Woolen goods sale prices from Forther and Beaver shawls
A categorized sale list offers Fiere 52 inch all wool Tricot at 55 cents with a Forther price of 75 cents, 54 inch water proof at 55 cents down from 75 cents, 25 inch Linseys at 174 cents down from 25 cents, 29 inch all wool Dress Flannel at 34 cents down from 45, and All wool Beaver shawls ranging 2.75 to 4.75 down from 4.00 to 6.50. Best merino wool underwear priced forty cents to 1.75, formerly 60 cents to 2.50.
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Forther
Contest of Desert Land Claim at Boise City Idaho
William E Verley contests Desert Land Declaration No 603 and seeks entry of a preemption declaratory statement for land in Ada County Idaho. He alleges settlement and improvement since November 5 1888 and requests cancellation of the declaration with testimony set for February 28 1889 at 10 a.m. before the U S Land Office Register Harlen Peffley.
Notice of Contest In Idaho Land Office 1889
Henry W Dorman contests Squire U S Land Office Boise City Idaho January 21 1889 to cancel Desert Land Declaration No 603 filed November 12 1888 for land in section 27 township 4 north range 3 west Boise Meridian Ada County Idaho Territory The contestant asserts he settled and improved the land prior to November 1888 and seeks entry of record of declaratory statement He is a US citizen over 21 and claims pre emption rights The parties are summoned to appear February 25 1889 at 10 o clock am HARLEN PEFLEY Register
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U. S. Land Office
Boise City
Idaho Territory
Willam E. Verley
Squire F. Taylor
U.S. Land Office
Idaho
William L. Verley
R. W
Boise Meridian
Ada County
Verley
Atyre
William E. Varley
Harlen Pefley
Register U.S. Land Office
Wood & Wilson
Henry W. Dorman
Ney
N. R
Dorman
United States
Register
Live stock notice from February 1 1889
Taken up February 1, 1889 one white cow about 12 years old ear mark under slope and split in left swallow fork in right branded S on right hip Red yearling heifer crop off right ear branded mule shoe on right hip One light bay mare bald face about 12 years old branded TA on left shoulder and 6 on left thigh weigh about 700 pounds cartels call and get stock and settle damages
Local Farm Equipment Dealer Seeks Customers
Farmers and ranchers are offered a wide range of wagons and agricultural implements at low prices. The stock includes Rain Tubular and Steel Skein Wagons Racine and Moline plows sulky harrows seeders and Whitely mowers and harvesters with repairs for Champion and other machines, Caldwell and Shoshone Idaho.
Summary of New Territorial Laws Passed by the Legislature
The Tribune lists major laws passed including a $2000 annual stenographer salary per judicial district funded by a $3 civil action tax, a deadly weapons ban with penalties, and half fines allotted to arresting officers. It notes funding for a Mt Idaho to Salmon Meadows wagon road bonds, reapportionment to Ada county, hog control, improved game and fish penalties, extended tax deed redemption, and asylum and capitol improvements. Also covered are marriage age rules, utility pole protections, compensation for Mrs. McMahon, school fund investments, livestock disease regulations, anti cigarette sales to minors, and territorial printing requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
D. L. Badley
District Court
Territorial
Mt. Idaho
Salmon Meadows
Congress
Ada County
Alturas
Logan
Elmore
Blackfoot
McMahon
Boise City
Capitol
John Early
Legislative acts and political happenings in the territory
A roundup notes acts on relocating county seats highway access and prison commissions. It mentions the anti Mormon bill, a tax and poll tax update, crop lien for farm labor, women eligible for school superintendents, and fence standards. It cites Dr. Wright of Caldwell on the prison commission and Badley’s railroad fencing bill defeat. A mandamus case against Chas Reed proceeds. Attorneys for Territory and Alturas sit for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wright
Caldwell
Badley
Marc Anthony Squirtz
Boise Valley
Burkhart
Chas
Hr. Reed
Supreme Court
R. Z. Johnson
J. H. Hawley
Fremont Wood
Territory
Lyttleton Price
Hailey
Brown
Salt Lake
Alturas
Tribune Hails Anderson for Utah High Court Post
The Tribune endorses the appointment of Thomas Jefferson Anderson of Iowa as Associate Judge of the Utah Supreme Court. It notes his long acquaintance, national jurist reputation, and cites his Civil War service as Major of the 40th Iowa. Also reported are Ogden election results Kiesel 1110 over Boyle 719 and Shilling’s alderman victory, plus Congress creating a new Agriculture Department and Norman Coleman confirmed as Secretary.
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Thomas Jefferson Anderson
Iowa
U. S. Land Commissioner
Supreme Court of
Utah
Tribune
Maj . Anderson
40Th
Marion
Mahaska
Jasper
Warren
James Kinkaid
Caldwell
Ogden City
Fred. J. Kiesel
Kiesel
Boyle
Sebree Ditch
W. N. Shilling
Congress
Agriculture
Norman J. Coleman
Missouri
Senate
Readable but Critical Note on Wood River Times
The Tribune acknowledges the Wood River Times as the most readable paper from that section, while not endorsing its politics or methods. This candid contrast highlights the Times' clarity in presentation amid political disagreement.
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the Tribune
Wood River Times
Backbone of Adamant Man Fights Idaho Division Plan
Hailey Times reports I N Sullivan recounts fiercely contested Idaho division schemes aimed at Alturas county. Bruner Kurtz Emery Sargent and allies delay a division bill, Perkins leads a counter effort in the Council, with threats and legal maneuvering by the US Marshal. Eiffel towers rises at 700 feet as Paris expo labor disputes resolve. Bellevue Press lists voting strength for new counties with Alturas Logan Elmore and county line details.
