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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1920
Page
7
Fire Chief Canfield tested a pump on the engine at Clark and Arthur early Monday. Water from the hydrant formed a half foot depth on North Arthur as neighborhood kids joined the scene, removing shoes and stockings to splash and launch small boats amid crowds and pretend storms.
This morning workers marked parking spaces along West Bonneville Street between Main and the Short Line station, outlining the road with fresh lines for car parking.
Fire units from east and west side responded around 2 45 pm to Branca Motor Company Fort Center where a gasoline explosion occurred in the work room. No damage resulted.
The west side fire truck pump underwent a thorough workout this morning and performed perfectly in tests. Connected to the West Clark and North Arthur fire plug, two water streams rose over a hundred feet for about fifteen minutes, drawing many spectators to the scene.
Local middleweight Frank Sevieno returned Sunday from Gooding where he fought a ten round draw with Chicago Kid Saturday evening. Sevieno reportedly led by a large margin late in the bout and the referee's decision was unpopular.
S. B. Meeker aged 55 died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. George Babbit’s home at 807 North 7th avenue. The McHan Undertaking company is handling the remains and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Rev. C. H. Cleaves of the Congregational church leaves tonight on No 4 for Boston to attend the International Council of Congregational churches meeting in Huston from June 29 to July 6. He is accompanied to Slater Missouri by his daughter Thelma. During his absence Sunday evening services are canceled. laymen will lead the 11 am service. The pulpits for July 27, July 4, July 11, and July 18 will be filled by different leaders with special choir music.
Jim Brown and Helen Woods failed to answer roll call and forfeited bonds of 25 dollars each on liquor possession charges. Guy Gates and A L Cottrell paid 1 dollar fines for speeding. John Teno Neo and Ray Bannock Indians drew 5 dollar fines for intoxication. John Floyd forfeited a 25 dollar bond after arrest for intoxication. J F Sullivan to appear tonight. Other cases include Re B Call wrong license number Frank Apperland J Robb Brady speeding and C H Brooks stopping in middle of a block.
Jacob Nephi of the Bannock tribe was brought to Pocatello from Ft. Hall by Deputy U. S. Marshal C. B. Wheeler and is held in the county jail on adultery charges.
A marriage license was issued Saturday at the county clerk's office to Lawrence Earl Belden of Los Angeles and Bernice Irene Kerr of Twin Falls.
The sheriff's office was notified to watch for a dark red seven passenger Apperson car taken days ago from Spokane. Engine No 21295 Washington 1920 license No 88921. Reward of 100 dollars offered for recovery. Owner is H W White of Everett.
George Colton was arrested by Patrolman Williams on a charge of indecent proposals to a 9 year old girl. A complaint signed by David Whitaker states the incident occurred about 9 o clock Sunday morning at 725 West Bonneville. Colton pled not guilty and bond was set at 100 dollars with trial scheduled for this evening's court session.
Fire departments answered three alarms on Sunday. At 3 45 p m the west side unit fought smoke from an oil stove explosion at 858 North Main in a home owned by Tom Davis. two rooms damaged about 500 dollars. A shed fire in the 709 block of North 4th Avenue caused minor damage around 11 45 p m, with both departments responding. Shortly after midnight the west side department doused a fire near the Catholic school grounds on West Wyeth Street where a fence blaze was quickly put out.
The west side department responded around an o clock this morning to 217 North Johnson where a coal oil stove exploded. No damage resulted.
Juline Rosenberg a noted Balt Lake businessman and former Pocatello resident attended a meeting of the Pocatello Driving and Fair association, led by president, in Fred Caldwell's office. The group, once led by George North, discussed what to do with the association grounds near the Portneuf by the present Tech Carm.
Harry Pageant of Gooding, a notable young lawyer active in Republican circles, visits Pocatello en route to Mackay and other northern points on legal business. He was a delegate at the Republican state convention in Coeur d'Alene and participated actively in the proceedings.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Wheeler left for Burley to take charge of LeRoy Hull who was arrested there Monday and is wanted locally to answer a forgery charge.
Sheriff Mabey received word from Sheriff John Norton of Bonneville county to watch for a Buick stolen in Idaho Falls on Sunday evening. The vehicle bore Idaho license number 13046 1920.
