Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

HAfs' MclVer ana oam Holt have put
out some fne shade trees on their lots.
Several thousand sheep were driven
through Lincoln county this week en-
route to Soda Springs. They were from
Boise valley.
| For fresh oranges, lemons and ba-
nanas, the choicest of candies and fine
cigars, 90 to the confectionery store OF
Mrs. Annie Rasmussen.
Mrs. Howard Lemon left for Salt Lake
Tuesday night, for a short visit with
relatives. Upon her return she will go
to Boise to join Mr.. Lemon.
Charlie Seneca has embarked in the
sheep business. The last seen of him
he was following one of Fred G'.oding's
herds toward the mountains.
As humorist Eli Perkins has been
considered the greatest. He is not in it
however, as compared with the funny
com missioner OF Lincoln county.
Sam Holt is grading and seeding the
lawn about his house, and when it and
other improvements now being made
are completed, he will have one of the
finest homes in Shoshone.
A fine line of furniture just received at
Chris Rassmussen's. Why send away
for furniture when you can buy as cheap
at home. Eastern prices duplicated.
Call and examine my stock.
On Monday the board appointed Chas
Burgess constable of Shoshone precinct,
Vice G G. Haynes resigned. Mr. Burgess
is representative citizen, lover of law
and order and will make an excellent
officer.
We have, through the courtesy of |
Senator Shoup, received lot of various
kinds of garden seeds for distribution,
Farmers or those who have gardens, will |
be supplied with seeds, if they will call |
at this office.
The latest fad of the upper ten on
Snake river has been imported to Sho
shone. Instead of using an ordinary
cuspidor the gentlemen use a water
pitcher---not hung about their neck but
just to expectorate in.
]. E. Clinton, formerly prominent
wool buyer of Boston, was in town Sun
day. Mr.. Clinton engaged in the sheep
business last fall near Market Lake and
Idaho Falls. He reports his sheep to
have wintered well and with but little
loss.
On Sunday last a number of people
with fish poles could be seen headed for
the river, to angle for trout. All met
with success and lots of trout were
brought to town in the evening. They
weighed from = to AZ pounds and we're
beauties.
G. G. Haynes has resigned his office
is constable of Shoshone precinct. Mr..
Haynes was elected last fall, having
arge majority of the votes cast for that
office, but his stage business is such
hat he considers it impossible fer him
20 fulfil the duties involved in the
,ffice of constable, hence his resigna-
ion.
Banjo Frank and his dog Tex struck
own Tuesday. Since Frank was here, {
wo years ago, he has walked many {
hundreds of miles and is now on his way
O Buffalo Hump. Frank has crossed
he continent five times, and each time
N foot. He never rides on the cars, as
le says he has plenty of time and it is
much safer on foot.
Matt McFall has sold his interest in f
he New Columbia hotel. and gives s
possession May 1st. Mr., McFall in t
ends to take good long rest before en- C.
aging in business again. He is fitting f
D two comfortable wagons in which to Il
rayel, and with his family, will spend
he summer viewing the beauties of n
laho and the Yellowstone Park. ;,
A reception was rendered to Rev. d. o.
'. Galway on Tuesday evening last at c.
ne residence of Mrs. F. w. Cooling, by 81
ne ladies of the EpiscopalIan church. n
was given on the occasion of his re- :
i'm from Pocatello where he was or
aimed to the priesthood of the Episco-
ii church. Mr.. Galway is very much