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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
18
J O Hanson reports receipt of a communication from D B Spencer general passenger agent for the Short Line stating plans for wide publicity of a special cent a mile round trip to Pocatello with tickets on sale November 13 and return by November 16. A proposal to include Armistice day is uncertain due to the holiday.
Helen Hamilton and Pauline Doe faced disorderly house charges in police court. Both were discharged on one count due to insufficient evidence. Audrey Smith pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid a $25 fine. Witness Arthur Knudson testified in the cases.
The last issue of the American Legion Weekly shows Mrs. J. E. Damron of Pocatello as a national vice president among others. She is also state president and head of her local Legion unit.
The union school of missions held by evangelical churches will meet at the Presbyterian church with classes starting at 7:30 p m. A devotional led by Reverend G William Barnum follows at 8:15 p m and teacher training classes begin at 7:45 p m.
Attractive shields bearing the official insignia of both clubs hang in the Bannock hotel lobby. Kiwanis held its luncheon on Tuesday and Rotary met there on Thursday, with placards announcing meeting dates.
Mrs. Moran returned yesterday from Twin Falls and Rupert where she visited relatives and friends. She has spent six weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kinney at 441 South Garfield and will leave Thursday to return to her San Francisco home.
Ned Jordan appeared in Judge Beil's court last night on unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty, was fined 125 dollars plus costs, and given a brief sentence pending good conduct.
The Y Roundup club and Y board of directors will hold a joint meeting in the YMCA reading room Thursday evening at 7 30. Important business will come before the post and all members of both or ganizations are expected to be present.
The University of Wyoming football team travels by train No. 17 through Pocatello on the way to Bozeman and plans to pass through again on October 31 during the return trip.
E. C. Calvin vice president of Union Pacific and H. V. Platt general manager of the Short Line inspect the west end and are expected to arrive in Pocatello on Sunday or Monday.
Zylphia Bannerman was granted a divorce from Donald Bannerman Tuesday by District Judge C. R. Baum. The desertion complaint was presented by the wife who was represented by Attorney Wesley B. Bates.
District J C. R. Baum and court reporter G. C. Vaughn departed this automobile for Preston where Judge uni will preside over a court session.
Mr and Mrs John Hood depart with D Worth Clark as escort for a motor journey to western districts. They plan stops at Barley and Twin Falls and expect to return later.
Mrs B P Golson and her son Wilbur have been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T J and will move tomorrow to a home in Chicago.
Sam Bloom, who has visited with sister Mrs. E N Roberts and Dr Ita, left last night to return to Chicago.
An ad touts Emerald Oil as a harmless treatment for bunions and soft corns and claims rapid easing of intense pain. It urges readers to try the product in any well stocked drug store and observes dramatic improvements in swelling and discomfort.
The Y W C A will hold its quarterly membership meeting at the association home Thursday evening. A program arranged by Mrs C B E Loux includes a dramatic skit directed by Mrs Paul Smith titled What Every Member Should Know About the Y W C A. Adelaide Anderson School of Music will provide musical numbers and a Girl Reserve will manage the candle light service for twenty new members to be received. Committee day will be observed with meetings at the usual hour for each committee.
Word comes of J. M. Noakes former Oregon Short Line employee dying October 18 at the Southern Pacific hospital in San Francisco due to injuries from August 1 while switching in Roseville yards. Burial is in Eureka Utah with his mother Mrs. John Noakes and wife Mrs. L. S. M. Noakes. He leaves four children.
The railroad bridge at American Falls has been raised four feet so far and will soon reach about twenty two feet above its former level. Hydraulic jacks are used to lift the structure as work continues. People in the area show keen interest in the project.
Funeral services were held at 9 o clock this morning for Mrs. Mary Lotz wife of George Lotz of 503 North Hayes officiated by Rev J C Dolan at St Josephs Pro Cathedral. Interment followed at Mountainview under Schumacher and Hall company direction. Mrs Lotz was mother to Mrs Harry J Scanlan and George F Lotz both of Pocatello Idaho.
A Tuesday 6:30 fire at 154 South Second damaged a two room frame dwelling of a Japanese family. One room and its contents were destroyed while city fire departments responded to the alarm. The fire’s origin is undetermined.
Members of the Pocatello Rotary will pay tribute at the weekly meeting at the Bannock hotel. Charles Dinwoodey former Rotary district governor died early Sunday in Idaho Falls.
