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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
8
Daily at the carnival, five ten and fifteen minute sales runs draw crowds each day. The bell signals followers to gather as performers promise constant action and prizes. Attendees are urged to stay for ongoing entertainment and potential rewards.
Memorial Day activities in Caldwell included a parade led by the Caldwell Band, Hugh Williams Post, and the Woman's Relief Corps. Flowers were placed on graves at Canyon Hill cemetery, followed by an Opera House program with music, addresses by Rev. Pringle, and a flag drill by schoolchildren. Several local notices follow, including real estate moves, school graduations at the M B church, and a Decoration Day speech by Rev. S A Parker.
Mr. Davis of Indianapolis arrived to take the position as manager of the Bell Telephone Co. at Emmett Idaho. L. H. Jackson after a visit with his brothers on the beach left Emmett on Wednesday for his Berkeley California home.
In Judge Hagelin's court the probate case State v Ben Newell and James Simson ran from Friday afternoon to Monday. The defendants were charged with petit larceny for stealing barbed wire valued at $20. A large witness list appeared and the jury found them guilty. the judge imposed a fine.
Defendants posted bonds of 300 dollars each after being dissatisfied with the sentence and appealing to the district court. The case has cost the county about 150 dollars so far, and reports indicate additional cases against the same parties may be filed.
C. V. Radley returned from a brief visit to Twin Falls where he sought country views and a chance at prize numbers 150 or 4000. He and hundreds failed to draw. The Caldwell crowd faced heavy weather, rain and snow, with hotel space tight and saloons closed. Badley liked the country but doubted the land opened near Twin Falls. Doc Young lost his overcoat and Mr Whiffin lost his ticket, mirroring others’ misfortunes.
The wedding of J. J. Petty and Mrs Laura Manning was held Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Edward Hedden. Rev F E Springer officiated. The Tribune notes Petty’s odd behavior had foreshadowed the merger of the couple.
The report notes Mr Petty once of Caldwell now in Turlock California and Miss Manning a local teacher, with Hedden home parlor decor and guests including Miss Walker Mrs Kessel and Mrs Sinsel. Petty and Manning wedding plans are hinted, with Spokane and Seattle trips before settling in California. Remarkable incubator baby case details unfold across several states, tracing custody battles and legal rulings. Also mentioned are forest service range activities and a Hat Creek wild horse chase involving Ora Cockrell and others returning stock to Salmon.
Notice from the Republican State Central Committee announces a nominating convention in Boise Idaho on September 1 1908 at 11 am. Delegates from Ada Bannock Bear Lake Bingham Rise Bonner Blaine Canyon Custer Elmore Fremont Idaho Kootenai Latah Lincoln Nez Perce Lemhi Owyhee Oneida Shoshone Twin Falls Washington counties will elect a new State Central Committee and nominate judges congressmen and state officers for the November 3 1908 election. County central committees are urged to arrange primaries and delegate selections. James Brady Addison T. Smith.
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