Licenses issued Monday to Floyd E Burchett and Gladys Sautter both of Burley and to Leo John Keatiley of Dubuque Iowa and Eleanor M Liebermann of Buffalo New York. A license was issued this morning to Patrick O Reardon and Leda J Wilson of Ogden. The latter couple were married at the county building by Justice of the Peace John A Tupper.
LeRoy Hull, 20, was brought back from Burley by Deputy Sheriff Joe Wheler and jailed on forgery charges. Hull allegedly passed numerous bad checks on local merchants drawn on several Idaho banks.
Frank Mullen, tied to Metropolitan Life Insurance sales force for a year, was Tuesday appointed chief deputy court clerk under County Clerk RK Earley. He is a well known local young man who began his duties at the county building this morning.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Franklin Hart of Raymond Utah and Florence Geneva Nelson of Montpelier.
Articles of Incorporation filed for Mount Sullivan Mining Company with principal place of business in Pocatello. Capital stock set at 260000 dollars, 250000 shares, par value 1 dollar each. Subscriptions total 6000 shares by Lara W. Johnson W. A. Norton J. W. Johnson J. Roy Johnson and Austin Johnson.
Mrs. Thena Pope and Mrs. Max Craig traveled by auto to Salt Lake City for a weekend visit. They report the trip home to Zion in good condition and conditions along the route were favorable.
Nez Perce county Sheriff W Porter issues lookout for a Buick Model E-45 stolen from Lewiston several days ago. Vehicle identification numbers are motor 419943 and serial 416105.
At last evening's session F Apperland paid a 10 fine for speeding. E B Call drew 10 for driving with wrong license number. H Brooks fined 5 with fine suspended for stopping his car in the center of a block. Car 42793 owner to appear this afternoon on speeding charge. J F Sullivan told to leave town for intoxication and promptly departed.
The Pocatello Rebuilt Car company filed articles of incorporation Tuesday with the county clerk. It is formed to transact general business as dealers in automobiles, trucks, tractors and other power machines. Capital stock is $100,000, 10,000 shares at $10 par. Of this, 35 shares are subscribed by Stanley Ballaine, Harry Ballaine, Platt Ballaine and Homer A Beham, all of this city.
Miss Ella Wiensted of Crystal and Miss Ella Neilsen of 236 North Fifth, both employees of the Sweet Studio, left Monday afternoon for Salt Lake City to attend the Eastman Professional School of Photography.
Mrs. M. A. Mullin departs this evening on No. 17 bound for Boise to visit relatives and friends for several days.
George Colton, arrested Monday on indecent proposals charges involving a 9 year old girl, was turned over to county authorities last evening. While deputies investigated transfer of papers, Colton escaped and had not been located by late afternoon.
Announcement says there will be no meeting this week of Bilecta Kensington due to the Chautauqua event.
Jack Kelker son of Mr and Mrs J J Kelker is expected to arrive Thursday evening on No 17 from Chicago where he has been attending the Lewis Institute for the past year.
Mrs George L. Weir will travel to Salt Lake City to reunite with her husband as he had been assisting Dr F E Roach at the Utah State Dental Society annual meeting.
Floyd E. Burchett and Gladys V. Sautter of Burley wed yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at Rev. H 8S’s home. Dr. R J Phipps officiated in Mr Hamilton s absence.
At a Monday meeting of Bannock County Auto Dealers, the Idaho Motor Car Dealers association was formed. Do A Parrish of Boise was chosen president, Mr. Johnson of Twin Falls vice president, and P Ballaine of Pocatello secretary. Jesse M Chase presided. The group aims to improve highway expansion and road conditions through closer statewide cooperation.
John Van and Marvin Van faced resisting an officer while Jane Van and Richard Roe Van were charged with interfering with an officer after a Tuesday incident at 536 East Bridger. All four were arrested last evening and released on $25 bonds for court this afternoon following a visit by Chief L A Lahr.
Rev. Harry Hamilton of the Methodist church returns from Coeur d'Alene where he attended the grand chapter meeting as a delegate from the Pocatello lodge. En route he visited his former parish in Aliceel Oregon and reports the trip most enjoyable.
Mrs. Thomas Kane departed last evening for Ogden to join her son Thomas Kane traveling inspector for the Southern Pacific Railroad. They plan a three Month visit and travel to Mexico together.
