Lantern invention to scare predators saves Blaine Co. costs
Blaine County sheepman C Clifton unveils a ball bearing revolving lantern that deters coyotes bobcats and birds, powered by a bicycle ball and wound to suit land. It claims annual savings of 40000 and attracts immediate demand from Peter Weber who plans to buy hundreds. A city council report on reservoir connections prompts citizen protests over council courtesy and adherence to public service.
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Blaine Co
C. Clifton
Peter Weber
Patent Office
Mr. Weber
Wood River Times
Little, Boyes and Simpson
Caldwell
City Council Delays Water Project For Cemetery Grounds
A Thursday night special meeting failed to act on bids to supply water to the cemetery. The Forward Club has raised funds equal to the city's, and debate over pumping from the river versus tying directly to the reservoir delayed progress. Residents cite a 112-10 foot elevation advantage of the reservoir and friction among cemetery and city committees.
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Miller
Tribune
Forward Club
Cemetery Committee
Cemetery
Emmett News highlights local baseball and civic events
In Emmett Idaho on March 31 1908 the New Plymouth club defeats the High School nine in ten innings 6 to 5. Rev B R Hermiston speaks on The Black Horse to men. P Hartley installs a 10 hp engine to irrigate 40 acres. L A Trowbridge of Chicago visits for Canyon Canal details with water expected April 14. Lloyd L. Bogne and Miss Anna Stringer wed, Sewell H Chapman and Miss Nellie Wallis wed, both at Rev S A Parker's home. Real estate gains as W T Craig buys 80 acres beach land. A drug store break-in nets $15. Grand Junction land buyers purchase about $12,000 worth of beach land. Vaccine discussion notes public health concerns and costs. local doctors defend vaccination efforts and charity work. Mayor Haines gambling controversy calls for investigation and possible city-wide purge of police department.
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New Plymouth
High School Nine
Emmett Boys
B. R. Hermiston
P. Hartley
L. A. Trowbridge
Chicago
Trowbridge & Niver
Canyon Canal
Governor Gooding
Lloyd L. Bogne
Anna Stringer
A. Parker
Little Falls
Wash
Sewell H. Chapman
Nellie Wallis
Elias Anderson
Boise
W. T. Craig
H. L. Davis
Grand Junction
Col
Crouch & Sinclair
Payette Valley
Gambling in Boise shocks citizens and police
The Capital News reports rampant gambling in Boise and questions raised about pre election fixing before Chief Francis became police chief. Mayor Haines faces pressure to explain the situation as officials claim unawareness.
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Boise
Capital News
Francis
Haines
Basi
Mayor Haines On Gambling Crackdown In Boise
Mayor John M. Haines declares strict anti gambling orders to Boise police. He states no evidence of gambling has been found and vows swift changes if police fail to enforce the ban.
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Haines
Boise
John M. Haines
Rodges Resigns as Commercial Club Steward After 13 Months
Mr. Frank Rodges resigns from his post as steward at the Commercial Club after thirteen months of service. The club praises his competence and obliging manner and notes it will be hard to replace him. No successor is announced at this time.
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Frank Rodges
Commercial Club
Rodges
Caldwell and Boise Prepare for Nampa Baseball Duel
Caldwell Base Ball team travels to Nampa Sunday for a game against Boise with the Columbian band from Boise accompanying. A special excursion from Boise to Nampa is planned and well attended as Caldwell and Boise seek revenge after a closely played earlier matchup before the Idaho State League season.
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Ing
Nampa
Boise
Caldwell-Nampa
Caldwell
Idaho State
League Organization Hopes Prominent Next Week
Discussion outlines forming a plan to organize the league with aims to have it fully structured in the following week. Key figures and participating groups are noted as aiming for a formal setup and decision timelines.
Endorse Heyburn at Republican State Convention
The Shoshone Journal argues the rational move for the party is to endorse and nominate Senator Heyburn at the state convention. It would end the bitter senatorial fight in the legislature and allow lawmakers to focus on needed laws while retaining a man Idaho can ill afford to lose.
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Heyburn
Idaho
Real Estate Transfers list several Caldwell property deeds
Caldwell Banking and Trust Company transfers deeded lots 22 23 and 24 block 16 Dormans addition Caldwell to Oliver Albertson for 290. Albertson then transfers lots 22 23 and 24 block 16 Dormans addition Caldwell to J W Summers for 320. United States grants patent for portions of sections 12 and 7 in township 7 north range 5 west totaling 163.33 acres to Arthur P Griffin. E R Brace and Mary 8 Brace to Walter E Miller the western lots 69 and 71 of block 71 Nam pa original town and fractional block 6 Waterhouse addition Nam pa for 1. Leota P Lambach and Gus Lambach to Ralph A Reed western two thirds of 107 by 180 feet in southwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 8 township 6 north range 1 west for 400.
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Caldwell Banking & Trust Company, Limited
Oliver Albertson
W. ID
Dorman
Caldwell
J. W. Summers
United States
Arthur P. Griffin
E. R. Brace
Ranch Sale of Mersh and Ireton Ranch at Horse Shoe Bend
The Mersh and Ireton ranch, an over 600 acre property at Horse Shoe Bend Boise County, located where Boise Caldwell Emmett routes cross the Payette River, has been sold to J A Moore of Seattle and his wife. Moore may consider further Caldwell area investments after visiting the new purchase.
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Mersh and Ireton
Horse Shoe Bend
Boise County
Payette River
Boise
Caldwell
Emmett
Long Valley
Marsh & Ireton
Dr. Platt
H. W. Dorman
J. A. Moore
Seattle
Moore
Union Temperance Meeting Draws Huge Local Turnout
The Union Temperance gathering at the College Assembly hall Sunday night was a grand success with the hall filled to capacity. Rev Helman presided as the Methodist choir provided music. Short addresses were given by Rev Clemens and Mrs R W Oakes.
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Board of Health
M. D
Canyon County
William E, Waldrop
J. D. Kelleher
Mgr
U. 8 Land
Office Roive
Edward E. Garrett
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