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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
5
Names of nine young ladies and two young men compose the Payette high school 1903 graduating class, honored during the ninth annual commencement at Elite opera house. Governor Morrison accepts Payette Fourth of July invitation and is expected to address a large crowd. John Shepherd sustains a hip fracture after a wagon fall. doctors treat and report improving recovery.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables digestion and nourishment of the body by transforming wholesome food into blood for nerves, tissues, and organs. It asserts cure for indigestion, dyspepsia, and stomach catarrh, sold by H. D. Blatchley.
George Hall of Yale, known as a finder of dead bodies, retrieved a decomposed corpse from a river eddy at the Snake River mouth near Raft river. The body was identified as Adolph Michael, who drowned after falling from a bridge on April 3. Relatives in Montpelier were notified and will arrange burial near the discovery site, with exhumation planned later to transport to Montpelier for Christian burial.
The advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It promises pure blood and improved health with the guarantee of money back if not cured, sold by H. D. Blatchley, a local druggist.
A New York Press item quotes a Sixth Avenue merchant receiving a customer letter from Orange County requesting an exchange. The wife bought a pair of hose last Friday, one blue striped and one red and white check, and the customer asks to swap the blue striped hose for another red and white check.
Joseph P. Wilson of Middleton sold his 260 acre farm, excluding a prune orchard, to Mr. Schovel of Rockyford for 6000 cash. The river property was valued as one of the best, with Wilson planning a new house on the retained 46 acres and continuing refined stock interests while easing into leisure.
Mr. Greeley, exasperated by a visitor in his editorial room, demands a single sentence for his request. The man asks for a subscription to fund a cause preventing a thousand people from hell. Greeley, a Universalist, retorts he will not give a cent, noting not enough go there anyway.
An advertisement claims hot weather drains energy and promotes a tonic laxative Herbine as a restorative. Testimonial from H J Freegard of Grand View hotel Cheney Kansas praises its effectiveness for 12 years. Also a Brazilian planter employs 48 trained monkeys as nut pickers overseen by humans. monkeys enjoy music and work better when listening.
An advertisement from E. G. DeWitt & Co. touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a genuine healing salve that heals without a scar. It claims cures for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles burns bruises eczema and all skin diseases sold by H. D. Blatchley.
The Jno J Fulton Co of San Francisco proclaims chronic Brights Disease and Diabetes cures with about 17 percent recoveries over two years. Names of stockholders and notable local figures are listed as reversed opinions and proof of genuineness. The Renal Compound costs $1 and the Diabetes compound $1.50, with a local agency and pamphlets available at H D Blatchley’s.
It removes and prevents the accumulation of scale mud or deposits from adhering to sheets or tubes without damaging the metal. Water always has access to the iron, saving fuel and eliminating leaks and blisters. A first class compound available from S. D. Hartkopf.
Mrs A Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of intense indigestion and stomach trouble. She credits Electric Bitters with a miraculous immediate improvement and full recovery. The remedy targets liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and is sold by H D Mlatchley for 50 cents with a guarantee.
Round trip homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold from Missouri River stations and from points as far east as St. Louis Chicago St Paul to points on our line on the first and third Tuesdays of July August and September 1903 To Utah points tickets are only to Salt Lake and Ogden Rate is one regular first class fare for round trip plus 2 Tickets limited to fifteen days going and continuous passage returning Return journey must be commenced no later than twenty one days from date of sale R Farnan Agent
B. E. Slusser secures a city franchise to install a water works system in Montpelier with an ordinance requiring operation within six months. The action solidifies approval and sets a deadline for system startup.
Notice to all Emmettsville Lodge No 11 C C F of Emmett Idaho that on Saturday evening June 27 1903 at the lodge room the trustees sale of Lot 12 Block 4 Emmettsville Townsite owned by the lodge will be voted on by members. By order of the N G Finley MoonRog Secretary.
Parma Idaho June 10 1903 notice of delinquent stock assessments against shareholders J M Demo Boise Raneh Co Isaac N Shrader Mrs Lena Smith James Thompson W R Sample and others, sale set for July 6 1903 at 10 am to cover debts costs of advertising and expenses of sale secretary W B Moroney.
Public auction will offer multiple Idaho lands at Caldwell courthouse on Tuesday June 23 1903. Prices from 10 to 20 per acre with various lots described by section township and range and several parcels tied to leases. Terms require 10 percent cash and first year interest, rest due in ten years at six percent. contact County Treasurer or State Land Department for details.
Denver July dates authorize round trip at regular first class fare plus 2 dollars. Sale July 1 to July 12 with travel return by August 31. Tickets may be routed via Union Pacific or Grand Junction in either direction with stopovers within transit limits. Agent R Farrar signs.
In Canyon county Idaho a district court convicted C. C. Eiffe for embezzling $500 from a settlement with his wife Mrs Eiffe after a divorce suit. The case arose from a mortgage agreement intended to fund the cash return, with Eiffe later seeking pardons ahead of the July 1903 meeting.
Pearnes of the Interior directs notice of his intention to make final proof on his homestead claim before the Probate Court clerk in Caldwell on July 7 198. Walter B Mitchell of Calwell Newis Sec 4 Township 6N Range 5W witnesses to prove cultivation and residence. Watkins and Frank J. Smith of Caldwell Idaho joined by John M. Demo and Frank J. Fouch of Parma Idaho. Haney J. Syms Register.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Boise announces John W Brackenbury's homestead final proof for Lots 2 and 3, section 3, township 4 north range 2 west, Caldwell Idaho, June 1903. Witnesses W J Lanktree Albert Harvey John J Jarvis and Sam Newman all of Midleton Idaho. Henry J Syms Register.
Notice filed in Boise Idaho on May 74 18 lists Jesse S Clark seeking final proof for Homestead Application 3077. He will testify June 22 at Olse Idaho before the Register and Receiver, with witnesses Perry Smith Harry Smith Edward Dunnlog and Ora Clark. The lands include portions of section 19 township north range west base.
Land Office Boise Idaho issues notice that Jerome H Strader has filed for final proof on Homestead Application No NSl for parcel 51-25E 1-4 See i tp GN KSW BM. He must prove continuous residence and cultivation before the Clerk of Probate Court Caldwell Idaho on July 20 1963. Names listed include D OU Castator John Demo James Glennon James X Timmons all of Parma Idaho. Harry J Syms registers.
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