Society News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Downey Downes notes Mr and Mrs Ed Wilching of Salt Lake attended Vera Wilching's funeral and returned by car. Caroline Evans vacationed with Jones Evans and Lee O Malley driving to Lava Hot Springs. Leonard of Pocatello attended May Christians’ funeral. Rhoda Evans visited Malad to stay with Mrs J W Lykins recovering from heart trouble. Warren Morgan hosted Evans. they plan San Francisco trip via Portland. Harrison of Lewiston visited on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Morgan
Caroline Evans
San Francisco
Portland
H. HW. Harrison
Lewiston
YWCA Membership and Board Meetings Announced
The YWCA announces a July 11 membership committee meeting at 7 30 in the social rooms with a recognition service for new members. A regular board meeting follows Tuesday at 8 30.
Boise Recruiting District Orders Close June 30
Boise Idaho June 28 AP orders to close the Boise recruiting district effective June 30 came from the ninth corps area headquarters in Presidio San Francisco. The district includes Boise Nampa Baker and Twin Falls as offices at the Overland building prepare to vacate. Captain Bert B Wampler and Sergeant Chas Felix who led the Boise office will oversee the move.
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Boise
Idaho
Ninth Corps
Presidio
San Francisco
Nampa
Baker
Twin Falls
Bert
Wampler
Chas. Felix
Overland
Pocatello Almanac of Oddities and Local News 1895
A compilation of quirky events and local happenings in Pocatello Idaho including a high stakes Stud game in the Queen Pacific region, theft of Wellington boots, a mayoral celebration for a newborn daughter, and a tale of a buried severed leg. It notes a fire department banquet, university and county concerns, and political gossip about a Boise widow and local widowers.
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Pocatello Tribune
Vess
Q. P
Pocatello
Boise
Freight Rate Cuts by Union Pacific Across Idaho and Montana
Union Pacific announces substantial freight rate reductions effective on or after July 16 for routes from Missouri to Idaho and Montana points. New first class and other class rates cut from Pocatello area south and north, and for points west of Pocatello toward Huntington, with proportional reductions continuing across classes. Also notes a census count of 838 school age children, 437 boys and 401 girls, with 176 east and 662 west, mainly white.
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Union Pacific
Missouri
Idaho
Montana
Pocatello
Huntington
Unease on Camas Prairie as Indians Gather
Settlers on Camas prairie Blaine county fear ghost dancing by 300 to 400 Indians from Bannock Ross Fork Lemhi agency Nevada and Oregon. Governor appealed to move the group back to reservations amid rising apprehension.
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Camas Prairie
Blaine
Aereetee
Bannock
Ross Fork
Lemhi Agency
Nevada
Oregon
Hanover Declares Itself Separate From Prussia
Washington dispatch reports Hanover decides against secession to remain part of Prussia, noting historic ties to England and a long irredentist movement fading. The bulletin outlines Hanover’s geography, canals, dikes, Harz mines, and mixed fertility, plus its link to British royal succession and American independence.
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Washington, D. C
Hanover
Prussia
Great Britain
Germany
England
National Geographic Oe
Bismarck
Bulletin
Austria
Holland
North Sea
Netherlands
Harz
America
Georges
George I
Privy Council
Council of Ministers
Enland
James
Victoria
George III
Storm Hits Florida Town Kills Two in Tornadolike Winds
In Jacksonville a windstorm near Kenstart Vla. eight miles east of town killed two men W B Hilliard fifty and John Curtis. Six hundred foot lumber shed roof was torn off and severely damaged. The storm reached tornado proportions late in the day.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Kenstart
Vla
Here
W. B. Hilliard
John Curtis
Work progresses on new town site with C P Barber
C P Barber, once linked to state departments, arrived from American Falls and reported rapid progress on the new town site. Also in town yesterday evening was Ravenal Macbeth, Idaho Mining Association secretary and known Idaho political figure, who traveled from Mackay and continued to Coeur dAlene as rain set in.
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C. P. Barber
State Departments
American Falls
Ravenal Macbeth
Idaho Mining Association
Idaho
Mackay
Coeur d'Alene
Ship Remains Funeral Services for Loftus Cur
Funeral services for Loftus R. Cur were held with family and friends attending at a local church. Interment followed at the municipal cemetery. The obituary notes his career in maritime work and survived by a widow and two children.
Funeral services for William J. Mann announced
Reverend G W Barnum will officiate at McHan chapel for the late William J Mann who died Friday. The body will be shipped on No 23 at 6 15 Sunday morning to Seattle for interment. Reverend H B Hamilton to conduct services at the Methodist church at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. Viewing at the family home 217 North Garfield this evening until noon Sunday. Interment in Mountainview cemetery.
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McHan Chapel
G. W. Barnum
The
Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Washington
Hamilton
William J. Mann
North Garfield
Mountainview Cemetery
Legion Seeks Salt Lake Decor Firm for Fourth Parade Floats
The American Legion hired a Salt Lake City decor firm to prepare floats for the upcoming Fourth of July parade. With twenty to thirty floats expected in June, the parade committee advances planning for festive display.
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Salt Lake
American Legion
Merchants Urged to Advise of Desired Service
A note urges prompt advice to merchants about the service to prevent disappointments and ensure availability. It emphasizes timely communication and awareness among local businesses.
Local Club Actress Invites Member to West Baden Convention
Mrs. Vera Holman finance committee chair and state corresponding secretary declines to attend the national convention hospitality duties at West Baden July 21 to 26. She will name a substitute from the local club.
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Vera Holman
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Elizabeth Rainey
Indianapolis
Indiana
West Baden
Camp Posters Promote Boy Scout Event at Justice Park
Posters showing inviting images of the Boy Scout camp at Justice park have been distributed to local business houses to advertise the event.
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Justice Park
Camp Opens In Pines With July to August Sessions
The article notes the camp opening on July 7 with B. Brady as camp committee chairman. Boys seeking a wonderful vacation time in the pines may contact him for information on accommodations. The camp runs until August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Brady
Pines
Greenburg Denies Involvement in Chicago Mail Robbery
Max Greenberg, linked to a $2,000,000 Chicago mail robbery on June 12, denies taking part. His attorney Charles A. Koch says the charge amounts to a conspiracy to injure his client’s character and made the denial public in East St. Louis.
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East St. Louis
Max Greenberg
Chicago
Charles A. Koch
United States
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Downey
Mike Gates
Brady Park
Altar Society of
St. Joseph’s
Schol Lawn
Tribune
Cook Drug CO
Tom’’ Johnston
Wellington
Kasiska
Buzzard Bay
Grover
Ruth
Esther
Naomi
Vashti
Pacific Hotel
Fire Laddies Quartett
University of Idaho
Solo
Reeves
Waddle
George Green
George
Green
Mrs. Cooks Drug Store
Center Street
Harrison Avenue
Richardson
HA. Collins
M. 8. Inc
Florida
Loftus R. Cur
Decorating Service
Tee
CLUB
Greenburg
and Lander
Taf Corner North Main
C.C
Delano- Thomson Shoe Co
West Center Street
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