Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-02-13
CHANGES MADE IN
LUMBER BUSINESS
GEM STATE CONCERN EXPAND
ED ITS TRADE IN SOUTHERN
IDAHO.

Some important changes in the re-
tail lumber business Of southern Idaho
are announced by the Gem state
Lumber Company. through F. H Hil-
lizard, yice-president and general man
ager Of the company since its organi-
zstion about three years ago.
Negotiations have been completed
which VIII result in material addi-
ton to the capital aad the magnitude
Of the operations Of the Gem state
Company in their field as retail deal
ers- Commencing al once the Gem
State Lumber Company are 70 acquire
the retail lumber yards formerly
owned by the Iowa LumberCompany
at American Falls, Rock.and. Aber-
deem. Richaeld. Soldier. Fairfield and
Hill City.
The headquarters Of the Gem state
Company VIII remain at PocateHo il
the general office building owned by
them and the once organization Of
the Iowa Lumber Company. previous
y located al American Falls. viii oe
added 10 the ONCE organization Of the
Gem state Company al Pocatello.
In connection with this purchase
and enlargement Of the interests on the
part Of the Gem State Lumber Gem
pany. Slr. Hilliard announces that he
has disposed OF his interests 10 his
associates and expects 70 retire on or
about March 1st- from his activities
in connection with this business
The personnel Of the principal ex-
ecutives who viii conduct the opera
tions Of the Gem State Company con
sists Of vel known residents Of Idaho
and experienced iumbermen.
George Ridgevay, identified for
years with Pocstello's development is
treasurer and VIII have general charge
and direction Of the general Office at
Pocatelo.
John F. Dawson. wen known in
American FAILS and vicinity and the
present president and general man
ager Of the Iowa Company. VIII as
sumo The position Of general msnager
in charge OF the active operations Of
the company and VIII be assisted by
Lewis Petit. another Wen known Iu,n-
herman and resident Of Twin Fails.
Petirs ability and experience as
lumberman are recognized By his as
sociates in his acquiring the respon-
sibilities OF assistant general manager
and superintendent.
". 3. Walworth Of American Falls.
at the present time the secretary and
treasurer Of the Iowa Company. VIII
be identified with the enlarged Gem
State Company as the chief account
ant and an assistant 10 George Ridge
way. ehe treasurer Of the company
8Ir. Walworth has been identified for
several years with mercantile inter
ests and is the owner Of property in
and near American sails.
All the men menti0ne, above VIII be
financially as wei as actively ideuti-
fed with The business.
II. a. DucEer OF Gooding. the dis
trict auditor Of the Gem State Com
pany. VIII in connection with the
changes announced. become the gen
eral travelling auditor for the business
with which he has been identified for
several years.
Another Idaho citizen wei known
in This locality on the north side dis
trict. E G. Reed Of Jerome has Joined
with the new organization in the ca
pacity Of assistant treasurer. with his1
Headquarters n Poeateilo. AIr Reed /
is identified with banking and bus
mess interests in and near Jerome ana !
has had considerable experience in /
lumber and financial affairs.
In view OF the magnitude of the I
operations contemplated SIS
a result Of these changes and the ac-
quirements Of these additional inter
asts. there is reason 10 expect the
Gem state Lumber Company to be-
come heavy factor in the lumber
business of the state Their identifi-
,ation with the interests and welfare
# the communities with which they
expect to do business is evidenced by
he fact that the direction and charge
# the activities Of the concern rest
Entirely in the hands Of people vel
,nown and Ions identified with south
m Idaho. and confirms the belief 7
hat Idaho people in cooperation witt !
riendly outside capital can be eN-
.ected TO assume permanent places III
he buildins Up of the state
The resources Of me new orsani-a-
ion. aggresating apprazahateiy one s