Grand Army of Republic encampment opens in Caldwell
The Grand Army of the Republic state encampment convened in Caldwell with 14 of 19 posts represented at roll call and 137 delegates present on the first day. Proceedings included welcomes, committee appointments, and plans for the National Encampment in Salt Lake City August 9 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Nevius
Red Bank
N. J
Salt Lake
Idaho
G A. R
Opera House
Masonic Hall
Idaho Department
Dr. H. Clark
J. H. Shawhan
C. E. Drake
Dmncls
Brady
College Glee Club
Willard White
Stewart Young
Rathdrum
Willand White
Boise
J. H. Hart
Nampa
Anna Tripelow
Weiser
Cynthia Harrington
Celia Hamilton
Salmon City
Celia Moss
Payette
Mary Hoskins
Agnes Hoehmer
B. Carpenter
Emmett
A. Wolters
Anna Leeson
Mary Drake
Mary Shawhan
An W. Long
Elisabeth Waters
Lewiston
Moscow
Judge Airshie
Mandolin Club
Boys Glee Club
State Department
Houston
Pinching Society in Boise Sparks Public Outcry
The Boise Tribune laments a scandal as two policemen arrest a group of society women for drinking beer after midnight. It attacks the officers and city authorities for rough handling and criticizes the need for more refined policing language and conduct among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
New Pastor Coming to Caldwell Mission
Satisfactory arrangements have been made for an exchange of pastors between Rev. Pringle of Caldwell and Rev. Powell of St. Paul Minnesota. Rev Powell is pastor of the Fulton Street Church in St. Paul with 360 members and a $40000 edifice. The Caldwell Methodists plan to build a modern church soon. Powell is reputed to be one of Minnesota's eminent ministers.
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Pringle
Caldwell
Rev
Powell
St. Paul
Fulton Street
Minnesota City
Methodists
Minnesota
Wells Brought Back From Boise on Check Fraud Charge
Sheriff Breshears returned J. E. B. Wells to Caldwell from Boise on a charge of passing worthless checks. Wells cashed a $15 check drawn on a fictitious Bank of Sumpter, later found nonexistent. He recently served 60 days in Boise and is expected to plead guilty.
White Gets Appointment as Deputy Game Warden
Governor Brady announces Ira White is appointed deputy game warden for Canyon County. White will begin work immediately to discharge his duties.
Wilson Convicted of Burglary in Nampa Hardware Case
Frank Wilson was found guilty of burgling a Nampa hardware store and sentenced to 15 years in the state penitentiary. He testified he entered the store, distributed loot among three accomplices, and pleaded not guilty at trial.
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Wilson
Frank Wilson
Nampa
State
O'Neil
Card of Thanks for James B. Woodruff
Mr and Mrs J G Gartin thank friends and neighbors for support during the illness and at the death of their father James B Woodruff with sincere appreciation for help and kindness shown.
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James B. Woodruff
J. G. Gartin
Big Sale Starts Wednesday at T. K. Little Store
Notice announces a closing out sale beginning Wednesday with the entire stock sold, promising bargains in reliable merchandise and urging a close reading of the display. Also a public auction notice for July 12, 1908, at a Caldwell corral selling a sorrel stallion to satisfy a feed bill.
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T. K. Little
The
Tribune
Caldwell
Hamiltonian
McVey Sustains Severe Fall at Mill Construction
McVey, a state school teacher and former principal of Central Park school, was injured Thursday afternoon while working on the frame of a new flouring mill. He slipped and fell from the second story to the first, breaking two ribs and the base of his skull. He was unconscious for hours and, though somewhat better, grave fears for his life remain.
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McVey
McVay
Central Park
Left in Short Line Depot Lady's Velvet Jacket Found
A woman left a velvet collar jacket at the Short Line Depot. Finder may receive a reward if left at the marble works of Gordon & Adams. Caldwell Lumber Co announces special prices on Rock Spring coal from June 26 to July 7 with a call to action to buy now.
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Marble Works
Gordon & Adams
Rock Springe
Caldwell Lumber CO
Caldwell Banks Shine in Tribune Report
The Tribune highlights Caldwell banks First National Western National and American National with strong footings and growing strength. First National leads in age and assets with nearly a million in footings, Western National totals 581000, and American National surpasses 250000. All three are praised as creditable and growing in Idaho’s northwest.
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First
The
Tribune
Caldwell
First National
Northwest
Western National Bank
Idaho
Famous store sees 61 percent six month gain
Manager Ross of the Famous reports six months of this year show a 61 percent rise over the same period last year. He notes the record with pride and expects even stronger business in the next six months.
