A Fine Description Of A Short Trip To Alaska
A letter from Silverton Oregon author J G Cowden describes an Alaska voyage by launch Taku to Meta Katla and Dolomi on Prince of Wales Island. He profiles missionary Duncan and his Indian congregation, compares his methods to Booker T Washington, notes fishing off Dolomi, and recounts inlets, mines, and towns from Ketchikan to Victoria and Silverton. The writer praises the trip, mentions companions and fellow travelers, and urges Caldwell area friends to take the voyage as an unrivaled experience.
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Silverton
Oregon
Tribune
Alaska
Dolomi
Prince of Wales Island
Meta Katla
Duncan
Father Duncan
Booker Washington
Arkander
Minneapolis
Home Bay
Salt Lake
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Valparaiso
Golden Fleece
Saku
Dora Bay
North Arm
Kit Coon Bay
Dolphin
Ketchican
Seattle
Mr. Burkhart
Hailey
Boise
A. Caldwell
Leavenworth
Caldwell
Victoria
Old England
Parliament House
Gorge
Sound
Mt. Baker
Japan
Olympic Range
Caldwell Club to stage big baseball exhibition August 21
Caldwell Commercial Club announces a major baseball exhibition on Friday August 21 at the fair grounds. Two champion teams will play while city businesses close at 3 pm and special train service from Portland, the East, and Boise Interurban will handle crowds. Proceeds go to the Commercial Club. The July 25 1908 county meeting notes approve road work payment to D W Gray and adjourn to July 28.
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Caldwell Commercial Club
Fair Grounds
Caldwell
Oregon Short Line
Portland
Cheyenne
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Boise
W. C. Maxey
Idaho
Board of
W. H. Platt
D. P. Dodd
F. Chaney
A. O. Christopher
D. W. Gray
A. m
Canyon County Rep Delegates Named by Precincts
A partial list shows delegates elected to attend the upcoming convention in Middleton next Wednesday. Precincts including North Payette South Payette East Caldwell and others name dozens of delegates led by K W Ainey C C Lattig L V Pateh with vote tallies noted for several precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
North Payette
K. W. Ainey
C. C. Lattig
L. V. Pateh
W. T. Kirk
R. H. Woods
Frank Cram
J. A. White
F. H
A. I. McClanahan
South Payette
R. E. Haynes
B. F. Shawhan
A. M. Rowe
Harry Leeds
Charlies H. Ensign
Frank Crowther
W. P. Ackerman
W. O. Shamberger
East Caldwell
F. J. Smith
J. H. Lowell
H. D. Blatchley
J. M. Thompson
Binford
H. R. Cleaver
A. B. Cooper
West Caldwell
Dan Campbell
William Cupp
G. W. Shuee
J. A. Baker
A. O. Christopher
James Gipson
South Caldwell
J. B. Gowen
Ralph Oakes
R. G. McFarland
T. B. Jackson
W. Lower
B. R. Hart
J. L. Davis
J. A. Tucker
Roswell
Charles Paine
A. J. Rockwood
Sam Tuning
J. H. Trout
Notus
R. M. Smith
W. D. Hannah
W. M. Renemer
P. D. Hadsell
P. A. Watkins
William Monk
J. M. Stark
Parma
D. B. Fisk
W. B.mitchell
John Kirick
Charles Post
J.C. Blackwell
Will Leigh
West Emmett
James Vanderhausen
Orie Crites
George Zimmerman
North Emmett
D. A. Hawkins
Michael Gilbride
F. A. DeClark
M. A. Ross
David Stokesberry
South Emmett
W. T. Craig Jonathan Moulton
Frank Berry
W. L. Burton
Ed Campbell
A. A. Richards
Greenleaf
C. J. Antrim
E. McGrew
Caldwell to Jordan Valley Auto Party Progress Report
An automobile party led by General G. H. Hastings and C. A. Anderson left Caldwell for the Jordan Valley to assess the country for the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific land and railroad interests. The group includes G. W. Warren J. W. Ainsworth and W. Williams of Caldwell and W. Arthur Lafter of New York Baxter & Co. provided cars for per diem. They will report on feasibility and irrigation near Beers ranch.
