Busy Idaho visitors and local notes fill Bannock diary
Boilermaker Jim McNichols and many Boise residents are noted in a bustling Bannock diary. Guests include J H McNichols and Mrs John McMahon traveling east. Officials sign a notarial commission for R W Wilson. Travellers from Nebraska to Scotland register at the Bannock while telegraph staff reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McNichols
J. H. McNichols
East Side
Boise
C. B. Oliver
Boone, Ida
Lannylanders
Jesse H. Nielson
Idaho Falls
Bannock
Academy praised by visiting Mason and Idaho figure
Egate from the Moscow Chapter of Royal Arch Masons departs for home after visiting the Academy of Idaho as guest of Professor Reed. Mr Jenkins recalls the Academy’s start, praising its high standing in the Pacific northwest. Mrs McManus and daughter Helen head to Salt Lake to visit relatives for two weeks. Rev Murphy visits Gate City after officiating at Fred Rice’s funeral. L L Evans meets with Waterworks officials as deep well water systems near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemes
Bannock
J. B. Lewis
L. E. Harbur
Boise
John McMahon
Springfield
Henry Peake
North Hayes Avenue
Bannock Abstract Company
F. D. Reeves
American Type Founders Company
Portland
Nebraska
J. T. Hendren
North Platte
Neb
F. D. Adams
Sumpter, Ore
Oregon
Salt Lake
M. Lytle
Glasgow
Scotland
EB. E. Divine
Chicago
C. W. Fries
L. Fries
St. Louis
Pocatello
Western Union
Montana
Frank Shepherd
John Dimick
Idaho
Blackfoot
J. M. Stevens
Morgan
Margaret Stolle
the Pacific
Pacific Hotel
G. H. Martins
Helena
W. L. Crandall
F. G. Haveman
Salmon City
Royal Arch Masonic
Havenman
J. J. Williams
Clyde Lowthers
Ada Underwood
W. C. Underwood
Downey
Pacific Monthly
Juanita James
Florence Nelson
Jetty
American Falls
Twin Falls
Francis Jenkins
Moscow
Regis
Egate
Royal Arch Masons
Academy of Idaho
Reed
Jenkins
Academy
Pacific Northwest
John McManus
Helen
McManis
Charles McManis
Rev. Murphy
Rev
P. Murphy
Trinity Episcopal Church
Payette
Gate City
Fred G. Rice
Power City Waterworks
L. L. Evans
American Falls Realty & Waterworks Company
Evans
Grove City
L. F. Miller
Elma Thomson
Union, Ore
E. Boecek
Albion
M. E. Howard
Twin Fails
Magic City
L. T. Wright
Idaho Falls
T. Moseley
Cosgrove
W. A. Wright
Glenns Ferry
R. J. Cosgrove
Congregational Church
Florence Buckingham
Samuel Grant
Shoshone
Grant Contracting Company
Milner
Gooding
B. T. Livingston
Shot Gun Creek
North Fork
Snake River
Paris
Bear Lake
Montpelier
Abe Pierce
Oregon Short Line
McCammon
H. O. Harkness
Harkness
Portneuf- Marsh
Dean's Kidney Pills Credited For Backache Relief
Pocatello resident Mrs Rankes tests to her husband’s kidney trouble and backache being cured by Dean's Kidney Pills after a few days relief. The ad promotes the 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Pocatello
Henry Rankes
No. Harrison Avenue
Idaho
A. L. Cook
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Portneuf Valley to Reclaim 66,000 Acres East of Pocatello
Plans aim to reclaim 66,000 acres along the Portneuf valley about 40 miles east of Pocatello. The project targets land restoration and potential development opportunities for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serprine
Portneuf
Pocatello
Dentist Develops Inlay Filling Machine
Dr. M. L Meeker of Soda Springs unveils a new inlay filling machine for dentists. Inventor states the device is simple enough for novices, yet yields faster work and better results for experienced practitioners. He has applied for a Washington patent and plans to market the machine after approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
M. L Meeker
Washington
Woman from Wayne Credits Foley's Kidney Remedy
Mrs. 8S. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia says a one dollar bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her kidney disease. She states she could not stand or leave bed before using the remedy and praises its success over other products. Temple Pharmacy distributes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8S. L. Bowen
Wayne, W. Va
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Unravelled Bill Inspires Salt Lake Forest Report
Blanko White and R W Reynolds, forest inspectors in district 4, return from a three week Raft River forest inspection in southern Idaho. They spent one week with Unravelled Bill a forest ranger famed for his whiskers and Wild West persona. Bill, once a cowpuncher, trained seven years with Buffalo Bill s shows and keeps a string of 17 horses regarded as the wildest in captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Blanko White
