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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
4
A Caldwell committee aims to raise 125000 endowment for the College of Idaho. Caldwell residents have donated 6000 over seventeen years, while eastern sources contribute 20000, suggesting strong investment value. The piece urges Canyon County citizens to contribute generously, noting a forthcoming meeting with committee members listed.
A Caldwell Tribune item from Notus details a theft of chickens canned fruit pickles and gloves from John Rigdon’s cellar. The writer urges the thief be caught and asks for the items to be returned, noting tracks in the mud and warning of gloves needed for cold weather.
The editorial lauds the Canyon County lawyer M. Van Duyn as deeply tested and uncorrupted, praising his steadfast duty, integrity, and promising future after trials that tested many men. It commends his nobility, fidelity, and public duty, predicting a splendid career ahead.
The Forward Club held its regular meeting at the Commercial Club rooms and passed sympathy resolutions for Mrs Millie Harmon who has died. The committee Carr ie M Steinenberg Jennie D Ward and Cora B Bean issued the resolutions and arranged to publish in city papers and record them in minutes.
Walter R. Cupp as temporary president calls a meeting of the Northside Payette Boise Water Users Association and all interested parties in Caldwell Idaho on Monday January 13 1908 at 2 PM to act on the organization committee report for the Payette Boise Reclamation Project and related dry land holders on the north side of the Boise river.
In memory of Lincoln, Caldwell and vicinity form the Lincoln Farm Association to transform the Birthplace Farm into a Lincoln National Park. A private citizen rejected private gain, pledging funds for a museum, monument, and park care with democratic, low dues and a permanent honor roll. Membership invites all, from 25 cents to 25 dollars, with nonpublic contributor lists.
The movement expands nationwide with 35000 supporters and local committees planned in many towns. The Grand Army of the Republic is asked to lead, pledging swift action and broader news distribution to honor Abraham Lincoln in Caldwell and Canyon County. Donations are welcome, with donation dranks provided by W. C. Maxey and records kept.
Beginning Sunday morning at the Christian church, home services continue through Wednesday evening when the Clark Family Evangelists from Indianapolis arrive. Evangelist Amos K. Clark, his wife Ida M., and daughter Susie E. Clark will lead devotion and chorus direction. The evangelists are praised for powerful preaching and engaging music with special services and humor-laden lessons.
The Commercial Club wins a permanent hay rate of $5 per ton from Caldwil to Portland. Short Line authorities granted the rate on Saturday. The club credits H. Griffith for first suggesting the concession and praises its broader benefits beyond Caldwell.
The local Woodmen camp celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary last Saturday evening with speeches by Attorneys Wallace and Walters Dr. Hamilton and Rev. Pringle and entertainment for a large crowd. Mrs C H Snyder read several pieces and the College Orchestra provided music before a banquet concludes the festivities. About 250 members and friends attended.
Newly elected Gem of the Mountains Rebekah Lodge No. 10 officers were installed Friday evening led by District Deputy Mrs. Froman. Fleet of officers includes Floy Ward as Noble Grand and Laura Patton as R. S. V. G. The lodge, with 117 members in good standing, reported a flourishing treasury balance and hosted a banquet with refreshments after the ceremony.
A young writer describes King Solomon as a ruler from long ago who governed a country and proved very wise. The piece reflects simple admiration for Solomon and his reputed wisdom in a historic or parable style.
A retold folk tale recounts King Solomon solving a baby dispute by a sword test. A mother saves the child by offering the whole, while an antagonist is dismissed. The tale links Solomon to temple building and Masonry, noting his many wives and followers. A child narrator adds spirited opinions about Solomon.
James W Carruth transfers to F J Bliss N W quarter of 8 S E quarter and W half of S W quarter of 8 E quarter in section 1. O V Badley to J W Dickson all of lot 3 and S E half of lot 4 in Steunenberg Hand addition Caldwell. Multiple parcels valued from 85 to 5500 dollars involving O V Badley J W Dickson John T Hay C M Nickle Bella Kurtz F H Hostetter Parma State Bank M A Bates F R Fouch Fred Leitritz William Meadows E C Spencer George W Nephew N 8 Feltham H C Anderson Allen E Wood David H Williams W L Nichol Andrew Nielson D C N A L B Jensen John F Reed David S Laramie Oliver S Tyler W D Pedigo F G McGill W D Notus Emmett W D Rosetta Rogers J T Eubanks Walter Harman Henry Schwindiger Emma B DeClark P R Getter A L Parsons Martha M Fuller Amelia E Wright H G Reinemer Josephine Snodgrass J L Wilson C H Van Horten Zeta Lamar to Lolo Daly various lots and quarters across Nampa Parma Payette and surrounding additions with total values ranging from $90 to $5500.
A series of brief real estate transfers listed with names and parcel details. Fred Bentler and wife sold lot 22 in Elmwood Place to L G Hazen for $1800. W C Stalker and wife to Sam Reichel secured lots 1 through 5 in block 118 Strathorn addition No 1 Caldwell for $750. Richard Lasee sold lots 9 10 and 11 in block 25 Water tion for $1775. W H Bolich and wife conveyed lot 10 in block 5 Emmettsville to F G Bliss for $800.
Wyoming Wool Growers Association offers excursions to Laramie Wyoming on January 8 and 9 for the association meeting. Limit January 15. Agents for rates and further particulars.
For sale 215 acres of good land located three miles from Star on the right side of the Interurban railway toward Boise. For details contact Mrs Emma M Fowler in Middleton.
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