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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
2
A Preston village committee proposes closing the local saloon to promote civilization. A Sunday lecture at 8 p m July 25 outlines the need for a reading room and gymnasium, with William Hart and George Casta among organizers inviting all residents.
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The text argues for an adequate water supply to attract people and support civic progress. It emphasizes outside investment to fund a perpetual water system, noting current housing capacity cannot sustain future needs.
The hay corner sparks street talk as small buyers plot a winter fodder combine. One farmer vows to ship in 150 tons and sell only for custom trade, with others labeling stacks at 10 dollars. Critics worry about rising costs as the lucerne harvest nears while a local preacher faces pressure and change.
Notice is hereby given by the administrator of the estate of Robert H. Dowdle. The administrator, A. W. Webster, directs creditors to present claims at the probate office in Priston Idaho or be barred from payment.
Notice to creditors to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Executors William Budge Logan Utah and George Budge Rockland Idaho announce, with attorney Arthur W. Hart Preston Idaho, dated May 13, 1909. Also land claim notice for Mink Creek Idaho with final proof before Commissioner at Preston Idaho on July 7, 1900, listing claimants Gustave Olesori Andre padrenson and others.
Notice is given that Robert Rallison of Whitney Idaho, who on June 1 1903 made homestead entry No 9211 Serial 2 No 9237 for NW 1/4 section 1 township 1 south range 40 east Boise meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim to the land above described before George H. Cars ver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on the 8th day of August 1909 Claimant names as witnesses were John Daonkley Robert A Hall Alvin C Hall of Whitney Idaho and Joshua Rallison of Preston Idaho Henry W Kiefer Register
Department of the Interior notice from Blackfoot Idaho dated June 17 1909 states James C Rohholt of Cleveland Idaho filed for final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on section 34 township 2 south range 40 east Boise meridian. Witnesses named include George A Smith George Ransom Ixnx Jacob Rohholt Ole Hanson. Register Henry W Siefer with office details.
Department of the Interior publication of final proof to establish a land claim in Preston Idaho. Hearings before George H. Carsser U S commissioner on August 8 1909. Witnesses include James Johnson Peter E Nielsen James S Geddes and Hugh Geddes of Preston Idaho. June 24.
Ad claims Jap-a-lac restores furniture in sale at Riter Bros. Drag Co. Wears like iron and keeps finish strong.
Dr P A Schwaneveldt veterinarian offers prompt service day or night. Office hospital at Sant's Livery Stable in Preston Idaho. Contact numbers listed as No 16.
Delinquent stockholders on the 1909 stadium assessment are listed with amounts due. Notices say parcels will be sold August 3 1909 at 10 a.m. in front of the First National Bank Preston Oneida County Idaho to cover delinquent assessments and selling costs. Secretary John Nuffer.
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