Concrete Blocks Makers Highlight 1906 Magazine Feature
Harding and Williams, Miracle hollow block builders, praise the Cooper Davis building shown in a Minneapolis 1906 issue. The project cost 15000 and won a 15 prize for design. Cooper and Davis claim satisfaction with the material. Caldwell manufactures buy a Miles machine for 1000 to produce varied blocks and veneered faces, plus a cement brick machine for fancy or common brick. They also produce cement pipe and related products.
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Messrs
Harding and Williams
Minneapolis
Cooper Davis
Harding
Williams
Cooper and Davis
Caldwell
Caldwell area social notes highlight regional visits
Homedale residents Martin Jensen and Miss Mytle Mussell visited Caldwell while Sibbald Bros traveled there then to Francisco to see relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Fletcher had a runaway near Caldwell with minor damage and no injuries. Mrs. M. E. Holwan went to Boise for care, and Miss Ethel McDowell returned from Caldwell unable to continue work.
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Martin Jensen
Caldwell
Cr. van Huten
Nampa
F. BE
Tracy
Wm. Thomas
M. E. Holwan
Boise
Beeck
Ethel McDowell
Percheron Stallions Sold for Expansion of Band
Ed Stauffer, famed Juniper mountains horse raiser, purchased three fullblood Percheron stallions from C H Turner this week for expanding his fine horse herd. Two stallions are grandsons of LaFerte 5144 who won regional and national honors in 1888 and the Battle of the Breeds. Stauffer notes heavy winter snowfall that leaves spring feed in fine condition.
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Ed Stauffer
Juniper Mountains
Caldwrell
C. H. Turner
LaFerte
Chicago
Stauffer
Southern Idaho Medical Association Elected Officers
At its annual meeting in Twin Falls on April 1 9 the Southern Idaho Medical Association elected officers for the ensuing year President Dr E W Klineman Shoshone Vice President Dr W F Pike Twin Falls Secretary Dr J M Taylor Boise and trustees Dr Kellogg Nampa and Dr Gne Caldwell. An informal dinner hosted by the Twin Falls Commercial Club followed. The next meeting will be in Nampa with date to be announced.
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The
Southern Idaho Medical Association
E. W. Klienman
Shoshone
W. FP. Pike
Twin Falls
J. M. Taylor
Boise
Drs.Kellogg
Nampa
Gne
Caldwell
Is the Moon Inhabited and Cure All Tonic Claims
A claim asserts moon atmosphere allows life but not humans and promotes Electric Bitters as a general tonic curing numerous ailments. The ad touts Porter and Stone druggists guaranteeing the product at 50 cents, urging readers to purchase for health benefits and better sleep.
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Porter & Stone
Notice of nonaccountability for wife debts in Idaho
For just and sufficient cause all are notified that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Rebecca J. Drennan. Joax Drennan Caldwell Idaho March 17 1906.
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Rebecca J. Drennan
Joax Drennan
Caldwell
Idaho
Mar
Lost Brother Evan Berry Sought by Family
A Minnesota sister asks readers to locate her brother Evan A. Berry. Last letter dated December 1 from Mica Spokane County Washington. heir money remains in Bangor LaCrosse County Wisconsin. If not found within two years, funds will be divided among heirs. Suspected in Idaho mines. April 18, 1906.
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Tur Tripung
Caldwell Tribune
Evan A. Berry
Mica
Spokane Co
Washington
Bangor
LaCrosse Co
Wisconsin
Idaho
C. G. Spaulding
Mapleton
Blue Earth Co
Minnesota
Episcopal Guild Concert at College Assembly HallThursday May 3
The Episcopal Guild completes arrangements for a concert at the College Assembly Hall on Thursday evening May 3. Misses Vallery and Sonna of Boise, with many others, will perform. The program opens at 8 30 with admission set at 50 cents.
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the Episcopal Guild
College Assembly Hall
Vallery and
Sonna
Boise
Dr King’s New Life Pills Praised by Cary Postmistress
A Cary Maine postmistress Mrs Alexander endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for keeping stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. Porter and Stone druggists guarantee the painless purifiers priced at 25 cents.