The body of Lars N Jensen, who died Tuesday at a local hospital, was prepared by Schumacher and Hall and shipped today to Mantua Utah for burial. He is survived by his wife and ten children.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Henry Anton Noker of Ogden and Bernice Marguerite Sandusky of Pocatello. District Judge Robert IX Terrell performed the ceremony at the county building office.
Mrs Annetta McNichols and her daughter, guests of Mrs C E Stevens of 708 South Main, departed Sunday for Arlington California, hoping to finish their journey soon.
Word from Blackfoot funeral services says F G Chapman, pioneer resident of Idaho, died Tuesday. Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Episcopal church.
Miss Evelyn Patterson spent the weekend at Nampa visiting. Fern Andrus of Dillon arrived in Pocatello for a few days. L C Wooster of the Petroleum Products department, Standard Oil, is in town on business. Mrs W Meader ill at home. D Poynter connected with the feeble minded institute at Nampa in town on business. J J, former Pocatello resident, located at Santa Paula California. Small daughter of BE W Campbell of 835 Wayne Avenue seriously ill at home. Leo Matolaff underwent a major operation at Lynn Brothers. A Christiansen of 835 MB Young supplied. Remaining text unclear.
D. 5. Spencer, general passenger agent of the Short Line, announced the season’s Yellowstone travel reached 354202, up 10134 or seven percent from last year. West Yellowstone led gateways with 45 percent. Gardiner Cody and Lander shared the rest. Visitors came from every state, Alaska, the Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Canal Zone, and 27 foreign countries. About 3000 more cars entered than 1924, with Ford first and Buick second in parkwide counts.
Judge F. B. Dietrich who presided at the recent federal court term in the city departed for Boise, where he will prepare for the Moscow term opening November 5. Before leaving he granted naturalization to Deso Nastel of Buckskin Valley, while a separate petition by James Matthews was not admitted after review of alleged prohibition violations.
William Young of Idaho Power travels to Boise with friends to attend the Idaho versus California game on Friday. They then go to Moscow for the University of Idaho game against Southern California and plan a Pullman football day as alumni return for Home Coming Week.
A 3:30 p.m. meeting at the high school spAitorinns elected a special chairman for the sophomore girls league and focused on boosting subscriptions for the school paper. Miss Trotman, dean of girls, spoke briefly before adjournment.
Monday evening November 2 io catello Chapter No 6 and Gate City Commandery No 4 E T invite all Royal Arch Masons and Knight Templars to dinner with guest Master Masons. Dinner is at 6:30 followed by an evening program.
Standing room only marked the Taylor Players opening at the Auditorium theater. The troupe, highly praised in Boise after a ten week run, was praised for high merit and another full house was expected tonight in Pocatello.
A total of 3235 dollars was reported in subscriptions to the boy scout budget campaign at a Ban nock hotel breakfast this morning. Officials expect to nearly reach the 6000 dollar goal by evening as workers report strong cooperation. J I King and S B Brady lead efforts with support from George Jorgenson, Dick Wells, R J Pierce and team captains. Scout Executive Bury Blevins praised early progress and noted many new cash donations from previously unaffiliated supporters.
Moose members and Women of Mooseheart Legion met in the K C hall for a program marking Mooseheart founding the childhood city that offers housing trades and high school education to dependent children The event honored the dedication of the home on October 27 by Thomas R Marshall then vice president and included state and district supervisors from Idaho and local leaders who participated in Mooseheart and Pesemsves ceremonies.
A communication from K. J. Fjeldsted in Portland says Idaho freight hearings on Pocatello to Gooding and Nampa to Shoshone prompt a brief to the utilities commission seeking elimination of the block system. He notes mile for mile basis could shift rates, affect Wood River points, and reduce perceived discrimination. The Pocatello traffic committee may also file, while N. S. Pond will receive Boise proceedings to advocate Pocatello interests.
At a chamber of commerce retailers meeting led by Arthur PetersOn, retailers pledged strong support for wholesalers and manufacturers on Home Products Week in November to 14. An excursion rail plan from all O. B. L. points and Armistice day events in Pocatello drew regional visitors as the city hopes to become a key shopping hub with style shows, auto displays and other attractions. A joint wholesalers retailers meeting was scheduled with expanded committees and a large turnout anticipated for the event.
