Two Views Of The Assessors Meeting
Assessor L. B. Chase of Bannock County Idaho describes the recent assessors meeting with the state board of equalization as a success noting expected uniformity in next year’s assessments. He disputes misleading reports and explains Governor Gooding’s role and the board’s independence during valuation discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Chase
Bannock County
Assessors of
Idaho
State Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Gooding
Board of Assessors
Judge Fienner Reads Riley at Commercial Club
Boise judge Fienner to read James Whitcomb Riley in the Commercial Club parlor on February eleventh. A noted elocutionist, he offers a literary treat for Riley admirers to benefit the Commercial Club.
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Judge Fienner
Boise
James Whitcomb Riley
Commercial Club
Riley
Boiser Couple Chaperone 43 Couples at Nampa Event
A Boise couple chaperoned 43 couples from Boise for a large youth gathering hosted by the Commercial Club. The event ended as trains and interurban cars signaled closing hours, with attendees departing in gratitude and wishing continued Commercial Club success.
Contested assessments and moral concerns in local notes
County Assessor George H. Moore cites a Boise assessors meeting agreeing to a 60 percent base while targeting cash basis and fair burden across land and improvements. The editor warns of political bias, notes reformists threaten social vice, and Mary Warner, 15, is ordered to Reform School after probation and court return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Moore
Boise
State Board
Moore
Mary Warner
Nampa
Hagelin
St. Anthony
Driscoll
Jolly Time With Dr Stalker's Sunday School Class
The boys of Dr Stalker's Sunday School class enjoyed a Wednesday night gathering with games such as Go ing to Jerusalem and potato racing. A magic lantern show highlighted the event and plans for a future class organization were discussed. Refreshments included rosy apples and hot buttered popcorn. Members listed include Ben Wheeler Ralph Bres hears Ted Drew Charley Hall Bert Potts Bar Brooks Ranzie Hall Harry Herr Geo Edwards Mark Smith William Momburg Haynes Gallion Harmon Gallion Theo Smith Angus Miller Frank Tracy Clinton Austen Willie Bridges
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Dr. Stalker
Jerusalem
Ben Wheeler
Ralph Breshears
Ted Drew
Charley Hall
Bert Potts
Bar Brooks
Ranzie Hall
Harry Herr
Geo. Edwards
Mark Smith
William Momburg
Haynes Gallion
Harmon Gallion
Theo Smith
Angus Miller
Frank Tracy
Clinton Austen
Willie Bridges
Caldwell Girl Elizabeth Egleston to solo with Salt Lake Symphony
Miss Elizabeth Trowbridge Egleston, a Caldwell native now living in Boise, will perform as piano soloist with the Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra on Sunday evening February second. She will play Pianoforte Concerto No. 1 in A flat minor by Tchaikowski. Daughter of T. B. Egleston, builder of the Egleston block, she is well known in Caldwell.
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Elizabeth Trowbridge Egleston
Deseret Evening News
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra
Tachaikowski
Misa Egleston
Boise
Caldwell
T. BE. Egleston
Egleston
Caldwell Commercial Club Ball Shines Bright
The first annual ball by the Caldwell Commercial Club, aided by the Forward Club, drew over four hundred guests. Mrs Stone greeted entrants, carnations and ferns were handed as souvenirs, and Prof Christensen’s Orchestra of Boise provided music for formal dances and quadrilles.
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Caldwell Commercial Club
Caldwell
Commercial Club
Forward Club
Stone
Mesdames Shelby, Roberts, Frost
Prof. Christensen
Orchestra
Boise
Nampa Commercial Club
Society Notes Highlight Student Friends and Musical Recital
Miss Lela Hay entertained several college friends on Saturday evening. Mrs. Olmstead hosted a musical recital Monday evening with many pupils and their parents in attendance, followed by refreshments. Mr and Mrs Chas Oakes and Mr and Mrs Ralph Oakes held a Tuesday dinner at the home of Charles Oakes with guests including Mr and Mrs Dille, Mr and Mrs Van Wyngarten, Mr and Mrs Ross Madden, Mr and Mrs Wallace, and Rev. and Mrs. Long. Mr and Mrs Wm Isaacs hosted a Saturday dinner. Episcopal Guild ladies met with Mrs John Flynn on Wednesday afternoon.
