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The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10
Mexican Shot.

Friday morning at about 9
O'Clock at Camp No. 2 of the
Mexico & Colorado graders, a
Mexican waiter and the cook,
Sam Head, quarreled, and the
waiter finally shot the cook, the
bullet entering the leg and max
ing a small flesh wound. DR.
Sloan removed the bullet. The
Mexican then made himself scarce
and had not been arrested at
noon yesterday.-Co Courtland Ar
lZOnan.
A regular business meeting of
the w. c. r. L. was held at the
Nj. E. Church, Thursday, April
1st, at 2:3O p. M, Mrs. Day,
President
The program for the afternoon
on Medical Temperance was led
by Mrs. Hathaway. Papers
read: A Reformer Reformed, by
Mrs. Robinson; What is Peruna?
by Mrs. Christy; The. Slaughter
of Inncense, by Mrs. Eastman;
Eminent English Physicians
Oppose Alcohol as Medicine AL
cohol the Ally of tuberculosis,
by Mrs. Day. Adjourned to
meet April 15 at 2:3O p. m, at
the M E. Church.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10
Sloan for Governor
Young for Secretary

Tucson, April, 6.-Private adj
vices received here today, state
the following appointments were
sent to the senate by President
TAFT:
Richard E. Sloan, Governor of
Arizona.
George u Young, Secretary
of the Territory of Arizona.
T. c. Job, of Prescott, to sue
ceed Richard E Sloan.
E. w. Lewis, of Phoenix, to
succeed Judge Nave. at Globe.
{. Adams to be United States
Marshal of Arizona.
The appointments were made
in the interest of the Organiza-
ton, and prominent republicans
here express satisfaction over
the outcome Prescott Courier.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10

For Sale-Good piano for sale
cheap. Also a lot of furniture IN
good condition. Call on Mrs. c.
M. Byrd.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10
NOTICE

Your annual Street Tax of So
for the year 1909 is now due and
must be paid in cash or labor
upon the streets. All men be-
tween the age of 21 and 5Oyears
are subject to this tax.
THEO. H. SHUFLIN,
Supervisor of Streets.
Office at Films Store.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10

Babbitt Bros. show windows
have been very tastilv decorated
for the Easter season, one side
being given over to gents fur
nishings, while the other con-
tains some of the very latest in
ladies finely, the very artistic
work of Mr. Smith showing to
great advantage.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10

SWIGERT BROS. The well
known Opticians are coming.
Watch for their dates.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10

Wanted = Intelligent man or
woman to take territory, aud
appoint canvassers to sell our
water filters. Exclusive territory,
and nice, profitable work for the
party. SENECA FILTER CO.,
Seneca, Mo. 4 20 O9
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10

Quite a number of Winslowites
jOurneyed to Holbrook Monday
to attend the meeting of the
Board of Supervisors, among
whom were Messrs, Burbage,
Reed, Bledsoe, Dir. Sampson and
District Attorney Geary.
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10
Weather Report

OF the United States Weather
Bureau Station in Winslow, for
the week ending April s, 1909:
The Winslow mail., 1909-04-10

The following story is going
the rounds: A grade teacher, af-
ter having had a medical ex-
animation in her room recently
wrote the following note to the
parents of a little boy:
"Your little boy, Charles,
shows signs of astigmatism.
Will you please investigate and
take steps to correct it," To
which she received a note in re-
ply, saying: Il don understand
exactly what Charles has been
doing, but have wholloped him
tonight and you can whoilop
him tomorrow, and that ought
to help some"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29