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Ross
The
Famous
Nampa Plans Elaborate Fourth Celebration Invite Caldwell
The people of Nampa prepare a grand Fourth of July event inviting Caldwell residents. A fine program is arranged and a good time is guaranteed for attendees. Also note St David’s Episcopal Church services Sunday at 11 o’clock a.m. with Sunday school at 1 p.m. Pastor David H Jonas delivers the message.
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Nampa
Fouth
Caldwell
St. David's Episcopal Church
David H. Jonas
Tribune Offers Another Free Trip For Sub Contest
The Tribune announces an extra prize in its Great Subscription Contest. From June 26 to July 8 the candidate with the most votes will win an additional free trip to Seattle, including railroad transport, Pullman reservations, fair grounds admissions, and Pay Streak attractions. Contest closes July 1 at 7 p.m.
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Tribune
Seattle
Pullman
Fair Grounds
Idaho
Canyon County
the Tribune
Excursions to Denver for National Educational Association
Travel notes invite Utah origin groups to join two day trips to Denver on July 2 and 3 under the National Educational Association event. Rates apply from Utah points only with contact for agent rates and additional particulars prior to October listing.
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National Educational Association
Utah
Fourth of July Rates on Oregon Short Line
Tickets for the Fourth of July excursion are on sale July 2, 3, 4, and 5 with sales limited through July 6. See local agents for current rates and further particulars about the trip.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad
Fourth of July Rates On Sale July 2 3 4 and 6
Tickets for the Independence Day event go on sale July 2 3 4 and 6. Prices and seating options are expected to be announced at the box office.
Commercial Club Debates Dues Jail Nuisance and Railroads
A Caldwell Commercial Club meeting presided by Dr. Gue endorsed paying $240 in back dues to stay in the Southern Idaho Commercial Clubs. Discussion covered a Seattle Fair lecture bureau, a $56.62 Payette club tax share, a rural delivery route study, and abatement of the Canyon County jail as a nuisance. The group urged a $25,000,000 government reclamation bill, tabled a boycott against Chicago & Great Western, critiqued railroad talks, and admitted Mr. Hibner to membership.
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Gue
Handy
C. J. Sebring
League of Southern Idaho Commercial Clubs
Caldwell
League
Seattle Fair
Col. Place
Caldwell Commercial Club
Dr. Gue
Payette Club
Omaha
Messrs. Howard and Dougherty
Pleasant Ridge
Canyon County
Nampa
Breshears
A. I. Meyers
W. R. Wilkerson
W. H. Redway
Idaho
Rigby
Chicago & Great Western Railway Co
Oregon
South Side
Hibner
Lansdon Faces Bribery Claims Over Deaf Blind School Vote
The Idaho Board of Education debate on locating the deaf and blind school sparked allegations Secretary of State Lansdon was offered one thousand dollars to abstain from arguing for Welser. Miss Chamberlain implicated Boise Commercial Club figures, and Carlson was named as the offeror. The governor disputed Lansdon's account, while Ada County legislators pushed bills that reduced the school's funding from forty thousand to twenty five thousand dollars.
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Lansdon
Board of Education
Ita
Caldwell
the Tribune
Miss Chamberlain
Tribune
Lanadon
Deaf and Blind
Boise
McDougall
Weiser
Merks
Commercial Club of
Welser
Andy Carlson
Andy Carleon
Commercial Club
Carlson
Boise Commercial Club
Barton
Bolse
Bolse Commercial Club
Ada County
Nebraska rancher considers move to Idaho visit Caldwell
T. J. Parrish of Kearney Nebraska stayed in the city welcomed by D. H. Andrews. Parrish owns a 2000 acre Wood River country ranch and contemplates relocating to Idaho. E. Graham of Boise Golden Rule clothing manager toured the Famous stock before heading East. Laws brothers reported a mare and yearling foal taken up east of Froman’s ferry. Misses Helen and Laura Johnson of Boise visited Miss Verna Horn. H. H. Eaton of Mountain Home toured Caldwell Monday.
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T. J. Parrish
Kearney
Nebraska
D. H. Andrews
E. Graham
Golden Rule
Boise
East
Laws Brothers
Froman's Ferry
Call Laws Bros
Bell Line
Helen and
Laura Johnson
Verna Horn
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Grand Army
Republic
K. Jamerson
Hon
Justin
J. Gowen
Cay
H. EE. Wallace
James H. Brady
H. EB. Wallace
Mrs. Ross
R. H. Davis
James Ruark
Jay Robertson
Dr. Boone
Margaret Smith
Mary Smith Soweeneee
Denver
H. H. Eaton
Mountainhome
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