Miscellaneous newspaper articles

November 20, 1901
Idaho Statesman, Idaho

The telephone line, which the Gooding Bros., are erecting between here and Gooding will soon be in operation, as the poles are on the ground and wire, instruments, etc., will soon be here. (Submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer)

A most enjoyable party was given in honor of Miss Elva McCullom's eighteenth birthday last evening. A banquet was served at the Columbia hotel, after which the jolly party went to the home of Miss McCullom. and spent a pleasant evening, being entertained with games and music. Among those present were Professor W. C. Thompson. Miss Mae Morris and Miss Nellie Perin, the young peoples' teachers, and a number of Miss McCullom's most Intimate friends. All had a pleasant time, and departed wishing the young lady many happy returns of the day. (Submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer)

July 14, 1919
Idaho Statesman, Idaho

Gooding-
State directors of the Gooding independent school district have elected four new teachers for the Gooding-schools. They are Misses Journey. Bryson, Hindrichs and Keith. Miss Journey has been county superintendent for several years.
The threshermen of Gooding county have formed an organization known as the Gooding County Thresher-men's association. The purpose of the organization Is to divide territory, save overlapping, establish uniform prices and to facilitate efficiency in the handling of the crops in Gooding county. Nearly every owner or operator of a machine in the county was present and the following were named as officers for the coming year: Joe vice-president, and C. E. Jenkins, sectary and treasure. A meeting is to be held in the court house on July 17. at which all farmers of the county are urged to be present. Co-operative work between the farmers and. operators will be worked out.
Gooding has been placed on the new Roosevelt highway, being laid out across the state. This highway will cross southern Idaho and will follow the Oregon Short Line until It reaches American Falls. Gooding is already preparing for the tourists that will soon be passing through this section when the numerous highways are in good shape by building a campers' park In the east side of the city. It is planned to build several houses with stoves, to Install a plunge and do everything for the comfort of the travelers.
Several members of the Gun and Rod club last week went jack rabbit hunting on the A. G. Frazer ranch near Gooding and tested their ability at moving targets. About 400 of the pests were killed in a short time.
Work has been started on the old Arcade theater and Mr. Long will soon open a grocery store in the building.
Residents of the Appleton highway district have filed a. petition with the county commissioners of Jerome and Gooding counties asking that the boundaries of the highway district be left intact even though the district now is in two counties.
Dave Mabe of Gooding has sold his half-interest in the City Dray & Transfer company to George Robertson.
Gooding county commissioners have filed a protest with the public utilities commission protesting against the raising to the rates of Owsley's ferry. This ferry has been doing a land office business for the past few years and the last legisture voted an appropriation for a new bridge at this point on the Snake river. Local people feel the increased rates are not necessary.
The water users of Gooding are petitioning for tho rotation system of water use for the city. It is hoped by that method to allot everyone a certain time to use the water and in that manner prevent interference with use of water. A watermaster would be appointed to have charge of the entire matter.
Miller and Darcy who furnished excitement for this section of the state by making a sensational jail break on the eve of their trial at Shoshone has been caught. Miller was taken at Sacramento, Cal. and Darcy at Edmonton, Canada. the other members of the gang have not been apprehended.
Rev. P.H. Evans of the Baptist Church of Gooding has accepted a call to serve as pastor of the Baptist church at Monte Vista, Cal.
The Gooding band is giving a regular weekly concerts Thursday nights. by constant work and practice the band is fast becoming the best in this section of the state. Local people are more than proud of the organization and have raised $550. for new uniforms.
The H.M. Fike Grain company have about completed the construction of the new elevator in Gooding. Machinery is being installed and as soon as completed the new establishment will open for business.
Solan A. Bray of Clover Creek recently sold his stock ranch to a party from Wyoming for $51,000, which price included the stock now on the place. this is one of the finest stock ranches in this entire section of the state. The new owner intends to stock the place with sheep and run them on the public reserve. (Submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer)

MISS ERA STUART TEACH IN IDAHO SCHOOL
Miss Era Stuart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stuart, 212 South Twelfth Street, has accepted a position to teach English in the High school in Wendell, Idaho, and will leave about August 1 to take up her new duties. Miss Stuart is a graduate of the class of 1916 of Quincy High school. She spent a year at Normal school and taught in the grades at Ursa last year. The offer is a very gratifying one and speaks well for her qualifications along educational lines.
Source: The Quincy Daily Journal - July 13, 1918
Submitted and transcribed by Debbie Gibson

COUSIN OF QUINCY WOMAN GIVES A NAVAL COMMISSION
Homer Huddelson, Cousin of and Mrs. C. E. Shaffer, of This City is First Boy Commissioned From His Home Town
Homer Huddelson, of Gooding, Idaho, a son of Robert Huddelson, formerly of Chambersburg, Illinois, in a cousin of Mrs. C. E. Shaffer of 302 Kentucky, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine corps and is the first Gooding boy to receive a commission in the present war. He is a graduate of the High school at Gooding and served for two years in the Cadet corps and the University of Idaho.

Huddelson comes from a long line of fighters; his paternal great-grandfather fought in the Revolutionary war and his great great uncle was a Boone Fort in Missouri where he thought was Daniel Boone in the old frontier days and he had an uncle the Civil War. Besides coming of a line of patriots who took part in the great wars of the country Lieut. Huddelson has the distinction of being lineal defendant of the famous Israel Putnam.
Source: The Quincy Daily Journal - May 29, 1917
Submitted and transcribed by Debbie Gibson