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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
2
Funeral services for Alberto Desanti killed in the Short Line yards will be Sunday at 2 PM from St Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Baudizzone presiding. High mass is scheduled for tomorrow at 9 AM and funeral plans are handled by Undertakers Beasley and Hilles.
Mrs O B Steely and her daughter Evelyn left last night for California points to visit for some time. Also in town Mrs Carl Spongberg and her little son from Montpelier are visiting in Pocatello at the home of Spongberge on South Fifth.
W. J. Decker and Mardalena Toers of Aberdeen secured a marriage license from the county clerk yesterday afternoon.
J. B. Triste PD W. Church Jack Hiler and several others drove to Ogden yesterday afternoon to look after matters of business today in the city.
A woman vagrant appeared before Judge Swansen this morning and was fined 15 dollars, which she paid. Police court proceedings have been quiet this week overall.
Green Brothers Grocery owner KR Green returned from Salt Lake City where he had been on business matters. Local authorities believe the old offenders may have left town or are lying low.
The Db and choir stake last night at the K P hall offered a fine program enjoyed by all attendees. The dance and the program were both received with appreciation.
Workmen erect a large county court house sign to advertise a Liberty bond sale authorized by the county commissioners.
Ruben Larsen brother of Mrs S Green arrives in Pocatello from Butte where he had been for some time. He recounts gruesome tales of the recent mine disaster in that city as told to him.
A Red Cross war committee meeting is set for tomorrow at 19 o'clock. The Elk's Club will host the session, and the executive committee along with team captains are requested to attend.
Beughkht Lodge members of the local Yeomen meet in solidarity with national secret order actions and approve a purchase of 250 dollars in Liberty bonds. The motion receives full ratification from the organization’s members.
Te Bancroft Bertha L Atkin superintendent of schools visited Bancroft yesterday to attend a meeting of the Bancroft trustees. The session considered plans for remodeling and adding to the local school building.
A jury trial is held today in Justice Van Reuth's court. E. F. Cutler Jr seeks a $49.46 judgment against Co. E. Weston for caring for and feeding the defendants' horses. Attorneys Eden and Henderson represent the plaintiff, with C. O. Benting also listed.
In a police court proceeding Mrs A A Mendenhall is cited regarding a charge against Jennie McWilliams. Details indicate a dispute over alleged wrongdoing and the case is advancing through preliminary actions.
The B. C. baseball team an organized group intends to schedule games with city teams. They boast a fast squad and a good east side field being prepared. Manager Ben Carothers will arrange games contact 1269.
Alexander resident Alexsander David Banks travels to Pocatello on business tied to a case of alleged cattle rustling where he is plaintiff. Defendants RR S Mattson and KR S Sterett of Idaho Ranch company are accused as the trio’s cattle were found in their herds and the complaint charges grand larceny.
Workers from local businesses in the city are eager to arrange games with teams from other towns or from within the city. Brady park remains flooded, making in town games unlikely. For more details contact Pete Hawkins at St. Maries barber shop on West Center.
Dr J H Dickinson County Red Cross chairman returns from Twin Falls after delivering a Flag Day talk. He leads a flying campaign through McCammon Bancroft Lava Springs and other points to boost a county fund drive of 20 000 dollars beginning Monday for one week.
Arrangements are complete for a public card party hosted by the Civic Club entertainment committee at the EK Hall on Saturday afternoon June 16. Proceeds will be split with half directed to a local purpose.
A vintage ad promotes washing service with the claim We do wet wash and lists a phone contact at Troy Laundry priced at $22 for the service.
Stolen from the porch at 208 S Hayes Monday evening about 8 30 a ladies gold handled umbrella with initials M F P on it. The thief was seen from a window across the street. If returned immediately no questions will be asked. Otherwise a warrant and prosecution will follow. Return to 208 S Hayes.
Delegates from many states arrive in Chicago for the Modern Woodmen of America head camp gathering. The 461 delegates represent almost 1,000,000 members. Rate adjustments won’t be discussed as rates are decided by referendum. Reports claim the order has nearly recovered the 300,000 members lost during the rate agitation. Head Consul A. R. Talbot of Lincoln, Nebraska, is expected to be reelected.
Nantucket residents number under 3000 and have raised 000 for Liberty loan. Islanders aim for 150000, hoping the nation matches Nantucket to push World War Liberty funding. Bennett urges America to follow Nantucket’s example and reach five billion dollars.
Nearly 3500 signatures collected for a referendum on the minimum wage law for women. The effort is backed by the Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Phoenix and Business Men's…
The protective association of Tucson reports 2910 signatures filed with the secretary of state to qualify the bill for voter consideration at the upcoming election.
Memorial services were held in the Lutheran cemetery in Queensborough to observe the thirteenth anniversary of the General Slocum steamer disaster in the East River. Nearly a thousand women and children died in the burning of the excursion boat.
A brief advertisement states we do wet wash services and provides the phone number 8382 for contact in Troy.
Weather forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday in Pocatello and vicinity with continued warm temperatures across Idaho. Clear skies, light winds, and unseasonably warm highs are expected through the period.
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