Major Reed, general sales agent for
the Twin Falls North Side company,
reports the sale of $45, 900 worth OF
town lots in Jerome and Wendell, in the
past Is days. No further statement
would be necessary to show that the
towns are booming.
A sale of acreage tracts surrounding
the town of Jerome is scheduled for
February llth. The lots are 2.e, and
10 acres in size, laid off to conform with
the streets. They will be sold under
the Carey Act system of registration
and drawing; s100 deposit, to apply on
first payment of one sixth the purchase
price, balance in ) annual installments,
and deposit returnable if no purchase is
made.
A big new opera house is to be built
at once, at Jerome. 1t will have sep
arate floor for dancing, and a bowling
alley downstairs.
The Jerome water works system Is
finished, and in successful operation.
The big new well is complete success
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
Advertising Book for Shoshone
Nows Your Chance to Help Advertise This Locality to the
Great Hunting Public

increasing population. it is expected
that every property owner will con-
tribute literally to make it a sue
cess.
1t isn't a charity, a gift, to sub
scribe money to advertise a town,
any more than it is a charity to get
a good square meal or a decent over
coat. All are investments, that
yield immediate and permanent re-
turns. Every new citizen means the
sale of more dry goods, more lumber,
more drugs, more medical services,
more law more everything that makes
up a town As an investment, it is
one of the best there is going, to
get in more people to increase the
sales, increase the price of property,
increase the political and business
prestige of the town, and to help pay
taxes and to bring comforts and
necessities the town does not now
have
Sign a blank check for Mr.. Bick-
ell, and let him be the judge of
what you raelly ought to give ac-
cording to the benefits you should
receive. He will not be prejudiced,
and he will treat you right
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29

There is at present good prospect
that not less than $500 will be
raised for the proposed booklet to
be issued in the name of the Sho-
shone Commercial club, advertising
the advantages OF Shoshone as a bus
mess and residence center.
Ralph T. Bick ell is the volunteer
agent for the book, and he has had
enough success with his preliminary
canvass to warrant the belief that
the above named sum will be raised.
It will be a swell affair probably
the finest ever issued in the state.
Mr.. Bick ell has collected scores OF
other booklets, taking the best sug-
gestions from each. and combining
them into a book that should make
even the meanest pessimist glad that
he could have a chance to come here
to live.
The number of the booklets to be
printed has not yet been decided
but it will be away up into the thous-
ands. enough for every one to dis
tribute among prospective immi-
grants. AS every industry of the
town gains almost equally from the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
GREAT LAND SALE AT JEROME.
Opening of Choice Acreage Tracts Ad
joining the Townsite, Feb. l1th.

On Thursday afternoon, February
llth, beginning at O'Clock, the 40-acre
strip surrounding the townsite of Jer-
ONE will be thrown open for sale by a
drawing. This acreage tract ranges in
price from $3.50 to $3.50 per acre. These
figures include the water right. Terms
of payment are one-sixth cash at time
of purchase, balance in five equal an
nual payments with interest at per
cent. All those desiring to register for
this drawing must deposit cash or cert
flied check for 500, which amount will
be applied upon first payment in case
purchaser takes the land, or returned
to the intending purchaser in case he
does not take any. Those who cannot
attend in person, may be represented by
power of attorney. This property is
subdivided into 2la, and 10 acre tracts.
Thousands of trees are to be planted all
over the Jerome townsite as well as
Wendell townsite at once, and all along
the boulevard which runs TIN oughout
the middle of this entire acreage prop
erty. The maintenance fee for irriga-
ton system will be pro rata of actual
cost. This is an exceptional chance to
secure land Immediately adjoining the
townsite of Jerome and will doubtless
be taken up very eagerly. The price
as given is exceptionally low, and for
that reason a very rapid advance is ex-
pected by all, especially since electric
light and power, and all town privi-
leges, are available.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
$45,OOO Lots Sold in Is Days
Major Reed Reports Wonderful Mdwnter Demand For Lots
In Towns of Jerome and Wendell

