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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
3
The Preston News urges the city council to pursue a comprehensive water system. It discusses Mink Creek rights, a pumping station, and a potential turbine power setup to supply pumping and lighting. It notes Mink Creek residents may invest, and mentions local merchants offering repairs at the Preston Machine and Blacksmith shop.
Executors of the Thomas Budge estate give notice to creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be exhibited to the executors at Logan Utah or Rockland Idaho or to the attorney at Preston Idaho. Executors are William Budge and George Budge. Dated May 18 1909. Arthur W. HartAttorney for the estate.
N A Hanson states he will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife Matilda Hansen or her children after she left his home without cause. He signs the notice on July 20, 1909.
From Belfast on July 31 a letter from Old Ireland describes a 30 000 strong Loyal Orange parade in Belfast with banners bearing temperance messages and brass bands. The writer notes crowds of about 100 000 along grassy routes, scenes of merriment and soberness, and mentions local leaders and the ongoing temperance movement as Irish Protestants celebrate Catholic history.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office in Blackfoot Idaho that Robert Rallison of Whitney Idaho, holder of homestead entry 9211, plans final five year proof to establish his claim for land in section 21 township 15 south range 40 east Boise meridian, before George H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on August 3 1909. Witnesses listed: John Dunkley Robert M Hull Alvin C Hull Whitney Idaho Joshua Rallison Preston Idaho. Henry W Kiefer Register.
Department of the Interior U S land office at Blackfoot Idaho provides notice that James C Roholt of Cleveland Idaho filed a homestead claim on January 25 1904 entry No 9480 serial No 02452 for N NNW and S EL YN WY EL W 4 section 34 township 2 south range 40 east Boise.
Meridian filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to land before the register and receiver at Blackfoot Idaho on August 3, 1909. Witnesses named are George A. Smith George Ransom Jixas Jacob Roholt and Ole Hanson, all of Cleveland Idaho.
Department of the Interior United States Land Office in Blackfoot Idaho notifies that on June 7, 1909 the final commutation proof will be taken for Mank Crep Ida holder of homestead entry No 111477 for the southwest quarter and other fractional parcels in section 26 township 14 8 range 400 B M. The claimant names August Westerebrg August Barquest Gustave Oleweu Andrew Andreason Henry Wikefer and others as witnesses.
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to stimulate digestion and cleanse the system, claiming relief from constipation and headaches. Teething children’s diarrhoea allegedly controllable with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy, with dosing after bowel cleansing. Sold by Preston Co-op Drug.
Salt Lake City hosts the G A R convention from August 9 to 14 with excursions via Oregon Short Line from August 7 to 13 and return on August 23. Agents are asked for rates and details.
Hardware note promotes Preston Machine and Blacksmith Co offering cement paths half block west of First National Bank. Also advertises alarm clocks at $100 at Luthy’s while supplies last.
Salt Lake City hosts the Grand Army of the Republic convention from August 9 to August 14. A circular announces a return limit by August 23 and directs members to ask for particulars.
The notice lists delinquent stock on the 1909 assessment by Oub River and Worm Creek United Company with shareholders including Mrs. J. Pearson R. Dobhs Thos Clayton Mrs. L. S. Cowley BE Griffin and others. It states a sale in front of First National Bank at Preston Oneida County Idaho on August 3, 1909 at 10 am to cover delinquent assessments plus advertising costs. Secretary John Nuffer signs the notice. A separate drug ad mentions Chamberlains liniment for muscle soreness and is included in the text.
Estate of Robert H Dowdle deceased. Administrator calls creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at Franklin Idaho or attorney A C Smith at Preston Idaho. A W Webster Administrator.
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