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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
5
A reward is offered to enoble Ralph Edmunds by regaining discipline over his valuable Jersey cow. The animal exhibits remarkable behavior including entering the loft for hay, opening the bran box with its left horn, turning on water, and even switching on the electric light at dusk. Ed Munds grows anxious as the cow tampers with the light.
Yon Yonson and the Inimitable Ben Hendricks with a strong company gave Wednesday evening the finest Yon Yonson performance yet seen. Bertie Conway as Jennie Morris charmed the crowd with grace and vivacity and encores in the final act.
In Idaho v Waldrodt the record shows Waldrodt provoked the fight with Jimmy Ahern at Gordon place while both drank. Witnesses say Ahern struck first after Waldrodt insulted him, and Waldrodt’s later blows were not true self defense, per Police Judge C. J. Shorrb.
On January 24 and 23 the O B L Ry will sell round trip tickets to Salt Lake at a very low rate valid through January 28. The sale targets attendees of the Dry Farming Congress and offers affordable travel for the excursion period.
Elizabeth Small, aged eighty two and longtime Caldwell resident, died last Saturday at her daughter Mrs Wilcox's home after eight years of being bedbound.
The Statesman notes that at the Executive Board meeting of the League of South Idaho Commercial Clubs in Boise last Saturday every member was named except Caldwell. It hints Caldwell lies where the Interurban tracks cross the Oregon Short Line, describing the county seat of Canyon County as a thriving city.
January 17 and 18 excursions to Denver for the Western Live Stock Show and Meeting National Live Stock Association. Limit January 27. Bee O. S. agents for rates and particulars.
Emmett Idaho items note Rev Smith from Nampa occupying the M E B pulpit and Rev Jones leading evangelistic services amid growing interest. Ora Crites leaves for Albion to take a clerking job. Other notes include attorney Geo Zimmerman’s county business, dam construction progress, and townsfolk traveling to Boise and Seattle on duties or events.
Middleton January 14. Mrs George Lo Meyers with a 7 year old child in a buggy faced a runaway horse on Electric street. The horse bolted past canals, tracks, and alleys with no injuries as the frightened pair survived the wild ride and steered back into town.
A sequence of transfers records multiple parcels changing hands. D C Groobee and wife to John J Driscoll in section 6, Ventation, $1750. A J Mitchells to Walter and Charlea Mitchell, $5000. Frank R Fouch to Walter B Mitchell, $150. Foster J Bissett to Irvin and Ellen Bissett, $1640. William J Prescott to Isaac Dolbow, $3600. Samuel J Miller to Geo W Oylear, $1450. O V Badley to C N Nichols, $1650. W L Draper to Fred Kohler, $2000. John J Jarvis to Elihu Koshaho, $2600. Allen W Wood to John L Milburn, $239.76. New Plymouth Land Colonization Co to John H Beauregard, $675. additional lines mention further transfers including Ella H. received by H B Bradiepm and wife.
Egbert, all of fractional lots 7 8 9 in block 131 in Griffith and Kings addition to Nampa and fractional lots 7 8 9 in block 20 in Grambling and Holmer addition to Nampa, consideration five hundred dollars.
In Canyon County Idaho the probate court publishes notice to creditors and all claimants against Harper O Duncan deceased to present claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Administrator Co D Duncan at Smith Scatterday Caldwell Idaho, dated January 11 1908. Smith Batturdary attorneys for administrator.
William D Keeney of Caldwell Idaho files a contest against Andrew J Randall for homestead entry 9014 dated April 3 1906 in section 15 township 3 north range 4 west Boise land office. The contest claims abandonment lack of residence and cultivation and non building evidence. Hearings set February 21 1908 at Caldwell and February 28 1908 at Boise. Publication ordered due to non service.
The Northside Payette Boise Water Users Association calls a meeting for homesteaders and dry land holders west of the Boise river and within the Payette Boise Reclamation Project. On January 13 1908 at 2 PM in Caldwell Idaho. Walter R. Cupp serves as temporary president.
Wiliam Hartley sues John H Hart and Bessie L Campbell now Bessie Campbell in Canyon County Idaho for foreclosure of a $600 note dated April 29 1907 with 10 percent interest and attorney fees. The action seeks a court decree on mortgaged lands with no principal or interest paid. Defendants must answer within 20 days after service or 40 days if outside district.
Complaint filed in Canyon County Idaho seeks securing payment of promissory note on Lot 9 Block 126 in Grith and King Addition and fractional Lot 9 Block 23 in Grumbling and Fulmer Addition both in Nampa Idaho. Mortgage may be sold to cover the debt. deficiency judgment and execution possible. Defendants and any claiming under them barred from right title or equity of redemption. Hearing notice attached. failure to answer may lead to relief demanded. Dated December 10 1907. Clerk oO. W. Badley Deputy A. O. Christopher. Smith and Scatterday Attorneys Caldwell Idaho January 3.
Notice is given by Fred T. Baker Administrator of the estate of Henry D. Baker deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after the first publication to the administrator at Smith and Scatterday Caldwell Canyon County Idaho. Dated January 3 1908.
Probate Court of Canyon County Idaho orders sale of described real estate in Caldwell. Private sale after January 27 1908 at Smith Scatterday offices. Terms: cash in US gold coin, 10 percent bid due at sale, remainder on court confirmation. William B. Jones administrator notifies heirs and extends date 11-18-25.
Caleb BE Roswell, deceased, with property in Canyon County Idaho to be sold privately. Lota Two and Nine in Block Five of the Village of Middleton, as shown on the official plat on file in the County Recorder's office. Sale date January 3 1908 with bids to be submitted by January 27 1908.
The State of Idaho summons Ida L Hall in Canyon County for dissolution of marriage to Clarence F E Hall. Plaintiff seeks desertion based relief. defendant must answer within twenty days if served in district, or forty days otherwise. Clerk O W Badlbey issues the notice dated December 14, 1907 with court seal.
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