Arrangements have been completed
for the building of a S25, 900 hotel at
Wendell. The town has reached the
point where such a hotel is necessary.
A powerful new locomotive has just
been purchased for the Idaho Southern ,
and they now have ample power. They
have now over 300 cars of stuff to de-
liver from Gooding out on the tract.
A new 1000 kilowatt electric gener-
ator has been added to the power plant
at Shoshone Falls. This gives l500
kiIowatts that the Falls now generate.
Hotel Lincoln, the sos. 900 palace at
Gooding, is to be opened quietly next
week. 1t is the finest hotel in South
ern Idaho
1t is believed that almost every acre
of the Clover Greek segregation which
is to be opened at Gooding, February
sth, will be sold within the first week.
The land is choice, and the list of appli-
eants reads almost like state census.
Clover Greek lands are bound to make
a fine town of Bliss, and negotiations
are already OH to start the boom.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
WENT MAD AND DIED.
Insane Sheep Herder Disrobed and Died
In the Drifting Snow.

Word was brought to Sheriff j. w.
Wheeler, Monday evening, that d
sheep herder had been found dead in
the sage brush about eight miles
south of Kimama, station on the o.
S. L. between Shoshone and Mini
doka.
Providing himself with coffin,
the sheriff boarded the train next
morning and getting Off at the little
station he was taken to the scene Of
the tragedy by those interested in
the case
On inspecting the body and list
ening to the testimony of the herd
ers who had been ranging in that To-
cality, the following facts were elicit
ed: Deceased was a Spaniard about
IS years of age who had been in
onoshone earlier in the winter and
had consorted with the people of
his own nationality in the city, and
later when he sought employment
they recommended him to A. c.
Kitching whose band of sheep had
recently been trailed in from Wyom-
ing and were in the vicinity of Kim
anna. Mr.. Kitching employed him
and he went to work.
The last he was seen alive he ap-
peared at the camp of nearby herd
er and took breakfast there, on the
morning of the 22nd.
The dead body was found by Jack
Boyle, foreman for the H. II. Mark
Sheep Co., on the evening of the 25th
and he Immediately informed the
sheriff.
The body was found lying in the
snow, nearly destitute of clothing,
but showing no marks of violence,
and death evidently resulted some
three days previous to being found.
1t was evident from all the cir
cumstances that the man had gone
crazy and wandered about aimlessly,
casting aside his garments one by
one, till finally his strength gave
out and he fell down in the snow and
he died where he fell His faithful
dogs followed him in his wanderings
and remained with the body until it
was found by Mr.. Boyle.
The internmept of the body was
made later under the direction of
the section foreman at Kimama. Ev-
en- his name was unknown to those
who found and buried him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
Heirs to Three Million Dollars
Vast Fortune Coming to w. B. and ]. W. Slick, Well
Known Idaho Contractors.

brought them to the top again. until
they now stand at the had of their
profession. They have been daring
workers, taking contracts for the
most difficult work, and doing it like
gentlemen and engineers, without
falling down or sighting the hardest
tasks. Fortune has begun to smile
once more on them. since their con-
tract with the King Hill Irrigation
company, where they have been do
ing some of the dizziest construc-
tion work ever put into an irrigation
project
The good fortune that has come
to them will not change the two men
in the least. "Bnl" and Jim" they
will remain, true as steel to their
friends, brave and outspoken in what
they blieve of right and wrong, and
with a charity that would put to
shame some of their pin-headed de-
tractors. The Journal rejoices in
their good fortune, for they will do
some good with it. and not hoard it
up, or use it to oppress the poor,
or as leverage for an unclean politi-
cal power, or freeze their hearts
in pride of wealth to the friends
who knew them when the skies We're
not so clear. In writing to the Jour
l..
4 never forget my good old friends,
thank God And he won't.
The two brothers have determined
to invest considerable money in Ida
ho real estate, their love for horses
and fine stock having led them to
plan for one of the finest stock
farms hat can be had.
Here's more good luck to the luc-
ky onesl
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
Two More Marriages.

