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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
4
Caldwell residents share dinner visits and illnesses as Mrs. Little and Mrs. Trotter host and recoveries appear. Pardoned inmate Ira Cook returns from Boise penitentiary after two years served. A daughter arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Watking while Bethel Presbyterian church readiness is marked by dedication plans. Local officials discuss Trader’s Day sales, monument work by J H Long, and Dr Madden’s arrival and Enterprise growth.
A contributor labeled as a hog-headed imbecile responds to criticism of Police Judge J. Shorb. The letter mocks the judge and mayor, attacks local officials, and accuses the rival of bribery and dishonesty while denouncing the city’s handling of a tax assessment.
A fragmentary letter reveals Mr. Abe Waldrot critiquing police justice, suggesting doubt about the author’s own impartiality and a whimsical claim of past fevers. The tone is personal and opinionated, not reporting a formal event or action.
Emmett Idaho January 21 1908 Rev T F Magruder smiles at arrival of a 10 pound girl Mrs D Reagan returns to Denver John Smearage pioneer of Emmett buried Brights disease after long illness Rev Mr Allen of Nampa preaches in Emmett Mrs Ralph Womack becomes 6th grade teacher in local schools Dr Clark begins practice in city Mrs B K Hayes and daughters leave for Los Angeles for Miss Emma’s health J L Jolly buys 6 1 2 acres for 600 adjacent to Allen place Carmichael buys 20 acres near Blackman at 37 60 per acre W A Whiteley announces twin daughters Emmett noted for twins with over 30 pairs in area Maynard Daggy University of Washington lectures on Anglo Saxon Grit Gilmore couple return from Iowa trip
Philip E. Smith transfers 40 acres to Ora B. Miller for 1600. L. A. Douglass and Rebecca Doug lass to Davis M Hamilton partial 80 acres for 4000. Manning spouses and Maurice Manning to H. D. Andrews a Lakeview block 49 mortgage 2000 and 6000. M. J. Devers and wife to F. L. Rose four Devers addition blocks Caldwell for 1660. Charles K. Murray to Benjamin Murray undivided half in 20 acres for 900. Andrews and wife to Otto Geise Lakeview block 49 Caldwell for 3323.40. John N. Wallace and Jennie V. Wallace to Kate Murphy block 82 Nampa for 926. Otto Gelse and Sophia Gelse to H. D. Andrews Jr 40 acres in two GN, R4W for 10000.
A list of land deeds transferring parcels across several counties. Frank Fouch and Althea Fouch convey 44.18 acres to Sarah Mitchell. R M Evans sells 40 acres to W E Keedick. J K Loree and EB Reilly receive two lots in Emmett. Magee sells 40 acres to John Bishop. Foote sells Lot 7 Block 6 in Middleton. McCammon transfers 5 acres to Laura McCianahan. John Bishop sells two Caldwell lots to Lewis Magee. Fruitland Townsite Co. sells three lots to P E B Silkett. Parma Bank sells three lots to W E Babcock. Mary and Noah Fausler transfer blocks to J Fremont Bow. Bow sells 160 acres and adjacent land to Mary Fausler. Ditteman transfers 80 acres with water rights to John Thorp with ditching rights and mortgage details. For sale: 215 acres near Star on Interurban railway to Boise. inquiries to Mrs Emma M Fowler in Middleton.
A garbled page of classifieds lists sales of teams, mares, sewing machines, produce, and ranch work. Multiple ads mention D. C. Groesbeck Middleton Idaho J. H. Dotson Deer Flat Indiana and Caldwell forwarders with hay cattle and poultry notes. A health cartoon warns against drinks and foods in a satire on civilization.
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