Gem County Is a Success, Emmett Idaho 1917
A Gem County petition declares strong support for the county's creation and operation. Signers include R B Wilson and W W Wilton Notary Public confirms sworn statement on May 3 1917. Residents testify taxes did not rise post creation and roads improved under the new county system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon County
Gem County
Ths
R. B. Wilson
Yi. McNish
Walter 5. Keith
C. B. Knox
C. L. Gamage
W. W. Nusbaum
E. Waring
James
F.C. Berry
Elm. Reilly
H. T. Davin
R. E. Rose
John Barbour
Skinner
W. Wilton
Notary Public
Fmmell
Idaho
Gitsler Claims Canyon County Division Reduces Tax Burden
In sworn testimony C W Gitsler cites R B Wilson Gem County Auditor figures showing Gem County 1916 county expenses about 40 252 76 and after office earnings about 30 000 tax levy. He contrasts Canyon County total 613 284 49 with its share 152 508 62 and urges vote for creating a new county to lower taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Idaho
Canyon
C. W. Gitsler
R. B. Wilson
Gem County
Idaho
Budge
Carl W. Giesler
Robt. B. Haynes
Payette
Canyon County
Portia Club Holds Educative Art Exhibit and Fund Drive
The Portia Club committee work proceeds with multiple panels including Library and Art committees. An exhibit features 54 works with Idaho and Washington scenes plus “The First Snowfall” and other works. A lecture on “The Finer Arts” by P Monroe Smock accompanies music by local students. Fundraising aims to support oil paintings and a donation fund for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Portia Club
Neilson
James Lauer
Idaho
Washington
Mt. Rawler
Ada Ana Ahivor
Lin
Ford
P. Monroe Smock
New Plymouth
You and Today by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Poem exhorting readers to focus on the present and live fully. It contrasts yesterday and tomorrow with today as the friend of man and a sacred, time binding hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Lafayette’s Return Sparks Humorous Royalty of a Meeting
A reminiscence recalls Lafayette visiting the United States when the country was forming. At a social event he humorously quizzed two men about marriage. To the first, "Happy man" was his verdict. To the second, "Lucky dog" followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
United States
Notice of petition to approve irrigation district bond issues
The Board of Directors of the Little Willow Irrigation District seeks court approval and confirmation of bond issues totaling 105000.00 and 320000.01 with assessed benefits, and related sales. Hearing set May 25, 1917 at 10:00 am in Caldwell Canyon County Idaho Court House. Notice to interested parties to demur or answer by that date. Includes miscellaneous local classifieds listing livestock and farm goods for sale and rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willow
Wa. L. Bryan
Court House
Caldwell
Canyon County
Idaho
District Court of the
State of Idaho
L. C. Knowlton
New Plymouth Directors and Agents Named in Listing
J Noble and P Albert are listed as directors and agents for a New Plymouth Idaho venture. The document identifies their roles and the town associated with the corporate listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Noble
Payette
Idaho
P. Albert
New Plymouth
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Randlesham Ouida
Banks’ Barn
Lee Inman
Rorlin
Tembrandt
Rubens
Murillo
Cuyp
Mre
Carl Asmussen
Mra
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Payette Red Cross
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Payette Valley Rexspray
District Court
Seventh Judicial District
State OF
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M. Lackey
Fruitland
Norris & Kummer
First National Bank
Gatron Osteopath
Stanton Bros
8Th Street
Peete
Hurd
F. Hi
Lyon
F. H. Lyon Building
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
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W. J. Rel
M. G. Riebeling
W. H. Klingebichl
E. B. Holmes Dentist
Peet
Payette Valley Real Estate Agency
Out
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Glennec
Landon
Cedar Posts
Moline-Universal
White & Quickert
Giesler Bros
Melchers Park
Payette Heights
Payette Land & Improvement Co
P. H. Brown
E. W. Pease
Payette, Idaho
J. M. Swanson & Son
Soda Fountain
Star Bakery
Herman Kaeser
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