Marriage licenses were issued
last week from the Offices of Harry
w. Anderson to Carl +. Jebens and
Anna Milliken, both of Wyoming.
This couple were married on the 21st
by Justice Vredenburg and departed
on the next train. The next license
was issued on the 22nd e. j. Parr
and Minnie J. Dupree. both of Chica-
90. and the were married by Rev.
Helman at the Methodist parsonage,
and departed for Wendell where the
groom will engage in the real estate
business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29

Most anyone would like to fall
heir to s1,6OO,O0O
1t would keep the wolf bowling
outside the door for long time, if
one were careful.
You wouldn't have to watch the
pennies, and wonder whether there
would be enough to go around.
And think of the good one could
do with so much money, helping
poor devils to get a start, boosting
brave but luckless fellows who need
a friend-while having good time
yourself.
This is the fortune that has fallen
to each of the Slick Brothers, w. B.
and J. w, the well known contrac-
tors who have been working in this
county for some years. The total le-
gacy to them is about $9,200,000.
The fortune is a part of s40,-
100000 estate, started years ago in
the beginning of steel making in
America, and the increase put into
good real ty until it has grown to
the present sum. The money is to
come to the fortunate heirs as soon
as legal matters can be adjusted;
they anticipate that it will take 10
months or two years 0 complete all
the legal requirements.
The Slick brothers have been
among the hardest workers in Ida
ho. They have been doing a big
contracting business, railroad AMI
irrigation work Through the failure
of two companies for which they
worked, they have been at times
within the past two years at close
quarters. But indomitable courage,
unfailing energy and industry, have
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
State Fish and Game Report.

An interesting report of the past
two years work in the state fish and
game department has been sent out
by w. n. Stephens. he state game
warden The booklet is well illus
trated, particularly in the way of
showing up the new fish hatcheries
from which so much is expected. The
report is interesting enough to be in
the hands of every sportsman in the
state, and postal card to Warden
Stephens would bring it to the ap-
plicant Mr.. Stephens has served
four years as head of the fish and
game department, with great satis-
faction to tn people of the safe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
Free Public School Library.

The patrons of the public school are
invited to visit and inspect the school
library. The books of the library nave
recently been recataIogued and placed
in hook cases in the rear of the rock
school house. The books will be loaned
for a period of two weeks and may De
had for am additional two weeks by
making application to the librarian, nan,
Miss Ruth E. Leete. A small fee VIII
he charged those who fail to return tne
hooks on time Books damaged Oh iost
will be charged to the persons who oor-
rowed them
The library will be open on Monday
evenings after school, and on SATURDAY
afternoons from O'Clock until 4.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29
Busy at King Hill
Interesting Engineering
Features Water for
This Season.

ABOUT Z0U men are now at WOi
for the Slick Bros. Construction CO.,
on the King Hill Project, getting
ready for the opening of the water
season with water onevery acre of
land in the project Most of the
grading work is already done, there
being little of this left except some
of the smaller canals at the lower
end, and the building of the big
fumes and the blowing off of com
parativeIy small quantity of rock,
will about complete the preparations
for water
The Slick brothers are building
an immense tramway across the riy-
er, not far from the siding of Tices-
Ia, to haul lumber for the = miles
OF hume that is to be built where
the hills are too steep TO admit of
digging an open canal The tram
will be 100 feet long, will have
four towers, one of them 105 feet
high, and will carry loaded wagon
lust as it comes from the railroad,
weighing about four tons, across the
river and up to the canal grade al
most 400 feet above the river. The
lumber is to be hauled down to the
rivers edge from the railroad, by a
traction engine A 35-h. p. hoisting
engine will furnish the power for
the tramway. Almost 100000
feet of heavy red fir timbers viii be
taken across in this way, to build
the fumes.
Some extremely heavy work has
been done along the long and tor
tuous canal line. In some places,
the canal had to be blasted out of
the solid rock some places, there
are intermitable high dirt cuts 70
be made At one place, the water
has to be carried across deep
arroyo, at an elevation of 200 feet
above the bottom. Some other I'M
mense fills have been required, max
ing it one of the most notable en-
gineering projects in the West. The
excellence of the work is particular
ly noticeable The contractors, the
Slick Brothers Construction Com
pany. had the contract to build the
ditch for the old Glenn's Ferry COM
pany. which failed and left them
holding the sack-and it was big
and heavy sack, too w. b. SLICK
finally fnteresed Mr.. c. II. Emmett,
who on his recommendation financ-
cd the whole deal With the sting
of an old defeat to wipe out, with
Sticks loyalty to a friend when
would not allow the project to fall
Tor anv lack of attention to the de-
sail of the work, and with the gener-
Il reputation of the company as re-
liable contractors, the company mas
done superlatively fine job
rhrougout Engineer Swendsen has
given the project engineering skill OF
q particularly high order until there
is nothing better in the whole history
of irrigation in Idaho or in any 9TH
er state.
The weather down in the valley
aas been far more mild than up on
.he prairie. so hat work has been
carried on all winter. Even during
she storms of two weeks ago, they
only lost two or three shifts, though
7he mud was very bad at times, the
oose. fertile soil cutting up like SO
much new cheese.
The Journal editor was for few
day this week the guest at the hos
oitable camps of the Slick Brothers
companv. where he Jared like a
prince and had delightful Visit
with some of the boldest, bravest'
most trustworthy friends in Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-01-29