R. W. R. Reynolds
Raft River Forest
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Endorsed by Temple Pharmacy
No Humbug. Foley's Honey and Tar is the well known cough and lung remedy. The ad claims it is the most used cough remedy and urges readers not to risk unknown preparations. Temple Pharmacy endorses its safety and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
His Narrow Escape From a Narrow Investment Warning
A Philadelphia Ledger item recalls a near financial misstep when a friend urged investing in the Steenth National. The speaker confesses he had no money to act and reflects on the close call, illustrating caution in financial choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steenth National
Philadelphia Ledger
Not the Kind He Wanted
A humorous Harper's Weekly caption recalls Little Willie running away to hunt red skins and finding none until his father settled the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Harper's Weekly
Ungallant Exchange Sparks Social Wit
A brisk chat between a sharp woman and a wry man reveals two social lines. He notes poverty can be inconvenient. she retorts that face value matters, hinting at reputational stakes in their social circle.
The Wicked Husband Quotation Debate
Duluth Herald notes a woman's question about why a man treats his wife poorly. A writer argues a moral, sensible husband should not insult her and that no other man can do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth Herald
The Only Way
A child asks if dolls go to heaven and if she must leave her doll behind. The mother explains heaven is for people, not dolls, prompting Ruth to imagine refusals to angels and taking her doll and rockin chair to sit by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Heaven
Miracles Sermon Draws on Loaves and Fishes Theme
A negro preacher preached with earnestness on miracles noting the biblical loaves and fishes. He claimed 5 000 loaves and 2 000 fishes were provided to feed five thousand and the apostles, yet none were wasted.
A Child's Advice Says Mr Smith Talk
In a Sunday school scene the superintendent introduces Mr Smith for a short talk as children grow restless. A small voice from the back says I amen and thit downs Ladies Home Journal creating a humorous moment in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Kennedy's Lavative Cough Myrup Fame and Flavor
The product Kennedy's Lavative Cough Myrup is popular with children for its pleasant maple sugar taste. It is described as gentle yet effective, aiding bowel movement and expelling cold from the system, and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Allen's Foot Ease Funneled as a Popular Foot Powder
Promotion extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a trusted antiseptic powder for the feet, claiming cures for smarting and swollen feet and preventing friction in hosiery. It warns against imitations and urges readers to buy the advertised original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bannock County Seeks Bids for Courthouse Sidewalk Bid
Bannock County Idaho invites bids to construct a cement sidewalk in front of the courthouse on East Center street in Pocatello. Sidewalk 300 feet long by 10 feet wide on city grade per city specifications. Bonds required. bid opening at 10 a m July 13 1908. right to reject bids. clerk E G Galle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Bannock County
Idaho
Court House
East Center Street
City of
Pocatello
Pocatelly
Galle
Notice of City Maintenance Expenditure for 1908 09
Notice states the estimated expenditure for Pocatello city maintenance for 1908 09 as adopted by the city council on June 5 1908 and ordered published for 30 days in the Semi Weekly Pocatello Tribune. It lists amounts for various departments including police fire and streets and bridges with totals and signatures of Mayor C E M Loux and Clerk T D Gilmore dated June 5 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Pocatello Tribune
Chie Sinooe
Wmiences
Citwerens Bee
Kire Department
Wurugi
Amkireree
Ealieni
C. E. M. Loux
T. D. Gilmore
Ida
Contest Notice in Blackfoot Idaho Land Office