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Lela Hay
Olmstead
Chas. Oakes
Ralph Oakes
Dille
van Wyngarten
Ross Madden
Wallace
Long
Wm. Isaacs
The
Episcopal Guild
John Flynn
Pepper Burns Mixed Up in Board of Trade Saloon Case
Pepper Burns and Willard Burns with Charles Pepper had a mix up at the Board of Trade saloon this week leading to Pepper Burns being assessed five dollars plus costs. The sentence was suspended for good behavior while Pepper could not be found a warrant was issued for his apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Pepper Burns
Willard Burns
Charles Pepper
Board of Trade
Burns
Pepper
McKnight Promotes Traders' Day With Big Price Cuts Ad
Saratoga Stationery Store owner McKnight aids Traders' Day by advertising large discounts. The notice highlights substantial price reductions and urges shoppers to visit the local shop for bargains.
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McKnight
Saratoga Stationery Store
The Beer Flows Lust Runs Riot
A city progress note contrasts municipal improvements with a dark counterpoint seen only in shadows of the night. The piece hints at an ominous force opposing progress, described in dramatic terms. The tone is a vivid, period style commentary on civic life and danger.
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Knights of
Alpha
Omega
Will Madson Visiting Cousin in Birmingham
Will Madson of Birmingham Alabama visits his cousin Ed Hendon at the latter's home and is reported seriously ill there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Madson
Birmingham
Ala
Ed Hendon
Traders' Day Bulletin Promotes Wednesday Event
Traders' Day returns next Wednesday with neighbors attending, special store discounts, and bargains. Commercial Club signs will mark members who advertise the county. Five hundred badges and chain hitching racks supplied, rest room for ladies set up at City Hall, auctions staged behind the Saratoga Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Caldwell Commercial Club
Saratoga Hotel
Inspection completes lower Deer Flat Dam. ready for use
U S inspectors led by A J Wiley and D W Ross found the Hubbard and Carlson built lower dam in excellent condition and ready to be put to use. The party toured the upper reservoir where over 70 percent of its dam is completed and expected to be usable by early summer. Chandler of the reclamation service moles left for Arizona after the inspection.
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Messrs. Hubbard
Carlson
Reclaimation Service
Horn Dines
Hubbard & Carlson
A. J. Wiley
D. W. Ross
F. C. Horn
Walter Burke
J. H. Lowell
Walter Griffiths
D. R
Dean Hinks
Bishop Funsten
Engineer Horn
Mr. Chandler
Arizona
Reclamation Service
How the Capitol Came to Boise 1908 history and notices
An 1908 Idaho article recounts Congress moving the territorial capital from Lewiston to Boise after gold discoveries shifted population. It notes Nez Perce County injunctions, a governor’s duck hunt incident, and the eventual relocation of territory property to Boise. Additional notices include offers for laterals by the Payette Boise Water Users Association and land parcel ads around Caldwell and Middleton.
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Tory
Boise
Idaho
Congress
Lewiston
Boise Basin
Nez Perce County
Oregon
Washington
Snake River
Walla Walla
Washington Territory
Payette-Boise Water Usere’ Association
Caldwell
Kuna High Line
Kuna
Rawson
Water Users’ Association
U. S. Reclamation Service
Citizens State Bank
Meridian Exchange Bank
Meridian
J. W. Lowell
Pres. Payette-Boise Water Users’ Association
Heyburn Bill Aids Idaho Settlers and Boundary Study
Washington reports the Senate passed Senator Heyburns bill granting leave of absence to settlers on government irrigation projects who have improved land but lack water. It also passed a bill to appropriate 25000 dollars to resurvey the Washington Idaho boundary line. Rev H B Steelman, former Salt Lake City pastor, is welcomed to Caldwell after recent postings in St Paul and Salt Lake Church. The Watchman notes the Caldwell welcome.
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Washington
Senate
Heyburn
Washington- Idaho
Steelman
H. B. Steelman
Mountain Home
Caldwell
First Baptist Church of
Salt Lake City
Hamilton
Salt Lake Lake Church
Lord Jesus
Salt Lake
St. Paul
Idaho
Caldwell Band Reorganized and Receives City Hall Room
The Caldwell Band shows optimism after its reorganization. The city provides a room in the north east corner of City Hall second floor and orders a fine music rack. New officers include N. C. Gordon president W 8S. Cowden secretary A. T. Gordon leader and Swain Beaty manager. Gordon praised for leading the Idaho State Band at the Lewis & Clark Fair confirming his capability.
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Caldwell
N. C. Gordon
Idaho
Gordon
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Bannock and
Canyon
LB. Chase
Bannock
Canyon County
Boise State Board
Mesdames Goldsmith
Dorman, Snell, Gipson
Zeh
Miss Kelleher
Tribun
Yon County
Deer Flat Dam
U. S
Capitol
Alice Frost
Middleton
Band Boys
Beaty
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