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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
4
An old Caldwell Idaho classifieds fragment outlines advertising terms for local ads on Main Street. It mentions rates, word counts, duration within months, and penalties for notices, with unclear figures and percentages.
The article preserves a feud narrative between the Clay and Bedford families. It disputes claims of Confederate service and asserts that Clay entered land in Idaho before Bedford’s arrival. It describes an alleged agreement involving desert land entries and a pumping plant installation, with contested relinquishment terms and subsequent disputes over repayment and entry rights.
A letter from Nannie E. Bedford accuses Clay and his attorneys of perjury and trickery in a dispute over desert land. Bedford claims attempts to relinquish and delay actions were driven by alleged speculation rather than family home use. The piece alleges deceit and urges public scrutiny of Clay’s past as a whisky dealer.
Mrs Robert Farrar opened a series of Progressive Fun parties with rose decorated rooms and hidden puzzles for guests. Prizes went to Mrs Ross for games and Mel Steunenberg for not arriving, with an automobile as incentive. Vocal and instrumental entertainments delighted attendees as several residents planned travels and home visits.
Delightful afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Meek pleased guests from church on Wednesday. Mrs. Gilbert Shelby continued the entertaining on both Wednesday and Thursday for fellow members.
B Bogue Jr of Lee Live Stock Commission reports record prices for range sheep and lambs on the Missouri river market. A California shipment of fourteen pairs of ewes and spring lambs sold at $7.00 per cwt for ewes and $9.15 to $9.75 per cwt for lambs, averaging $8.98 per cwt on 3800 head, netting $5.07 per head, with both shipments sold straight without a call, marking a new high for range shipments.
A notice writes of two orders en route with hopes to resume by June 10 as freight moves slowly from Winona Minnesota. It asks recipients to provide town range and section for locating shipments and to write if anything is needed. Roswell social items include school events, visits from Caldwell and Minnesota, a Y meeting, a WCTU gathering, a reception for Rev and Mrs Sawyer, a Civil War veterans flag presentation, and Memorial Day services with cemetery decoration.
Dell Parson and family were over Sunday. A. Daws came from Roswell Saturday and back Sunday. A lady friend of Isaac Smith arrived Saturday and may stay. Mrs. J. H. Simpson of Caldwell visited Sunday. W. A. Baker reports growth on apple trees set out this spring. C. E. Burdick will not batch it any more and traveled to Boise Sunday. A meeting at the schoolhouse is planned for Saturday evening June 4 to decide if the eagle should scream on the 4th. Peter Laht has been under the weather. Emmett Davenport cannot live after an operation weeks ago. Gen. Perry’s four-year-old child sick but improving. Wilma Zisler visited Sunday. Mrs. C. S. Pearson’s sister from Portland arrived last week. W. S. Hawkes gave memorial address Sunday. C. O. Myer added violin music. I. Root bought a two-year-old stallion, best in the neighborhood. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fenrich May 24. Fred Smith and his brother Dor over from Roswell helping S. Hit.
The College of Idaho announces a week of events from June 12 to June 17. Includes an annual sermon by Rev Dr G L Powell in Caldwell at the Opera House. music concert at Admest on Monday. a declamation contest on Tuesday. a collegiate short story contest on Wednesday. trustees meeting Thursday morning. commencement exercises for the class of nineteen hundred and ten on Thursday evening at the Opera House. and an Alumni Reunion Friday evening at the Assembly Hall.
Park Tompkins Co advertises two brand new houses for sale with installment terms and rent free periods. The firm offers a four room house with an acre, priced at 1400, all in Canyon County. Also announced is a Canyon County directory canvass led by W A Jeffries to publish full resident and employment details for all adults over 16.
Notice of a special election in Caldwell Canyon Idaho on July 7 1910 to decide issuing city bonds up to 50000 at not more than six percent for water works construction and maintenance. Polls open from morning to evening with ward polling places at Pacific Hotel Arthur Street Ninth Avenue and City Hall. Registrars named for each ward. By order of Mayor and City Council dated June 1 1910.
The mayor and city council of Caldwell Idaho announce plans to issue negotiate and sell special assessment sewerage improvement bonds District No 3 for up to sixty thousand dollars to cover costs and expenses of the improvement in Local Improvement District No 3 of Caldwell Idaho.
The City of Caldwell Idaho announces the sale of bonds in denominations of 1000 each at interest not exceeding 8 percent per year. Principal payable at Caldwell City Treasurer office with interest semiannually in gold coin. Bids due July 11 1910 by noon, opened that evening at City Hall. Bid must include 5 percent certified check. City may reject all bids.
Mayor Gowen proclaims a July 7 1910 special election in Caldwell Idaho under Ordinance Nos 170 2 130 171 to issue bonds 26059 78 for street paving and 50000 for water works with bonds up to six percent over twenty years ten year option. Ward polling places and registrars listed in detail.
At Weber Idaho June hith under Crane Creek Project Hekets on wale June 11 12 and 43 iinited to June 18. Sew agents for further part colors Reduced.
A fragmentary note quotes Whele Eben as he tries to save trouble with a peculiar line about laziness and money in a stylized coded ode. The readable bits suggest a rural or religious newsletter feel with parable like phrasing.
Caldwell Idaho voters face a special election in July 1910 to decide issuing bonds of 26059.78 dollars for street and alley grading paving and curb work within Local Improvement District No 1. Qualified taxpayer electors only may vote at ward polling places from eight in the morning to seven in the evening.
In the district court Idaho Vam R Squier declared bankrupt on May 11 1919 first meeting of creditors set for June 20 1910 at 2 o clock in the afternoon at Boise City Ada County Idaho in the office of W H Savidge Referee in Bankruptcy Room 315 McCarty Block.
Ordinance 170 authorizes the city of Caldwell Idaho to issue coupon bonds totaling 26769.78 to fund grading and paving of streets and alleys in Local Improvement District No 1. It sets the form contents principal rate interest method of payments and annual special taxes a sinking fund and election notice. The measure is to be submitted to property owners for a vote and continues on page 5.
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