from a broken safe. Entry gained by prying the south door. Suspects left after ransacking the shop, taking a six shooter Iver Johnson and an open-face ladies watch along with other items.
Mr and Mrs George S Waggoner and daughter Dorothy returned Friday from an extended California and Nevada trip with no breakdowns or accidents. Bad Nevada roads on the Lincoln highway were noted but a Grass valley to Overland trail cut improved travel. From Wells a segment to Twin Falls and Minidoka aided the journey. Waggoner plans to reopen the Ford hospital Monday morning and is glad to be back in Pocatello. A drill team of 20 YMCA boys is being formed.
Noyes reports a large six night Y M C A meeting for boys emphasizing discipline alertness and leadership. Miss Henrietta Shoemaker performs two numbers while boys join Royal Stuck-Ups and chant wartime melodies. An invitation goes out to all boys to participate in next week's swimming plan to teach Pocatello's boys to swim.
B. H. Frase of the car department P. M. Beach of the mechanical department and F. M. Wageman the boilermakers chief are in the city conferring with Short Line officials. Florence Fernstrom a clerk in the mechanical department is undergoing an operation at L D S hospital in Salt Lake City today.
W R Armstrong assistant chief engineer of the Short Line B H Praeter engineer of maintenance of way and Superintendent J K B Davis are on the west end today inspecting. Agent C E Wilson of Fort Hall was in Pocatello last night and took on the horns at the BP. O Ellis Charlie lost several pounds going through the strenuous initiation.
Local officials from Weiser Idaho Falls Bancroft and Pocatello confer on schedule matters with General Chairman Kodney. Telegraphers Weis Weaver Martin Towsley Hinckley Zieders Roach Warren and Praeter have moving or travel plans and assignments across Idaho Utah and Chicago with notes on visits and vacation period work.
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