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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
8
An unsigned fragment from The Preston Booster hints at a local landmark or event with unclear details. The legible words reference a person or group and a place, suggesting a civic or community note though specifics remain unreadable.
The Preston News and The Booster consolidate into The Preston Booster under Carter and Roe leadership. The new paper envisions a united, progressive Preston with diverse farms, improved utilities, rail links, and broad community discussion across Clifton Dayton Weston Franklin Fairview Mink Creek and surrounding areas.
The fragment hints at a local feature titled The Booster about a dog story and a coyote like howl. It mentions Malad Enterprise and a west side tale with odd phrases and rough notes about rats. Overall the readable text is sparse and fragmentary.
A trade journal anecdote notes a Linotype operator out of work who seeks a position in poultry. The tale jokes the man believes the Linotype machine can hatch eggs. The piece contrasts farm humor with his mistaken job notion.
A vivid local appeal invites homeseekers to Preston as water progress extends beyond the red taps. East of Oneida residents vow unity and peace while Salt Lake travelers are advised to stopover with permission and burn their tickets.
Mrs. George Carter returned from Ogden after a month long stay. Logan jewelers Jos. & Roy Cordon visited Preston Saturday to finalize buying up Luthy & Sons. City halted work on the new electric light offices to enforce building ordinance compliance. Smithfield Opera Company, an amateur group, is said to be very fine and will perform here this week.
Sealed bids for construction of a water works system in Preston Idaho are due by 5 pm February 24 1912. Bids must include 10 percent certified check and a list of water plants installed by the bidder. The village reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Chairman W Chaton Village Clerk.
Ordinance No 43 of Franklin Idaho Oneida County calls for a special election February 20 1912. Voters will decide if the village may issue 4000 in negotiable coupon bonds to fund an additional water system with interest not over six percent per year and a twenty year term redeemable after ten years.
Delinquent assessments listed for the 1911 season on the books of Weaton Creek Irrigation Co. Amounts next to names include Bergensen 1.35 and Nellie Bell. Notice states legal process to collect by stock sale advertising and proceeds to cover the unpaid assessments. Weston Precinct Oneida Co Idaho. Meeting at 2 o’clock p.m. February 10 1932. By order of the Board of Directors Jo P Nielsen Secy and Treas.
The Preston Riverdale and Mink Creek Canal Company of Preston Idaho announces a delinquent assessment levy dated October 16 1911. Shareholders Henry Head Laurett Jensen Wm Struve Elam Hollingsworth N A Hansen and Thomas Stevenson owe specified amounts. Shares will be sold at the Booster Office in John Larson Elton Oneida County Idaho at 12 o clock Monday January 29 1912 to cover the delinquent assessment costs and advertising expenses.
Department of the Interior notices Hyrum W. Smith of Riverdale Idaho filing to establish final five year proof on land described in legal entries NW14 NW14 Sec 21 NE14 NE14 Sec 20 12 SE14 Sec 17 T14S R40E B Meridian before George H. Carver at Preston Idaho March 6 1912 Witnesses Gamuel V Nelson David Evans Taylor Nelson and Hyrum J Smith all of Riverdale or Preston Idaho typed by Henry W Kiefer Register
Notice is hereby given that George J. Johnson of Preston Idaho filed for a homestead entry Serial No 4166 for a north east half of Section 21 Township 6 south Range 39 east Boise Baseline and Meridian. The land is to be inspected before Geo H Carver United States Commissioner at Preston Idaho on February 14 1912. Witnesses named William A Shuldberg Thomas Palmer Orie A Follett and Willard Johnson all of Preston Idaho. Henry W Kiefer Register.
Department of the Interior notice from Blackfoot issued December 14 announces Willard Johnson of Preston Idaho has filed to complete commutation proof for his homestead entry in section 15 township 1s south range 39 EBM. Proof to be sworn before United States Commissioner H H Carver in Preston Idaho on February 14 1912. Witnesses listed are William A Shuldberg Orla A Follett Thomas Palmer and George J Johnson all of Preston Idaho.
United States Land Office at Idaho announces Don C Baxter of Preston Idaho filed notice of intention to make final proof for homestead Lots 1 2 3 4 Section 18 Township 14 South Range 39 E BM. Hearings set February 29 1912 before George H Carver. Witnesses Earnest E Dixon William J Randall Hugh L Geddes John W Caspergon all of Preston Idaho. Register Henry W Kiefer.
In possession of a brindle cow sander cut on ears with no brands visible. If not claimed within forty days and costs paid, it will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Sale to be held at the residence of H.
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