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Hailey Times
I. N. Sullivan
Alturas
M. A. Kurtz
Messrs
Mintzer
Lemhi
Emery
Custer
Sargent
Shoshone
Bruner
Boise
Waring
Burkhart
Mitcham
Nez Perce
Sanborn
Kootenai- Shoshone
Gorton
Bear Lake
DeHaven
Bedley
Messers
Kurtz
Perkins
Clough
Messrs Campbell
Ada Boise
Brigham
Latah
Jack Campbell
McPherson
Alturas County
United States
M. Eiffel
Paris
Bellevue Press
Logan
Elmore
Bingham County
Logan County
Wood River Branch
Prohibition Conference Backed Woman Suffrage and Tariff Reform
The Louisville gathering of over 2000 delegates endorsed woman suffrage and tariff reform after a fierce debate. The piece notes sharp newspaper attacks on Hailey and announces Pennsylvania’s June vote on a constitutional liquor ban. Washington insiders predict James G Blaine as next Secretary of State. Col Shoup from Salmon City is in D C.
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Louisville
Pennsylvania
Washington
James G. Blaine
Col. Shoup
Salmon City
Washington, D.C
Gives up the Fight Star of Idaho Idaho annexation ends
The Star of Idaho argues annexation is dead since the University establishment in the Panhandle. It praises South Idaho’s liberalism and notes Latah county gains a public institution and revenue, making annexation unlikely and the issue resolved in favor of regional harmony.
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Star of Idaho
Moscow
University
Panhandle
South Idaho
Latah County
Capitol
Washington
Four Chinamen Die in Canon City Boiling Springs Accident
News from Canon City reports four Chinese laborers died near Yellow Stone Park after a mishap at a wash house built over a boiling spring. Yet Sing and three other Mongolians reportedly celebrated the new year with fireworks and heavy drinking. A box of laundry soap allegedly tipped into the geyser, causing a sudden eruption that sent scalding water 100 feet high. Miners found all four bodies after the geyser spouted for hours.
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Fagle Rock
Canon City
Yellowstone Park
Sing
Tribune voices dissent on rump proceedings in county matters
The Tribune criticizes the rump and its ejectment actions, noting bullying and unfair treatment by county seats. It supports division and backs the Elmore bill, while the Alturas county GOP platform remains unopposed in disapproval. The Boise Democrat, Mountain Home Bulletin, and Caldwell Tribune align with the Tribune’s view.
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Boise Democrat
Mountain Home Bulletin
Caldwell Tribune
Hauley Times
Tribune
the Tribune
Territorial
Lamoreaux
Kinport
Gall
Conference on Admission Bill Fails to Agree in Senate
Washington February 7 The conference on the Montana Dakota and New Mexico admission bill sat briefly this morning and adjourned without agreement. An afternoon meeting decided to report to both houses that the conference failed to reach consensus.
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Wasaixnton
Montana
Dakota
New Mexico
Louisiana Lottery Draws Grand Prizes in 1889 First Draw
The 224th Louisiana State Lottery drawing occurred Tuesday January 15 1889 in New Orleans under Gen G T Beauregard and Jubal A Early. Prize numbers 5882 and 40789 won 300000 and 100000 dollars with multiple tickets sent to cities including Detroit Colorado Springs Denver Indianola Philadelphia and San Francisco. Next drawing scheduled for March 12 1889 with details available via M A Dauphin New Orleans.
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Louisiana State Lotter Company
New Orleans
Gen’ls
G. T. Beauregard
Jubal A. Early
M. A. Dauphin
Geo. T. Davis
Detroit
Mich
J. H. Dickson
Detroit Mich
C. M. McLain
Colorado Springs
Col
W. P. Gresham
Indianola Miss
German Nat'l Bank
Denver Col
Nat’l Bank
Bay City
W. Halderman Phiadelphia
Wells, Fargo & Co’s
San Francisco
Cal
M. A. Daphin
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Owyhee
Mora
Kuna
Nampa Aldwell
Notus
Parma
Ontario
Payette
Nada
Ines
Idaho Central Railway
West
Focus
Hunters
E. S. Vankuran
Ipiarianendone
Caldwall Lopae
W. S. Babey
S. N. Mor
N. G
Grex
The
Mountain Lovce No. 5
Daughters of Rebekah
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mace
Mas
D. L. Bapsey
S M. Corin
Knights OF Pythias
Mountain Gem Lovce No. Kk
Odd Fellows
Ss. Me Corin
TempLe Excampment No
A. K. Steinenberg
A. A. Hoover, Cc
Odd Fellows Hall
S.M. Corrin
Sec'y
G. Scott, W. M
Chas. E. Lee, M. D
James S. Negley, JR
Swain Beaty
Pacific Rotes
IDAKO
DR. M. Pefferle
Spaio
Chas. H. Reed
Caldwell, Idaho
C. M. Wixcel
J. M. Martin
Liouors & Cigars
Guy Becker
Wootan’s Corral
Indian Creek Bridge
Nyssa
Oregon
Oregon Horse and Land
C.O
Fiere
Rere
Howard Sebree CO
G. F. White
Howard Sebree
C. S. Scott
Stock Growers & Traders Bank
Co. S. Scott & CO
Oprice Mours
Europe
Boycet
Chase National Bank
New York City
First National Bank
Ogden
Wells Fargo & Co
Cala
Commercial National Bank
Omaha National Bank
Omaha
Neb
First National Bank of Idaho
Portland, Or
Boise City National Bank
H. R. Steaventon
R. A. Cowden
Lumber
Sash & Doors
Moline Steel
Oli
Casady
Flying Dutchman Jr
Whitley
By Way
Pion
Caldwell and Shoshone, Idaho
Picard & Roberts
Etides
Wal Pas
Etc
Blatchley
Washington County
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