Work On The Gold Gate Route Begins Soon
Col. E R Place, head of the San Francisco Idaho and Montana Railroad, returns from Chicago and New York with funds to start grading a 40 mile Caldwell to Shavelville section. The project aims to unlock mineral districts, create a shipping point for Silver City and De Lamar camps, and boost Caldwell’s economy. The issue includes bids for depot work and a new publication project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. E. R. Place
San Francisco, Idaho & Montana
R. R
Chicago
New York
Col. Place
Col
Caldwell
Sheaville
Silver City
de Lamar
Jordan Valley
South Mountain
the Tribune
Caldwell Commercial Club
Temperance drive in American Falls targets saloons
The American Falls community, led by Rev. Nichols of Boise, pushes to phase out liquor licenses after raising the license to 1000 dollars. Motivations include a string of tragedies linked to drunkenness and a powerful temperance speech illustrating the costs to families as churches mobilize citizens in a statewide push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Falls
T. H. Stahl
T. C. Ray
Coen
Barkle
Nichols
Boise
Northwest
Pocatello
Easter Hunt Promises Fun At Washington Heights Home
Mrs H W Dorman hosts an Easter Hunt Saturday at 2 pm at her Washington Heights residence with all Episcopal Sunday School children invited. Society notes report a tea by the Ladies' Aid at Mrs 8S Simpson's home, weather keeping crowds low. Forward Club meet next Tuesday at 2:30 pm in Commercial Club rooms, hosted by the Historical Committee with prompts to attend. Mrs C H Sanberg entertains guests in a surprise for her mother Mrs Walters about to move to Canada. attendees include several named ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Butterfield
Weiser
State Federation of Clubs of
Idaho
Forward Club
Commercial Club
State Federation
Outlook Club
Caldwell
Butterfield
J. H. Lowell
Ladies’ Forward Club
Henry Dorman
Villiage Improvement Committee
Washington
Lincoln
Josie Crow
Big Bend
W. F. Howard
EB. M. Allen
Roswell School
Ladies’ Aid Society
Baker
Fargo
H. W. Dorman
Washington Heights
Episcopal Sunday School
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
8S. D. Simpson
C. H. Sanberg
Mrs. Walters
Canada
Mesdames R
Madden
Griggs
Over
E. Perry
Jones
Hober
Christopher
F. A. Perry
Roswell Notes Record Social Roundup in Roswell and Homedale
Roswell Notes reports Mr and Mrs F E B Baxter hosting a progressive cinch evening with about 30 attendees, Bert Peck named champion, and a tie between Mrs Willa Ross and Mrs Libby Pillsbury in the ladies score. Nearby Homedale items note visitors, moves, and a good rain that pleased locals, plus new hardware and glassware store arrivals and a Big Bend schoolhouse entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Roswell Society
F. EB. Baxter
Bert Peck
Willa Ross
Libby Pillsbury
Baxter
J. Riddle
Caldwell
W. F. Howard
Jack
Howard Ranch
Roswell Beach
Donovan
Big Bend
Homedale
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Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church
H. D. Andrews
Treas
Geo
Handy
Payette
Fruitland
The
Baptist Church
TOD
Eral
Mrs. A. Young
Butterfield of
Mrs. Young
San Francisco
Idaho & Montana Railway Company
Indian Creek
F. H. Richardson
H. G Edwards
H. G. Edwards
E. M. Allen
Homedale News
Vaughn
D. M. Cox
J. Maxwell
Nampa
John J. Connell
C. M. Gardner & Co
Chase & Sanborn
Ballantyne Merc. Co
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