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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
5
The Royal Neighbors hold their regular meeting tomorrow night at I C O F hall. Let all Neighbors be present. Visitors welcome. Musical Tonight at the Congregational church features the Senior C E society with ice cream and cake served and a small admission.
Closing exercises for Rev Cyril Van der Donckt celebrate his silver jubilee at St Josephs hall next Thursday at 8 oclock. In other news J W Slaughter sold two South Seventh avenue lots to Florence Meyers for 1000 dollars through Gray Gray Real Estate.
City Clerk Finn Berg says June 22 is final date to pay sewer extension assessments in cash before bonds are issued. Assessment books are kept at the city treasurer's office, Farmers & Traders.
David Gemmel of Pocatello finishes shipping 170000 pounds of wool to Web and Co in Philadelphia, marking a major sale by a regional sheep producer.
Jim Francis filed in the county clerk's office this morning his notice to enter the race for the office of sheriff of Bannock County. He seeks the post amid countywide ballots and official filings.
The county clerk issued a marriage license to Mrs Moe L Gor man and Edward A Jellison of Boise. They were immediately married by Judge Moyes.
Arrangements and rates are being made for the Republican platform convention to be held at Boise on the 23rd and 24th of the month. The Idaho Chautauqua meets at the same time and the same rate can be used, with return good July 1.
Oregon Short Line offers a special excursion rate to Brigham City for the United Commercial Travelers outing on June 21 and 22. Tickets available June 21 and 22 from points between McCammon and Brigham, and one day earlier from points west of there. Agent supplies details.
John Mitchell a leading American labor figure is set to speak at the Southern Idaho Chautauqua in Pocatello next week. His address at McNichols Wright hall follows a complimentary concert and lecture opening the assembly Sunday evening, promising a packed turnout.
Reverend Frederick Vining Fisher of Ogden, western manager of the Chautauqua Managers' association, visits to review local preparations. He predicts the Southern Idaho assembly will be highly successful and notes the Sunday evening opening session will be free to the public.
C Gillis Walt Crosby John Haley and Martin Allen were detained after a police roundup. Allen is charged with petty larceny for stealing five dollars in goods from Mrs. Draper. Allen paid restitution and was fined ten dollars, then jailed for lack of funds. Haley paid ten dollars and was released. Gillis and Crosby remain in custody for a few days.
Mrs Terrill entertains this afternoon in honor of Miss Katheryn Tupper, a popular bride-to-be. The event centers on social courtesy and adds to the wedding anticipation in the community.
Mrs Thrize Willey files a complaint in Judge Moyes court charging her husband John Willey and two others with battery for an alleged June 16 beating. The plaintiff seeks judgment.
A Monday afternoon miscellaneous shower honored Miss Kath ryn Tupper at Mrs O P Barber’s home. About thirty guests stitched towels for the bride to be and signed initials as keepsakes. After luncheon Miss Tupper opened a bounty of gifts and received warm wishes from friends.
Robert Hamilton was found in the tool box of a westbound passenger train yesterday and arrested for trespassing. Papers on him suggested plans to file a homestead in Oregon. the judge told him to beat it and go. He is said to be a member of a prominent secret organization in good standing.
The Y P 8 C E of the First Presbyterian church held a social at Mr J B Bistline's home to discuss a New York trip. Participants visited the stock exchange public library and art gallery in New York then enjoyed cafeteria style sandwiches doughnuts and coffee on the return. Mrs R Wilson won most points. The group called the evening pleasant educational and profitable.
Mrs. A. C. McGuire of 2468 Main Street won the first prize in the state Kitchen Economy contest run by the Domestic Science department of Armour & Co during May. She submitted the recipe Potato Surprise using leftover beef roast onions salt pepper paprika butter and Armour's Extract of Beef.
A long list of residents and visitors rail through Pocatello with stays at local hotels. The report notes trips to Rexburg, Weiser, Twin Falls, Salt Lake City, and other points, plus local business ties, insurance talks, and a fishing trip near Mackay. An anecdote recalls a farmer’s son Sam with a rough childhood and a dramatic ending to the tale.
Poem fragment reflecting on a storm and the departed, contrasting the grim season with hope. The speaker notes a bluebird and violets as signs of renewal, addressing a bereaved figure and invoking spring's return after death. The author Edna Dean Proctor is named at the end.
Fragmentary verse by Henley describing a lone figure or phenomenon as the red ghost at a desolate scene. The excerpt evokes dreary reaches and solitary motion, suggesting a haunting or spectral travel through a bleak landscape.
Instructions describe mixing mashed potatoes with butter salt and parsley, shaping into one tablespoon meat balls, covering with potato mix, flattening into round cakes and frying until brown. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Local calendar lists Tuesday musical social at the Congregational C F E parish hall. Wednesday features a midweek dance at McNichols and Wright hall. Thursday includes city council meeting and St Josephs school closing exercises. Friday hosts P H Alumni dance at McNichols Wright hall. Saturday ends with weekend dance there. Sunday opens Chau tauqua week with Monday following. Motion pictures play all week at Auditorium Princess Orpheum and Olympic theatres.
A rough tale recalls Sam Sneed challenging a bull and being tossed high. The narrator notes Sam’s cantankerous nature and believes Providence guided his fate, declaring his absence from home a proper consequence of his stubborn streak and dangerous temperament.
Professor H. B. Fairchild of Yale argues for dissolving the contract labor clause and having public boards and private employers contract with immigrants. Immigrants would choose their destination and learn wages and occupations before leaving home, ensuring legal employment and informed settlement.
Star Dry Goods Co. at 232 East Center advertises fifty pairs of Boys Quooza Shoes priced at $1.23 for sizes 1 to 2 and $1.33 for sizes 3 to 5 percent.
Pocatello Coal Co located at 241 North Main Street lists Utah Portland cement for sale.
Bunch of keys found at the post office last evening. Owner may claim them by calling at this office and paying for this notice.
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