New Lodging House Opens May First in Cooper Building
Mrs. Gray of Boise has rented the second floor of the Cooper building in Caldwell and will open a lodging house on May 1. She arrived Monday and is preparing the site. she formerly ran a boarding house at Emmett.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By Kentucky Man
L. S. Napier of Ruggles Kentucky says a ten year pile affliction ended after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, claiming it heals wounds burns and sores like magic. Available at Porter and Scone’s for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
L. S. Napier
Ruggles
Porter and
San Francisco Idaho and Montana Railroad Incorporation
The San Francisco Idaho and Montana Railroad Company filed its articles of incorporation in the county recorder’s office. The line will run from Boise through Caldwell and across the Snake River into Oregon, Nevada, and California, with a final link to Mason City and Winnemucca connecting to the Central Pacific, shortening Boise to San Francisco distance by about 600 miles. The Boise to Butte leg will offer through eastern connections, likely linked to Hill interests via Mr. Mason of Minneapolis.
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San Francisco, Idaho and Montana Railroad Company
The
Recorder
Boise
Caldwell
Snake River
Sucker Creek
Canyon
Oregon
Cow Creek Lakes
Nevada
Willow Creek
Mason City
Winnemucca
Central Pacific
San Francisco
Butte
Hill
Mason
Minneapolis
Silver City
Corner Stone Ceremony for Caldwell Court House
The corner stone of the Caldwell court house will be laid Wednesday under the Masonic Grand Lodge of Idaho. Ex Governor Morrison will deliver the oration, Caldwell band will provide music, and a large crowd from Canyon county is expected to witness and enjoy the dedication. The Tax Tribune invites all to attend. the program remains as previously published.
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Court House
Masonic Grand Lodge of Idaho
Morrison
Caldwell
Tax Tribune
Canyon County
The Famous opens in Caldwell with store debut
The Famous, Caldwell's new store, opened Saturday and drew a large crowd. Attendees praised courteous treatment, the up-to-date methods, and the extensive stock. Visitors received a car nation, and the building was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Gipson recalls quake and fire travel tale from San Francisco
James H Gipson returned to Boise from San Francisco after surviving the earthquake and ensuing fire. He describes rain and devastation as terrible and promises a fuller report in the next issue. The notice lists land survey plats for several townships with filing set for May 28, 1906, at 9:00 a.m. Harry J Syms, Register. Edward Garrett, Receiver.
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James H. Gipson
San Francisco
Mr. Gipson
Boise
Idaho
Harry J. Syms
Epward E. Garrett
Spelling Reform Echoes in Carnegie Plan and Local Store Expansion
The letter cites Mr Carnegie’s spelling reform as abolishing phonetically useless symbols and changing words like deceive believe and seize to simpler forms. In local news, work begins Wednesday to enlarge T K Littles store, extending to a six floor two story building with a basement, offices, and carpet emporium, designed by Mr Soule.
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Aisle
New York Mail
T. K. Litle
Alty
Mr. Little
Little
Soule
Barn Fire Destroys Ross Dement Douglass Campbell Property
A barn owned by Ross Dement and Douglass Campbell burned completely on Tuesday. Fire officials say the cause is uncertain but may have been started by children. Two horses inside were badly burned, with an estimated loss of $500. Firemen arrived promptly, sparing nearby property including the Cupps’ house.
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Ross Dement
Douglass Campbell
Cupp
Orphan Girl Found At Rural Doorstep Adopted By Woodcocks
A baby girl was left at the doorstep of Mr. and Mrs. Will Woodcock about a mile southeast of Caldwell. Found around 5 am last Tuesday evening by Mr. Woodcock. The parents are unknown. The Woodcocks will adopt the child.
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Will Woodcock
Caldwell
Caldwell People Safe After San Francisco Fire
The Tribune reports Caldwell residents with connections in San Francisco say most are safe. Mrs E P Junor learned from her father that all are well, and he plans to move. Mr and Mrs S A Williams were told their son John and his family survived, though Williams’s business was completely destroyed by fire.
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the Tribune
San Francisco
E. P. Junor
S. A. Williams
John Williams
Mr. Williams
Notice to creditors and debtors in Caldwell Idaho
J. F. Kenney of Caldwell Idaho states he intends leaving around June 1 1906 and asks all persons with claims to present them for payment and all who are indebted to call and settle. April 14 1906. Caldwell Idaho.