Department of the Interior contest notice filed by Levi Halford against Lewis E. Essler for Homestead Entry 8894 in WYSW 23 and NW 1/4 NW 1/4 26 T98 R36 E. Hearings set for July 13 and final hearing July 23, 1908 at Blackfoot Idaho before notary E L Holzheimer and the U S Land Office. Service deemed impracticable. Henry W. Kiefer signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Levi Halford
Township
Range
Lewis EB
Essler
Lewis E. Essler
E. L. Holzheimer
Pocatello
Bannock County
No- Heaton
Henry W. Kiefer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proprietary Remedy Ad
An old advertisement warns against mercury based cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It urges purchasers to buy only genuine product and notes testimonials and druggist availability. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewara
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Contested Homestead Entry Proceeding in Idaho
A contest affidavit filed by Cheacer Walton challenges Walter W. Taylor’s homestead entry 11510 dated June 6, 1907 for Lots 3 and 4 and NW Section 1 Township 138 Range 40 E. The claim states Taylor abandoned the tract, lacks residence or improvements, and was not cultivating it. Hearings set for July 10 and July 20, 1908 before Fred G. Caldwell in Bancroft Bannock County Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Cheacer Walton
Walter W. Taylor
Fred
Notice of final proof for Wright in Idaho lands
Notice for Publication Blackfoot Idaho May 12 1908 states Charles E Wright of Pocatello Idaho has filed for final commutation proof on Homestead Entry No 11577 SEY NW% of Section 6 Township 78 Range 35 BE. M. The proof will be made before Fred G Caldwell U S Commissioner at Pocatello Idaho on June 25 1908. Witnesses: Roy E Butcher Edmund E Hayball T E B Newton and W D Dougherty all of Pocatello Bannock county Idaho. James A Walton Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Nathaniel M. Eldredge
Pocatello
Boise Meridian
Blackfoot Idaho
John A. Kane
George McLeod
Robert H. ‘Isehady
H. W. Lockhart
Henry W. Kiefer
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Idaho
Bannock
Anna Mary Rumbaugh
James C. Rumbaugh
Fifth Judicial District of Idaho
Bannock County
Bloomfield
Davis
Iowa
Anna Mary Marks
BE. G. Gallet
E. G. Gallbet
E. Cc. White
P. O
United States Land Office
Fred G. Caldwell
U. 8
Charles E. Wright
Roy E. Butcher
Edmund E. Hayball
T. EB. Newton
W. D. Dougherty
James A. Walton
U.S. Land Office
James J. Hopkins
Inkom
Range
East Boise Meridian
Fred 4. Caldwell
U.S
Pocate
Department of the Interior, Sr
Knuddinney
Seeion
Township
U. S
John Frazer
James Paver
Albert J. Hewlett
John Kane
Ventello
Register
Land Applicants Named in Idaho Summary
The notice lists applicants for land under a government program. Joseph E. Campbell of Robin Idaho James H. Davidson E A Baker and Myrtle E Clarke of Pocatello Idaho. Henry W. Kiefer Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Capbell
Robin
Idaho
James H. Davidson
E. A. Baker
Myrtle E.larke
Pocatello
Henry W. Kiefer
Register
Timber Land Entry Notice from Blackfoot Idaho 1908
Vira Valentine of Pocatello Idaho files sworn statement No 147 under the timber and stone act seeking land in Township 3 South Range 35 E B M section 32 and 31. She will prove the land is more valuable for timber and stone than agriculture before U S Commissioner Fred G Caldwell at Pocatello on July 9 1908. Witnesses include Richard Douglas Rebecca Douglas Carl A Valentine and Nephi Walker of Pocatello. Claimants adverse to the lands must file claims by July 9 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Blackfoot
Idaho
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Vira Valentine
Pocatello
Fred G. Caldwell
U. S
U.S
Carl A. Valentine
Richard Douglas
Néphi Walker
Ann
Timber Land Act Notice of Timber Land Claim
Rebecca Douglas of Pocatello Idaho will offer proof for the purchase of the E4 4SY See 32 No SWY Sec 33 T5S R35E B M under the Timber Land Act of 1878 and will appear before Fred G. Caldwell on July 9, 1908 to show timber value rather than agricultural use with witnesses Carl A. Valentine Vira Valentine Richard Douglas and Néphi Walker.
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Priday’s Daily
Raft River Forest Ranger
Aeree
Daily Tribune
Fife
County OF Bannock
Totah Ls
Geo, EB. Gray
Bray & Boyd
A Boyd
Attorneys-At-Law
M. McCracken
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