This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
5
In the assessor’s office H C Coker formerly secretary of the Pocatello Commercial club assists County Assessor L B Case. Socialist orator Philip Engle of Colorado will speak at the corner of West Center and Main Street tonight.
In Police Court two drunk defendants appeared before Judge Knowles. One paid a ten dollar fine while the other was ordered to serve five dollars worth on the chain gang.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hopkins announce the birth of a fine baby boy born last evening. Both mother and child are doing very nicely.
The C E society will hold a business meeting tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs Harold Young on North Garfield Avenue.
Sam Goldwater a South First Avenue pawnbroker buys the Farello building from Lyman Fargo and is installing a new glass front while cleaning the basement.
Dr Pfoutz the eye and ear specialist based with Dr Pinkerton chief surgeon for the Short Line travels Idaho on a special train making eye examinations for the company’s railway workers and personnel.
Miss Lizzie Curtis of Centralia Washington visiting in this city learned by wire this morning of her mother's death in Centralia. Special exercises at St Joseph's School on June 29 honor Father Cyrell Vander Donekt celebrating his silver jubilee as pastor of St Joseph's Church.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to George W. Walsworth of Ogden and Annie Myrtle Knadle of Pocatello, to William M. L. Meads of Soda Springs and Alice Anderson of Soda Springs, to Erastus Merrill ofMontpelier and Sarah C. West of Soda Springs.
P. G. Houde will lead a six man delegation to the grand chapter meeting in Weiser. The group departs Sunday and stops in Boise for the K of P grand lodge on the return trip. En route they will pick up Houde’s wife in Gooding, who attends the Eastern Stars grand chapter meeting.
Former Governor James H. Brady returned to his home yesterday and departed today on the eastbound limited for Chicago to attend the Republican national convention as an onlooker. He plans to visit New York Cleveland and Washington on business and expects to be away a month or six weeks.
In Salt Lake City Assistant Superintendent C J Husted of Kemmerer takes over division headquarters while Henry J Plummhoff attends his sister’s wedding in Utah. Division Superintendent Stevenson is with the Get Acquainted special in the southwest.
A fishing party from the Gate City departs tonight for Big Springs. Chaperoned by Principal Miles T. Reed of the Academy of Idaho, the group includes County Clerk E. G. Gallet, George J. Bailey of Book Store Pharmacy, and Professor Court ney of the Academy faculty. They take camping gear and plan to stay until Monday.
The Tribune corrects yesterday by stating Otto Pfafflin is not returning to run the Short Line store here. He will resume his old position at the store house. Tom Martin, who recently became general storekeeper after George Robinson’s promotion to Salt Lake, will stay on the job.
Secretary EF G Houde of Blackfoot lodge reports Athenian lodge No 4 Blackfoot announces a major event in Grove City on June 17. Thirty candidates will be initiated into the D O K degree with a Lewiston team demonstrating the work. Knights in Pocatello are invited to attend.
N J Thurston of Lindsborg Kansas with wife and three children traveled by Ford model T from Lindsborg on June 3 to Grove City via Denver and western Wyoming. They recently bought a large farm near Blackfoot and plan to settle in Idaho with a likely Blackfoot business future.
Arthur A. Cohn, formerly of this city and Salt Lake, asks for the family journal to be sent to Hammond Indiana where he now works for Hammon Knitting. John Amer, once a local railroad shops helper, died in Anaconda hospital after surgery and will be buried in Pocatello. Special train Hashslingers’ runs from No. 13 to Yellowstone. park season starts June 15 with Yellowstone special from Salt Lake.
Miss Katheryn Tupper of Pocatello has become engaged to Dr Charles E Rogers of Idaho Falls. The wedding is planned for June 20 at the Tupper home on South Garfield Avenue.
Jones, an osteopath and Kirksville graduate, moved months ago to Idaho Falls to practice. His father, a wealthy southern contractor, will attend for the wedding plans. His mother, visiting Pocatello, is already fond of the prospective daughter in law.
Free Silver camp Woodmen of the World and Palm Leaf circle hosted a card party at the W O W hall. Thirty seven tables, prizes for top and bottom players, decorated tables, music readings and a two course luncheon marked the successful event with Mrs L G Wilkerson and R Miltenberger among prizewinners.
The Tri-State Aerie convenes in Ogden June 18 with C A Boyd presiding. Delegates from Pocatello include Jim Astle and Will Walker, plus alternates and district officers. Activities span June 18 19 20 with a Lagoon outing and Emigrant Canyon trolley ride. The Short Line offers a special round trip fare.