Continued on Page s.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-16
Send Gifts Early

II you intend TO send Christmas gifts
by mail, Postmaster ID. Il. Wilson
calls special attention TO the need Of
sending parcels well in advance this
year, the need being greater than or
idinarily, on account of Christmas fall.
ting on Saturday. Most every one aims
have their gifts delivered just in
time, and sbecause Christmas falls on
Saturday, this will cause sure con-
gestion and consequent delay, unless
they are sent far enough in advance
to insure their delivery in good season.
For the Pacific coast mail packages
should be sent not later than Friday
of this week, and for points nearer
about three days earlier than usual.
If necessary the package may be
marked "Not TO be opened until Christ
mas
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-16

Read pages two and seven for local
news.
Mrs. Louis Hall, of Ionia, was in
the city Wednesday.
Arthur Foss has sold his property
To VIM. Abbey. Consideration, $1,000.
Oliver Beckwith and wife left for
Grand Rapids Wednesday, for few
days visit.
Mrs. Nj. l.. Osterhout and sister Mrs.
+. f.. Chapple were in Grand Rapids
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Cannon is spending the
holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Widdicomb, in Grand Rapids.
VIM. Buckley and family have
moved into the city from near Ed
more having sold their farm there.
Mrs. Baxter Strong returned Satur-
day from Highland Park, Chicago,
where she has been visiting her daugh-
ter for a couple of weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-16
At Congregational Church

The Sunday morning service at the
Congregational church will be especial
ly interesting next Sunday. Besides
the sermon by Rev. Collins, Mrs. Ire
land, the pipe organist and choir leader,
has prepared special music for the oc-
casion, opening with fine organ vol
untary, followed by an anthem by the
choir, 81 Am Alpha and Omega" offer
tory, "Hymn of the Nuns, and Miss
Florence Wagner and w. b. Reed will
sing duet, "The Lord Is My Light. "
In the evening there will be a service
of song and sermon along evangelical
lines of thought. The public will be
crdially welcomed to this churc h.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-16
Short fems of Interest Re-
iatins TO the Toqvn and It's
People, told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry MINER and also
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. MINER spent last
Saturday with Henry Gilmore and
family i'm Greenville.
Miss May Boyd, trimmer for Mrs.
Willard, left Wednesday for her home
i'm Pennsylvania TO spend the holidays
She will return TO her work here i'm
few weeks.
The Hupmobile agency for Ionia
county is located at Portland, Mich.
Anybody interested in these classy
cars will do well TO address George
Banfield, Portland.
The many friends of Mrs. G. n.
Foster will be glad to know that she
is rapidly recovering from her illness
of last summer, and is able TO get out
among her friends again.
Mrs. G.. NJ. White, of Lake City, re-
turned home Monday afternoon after
n pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs.
j. w. Wells.