P. E. Ballaine, secretary of the Idaho Motor Car Dealers association, announced notices to all state dealers about the July 16 session in Pocatello. An expected attendance of 200 to 300 dealers is reported for the important meeting.
Pocatello experienced a severe wind and rain storm early yesterday afternoon. The wind dissipated quickly and by about 4 30 the weather cleared. Evening remained cool and pleasant.
A break in the Ft Hall irrigation canal last evening half a mile north of the reservation line flooded many acres of land. Water was shut off today for repairs and a large force of workers will complete the repairs by Tuesday morning with no serious damage reported.
Mr and Mrs Kirk Stonebdosner of 1615 South Suh avenue welcomed an eight pounds son born Sunday morning. All concerned are reported to be doing nicely.
Idaho county superintendents of schools meet in Pocatello next week with a full program planned. President C R Frasier oversees sessions at Idaho Tech and speakers include Miles Cannon on Wednesday about historic Ft. Hall events. Supt Walter Siders speaks Tuesday morning. Afterward the group travels to Salt Lake City for the National Education Association convention beginning July 5.
Two month old Isfant Mint, daughter of Cheerge Micaos, died Wednesday at 216 North Serend Avenue. Funeral at 2 PM at St Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev James A. Mooney officiating. Interment in Mountainview cemetery directed by Schumacher and Mali Company. Also notes Pocatello youths Ted McDonald and Worth Clark returning home from Notre Dame for summer vacation.
William F. Mulley mail and file clerk at the Short Line offices was taken from General Hospital to his North Hayes Avenue home this afternoon. He underwent a serious operation a couple of weeks ago and is now on the road to recovery, to the delight of many friends.
Deputy Sheriff Guy Nelson came home last evening after a motor trip Wednesday to Burley and Twin Falls. He spent the day on business matters. The Twin Falls area reports crops as the best in many years.
In district court Judge K M Terrell presided as the jury found for the plaintiff Geo Hi Blood and John Etchecahar in a collection suit on a note. The award totaled 2416 67 with 240 in attorney fees. Baird and Davis represented the plaintiff while C M Booth defended the defendant.
Sheriff George K. Mabey submitted nomination papers with the county clerk on Wednesday afternoon seeking re election as sheriff. Republican Walter H. Anderson and Democrat R. C. Thomas filed their nomination papers last week for county attorney and sheriff respectively.
After being refused admittance to an east side palumbine shop about midnight a squad of local police officers broke in the door with a two by four and placed under arrest John Doe Stevens Blanche Roberts and Catherine Niton Stevens charged with disorderly conduct resisting officers and threatening to kill the two women charged with disorderly conduct Bond set at 100 each. The case goes before Judge M KR Lockhart at this evening's court session.
Robert Dale leads a cross country race of twelve former soldiers from Butte to Twin Falls and on to Salt Lake City then New York. The route forms a figure eight touching central western and coast states with end in New York. Reading Eagle awards total 8600, 1000 and 1000 dollars.
R E MacKay arrived back from Ft D A Russell Cheyenne Wyoming where he attended the Idaho Utah national guard encampment held there. He is a member of troop B 1st Idaho cavalry of Pocatello and was discharged from the camp early as he plans a trip to Detroit.
Miss Edith Gratt librarian offers a free apprenticeship course in library work. The program requires library duties for school credit and is designed for those pursuing library or teaching careers.
Frank Cheater of the Tribune mechanical department Mrs. Chester and their son returned yesterday from Coalville Utah where they attended the funeral ceremonies of Mrs. Chester's father Joseph Barber who was buried Sunday. Mr Barber died at Ogden last Wednesday.
Michael Nielsen of Fort Hall filed a petition for naturalization before US Commissioner Turner in the afternoon. Evats, Fort manager, appeared in the city as Nielsen’s assistant.
Wm Wallin arrived today noon on Ness from Wortland after attending the Shrine convention. The Pocatello delegation plans a morning return on the 27th. Wallin reports a very enjoyable trip and notes that 100,008 Shriners from across the country attended and were treated royally by Portland residents.
Mrs Currence Wallhan aged 3 died at a local hospital. Survived by daughter Mrs MW Ebiriteh and several siblings. funeral at 7:30 p.m. at Metlan Undertaking chapel. Remains to be shipped on No 4 to Bellville Wisconsin. Admer B Wallihan to accompany.
