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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
2
A probate court filing by J W Lauberhein and BE J Finch vs W J Bachert claims commissions for a sale of W T Hubert estate property. Plaintiffs allege the sale netted 7500 dollars with an agreed commission on 5000 dollars at five percent and 2 1 2 percent on the remainder, totaling 312.50, unpaid.
Mr and Mrs H J Weaver and son Walter along with Mr and Mrs G H Shearer recently returned from a west coast automobile trip. They attended the Shriners convention in Portland Oregon and the Democratic convention in San Francisco. They found it worthwhile to hear William J Bryan and Bourke Cochran debate. Governor Hoskins warned the ship-
Officers warn shippers of grain fruit and alfalfa must have stock inspected before leaving the territory to prevent the spread of alfalfa weevil. Deputy horticultural inspector Haskins notes shipments to Montana suspected of carrying weevil and cites a recent cherry shipment held up for lack of inspection. In Filerts area the weevil is scarce but compliance remains required.
Clarence Snow was discharged in Judge Duvalls criminal division after a preliminary hearing found the evidence insufficient to bind him over to the district court. He was charged with taking lingerie from a young woman and hiding it on a farm. His defense presented a meritorious alibi.
RUHY July 18 reports continue on a highway robbing incident. Deputy Sheriff K R Sherman has sparse details on how many cars were halted or the robber's identity. A man named Blackie was arrested on suspicion but released after evidence fell short. He had previously worked for the Owsley brothers on their ranch. Sherman said he searched the area but could not locate victims or a reliable description of the suspect.
Buhl baseball players tighten lineup for tomorrow afternoon’s game against Twin Falls. The Twin Falls club arrives ready to challenge Buhl. Earl Crago, Bull left fielder, departed for Portland yesterday to join the Portland club.
In Buhl on July 16 the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a joint installation in the LO.O. FR. hall. About 300 members attended with visitors from Wer and Twin Falls. After the ceremonies a luncheon followed, featuring ice cream cake and sandwiches. The Odd Fellows boast 2000 members and the Rebekahs 160.
Guernsey Wyoming July 15 The Associated Press reports Neel a 10 year old girl died here yesterday she was believed to be the oldest woman in the state notes indicate she was tall for her age and well known in the community
Examination schedule for July 22 to 24 1920 lists sessions in arithmetic English literature English composition geography physics botany reading orthography grammar elementary composition principles of teaching civil government algebra physiology with times from 8:20 a m to 4:50 p m across Thursday and Friday.
Washington July 15 The destroyer carrying Secretary Daniels and Secretary Payne reached Kenai Alaska after a record 36 hour voyage through narrow inland passages. Admiral Hugh Rodman led the Pacific fleet as the vessel averaged high speed cutting five hours off the prior best time for the voyage from Smithsonian.
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