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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
5
The usual week end dancing party will be held at Mc Nichols Wright hall tonight. Postmaster at Way M T Bowers appointed to succeed J H Jensen who resigned. Mr and Mrs Hadley at 744 South Second Avenue welcome a healthy baby boy yesterday.
Dr W F Howard motored to American Falls in his Ford for a professional engagement. He found the roads in fair condition. The return trip was completed in one hour and a half.
A special electric train moved from Yellowstone through Salt Lake to Seattle, carrying ten Pullman cars filled with delegates to the National Electric Association convention. The dispatch occurred the night before last, routing the train eastward via the Idaho gateway.
Rev. Mr. Saunders officiated at Trinity Episcopal church uniting Nellie Lich tenheld of Oskaloosa Iowa and Aberdeens John E Toews in marriage. The bride traveled from her middle western home to Pocatello where the ceremony followed promptly. The groom, a proprietor of the Peoples Store in Aberdeen, is a popular young man. They departed Friday for Aberdeen.
Dr. W F Howard reports the arrival of a baby boy at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike Gates 626 North Fourth Avenue yesterday. Mike says Newa de boy Bigga de man.
Drew Standrod, driving his father's Auburn, made a swift run to Downey via McCammon. The trip took under an hour, with roads in good condition noted along the way.
A special car carrying Idaho delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in San Francisco rolled through Pocatello this morning. Dr Minnie Howard and Miss Barnes joined the party here.
The First Savings Bank of this city sues Emile J. Farley in district court to collect a promissory note for 377.25 dated August 3, 1911 due in three months with 8 percent interest, secured by a mortgage on 30 acres of land near Brady Park south of Pocatello. R. R. Wilson is named as a defendant for holding a $300 mortgage and having his own foreclosure suit pending.
Gus Lind a carpenter and wrestler who had worked in Pocatello left for Ogden on June 16 and went to his mother in law Mrs L T Thomas's home. He shot himself through the brain after a brief talk and left letters indicating prior thoughts of suicide. He is survived by a wife and three children with domestic troubles cited as the cause.
Jackson now controls the Jackson Real Estate company. Formed months ago as Junior Real Estate with Carl Barnard. William Bohlschied bought half from Barnard and then sold his remaining stake to Jackson, giving him complete charge of the firm.
Bertha Manhart formerly of Salt Lake took bichloride of mercury in a Reno resort shortly after filing for divorce from Elmer Manhart. Her husband, a Salt Lake carpenter at the Savoy, is believed to be in Pocatello. She had substantial funds in Reno banks and a daughter was en route to claim the estate.
Mr and Mrs Harry Matthews returned from Soda Springs where they attended the Weaver family third annual reunion. The 105 members gathered for a three day celebration with relatives from Idaho and Utah. The Weaver family is Idaho's largest and next year the reunion will be at Millville Utah.
Forrest For rest recovering from a long illness after appendicitis is on the road to recovery and able to be about. L. S. Marriott of Soda Springs sold to Casper W. Harris of Lago 320 acres in sections 3 10 and 15 township 542 for 5500 dollars. The deed filed at the courthouse yesterday includes a valuable water right.
J H Cornwall former chief clerk in W J Ingling's Montana Short Line office now Bend station agent in Montana travels via Potrero to Rock Island where he plans to wed a charming Illinois girl and bring her to his western home.
In Pocatello district court, three divorce suits are listed. Mary A. Walker versus N. S. Walker, married January 12, 1901, accuses failure to provide. May Rhyn versus George Rhyn, married April 13, 1908, alleges desertion. Prudence E. Berger versus John J. Berger, married October 29, 1909, cites habitual intemperance and failure to provide.
Judge Charles E. Arney former Bannock county probate judge and ex private secretary to Senator Dubois spent a few hours in Pocatello on his way to Boise from St Paul. He is new immigration agent for the Northern Pacific at Spokane and travelled with the Northwestern Development League special train. He will stop at Boise near his ranch and is accompanied by his wife who will visit Mrs Terrell in Pocatello in a few days.
The second annual alumni ball at McNichols & Wright hall delighted attendees last night. Snowy windows and icicle decor created a wintry mood that complemented the red and blue school colors on dancing programs. Patronesses included Mrs. W. R. Siders and others.
John K. Davis, prominent landowner on the Fort Hall project and respected figure in Pocatello, died at American Falls on June 6 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted in Power City on June 8 by the Odd Fellows lodge, of which he was an active member. Floral tributes were abundant, many from the local I O O F branch, and Davis had been employed by the Idaho Consolidated company at its American Falls facility.
Priests from across the state assemble at St Josephs Hall for a public gathering and reception honoring Rev Father Van der Donekt on the silver jubilee of his ordination. Bishop Glorieux will celebrate a high mass, luncheon follows, and an evening Eagle Hall reception features a program of music and readings. All priests of the state expected to attend.
A flood of guests arrives in Pocatello and Idaho Falls from Salt Lake City Boise Chicago San Francisco and more. Notables include C B Steele in town at the Monarch W W Corwin from Soda Springs and George Link at the Bannock with many others from Boise Salt Lake City Nampa Downey and Montpelier. Local officials inspectors and lawmakers also pass through on official business and travel for conferences and weddings.
The widowed Bessie Lillian Davis, widow of the deceased man who settled on a Fort Hall tract and later lived in Gate City, mourns his passing after illness. A son and daughter survive. The widow and children arrived from American Falls to reside in Pocatello and thank the Odd Fellows lodge and community for support during illness and burial.
The Gray & Gray real estate agency sold a 50 by 140 foot lot on North Ninth avenue to Harry J. Peterson. He plans to build a residence there and likely move in.
Mrs Lillian O Cander formerly of this city now resides in Spokane passed through Pocatello this morning en route to Beatrice Nebraska summoned by telegraphic news of her mother's critical illness.
Dr How ard purchased five lots in the Fairview addition from Gray and Gray real estate agency. He says the block will become the ideal residence portion of Pocatello before many months.
City Attorney P. O Malley returned from Portland where he argued the water suit. Special counsel Clark and Budge prepared pleadings and affidavits and secured a victory for the city on the basis of those filings.
The Holder mentioned in last night's Tribune regarding a hearing to place children in a Boise Children's Home is not William KE Holder a respected Short Line planing mill foreman and Gate City resident. The other Holder is almost a stranger in Pocatello.
The article explains twilight results from atmospheric refraction, noting that at eighteen degrees below the horizon no light is refracted. It cites a one hour twelve minute twilight at the equator during equinoxes and a one hour nineteen minute twilight at solstices, with London experiencing prolonged twilight in late spring. It contrasts tropical sudden night with the midnight sun in extreme north.
Governor Johnson supports a progressive approach and asks delegates to stay with the Roosevelt plan. California joins Johnson after voting to follow his leadership. Idaho delegates remain uncommitted, weighing Borah or Cummins. Barker of the delegation vows not to bolt.
The studio remodel is finished and the owner announces reopening for business. Local customers are invited to visit as services resume.
Travel offers to Portland July 5 7 and 8 via Oregon Short Line from Idaho and Oregon points. Limit July 31 New rates and details available from agents for Elks' National convention participation.
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