Electric Line v Will Build Road to Boise on Old Grade
W R Sebree plans an electric railway from Caldwell to Boise, with branches to Pearl mining district and Roswell county. Estimated cost around 350000, aiming to operate within a year of papers signed. Trustees Nathan Falk W H Rid en baugh and Bishop Glorieux hold the right of way. Sebree seeks approval to proceed. Boise would gain constant main-line connection and broader valley rail links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Sebree
Caldwell
Boise
Boise-Butte
Middleton
Pearl Mining
Roswell
Sebree
Here
W. R. Sebree
Nathan Falk
W. H. Ridenbaugh
Bishop Glorieux
Oregon
Pioneer Irrigation District Organizes New Board
The Pioneer Irrigation District formed its new board last Tuesday, bonds set at 5000 each. President T. C. Egles ton, Secretary R. H. Davis, Treasurer A. K. Steunenberg. Davis will serve briefly as secretary while band sale matters close. Several candidates seek the vacancy, while directors handle routine business and plan their annual publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Irrigation District
T. C. Egleston
R. H. Davis
A. K. Steunenberg
Davis
New Caldwell Shoe Firm Readies Grand Opening
John Steunenberg announces purchase of his brother W L Steunenbergs store and the future Caldwell shoe house will feature an ordered line of shoes. He brings Iowa experience and vows fair dealing, promising the best value for money while keeping the current shop in its old location.
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John Steunenberg
W.L
Caldwell
Steunenerg
Iowa
Cea
Bargain Pointers and Local Ads in Caldwell
Fresh cranberries at Jake Horn's 15 cents per quart. Dr. E. E. Dutton advertises plate work and general dental services. Coffee at Eglestons offers a dash of snap. Hides and pelts taken by Munk for top prices. Wall paper by Compton's showcases latest styles and rich samples for Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Horn
E. E. Dutton
Eglestons
Caldwell
Compton's
Settlers Rates set for Oregon Short Line travel
Salt Lake City announces in December 1902 that from February 15 to April 36 1903 daily one way second class Settlers Rates will apply from the east to destinations on the Oregon Short Line.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Oregon
Latest Wedding Stationery Samples from The TRrrpuNE
The TRrrpuNE reports new wedding stationery samples including programs and cards. Readers urged to drop a line or call for the latest and best in wedding paper goods.
City Council Adopts Budget With Water Works Fund Review
City council met with full quorum to review finances and water works. Officials found no waste, but a potential deficit of 2000 due to higher costs for reservoir site wells and piping. Claims for general fund city services were approved. treasurer showed balances and deficits across funds. An ordinance for a sidewalk on 2d Street was read first time and data on Assessor Geisler was referred back as incomplete.
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Madden
Church
Redway
2D Street
Anderson Cox
Geisler
City election officers named by ward in adjournment notice
The county and city attorney reference the city election officers for each ward. First Ward registrar Zilpha Miller and judges B F Hartkopf EB Moore T W Boone with distributing clerk B T Templeton. Second Ward registrar Mrs J P Johnson with judges Chris Fahy Nellie Williams Mrs L S Dille and distributing clerk Mrs Kipp. Third Ward registrar Mrs FE B Smith with judges A Cox Mary Froman F L Keller and distributing clerk Mrs T E Munk. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Zilpha Miller
B. F. Hartkopf
EB. C. Moore
T. W. Boone
B. T. Templeton
Second Ward
J. P. Johnson
Chris Fahy
Nellie Williams
L. S. Dille
Kipp
Third Ward
FE. B. Smith
A. Cox
Mary Froman
F. L. Keller
T. E. Munk
Sad affair follows Traynor deaths in Idaho and Oregon
B F Traynor of Emmett learns his daughter Vina died of small pox in Baker City and his son J K Traynor died near Pocatello from a gunshot wound while hauling poles. The article details the accident, the family’s status, and funeral services planned at the M E Church in Caldwell. Jesse Andrews heads home to Parma on the evening train.
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B. F. Traynor
Emmett
Caldwell
Vina
Baker City
J. K. Traynor
Pocatello
James Traynor
Traynor
James
Jesse Andrews
Parma
Honest comparison of clerks in Idaho House
The Idaho Legislature week review notes Democrats in 1901 employed 29 attaches, vs 22 in the current Republican House. It cites Speaker Holdover J. Frank Hunt’s conduct as fair and effective, contrasting with 1901 leader Glen McKinley amid graft accusations. Reporter: Pocatello Tribune.
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Boise
Idaho
Representative Jenkins
Jenkins
House
Representative Mitchell
Glen McKinley
J. Frank Hunt
Hunt
Pocatello Tribune
College Notes Showcases Local Talent And Upcoming Contests
Miss Nellie Fish of Parma visits sister Bessie while Enta McAdams of Emmett starts school. Jos Gertha Masterson visited Middleton. Lowell Literary Society performed a strong program. The annual literary contest is set for March 26. Box social by the boys Athletic Association drew good attendance and large proceeds. Miss Mackey visited home near Boise. Presbyterian Y P S C E held an evening program at the C of I assembly hall with a $22.75 take, funds to buy an organ for the Christian Endeavor Society. Young People's Christian Societies meet Feb 8 at 6 15. Christian Church ladies to serve chicken pie dinner Feb 11 for 25 cents. all invited.
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Mr. Cox
Middleton
Boys Athletic Association
Miss Mackey
Boise
Lowell Literary Society
Orphin Schlinder
Cleve Groome
Verling Cox
Elmer Matthews
Nellie Myers
Leonard Saxton
Jessie Andrews
Maysell Cooper
Willard Frank
Oral Andrews
Edward Clemsens
Wesley Little
Presbyterian Y. P. S.C. E
Assembly Hall
The
C. of I
Della Meyers
Arthur McFarland
Walter Marlatt
Marie Boone
Georgia Forte
Frog's Hollow Lyceum
Christian Endeavor Society
Young People’s Christian Societies
Presbyterian Church
Ollie Slater
R. S. Madden
Ladies of the Christian Church
Old Christian Church
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V, R. Sebree
Boise Valley
Paenort
Cowden
Rinker
New Plymouth
T.C. Egleston
R. A. Cowden
W. T. Calloway
Flora
Nampa
S. L. Ball
Centerville
Ball
Mr. Ball
Ruskin
P. I. D. Board
New Shoe Store
Council
T. W. Wheeler
H. E. Wallace
Jno. Decker
L. E. Manning
W. H. Redway
G. H. Fuller
G. W. Froman
W. E. Snodgrass
H. N. Maxey
Celing Power
John Bishop
C. W. Cooper Lumber Co
House Dryden
H “. Compton
G. W. Hodson
Meawansevens
Davis & Shorb
Church Services
M. E
Christ the Foundation
Epworth League
Howl of
Democrats
Republican House
Descsee
Eaeana
General Committee
State ‘Affairs Committee
State Affairs Committee
PACS
Reese
Eeseen
Judiciary Committee
Eezeen'sevuesses Poo
Eescecisvene ‘Siemegrapher
Cce
College Notes
Nellie Fish
Bessie
Enta McAdams
Jos Gertha Masterson
Wents
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