Caldwell Railroad Plan Reorganized as I N and N Line
The San Francisco Idaho & Montana Railway reformed as California Nevada Idaho & Northern. Work begins at Winnemucca by Sept 1 to meet Western Pacific, with completion to Frisco expected early spring. Depot ready by the 28th. delays blamed on Short Line frogs. Bridge work on Indian Creek proceeds. rights of way sought at Main Street. Local officials discuss park site sale and city deed contract concerns amid public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco, Idaho & Montana Railway Company
Maine
California, Nevada, Idaho & Northern
Winnemucca
Western Pacific
Frisco
Co. N
Col. Place
Citiens
Boise
Forbes
Ross
Indian Creek
Main Street
Fred Richardson
Engineering
Caldwell
New Bank Opens Monday in Caldwell Saratoga building
The American State Bank of Caldwell will open Monday at Main and Seventh in the Saratoga building. Capital stock is 25000 and the bank owns no real estate. S. D. Simpson, formerly of Kentucky and Texas, will be president. The bank boasts two story vaults and fine furnishings, aiming to be among the best equipped in Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American State Bank of Caldwell
New Bank
Saratoga
Main
Seventh Streets
American State Bank
Caldwell
S. D. Simpson
Kentucky
Texas
Western National Bank
Age Concern
New Harrow Boosts Alfalfa Yields For Progressive Farmers
The Emerson Manufacturing Company of Rockford Illinois has patented a spring harrow that increases alfalfa hay yields by breaking up the soil. Caldwell Forwarding Co of Caldwell distributes it, with buyers including Tommy Andrews of Lower Boise and J F Morland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Manufacturing Company
Rockford
Ill
Caldwell Forwarding Co
Caldwell
Tommy Andrews
Lower Boise
J. F. Morland
Little Ceell Laid to Rest
The five year old daughter of B P Bennett died suddenly Sunday at Mrs Loomis home in the city. She collapsed from a sudden spasm and passed away. The funeral was Monday afternoon with Rev B W Rice officiating. A large crowd attended and buried in Canyon Hill cemetery. The community offers sympathy to Mr Bennett in this loss.
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Ceell
B. P. Bennett
Canyon Hill Cemetery
Bennett
Route 8 mail box pledge needed for Caldwell route
The post office department in Washington notified the Caldwell postmaster that at least two thirds of all patrons on route No 8 must pledge to purchase mail boxes before the route can be established.
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Msbed
Caldwell
Post Office Department
Washington
Supreme Court Sustains Judge Bryan In Payette Case
The Idaho Supreme Court sustained Judge Bryan in a Canyon county dispute over justice of the peace criminal jurisdiction. The ruling held a JP's authority extends countywide but trials outside the precinct are procedural irregularities that may be waived by party consent.
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Supreme Court
Bryan
Canyon County
Justices of the Peace
Railship
Stewart and Sullivan
Booth Payette
North
Payette
Western Pacific Nears Complete Oakland Connection
The Humboldt Star reports Western Pacific nearing completion of the Niles tunnel in California with trains through the tunnel and 28 miles to Oakland. The Marysville to Sacramento gap reduced to 11 miles, leaving 9 miles of track to finish to Perry Creek, promising a continuous 220 miles from Oakland through Oroville by early August.
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Humboldt Star
Winnemucca
Nevada
Western Pacific
Niles
Cal
Oakland Terminal
Marysville
Sacramento
Oakland
Oroville
Perry Creek
Odd Fellows Install Under New Ritual
The Odd Fellows held their first installation ceremony under the new ritual. H. B. Aven was inducted as noble grand and Geo. W. Williams as vice grand. Appointed officers included F. G. Burroughs warden A. O. Christopher conductor O. V. Badley R N G Thos E Buckner L N G BE EB Harthrong R S B S Elmer A Clark inside guardian John Hollrich outside guardian J B Semones chaplain. Luncheon served afterward by the Rebekahs and the elective officers featuring cream cake and fruit.
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Odd Fellows
H. B. Aven
Noble Grand
Geo. W. Williams
F. G. Burroughs
A. O. Christopher
O. V. Badley
N. G
Thos. E. Buckner
BE. EB. Harthrong
Birthday Party for Miss Helen Stone
Miss Helen Stone celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday with games and a lawn picnic at six o'clock. Guests included Dorothy Merritt, Daphne Gowen, Fern Bullock, Elsie Myers, Sarah Boone, Pauline Baker, Margaret McKenzie, Maysie McKenzie, Ruth McNair, Lucy Oakes, Ancil Steunenberg, Jim Skelton, Ben VanWyngarden, Harry Herr, Burr Skelton, Ray Turner, Willie Stewart, Ted Drew, and Adrian Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stone
Dorothy Merritt
Daphne Gowen
Fern Bullock
Elsie Myers
Sarah Boone
Pauline Baker
Margaret McKenzie
Maysie McKenzie
Ruth McNair
Lucy Oakes
Masters Ancil Steunenberg
Jim Skelton
Ben VanWyngarden
Harry Herr
Burr Skelton
Ray Turner
Willie Stewart
Ted Drew
Adrian Miller
Gipson Delivers Insightful Lecture on The Poor of London
Professor Gipson spoke Sunday night on The Poor of London. His talk drew from personal observation, making the discourse engaging and instructive. With more ros tram experience he is expected to become a notably interesting lecturer.
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Professor Gipson
London
Gipson
Caldwell a Shipping Point for Trade
The article argues that a town proves its value by the volume of business it attracts, asserting that location determines trade draw and that a town must offer the right location to attract customers from its territory.