A Skyline club meeting at Gate City Business College adopted amendments to the constitution and by-laws, kept the charter open for new members until November 10, and plans an Armistice Day hike led by Reverend J. C. Anderson. The 22 mile trek routes City Creek and Bannock Creek tributary with return via Gibson Jack Creek. registrants contact Mr. Jones for details.
Mr and Mrs Adamson of American Falls welcomed twin boys born Tuesday. Mr Adamson is employed by the reece on company building the climb that city, while Mrs Adamson, former Miss Alice Norris of Pocatello, is mentioned in connection with the family.
A. J. Breshears departed this morning for Moscow to attend the pre game activities. The fraternity of which he is a member plans entertainment for visiting guests ahead of the event.
Vice Admiral Roger Keyes, commander of the British Mediterranean fleet, was slightly injured when the aircraft he was riding in crashed at sea near Malta on October 28.
New York trading sparked by renewed buying after earlier weakness in motors and steels. Dividends and higher rates boosted sentiment as Gulf States, General Electric and others led a broad upswing with United States Realty and Woolworth rallying. Total volume around 2.26 million shares.
Ogden and Omaha reports show hogs mostly steady with some gains, cattle mixed to steady, and sheep strong. Utah and Idaho feeders, grass cows, and mosque buyers appear active. Chicago and Omaha trends diverge with lighter weights and higher veal and fat sheep noted.
The Elks club announces a Halloween dance this Friday with admission by card and one dollar, inviting members and guests to enjoy the event as a community social.
Foreign exchange quotations show irregular readings in cents with varying demand and cable rates across major currencies. Spot and dated bill figures list Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Japan, and others, including regional cities like Shanghai and Montreal, reflecting unsettled activity on Oct 28.
New York reports copper quiet with electrolytic spot and futures at 14 percent. Tin eases while iron remains firm with No 1 northern at 22.00 to 22.50 and No 2 northern 20.50 to 21.00. Lead holds steady around 9.50 to 9.60, East St Louis prices 8.60 spot and futures 8.50 to 8.60, antimony bids 19.25 to 19.50.
Call money firm high 5 percent, low 4 percent with ruling rate at 4 percent. Closing bid 6 percent, offered 5 percent. Last loan 5 percent. Call loans against acceptances 4 percent. Time loans easier with mixed collateral 60 to 90 days at 4 percent and 4 to 6 months at 4 percent. Prime mercantile paper at 4 percent.
Bar silver priced at 71% in New York with Mexican dollars at 54% on October 28. In London the rate for bar silver is 33 1-16d per ounce on the same date.
Chicago wheat and corn prices are listed for various grades with figures like No. 1 hard at 1.61 and No. 2 hard at 1.60, oats and rye shown with several price points, plus timothy seed clover seed and lard values.
Chicago reports wheat advancing sharply with support from a Chicago speculator on the selling side. December wheat touched 1.52 while May reached 1.49 1 to 1.50 earlier. corn followed higher, December at 74% and oats lagging. Provisions moved with cereals despite hog price declines. Rain in Australia pressured Victoria and New South Wales as growers seek grain filling.
Idaho Falls reports for Monday October 26 show U S carrot shipments totaling 1095 across states led by Wisconsin 95 and New York 26, with Idaho 118. Primary destinations include Denver Ogden Los Angeles Chicago and Salt Lake. Market conditions note light hauls and strong prices for certain potato varieties.
The raw sugar market in New York remained unchanged at 8.71 for Cuban duty paid with no sales but increased buying interest at that level. Futures showed 2 to 3 point midday gains on trade cover and European demand, while refined sugar demand stayed limited to immediate needs.
Wheat markets finished unsettled as heavy profit taking erased earlier gains. December contracts settled at 1.49 percent to 1.49 and 1.46 percent for May, reflecting a net gain or loss as the session ended.
Curb quotations end at 2:15 p.m. with mixed results across listed issues. Electric Investors 62, Continental 23 percent, Standard of Indiana 63 percent, Standard of New York 41 percent, Prairie Pipe Line 122 percent, New Bradford 5, Salt Creek Consolidated 7.
Twenty three ladies hats were found in a carton between the Bannock hotel and Blackfoot. Finder urged to notify Royal Coach Transit Co Bannock hotel or Garrett Transfer to claim a reward.
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