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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
6
Dr Davis office over Foss Clothing. Mr and Mrs John McQueen Jr welcome a baby boy. Strawberries and garden reports plus local notices about visits and sales. Community items mention Mrs Taggart Park Inson and Dr Emery clinic notes and farm updates.
A candidate announces intent to run for State Senator in Oneida. The message invites votes and pledges service to the community.
Department of the Interior notice states Jee 4 EO Winn Preston Idaho filed for a homestead entry on Lots 2 and 3 and NW 1-4 Sec 4 Township 1 Range EK. He must prove up within five years before Geo H Carver IS Commissioner Preston on July 15 1912. Names listed include Whitson Winger John Cire Preston Ida and others.
Financial report for the Village of Franklin Oneida County Idaho covering the half year ending April 1912. Records show cash on hand, licenses, taxes, water works, street lights, roads, and salaries. Includes disbursements and account balances for utilities and village operations.
A historical overview explains long distance telephone use beyond daily calls. It highlights how families, like the Klethans, gain convenience, peace of mind, and social connection through long distance service. It notes that LD messages can be affordable and encourages readers to inquire about rates.
Notice of a June 8 1912 bond election in School District No 52 Oneida County Idaho seeks voter approval to issue 30000 dollars in coupon bonds at 5 percent with ten year to twenty year redeemability. Polls open at 1 PM and close at 7 PM with ballots for bond issues and the site location of the new school.
In Oneida County probate court Judge C. R. Thomas hears N C Olson administrator in the matter of Anna K Tobler deceased. The petition seeks private sale of Lots 3 4 Section 19 and Lots 1 2 Section 30 Township 15 S Range 41 E Boise meridian Idaho totaling 169.49 acres. A hearing is set for June 29 1912 at 10 am in Malad City.
Notice is given that George C Hinity of Preston Idaho has filed for final proof to establish claim to a homestead described as lot 1 section 4 township 9 south range Meridian. The hearing is before General Receiver at Preston Idaho on July 8 1912. Witnesses named: James Bailly Joseph C Inglet Simpson B Inglet and John Parley Inglet all of Preasy Idaho.
The county court convenes June 10 o clock with jurors Tocemit John Wonward Preston F S Fyvans Riverdale Wollard Larson Preston fies Crockett Witney Rites Duis Clifton Tohn Wohlrehe ul Franklin Greaves.
US Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho gives Jesse Harris of Weston Idaho notice of intention to make five year proof on a homestead entry begun August 1906. The land described lies in township 37 east range 7 south. Claimants named include Getty Harris Ala Harris Heladay Chartea M Harris. Proceeding set for July before the Register and Receiver.
A passerby recalls a resident named Big Ben, a reliable early riser who wakes on time and is seen from a window. The note emphasizes his punctual greetings and value as a meeting figure in town.
Notice records the dissolution by mutual consent of the Preston Idaho firm Cur tis & Manning plumbers with W A Manning purchasing R C Curtis interest. Also includes homestead entry notice for Seth Sant Treasureton Idaho and witness details. miscellaneous local items and ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at Preston Co op Drug Co.
Duty Marshal orders all horses and cows found on the streets next week to be taken to the estray pound. Marshal had avoided strict enforcement due to hay scarcity but now must enforce the law amid multiple complaints. Jestinys pound will be at Harris' sold turn.
Lower plants of all kinds and bulbs tomatoes cabbage pepper egg plant celery and other plants now ready Prices reasonable by mail or express Q Larson 212 East 4rd South Logan Utah Phone 497 R 16 22.
A fragment advertises a cough remedy offered by Preston Co op Drug Co inviting trial use. It mentions cures for children and promotes acquainting with its good qualities and sale through the local shop.
Principal Idaho business listed for Delinquent Nog Cub River Irrigation Co. Notice names shareholders with certificate numbers and shares. All stock will be sold at Cafferty Hall Falmer Queida county Idaho on June 1 1912 at 1 o clock to cover taxes costs and expenses of sale and advertising.
Notice states Eliah Clark of Progtun Idaho filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a claim on the southeast quarter of section 23 township range. The hearing is set before George H Carver in Idaho on July 29 with witnesses Leo Mecham James Wilf Jr Herbert Chapman and others.
Henry Day of Mapleton Idaho filed intent to prove up a land claim under the 1K Tp IB 41E B line with serials 055T77 06648 and 01-2 nw 1 4 section 19 and lot 4 ne 1 4 sw 1 4 section 1K. The hearing before Geo Harver U S Commissioner Preston Idaho is set for July 1912. Witnesses named include Edwin M Perking Harris A Stephenson Joseph A Stone Geo D Carter Henry W Kiefer is register.
In the Probate Court of Oneida County Idaho the estate of JOHN DOBB S Sr is to be proven. A hearing is set for June 15 1922 at 10:00 am to prove the will and address Letta Pellum in the matter. C R Thomas Clerk notes the testamentary proceeding and invites interested parties to appear.
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