Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-01-22


A fresh lot OF choice candies at r. ].
McMahon's,
Nobby styles of neck wear, muffller's,
ETC., just received ut Senter's.
Fresh oranges, lemons, bananas and
oysters, just arrived at Toyer's.
The county commissioners have been
grinding away steadily this week.
Our stock Of Clothing is now full and
complete. Call in and look it over.
a. s. Senter.
Indications were favorable for good
snow storm Monday and Tuesday but it
all blew over.
e. W. Horton IS the sole agent for
the famous Rock Springs Coal, in Sho-
shone. It burns longer, gives more heat
and sells at the same price as other coal.
The Dill House is undergoing a
thorough system of repair and renova-
ton. The dining room has been en-
larged to twice its former size, and new
floor laid. A new kitchen has also been
built, and the hotel is now prepared to
accommodate twice as many guests with
much more ease.
The entertainment given by cur pub
lie school drew crowded house last
Friday evening. The juvenile part of
the program was highly amusing,
among them Master Byrne distin-
guished himself in his vocal solo. The
scarf drill by seven young ladies of the
high school led by Carrie Hunt was the
feature of the evening-their swaying
figures and different colored costumes
blending in prismatic hues, formed a
picture long to be remembered. Miss
Abbie Burns gave recitation very
gracefully. Altogether I'VE think the
should be proud of their pupils
and their laudable attainments.
The supreme court has ruled that the
of county attorneys is IL
legal, and that the district attorney will
continue to act until his successor is elect
ed and qualified. This ruling will also
settle the probate judge and school SUI
perintendent question, and those elected
to the Office of probate Judge will dis
charge the duties of superintendent also,
If all of the counties in the state have
elected persons to fill these latter Offices
who are as thoroughly qualified therefor
rs has Lincoln county, the educational
Institutions of Idaho are certainly in
safe hands. Edward Pratt, who was
the choice of the people of this county,
is well known all over the state by those
interested in educa tional matters, and
both children and parents should con-
gratulate themselves that his services
Is school superintendent have been Sc
cured for the next two years.
To run a newspaper without occasion |
lily publishing an item that is untrue or
rive offense is like running railroad |
without having smashups and accidents. |
t can't be done. No man in the world |
S so much imposed upon as an editor of |
newspaper. Pushed with work con-
he must rely upon second and
bird parties for information as to the |
vents that transpire. Frequently state |
nents are rece lived from reliable people, |
nut subsequently discovered to be with |
ut any foundation in fact. If, therefore. |
lind reader, you find yourself agrieved !
" any statement in your home paper !
.eep that fact in mind. Do not 'fy off |
he handle" but go to the editor and |
SIX for a correction; and take our word
or it, nine cases in ten if your case is
ust, you will he received like a gentle
nan and the correction made with pleas
re. But, instead OF this. if you go blow
ng about the editor and his paper, don't
e surprised if you get treated with
cant courtesy when You visit the Office.
here are but few of US who are en- tirely
n The Matter of Terms of the District
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