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Newspaper

Preston Booster

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

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Commencement Week Plans At The Academy

The academy outlines commencement events starting May 18 with a concert at the Opera House featuring the choir and orchestra led by Prof En amatic. Tickets are 25 and 35 cents, with public events, a commencement address by Professor Howard R. ys of the University, diplomas, a track meet, a grand dancing social, and exhibits.

Opera House Pds Robert Barr A. C. Ison Opera Se Howard R.ys University of Park Fair Grounds Academy Pera House Asad

George M. Cannon Wins Over District in Bond Case

George M. Cannon of this city prevailed in a long district and federal court dispute over bonds of the Oneida Irrigation District. The officers sued him to recover 33 370 alleged unlawfully paid as commission for selling 333 370 worth of district bonds. The ruling followed appeals and amendments before Judge Mars. The decision attracts attention for its large sums and broad impact.

Oneida Irriga George M. Cannon Thal Mars x Cannon Salt Lake

Notice of Cleagnup Day From City Council

At the last regular meeting the Council decided all business buses and residences must be cleaned up by May 25 1912. Everyone is requested to straighten and tidy their places by that date. By order of the Council, Wilford Chaterton Secretary.

Lowe's Park Franklin Mds Wilford Chat Naty Terton

Lewiston Convention Backs Roosevelt 160 to 146

The Lewiston convention favored Roosevelt by a 160 to 146 vote. To promote harmony six Roosevelt delegates were chosen and two Taft delegates. both groups head to Chicago uninstructed.

Lewiston Roosevelt Taft Chicago

Water Work Progress At Oneida Irrigation District

Work under the Oneida Irrigation District advances with eight feet of water in the reserve and plans to divert water this week Weston. East lateral work near completion, water to be provided to ditch users for first time. An evening recital by Prof Engar students, including Tatu Johnson Gwen McCann Adele Ballif Alice Rogers Lucile Rogers Montague Anna Hecke Radio Larson Barbara Neeley Leonard Moore Mabel Moore, is set for May 22 at 8 1B in the Academy auditorium.

Oneida Leservoir Weston Academy Engar Tatu Johtnson Gwenn McCannadele Ballif Aliie Rogers Lucile Rogers Montaguey

Central School Beats Franklin in Closely Contested Baseball

The Central School defeated Franklin 12 to 10 on the public square Friday afternoon. Both teams played a fair game with strong batting by Franklin and variable fielding. Central pulled ahead late and earned a return game at Franklin the following Friday.

Central School Franklin Preston

Cache Valley Horse Fair Sees Local Parade of Events

The Cache Valley Horse Breeders association organizes a horse fair at Eiesion Park this Saturday May 18. Special trains will bring visitors from across the valley to view an expected audience of about two hundred horses with races, sports and baseball as part of Preston's community event.

Cache Valley Eiesion Park Poremenenet Preston

Death of a Fine Woman Florence Lamoreaux

The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs. Florence Lamoreaux wife of Fred Lamoreaux of this city She left seven children and was born March 10 1882 in Springville Utah A faithful L D S member she was a devoted mother and respected resident The family expresses gratitude for the aid and support received during this trying hour

Florence Lamoreaux Fred Lamoreaux Springville Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Lamor‘eaux

Food Inspector Calls for Better Milk Hygiene

Readers are urged to heed a notice by G L Wright deputy dairy inspector on hygienic milk handling. Violations bring prosecution under the statutes. James H Wallis praised for improving Idaho food conditions and called for more support and broader authority for the inspector's office.

G. L. Wright James H. Wallis Idaho

Wilford Hotel Sold to Campbell in Weston Idaho

The Wilford Hotel was sold Saturday by Geddes, Larson and Company to George G Campbell of Weston Idaho. Campbell plans to modernize the hotel and upgrade the cuisine to match progressive western standards. The exact price was not disclosed but estimated around 325000.

Wilford Geddes, Larson and Company George G! Campbell Weston Idaho Campbell West

Big shipment by Idaho Utah Electric moves heavy transformers

The Idaho Utah Electric company delivered a rare shipment to Telluride Power at Oneida Nar, passing rocky roads with twenty two miles to the narrows. Ten teams pulled each wagon over rough terrain while crews steadied transformers with 4x4 arms and ropes. Mr. C P Goodey and Mr. W A Henderson led the logistics to a two day transit and a celebratory dinner in Wilford.

Idaho-Utah Electric Company Telluride Power Company Oneida Narof Oneida Narrows Haevicious Wilford C. P. Goodey W. A. Henderson

Critchlow Promoted to Purchasing Chief at C W M Co

Benjamin Chiff will take over the prior role as district manager for Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company in Southern Idaho and Northern Utah. Mr Critchlow moves to head the purchasing department covering Utah Idaho and much of Wyoming and Nevada. The promotion aims to benefit both the individual and the company.

B. P. Critchlow Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company Idaho Utah Preston Wyoming Nevada Critchlow Benjamin Chiff

Fragmentary OCR Notes from Local Column

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