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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
5
The Caldwell News reports Rice’s pledge to serve if nominated and elected, with no strings attached. The piece notes party strategist Dubois aims to include an anti Mormon plank and questions Rice’s stance on Mormon issues amid strong support for Whitwell and Whitewell views.
Caldwell prepares for a municipal election on the seventh to approve 6500 in bonds for three bridges spanning Indian Creek at Kimball Avenue, 9th Street, and the City Hall area. Voters urged to register and vote yes, hoping the bridges will unlock access and spur creek bank cleanup and city beautification.
A horse stolen from EB M Solomon’s barn three miles east of town Saturday night led Sheriff Thorp on a cross county chase through Riverside Snake River and Vale. The suspect Jim Dailey, a California man, was captured in a dugout about 30 miles west of Vale after a week on the run. He waived preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty with hearing set for Thursday. The capture involved Sheriff Odell of Malheur County and a swift pursuit.
Captain W. H. Knapp of the Salvation Army, stationed at Nampa, visited Caldwell on Wednesday. He seriously contemplates opening a barracks there, noting Caldwell is considered one of the cleanest towns on the Short Line morally and there remain niled prospects for outreach.
Amid county needs Caldwell’s fate unsettled for a possible detachment. Captain Knapp praised as bright and energetic. Special expeditions loom for China and South Africa. The Army’s vast social network of 786 members seeks self sacrificing measures to boost funding with strict abstinence from luxuries to aid the common fund.
The Potosi mine reports a new discovery on No 3 level north drift with a 2 percent width rich in free gold and native silver and argentite. Drifting continues both north and south, with high grade ore on the south drift rivaling No 2 level. If warm weather lasts, mill work may resume soon.
A series of transfers lists numerous deeds and buyers including Fred Armstrong to Albadie Hoobler in Nampa, MBH Hoghtaling to Payette, various properties in Caldwell, Emmett, Payette, and Melcher's addition, with prices ranging from 60 to 6000 dollars and entities like The Payette Land Improvement Co. and Pacific Fruit Express involved. The items cover W D and T4N R2W BM land descriptions, acreage notes, and transfers to churches and individuals.
A long list of real estate transfers shows multiple deeds across Caldwell and Nampa areas. Transactions include John P Hall properties in Caldwell, Helen A Miller receiving parcels, Hans W Jacobsen to Guy Denney in Nam pa, Parma State Bank dealings with Gem Mercantile Company and Bates additions, various 40 acre tracts in sections 8 and 27, and Middleton and Say ranch parcels sold to named buyers with prices ranging from 40 to 4400 dollars.
A bay mare with a bar brand on the left jaw weighs about 850 pounds and wears a halter. A second bay mare two years old weighs about 750 pounds and is unbranded. A black yearling has no brand. All have white stars on their foreheads. Finder should notify M. Bray Caldwell Idaho and will be paid for trouble.
A report notes a newborn weighing three pounds ten ounces was placed in an incubator and weighed healthy, according to Troy News.
In Probate Court the last will and testament of Patrick Driscoll of New Plymouth was filed, with a hearing set for the 27th. The estate, valued at 7000 dollars, will go to relatives. In other court news, John Perry faced petit larceny charges for stealing clothing and a box of honey. He received 10 days at the Hotel de Thorp due to insufficient funds for a fine. The case Stephens vs The Radio Co of Payette is filed over a debt.
The Caldwell Democratic Club will honor Thomas Jefferson with a royal style celebration. They recall past observances likening to St Patrick day while noting styles have changed since the good old days. The club members are described as good fellows and will entertain guests in a formal, festive manner at the upcoming event.
The first ward registrar is Miss Fritzie Schnabel at the corner of 9th and Chicago. The second ward registrar is Mrs. Willa Wilson who will be at Botkin and Blake's drug store every Saturday. The third ward registrar is Miss Lillian Potter with a residence on Cleveland Boulevard between 7th and Kimball Avenue.
For reasons which will be explained at studio all tickets for photos must be used on or before May 15 1908 Positively no tickets will be accepted after that date Co F Hildreth March 27 1908 Caldwell Idaho.
Applicant E A Tardy seeks a long term post as herder or foreman with a capable sheep crew. He claims full understanding from herder to buyer and offers references. He cites experience in Utah Montana Washington Texas and the West, and notes prior command of lambing at F L ranch near Casper Wyoming in 1902 for Robert Taylor's thoroughbred merinoes.
Marriage licenses issued as early spring signs grow, with F J Colburn of Payette and Annie E Hartley first of the week. Other pairs include Homer Chaney and Nora Timmerman of New Plymouth, E C Goodale and Martha L Waigard of Nampa, R P Hulse and Nellie Rose of Parma and Moro, Ed Shannon and Fannie R Tolle of Weiser.
A dispatch reports Idaho representative French as the only father of an incubator baby in Congress. He learned of the infant’s birth on January 10 and weighed only a small amount at birth. The news, kept private among close friends, delighted him as he prepared to share it publicly.
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