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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
5
The mid week dancing party will take place at McNichols and Wright hall tonight. Appendix Removed Miss Lucile Vickers was successfully operated on at the general hospital last evening for appendicitis.
Captain George Winter, superintendent of the Poca lo Water company, is in Boise on a business mission.
A late rain storm yesterday damaged first cutting alfalfa on the Fort Hall tract. Farmers reported weather‑related losses and concern over yield quality as fields suffered from heavy moisture and wind.
The Wo men Study League will hold a regular meeting at the usual time in the assembly room of the public library.
A marriage license was issued Monday afternoon to Dan H. Hayes 31 and Fran G. Hints 20. Hayes is employed at Walker's Undertaking, with details of the ceremony and location not specified in the readable text.
Northern Pacific assistant general manager W B Kcoln arrived at Hutte in his private car attached to train No 4 yesterday. He spent the afternoon there and returned north on train No 3.
Stradley chief engineer of the Short Line and Anderson chief car service agent rode through Peatello this morning in Stradley’s private car the One Spot attached to train No 1 northbound.
Work on a 250 foot extension of the new freight depot progresses with the concrete foundation largely finished. Construction on the superstructure is expected to start soon, as the project advances in this city.
A. J. Knollis of Chicago and Kansas City, a leading sheep figure, travels to Pocatello to discuss flock matters for Soda Springs and Chesterfield districts. He reports the sheep range this year is in splendid shape.
The funeral of the late E. F. Draper proprietor of the Draper lodging houses on South Second avenue will be held tomorrow at 10 30 AM. Undertaker Walker has charge and interment will be in Mountainview cemetery. Deputy Sheriff Smith of Salt Lake arrives to take Frank Fowler who is wanted there for wife desertion.
Oakley Mayor Here-Dr. Lowe, mayor of Oakley village, met in the city with Chief John McMahon of the Pocatelo fire department yesterday. They discussed Oakley’s plan to buy new firefighting apparatus and sought expert input on the purchase.
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Shawnee Bill’s Far East tours head to Pocatello on July 30 with ads flooding the city. A Woodman ball hosted by Palm Leaf circle, Women of Woodcraft, drew many at a late social card party with prizes won by several guests.
An event hosted by a group featured a bevy of handsome matrons and pretty girls and was deemed successful both socially and financially. The gathering raised favorable impressions and solid financial support for the organizers.
Invitations go out for a piano recital Sunday evening at the West Side L D S Church by Miss Dorothy Hull and Miss Marietta Higson, pupils of Robert Hurd. They are joined by Sylvia Hurd on violin and Mr Hurd on tenor.
John L. Kiel, a contractor, traveled from the new stock yards north of town to purchase hay and grain for his crews. The yards are planned to be the largest on the Short Line system and symbolize the latest in construction.
Franklin and Hayes have moved their bottling works from the old stone building on railroad ground near the Center street viaduct to a new modern plant opposite the brewery. The old bottling works will be torn down to allow yard rearrangement.
Short Line official E C Manson traveled via No 13 to arrive from Salt Lake City and returned by No 9 after overnighting in town. Deputy Sheriff Bob Lewis reported promising grain crops around Downey and described wheat yields up to 35 to 40 bushels per acre. Fire alarm boxes were relocated with No 7 moved near the Bridge and Building department shop and No 19 taking its former spot.
Henry Irslinger, claiming Europe middleweight title, asks publication of a challenge to Art Chester of Pocatello. He wagers 100 to 500 dollars that he can throw Chester three times in an hour, with the match to be held at Chester’s chosen location. G A R special train carries Oregon and Washington veterans to Gettysburg. departs Huntington at 5 am and reaches Pocatello about 2 pm.
A Southern Pacific traffic bulletin announces F. H. Plaisted as assistant to the director of traffic. Known in the west as a top rate specialist, Plaisted previously served as assistant freight agent on the Short Line and later as assistant in the director of traffic office at Union Pacific before this promotion.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces competitive exams for various positions including chemist, plant histology assistants, naval and railway engineers, architects, and teachers. Applicants must apply through the Commission in Washington or the local board secretary. inquiry points to the post office for details.
The Presbyterian church will host the prayer meeting Wednesday evening at the church instead of at a member's home. The Presbytery call meeting will be in session Thursday requiring some ministers to arrive Wednesday for the meeting.
Breakfast served 6:00 to 10:00 A M lunch 11:30 to 2:30 dinner 5:00 to 7:30 at 156 South Main Street.
Peonia roots Carolina Poplars 25 cents and up. Blackfoot Nursery advertises a wide range of nursery stock. Old papers for sale at the Tribune.
A testimonial from Mrs. M. E. Pugmire of Pocatello Idaho praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain. The ad notes strains, nighttime pain, and lasting relief after one month of use. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as US sole agents with a 50 cent price. Remember the name Doan's.
The shop touts flawless tinting values and rare competition, boasting full facilities for mixing and applying shades. It guarantees any color desired, emphasizing affordability and quality.
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