A card states the death of D. D. Blivens was a distressing accident. The signatories Mrs A. L. Cook and her employees mention his good health and plans for Yellowstone Park, and emphasize there was no purposeful act involved.
Pocatello Tailoring Co offers a promotion granting an extra pair of trousers free with every suit purchase through August 1. The offer applies to all suit orders placed during the promotional period.
Commencing tomorrow night the community hosts a social dance every Friday evening at the East Side L D S hall inviting local residents to join in for casual dancing and socializing each week.
A roundup of visiting businessmen and residents in Pocatello lists James T. Gayle Challis N P Holt Boise G Mish New York W E Miller Buhl Bert Willberg Twin Falls George Youmans Portland A G T Vaughn Oklahoma City Lorenzo Hansen Logan William Reed Salt Lake G R Spurgeon Salt Lake Carlos Holst for Sweet's candies Frank W Blue Cudahy Co Idaho Falls J L Tomlinson Aberdeen Dale L Smith Salt Lake Mr and Mrs E H Bullock Omaha and Mr and Mrs N Stark Salt Lake A Schwartz Downey merchant at the Bannock Charles Sumner Boise Weiser Council and other towns B F Reed Spokane J A Spencer Salt Lake George A Whale Seneca Wis J E Farrell Chicago at Bannock various guests W J Kuner San Francisco G Whalen Salt Lake Joe Wade Salt Lake J Lewis Rexburg Minnie Tratten Idaho Falls Bob Watson visiting from Salt Lake Winifred Bateman to Blackfoot and O F Smith nurseryman Alex Harris Turner Dr Charles E Rogers Idaho Falls mother Dr Ida Rogers Mound City Mo to attend June 20 wedding Jack McCarty Salt Lake visit W N McCarty in town for family time and Bissinger Co business on Twin Falls trip
A harsh notice describes the parade leader as feeble-minded and accuses her of shameful attire. It cites a grandfather committed to Blackfoot insane asylum and a grandmother arrested by Officer Smith for picking glass in alleys and also sent to Blackfoot.
Portland hosts the Elks National Convention July 9 to 13 with excursions by Oregon Short Line from Idaho and Oregon points. Tickets go on sale July 5 to 8, limited to July 31. See agents for rates and details.
A Parisian collector reveals a Hugo owned first Shakespeare volume Henry by line reading Shakespeare, the greatest poet of the sixteenth century, judged by the greatest poet of the nineteenth century.
An admirer in Lima honors Alvan T Kellum pioneer Short Line engineer born August 19 1854 with a tribute noting his long suffering patience devotion to family and faith He leaves a widow and six children plus siblings and sons in law and grandchildren His burial path moved from Lima to Pocatello with services at the Lima residence and in Pocatello followed by a funeral at Mountainview cemetery The verse memorials reflect his belief that Heaven was his ultimate home.
Starba's Place plans a stand at the circus grounds tomorrow selling peanuts popcorn crispettes ice cream chewing gum candy and cold drinks to spectators.
The article explains that patentees must mark patented articles with "Patented" and the grant date. It cites a statute imposing penalties for failure to mark, limiting damages unless the defendant is notified of infringement and continues use after notice. The rule aims to protect patentee rights in lawsuits.
The article recounts Handel dining alone but ordering meals for three and declaring the company would arrive. It notes Haydn preferred dining solo and finishing meals ordered for five, illustrating their voracious appetites alongside their musical genius.
In Hoefel, Silesia, life size wooden beehives painted in colors depict characters from Moses to a military officer. Carved over a century ago by Naumburg monks who managed a large local farm, the figures include a country girl and a night watchman with a spear.
In a brief exchange from the Washington Herald a speaker laments no fish despite a $200 outfit and advanced gear. The punchline suggests luck hinges on wearing the right hat, a humorous cultural aside from the era.
London Answers recalls a couplet about a marriage proposal sparked while music played at a piano. The exchange hints at social judgment and clever moves in courtship.
The saying warns against harming others with the same hurt one endures, urging self-reflection and restraint to avoid perpetuating personal suffering onto others. It emphasizes empathy and moral consistency in conduct.
Excursions to Rexburg on June 19 and 20 offered by Oregon Short Line for Woodmen of the World convention. Limit June 25th. See agents for rates.
Local advertises D D D Prescription for eczema asserting skin cures, with claims by Dr Evans and Dr Holmes. A store offer guarantees a $1 bottle or 25 cents trial, promising no cost if it does not work and inviting visits for demonstration of the remedy’s merits.
A social dance is planned at the East Side L D S hall with the public invited to attend. The notice urges community members to join the event and enjoy an evening of dancing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.