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Caldwell
J. F. Kenney
Idaho
Greek Architecture program at Co L S C on May 3 1996
Roll call and current events open the meeting with a talk on Greek architecture by Mrs Cleaver. Reading by Mrs Steunenberg covers the selection of Greek casts and Mrs Van Wyngarden notes why. History of Greek Art Chapter IX concludes by Mrs Stone. Next meeting by Mrs Plowhead.
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Cleaver
Steunenberg
van Wyngarden
Stone
Plowhead
San Francisco After Earthquake Describes Recovery Efforts
One week after the quake and fire the city works to resume daily life. Estimates place deaths around 500 while all injured are treated in emergency hospitals. Demand now focuses on tents bedding cats disinfectants and drugs with food supplies arriving to aid temporary relief. Refugees continue to leave the stricken area as order is restored.
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San Francisco
Carload of flour aids San Francisco sufferers
Caldwell citizens donated a carload of flour for the stricken San Francisco area starting Tuesday, with a subsequent money subscription totaling several hundred dollars. Many Caldwell residents had relatives or friends in the city, and Judge Smith traveled from Weiser and back. The April term of court is postponed to May 15 to finish other matters before Canyon County duties begin. Baseball: Caldwell Invincibles defeated Nampa 23 to 1 in a practice game, with Vic Elver promising a stronger lineup for the league opener and Roy Clark and Fuller contributing solid performance. Nampa’s Carlsson was hurt in the third inning. Caldwell opens at Weiser tomorrow. Nampa plays at Payette.
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Caldwell
Caldwell Invincibles
Nampa
Vic Elver
Roy Clark
Fuller
Carlson
Williams
Weiser
Payette
Deer Flat Community Notes and Local Updates
Dr Pree and Rev Nelson visit Deer Flat to inspect the reservoir and preach at the schoolhouse. Jack Shew sells his claim and plans to move to town then to Nebraska after school ends. John Clark and Bert Cooley stay on their claims. Miss Hester is ill. Mr Jensen has finished a water tank and is grading his yard amid wary rumors.
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Russel of
Parma
Deer Flat
Jack Shew
Nebraska
John Clark
Bert Cooley
Miss Hester
Midway Items Runrio Midway Notes and Changes
Farmers repair ditches and ready for irrigation. Simon Reeser, sick with pneumonia. Brace's school ends Friday. A daughter born to Hawrath couple on Friday April 20. Anna McKie, from Long Valley, plans to return home soon. Prof. J W Harader attended the Redmen's Lodge Banquet in Boise. Spring greens and growth surround Midway.
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Jacob Reeser
Simon
J. W. Harader
Redmen's Lodge
Boise
Local Gossip and Idaho Court Action Across Caldwell
Miss Loren Saker returns from Salt Lake City after a month with relatives and Judge Smith resumes court in Washington County. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve remains a trusted remedy for burns and skin ailments, sold by Porter and Stone. W S Norton returns to Illinois after visiting his sons in Idaho, planning to settle westward in Caldwell. Miss Matilda Vallery advances her vocal class with sessions weekly at W H Isaac’s residence. Caldwell Inter-Urban car equipment arrives soon, likely prompting Payette and others to anticipate arrivals. Phil Harris sues Farislies construction for 4504 damages plus lumber and piling costs, seeking court relief for breach of contract.
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W. S. Norton
Lockport
Illinois
W.E
Boyd Morton
West
Idaho
Caldwell
Matilda Vallery
W. H. Isaac
Miss Vallery
Phil Harris
Canyon Canal
Farislies (Construction Company
Harris
Capital News
College Ball Game At Caldwell Ends With Boise Win
The first in a series of inter school baseball games saw College of Idaho clash with Boise High School in Caldwell. Boise won 7 to 2 in a fast, spirited contest marked by sharp play and sturdy pitching from both sides.
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Caldwell
College of Idaho
Boise High School
Boise
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Homedale
Assembly Hall
New Lodging House
Devil's Island
Butte and
East B. M
West B. M
Caldwell People
Base Ball News
Brewster
Record
Walt Sebree
Con. Dewey
DEER
Dr. Pree
Rev
Nelson
Midway
Loren ‘Saker
Salt Lake City
Smith
Washington County
DeWitt
Caldwell Inter-Urban
Payette Enterprise
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