Judge Bale former juvenile court judge from Columbus Ohio spoke at a Tech assembly for summer students. He is a member of the Elite son-White Chautauqua company and delivered an entertaining address on the theme of Service.
Last night's police court session saw Stevens plead guilty to disorderly conduct and resisting an officer, paying a fifty dollar fine. Blanche Roberts and Catherine Nixon each paid a thirty five dollar fine with attorney William Edens representing them. A Vanderbeck paid fifteen dollars for speeding and Mr. Palmer twenty five dollars for the same offense.
Police in Utah were asked last night to watch for a 1917 Ford touring car with Utah license 18760 issued in 1920. The vehicle was reported stolen from Ogden yesterday.
The Pocatello Indians depart Saturday night on No. 4 for Hock Springs to face Rock Springs Sunday afternoon. Pitching shortstop Peters from Burley is signed to play behind the plate. The squad returns to Pocatello on No. 19 Monday noon.
D. A. Perkins, a farmer west of the city, filed a complaint leading to the arrest of B. H. Goldersleeve on grand larceny charges. He was arraigned before Justice John A. Tupper, released on a $500 bond, with a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday. Goldersleeve allegedly stole Perkins mowing machine and hay rake.
James E. Moore sought $118 on a check in district court before Judge Terrell. The jury failed to reach a verdict on Thursday. Swanson and Tydeman represented the plaintiff, while McDougall and Jones defended the defendant. A new trial is likely.
Local authorities were notified last evening of a theft in Idaho Falls involving a Ford five passenger car with Idaho license 45091 and a Briscoe touring car with California license 362280.
Dr J G Venter formerly of the Palmer school Davenport Iowa joins with Dr Beatrice DuValle in the Orpheum theatre building to form the firm Drs Venter and DuValle Venter is Palmer school graduate with four years as a chiropractor and one year in U S hospitals and infirmaries.
J B Wakeam announces two baseball teams formed among foreign born students at the Bonnevile portable school. About forty men attend the evening English and American institutions classes. Captains are Jim Calas and Toni Ferranti with Chris Lagos secretary treasurer. Practice to begin tonight at Short Life grounds as games are scheduled.
Paul Heinrich, an electrician for the fire department, unveiled a recently painted red Ford roadster at the west side station. He oversees the fire alarm system and street lights and has earned praise for his "littled wagon" which bears the gold-lettered "Fire Alarm" on the hood and the initials "P. F. D." on the side.
Harvard defeated Yale by six lengths in the four mile varsity race at New London. Yale earlier won the freshman and junior varsity two mile events as conditions favored fast times with choppy water and a light breeze.
Secretary Baker was named by President Wilson to chair the board created to implement the Water Power Act. Secretary Meredith and Secretary Payne were named as members of the board.
Juarez June 28 AP Mexican immigration officials were ordered to forbid Mexican laborers from crossing into the United States to work there. The governor of Chihuahua issued the order to halt the cross border work. In recent months thousands have crossed to farm and railroad jobs at high pay, risking Mexico's labor supply. Three hundred entered the U S yesterday, part of a weeklong movement of about 1,000 through this port.
In Buffalo on June 26 a temporary platform at the Broadway Auditorium collapsed after delegates posed for photographs. Three people suffered serious injuries. several others were cut or bruised. Mrs. Maud Northrup of McKinville Oregon injured with a back wrench. The 3500 delegates had mostly left when the accident occurred. The Northern Baptist convention later passed a resolution condemning propaganda seeking US government meddling in Great Britain.
Tokyo reports officials at London agreed to revise the Anglo Japanese treaty to align with the league of nations covenant and address the international situation created by the pact. Cable dispatches to Nippu Jiji noted the decision.
Notice of John J. Carter home stead entry in Idaho and witnesses listed. Also court foreclosure sale in Bannock County Idaho for estate of Anna Jorgensen with a total judgment of 3639.67 and property in Oxford and surrounding areas to be sold at public auction for cash. Dated 1998 by Sheriff Mabry.
Petitioners seek the board order to carve a new district from current lands. Individuals affected by the change may file objections or show cause if any exist. The action appears to be in early stages with potential public process.
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