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Caldwell
Jordan Valley
G. H. Hastings
C. A. Anderson
Crete
Nebraska
G. W. Warren
J. W. Ainsworth
Mr. Williams
W. Arthur Lafter
New York
Baxter & Co
Boise
General Lastings
Anderson
Andreson
Golden Gate
General Hastings
Lafter
Beers Ranch
Tribune
Road trip Caldwell to Jordan Valley proves safe six hours
Report notes favorable road conditions and a six hour journey from Caldwell to Jordan Valley with no accidents. It lists regional officials traveling East on Thursday, sheriff activities, and a Nampa property sale. Also mentions a marriage license for Harry Ames and Susie Grace Evans and a divorce suit by Sarah Lawlis against John Lawlis with expected favorable verdict for the plaintiff.
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Jack Moore
Thorp
F. L. Moffit
Malheur County
Oregon
Harry Ames
Susie Grace Evans
Caldwell
Sarah Lawlis
John Lawlis
Nampa
Democratic Nominees and Platform Summary
A list of Idaho Democratic ticket candidates led by Moses Alexander and J. L. McClear, with statewide offices named from secretary of state to superintendent of public instruction. The platform endorses the Denver platform, Bryan’s nomination, direct primary, workmen protection, bank deposit guarantees, a railway commission, and municipal ownership while criticizing state administration for extravagance.
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Jesse Willing
Frank J. McBride
William M. Brown
Edwin McBee
Mises Edna Gillespie
Mines
John Pressley
Supreme Court
John M. Flynn
United States
Denver
Bryan
Idaho
Railway Commission
Republican
Oregon
Caldwell City Council Advances School Funding and Licenses
A Caldwell council meeting approved a $657.50 warrant for the Caldwell school district from license and fine revenues, with funds since May placed in a separate fund for cash distribution. Bids for street signs and bank bids for daily balances were reviewed, with First National Bank offering 4 percent accepted. Ordinances on water distribution and property cleanup were debated. a saloon-related measure failed to pass, delaying temperance decisions pending state action. Licenses for popcorn, clothing, fortunes, merry-go-rounds, side shows, and old crow were updated, farmer admission unchanged. Finance notes show total funds and a proposed tax levy of about two percent if city valuation reaches $1 million.
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Jones
RR. S. Madden
Caldwell
Central Lumber Co
A. T. Ralph
A. F. Britt
Debs
First National Hank
Caldwell Commercial Tank
Hank
Little
City of
Eliy
E-Cole Ree
Mxuhon Assazeaeces Coves
Political convention divides as Dubois faction bolts
The Democratic convention at Wallace organized under Dubois control with Glen P. McKinlay named temporary chair. The anti-Dubois faction bolted, forming two tickets and two platforms while a lively scene drew press dispatches and promises continued coverage in the next issue. Twins were born.
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Thesday
Democratic State Central Committees
Wallace
Glen P. McKinlay
Twin Falls
The
Tribune
Caldwell man seeks Republican sheriff nomination
Candidate for Sheriff. Mr. E. K. Corbett of Caldwell runs for the Republican nomination for sheriff. His name will be presented at the Republican county con-vention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Corbett
Caldwell
Corbett Nominated as Sheriff of County
Mr Corbett arrived in Idaho in 1870 and rode the Payette range with Peter Vence and Henry Irwin before settling at Caldwell. He has since ranching cattle raising and dairying. A prominent, substantial man, his nomination promises a capable sheriff for the county.
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Vention
Corbett
Idaho
Payette
Peter Vence
Henry Irwin
Nez Perce
Bannock
Caldwell
Dan Campbell Sells Livery Interest to Jim Garten
Jim Garten buys partner Don Campbell’s interest in Caldwell livery barn. Dan Campbell has run the livery with strong town ties since early days and will retire to focus on other pursuits. Garten becomes sole proprietor, pledging to maintain the barn’s reputation for quality stock and service.
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Jim Garten
Don Campbell
Campbell
Caldwell
Dan
Gartin
Thorely
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Republic
J. G. Cowden
Canyon County
Rep
Tee
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Lafter
East
Court House News
Parrish
Henry Heitfeld
Harry L. Day
Shoshone
H. W. Lockhart
Frank Harris
Washington
W. C. Whitewell
William Hun
Anti-Dubois
Cabois
Lic
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