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Caldwell
Caldwell Station Shines in Shipment Totals and Locational Advantage
Caldwell handles the region’s best logistics with 50 cars of cattle 15 cars of wool and four cars of horses shipped domestically. Cattle went to Dillon Red Rock and Butte wool to Boston and direct to manufacturers horses to eastern markets. Jap Duncan visited Boise and Nampa seeking a durable two seated conveyance and chose a Caldwell Forwarding Co vehicle from G F Thompson & Sons, a Minnesota maker, with Caldwell Forwarding Co as local agents.
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Caldwell
Dillon
Red Rock
Butte
Boston
Jap Duncan
Jordan Valley
Boise
Nampa
G. F
Sheriff Thorp Recovers Missing Girl Flora Boswick
Sheriff Thorp acted on Weiser instructions to find a 16 year old girl, Flora Boswick. He located her in Caldwell and she was brought home by her mother from Washington county metropolis after fleeing her parents for Caldwell, then returning home via Nampa.
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Thorp
Weiser
Bill
Washington County
Flora Boswick
Caldwell
Nampa
Delegates Travel to National Democratic Convention
J C Rice and Billie Parrish left yesterday on train No 2 to Denver to attend the national democratic convention. Rice carries a delegate credential and Parrish an alternate. Papers issued by the Perky convention. Recognition and voting voice in the nomination remain uncertain.
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Denver
J. C. Rice
Billie Parrish
Mr. Rice
Mr. Parrish
Warren studying traffic potential for Golden Gate Route
After Data G W Warren, a gentleman interested in the Golden Gate Route now being built south from Caldwell to ward Winnemucca Nev, is in town collecting data regarding our mining district to ascertain the amount of traffic this county may be expected to supply the route after completion.
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G. W. Warren
Golden Gate
Caldwell
Winnemucca
Nev
Owyhee
Fraternal Order of Eagles Meet Scheduled in City
There will be an important meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at their hall in this city on Monday July 6. All are urged to attend as initiation of candidates and other important business is to be transacted. H. H. Compton, Secretary.
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Eagles
Order of Eagles
H. H. Compton
News Piano Contest Closes Monday Night
The piano giveaway contest ends Monday night with Woodmen lodge slightly ahead of Washington school and the Christian church close behind, making for an exciting finish.
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Woodmen Lodge
Washington School
Christian Church
Sheep Market at U. S. Yards Chicago July 2
The Caldwell Tribune notes Spring lambs top $6.75 with bulk $6 to $6.25 and heavy ewes $3.75 to $4.00. Choicest native wethers $4.50, yearlings $5.26, feeder yearlings $4.00 to $4.40, feeding wethers $3.50 to $8.80. Most western stock not fat. The Knollin Sheep Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chicago
Caldwell Tribune
Knollin Sheep Com. CO
County fair directors map plans for Idaho show
The Can yon County Fair Association board met to prep the upcoming fair in October. Discussions covered a larger premium list, no horse racing, a new building for fine arts and school display, and a track in need of preparation. Plans include bands, up to two weeks meetings, and prizes for best precinct display and best decorated team and wagon.
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Canyon County Fair Association
Gowen
D. H. Andrews
T. K. Little
H. W. Dorman
Frank Howard
H. A. Griffiths
D. D. Campbell
J. B. Gowen
Canyon County
Idaho
Avery Moore in trouble linked to bank draft and arrest warrant
A prominent Idaho figure Avery C. Moore known as Colonel by appointment to ex governor Stounenberg’s staff is alleged to have passed a phoney $100 draft at the First National Bank of Sandpoint and fled, with reports of destitute wife and children in Coeur d’Alene. Police in Spokane received word from Pend Oreille Review editor George Barker of a pending arrest warrant and Moore’s volatile past including gambling and shifting party affiliations.
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First National Bank
Sandpoint
Idaho
Avery C. Moore
Stounenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Moore
Ren H. Rice
George R. Barker
Pend Oreille
Catlin
Barker
Andrew Moore
Ventura
Cal
Ventura Bank
Ventura Telegraph Office
Spokane
Washington
Dubois
Lansdon
Pinkerton
Moore's fall shocks Idaho as political ambitions emerge
Spokane Chronicle reports that Moore sought Congress through the Republican convention this fall but quit early. He previously ran a Welser Idaho newspaper with limited success. Friends urge Mrs. Moore to return to Mississippi with her children. The scandal stirs Idaho but surprises few allies.
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Steunenberg
Moore
French
Congress
Welser
Idaho
Mississippi
Spokane
Rev Springer Plans Summer Lectures At Presbyterian Church
Local talent lectures replace Sunday sermons this summer with a three part program on temperance. Part one presents the proposed solution, part two discusses The Liquor Question by R H Davis Jr, and part three asks Instead of the Saloon What by Ralph Beal. Special music by Miss Squier. Attendance promises unusual interest.
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Springer
Presbyterian Church
R. H. Davis, Jr
Overland Trail Grave Found Near Filer Idaho
John Grant discovered a weathered grave along the old overland stage road north of Filer with a knife carved IOOF emblem and inscription H. S Webb Aug 13 52. The Odd Fellows lodge plans to photograph the headboard and seek relatives via eastern papers. Remains were examined by local lodge members. Bishop Potter reportedly near death at his Cooperstown New York home.
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Kelton
Utah
Boise
Filer
John Grant
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Webb
Odd Fellows Lodge
Odd Fellows
Twin Falls
Potter
Cooperstown
New York
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John Swain
Ed. Johnson
Shorb
Johnson
Avery Moore
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