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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
5
Local note announces a weekend dance tonight at Nichols and Wright hall. Also, W E Clifford from Soda Springs is installing a private water system at the old Whitman place.
Fifty three cars of sheep in two trains pass through Pocatello tomorrow bound for the Chicago market.
Carriers report holds due to an eastbound washout delaying service today. Union Pacific lines halt operations as crews assess track damage and restore schedules.
F A Jones, a well known machinist in the city, has left for Mackay to take charge of the Mackay Novelty Works shop.
Harry Ganz of Salt Lake plans a 30000 pound pressed brick plant at McCammon. The project aims to expand local brick production and create industrial activity in the area.
Assistant General Manager E. C. Manson arrived by private car from Salt Lake on No. 1 this morning and left for the west on No. 5, indicating a transient business presence in town.
Twenty four cars of sheep loaded on the Wood River branch move through Pocatello in a special train bound for the eastern market.
Rev. W. R. Bozard of Colorado will again occupy the pulpit at the First Church tomorrow. He may accept a call to the pastorate here.
Dr. W. F. Howard and his wife with Miss Griffiths enjoyed a pleasant fishing trip at Mackay this week, hosted by Dr. Mason of the city.
The Bannock County Fair association meets this afternoon in McCammon to elect new officers and plan the annual fall fair set for McCammon.
Union Pacific official Superintendent Lincoln of the car service department rode through Pocatello yesterday on route from Butte to Salt Lake in UP private car 03.
Last week at the Morgan shearing plant on Blackfoot river near the data K. O. Sharp achieved a record clipping 26 sheep in 30 minutes. The feat is described as the fastest shearing performance recorded.
A special car carrying the Alabama Minstrels will travel from the south on No 13 ee and move north on No 113 visiting smaller towns in the upper Snake River valley.
Work on the new structural steel coal elevator in Pocatello, the largest on the Short Line system, progresses rapidly and will be placed in commission on July 1. Five engines can load coal at once.
Thomas F. Terrell, attorney, travels to Lava Springs this morning as a member of the advisory committee overseeing the new construction project at the southeastern Idaho spa.
Negro bootlegger B Bonnard arrested days ago for conducting a blind pig in the old restricted district on South First Avenue will be arraigned Monday afternoon before Judge Alf Moyes.
The funeral for B G Campbell, who was killed in the recent incident, was announced. Details on the funeral arrangements were provided by the family and local authorities.
A funeral service for a Custer Mont. resident will be held tomorrow at 1 20 p m from the home to St Joseph s church with Rev Father Van der Donekt presiding.
Fire Chief Jack McMahon received a framed poem yesterday from M. E. Hughes superintendent of the Southern Idaho Water Company Pocatello office. Hughes made the presentation speech himself, praising the chief.
Chief engineer Carl Stradley and car service head W S Anderson rode through Pocatello Thursday on their way home to Salt Lake after inspecting the St. Anthony and Teton branches.
A seven car Special A train bearing G A R veterans to the Gettysburg semi centennial traveled through Pocatello Thursday afternoon. Seth C. Rhodes of the Short Line passenger department and Inspector P J Murphy of the hotel and dining car department led the train.
Miss Emma Patten and Miss Wilma Robbins from Marshalltown Iowa arrived in the Gate City after touring Yellowstone. They will depart tonight on No 17 for Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and return home via the Canadian Pacific.
Miss Mabel Gove, the efficient night operator at the Pocatello central exchange of the Mountain States Telephone company, has resigned and will take a rest at Lava Hot Springs and Montpelier. She has several positions offered but plans a vacation before choosing a new post.
Mrs Bess Ownbey Lowe presents baritone Alva Hovey Lowe with reader Miss Eliza Smith in a Monday concert at the Congregational church. Mrs Lowe, a noted teacher, is described as the wife of a skilled exponent of her art. The program will appear in Monday's Tribune.
Tomorrow evening at the west side L. D. 8 church two pupils of Robert Hurd Miss Marietta Higson and Miss Dorothy Hull will give a piano recital. They are assisted by Sylvia Hurd violinist and Mr Hurd tenor. The program is arranged and promised to delight music lovers. The affair is invitational.
Vice President and general manager W. H. Bancroft of the Short Line visits New York to confer with Harriman line officials. While focusing on the union of the S P and U P, he will push a major budget item next year to fund a large passenger station at Pocatello.
A break in the Portneuf-Marsh Valley Irrigation Company's main canal near Arimo damaged canal banks close to last year's break site. The resulting disruption forced water irrigation to be shut off for several days while repairs were completed.
Montana M Clark Jr son of a wealthy ex senator and copper pioneer General Charles S Warren, with T T Lyon of Butte, traveled south through the Pocatello gateway to Salt Lake. Clark will head to California, while Warren and Lyon plan several days in Salt Lake City for mining business.
Secretary Dawson of the Commercial club leaves for Lisbon North Carolina to visit his mother and may return around July 20 to join Citizens bank. Rae P Stratford will act as secretary during his absence with the board naming Stratford assistant secretary at Thursday night meeting.
Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jacobs a birthday surprise party was held for their daughter Miss Jenee. Instigators were Mr. Phil Levine and Joe Jacobs who invited many friends for an evening of music, games, and a late lunch.
The work train on the Teton basin branch of the Short Line jumped the track near Teton on Tuesday. Engineer George Baker suffered three broken ribs and light scalds and was taken to Ashton for treatment.
A fireman was thrown clear of the right of way during a train incident and received only bruises. Other crew members escaped unharmed as the event unfolded near the track area.
Mrs Charles Green entertained a dinner party at the Green residence on South Hayes avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Liddell Mr and Mrs F W Dickerson Mr and Mrs W A Samms Mr and Mrs Mike Derham Mr and Mrs Whitting Mrs Von Prosky and Mrs Edwards. the event supported C E society activities and L D S ward fundraisers.
General Traffic Manager Biles of the Queen and Crescent route toured Yellowstone and Wonderland and left with plans to bring more travelers via the western gateway. In a separate note Evan Robinson and a companion hid from a rainstorm in a coal house at 637 East Center Street before police. The pair appeared before Police Judge Alf Moyes who dismissed the charge.
Engines Nos. 1202 and 1203 arrive and enter service on the Short Line. Built for both freight and passenger use, they feature 63-inch drive wheels and other efficiency improvements. About twenty of these engines will operate this summer, with additional lighter engines already delivered.
Two delightful ice cream socials were held last evening. One gathered at the lawn of the C. W. Gray home on East Center Street and the other nearby, drawing local residents for a evening of fellowship and dessert.
Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m. Arthur C Saunders serves as rector.
An old newspaper advertisement for Meritol Tonic Digestive touts it as a great rejuvenator and builder that tones the system improves appetite aids digestion and cleanses impurities. Corner Pharmacy promotes the product with bold claims to revive a run down constitution.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and death of their husband and father Judge C. M. White. Special thanks go to the county bar, Masonic lodges, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and others who eased their loss.
Alfonso the twelfth of Spain faced amusing mishaps during a driving fever. In Bayonne a gendarme asked for a license. without one the king declared his name and title, listing Alfonso de Bourbon as king of Spain with a palace in Miramar and address in San Sebastian. The exchange captures royal humor on the road.
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