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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
A Boston letter to The Tribune reports a cautious but improving tone in wool and sheep trading. Outlook suggests a spring demand rebound, with prices likely easing to 55–60 cents for territory wools, while fine staples may fetch 65–68 cents. Buyers wait for 60 cents and bear market conditions loom for new clips.
Ezra B. Whitlock of Coeur d'Alene, a noted Republican lawyer, visited Caldwell this week to press for a new trial in the Washington County case Council Improvement Co. vs. Draper. He also campaigns for A. A. Crane of Harrison for attorney general, praising Crane’s ability and integrity as a Republican. The Caldwell fire department rooms are being decorated with pictures and Old Glory, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Wool and cotton reports show steep losses for dealers at current prices. Arizona clip prices lag last year with offers around 16 cents per pound, growers holding to higher ideas. Consignments rise as buyers retreat, while manufacturers cut Western activity, shifting carrying costs to growers unless margins improve.
John Lunderman faced Judge Shorb after attempting to smuggle a heavy whisky load. Police chief doubted payment, but the judge ordered a $2 fine. Lunderman produced a $20 bill, exposing the irony of the penalty. The judge lamented not matching the fine to the crime.
Two hundred acres of State lands are forfeited in Canyon County under the new law. The law allows redemption before resale or re-lease by paying all arrears, 10 percent penalty, and publication costs. Next forfeitures expected in about a month. Mrs. James Prior of Reynold's Creek was taken to Boise hospital for treatment.
Caldwell community notes report Edwin Ashbauch of Seattle, a naturalization agent, visiting Caldwell while new immigration rules tighten. A. J. McFarland of Stewart Precinct heads to Boise for a U.S. juror summons. A plowing contest near Caldwell draws interest from a Soccor Creek cattleman and a local businessman, offering a 600 yard furrow challenge to win two sults of calches. Miss Lillian Long of St Lukes Hospital visits Caldwell, admired for kindness during her ward tenure. The funeral of Randolph Murphy, 39, who suffered a well collapse injury, is noted at Middleton. L. S. Honstead of Boise, former Silver City trader, now Boise Banner Mining vp, announces a mid-April mill start. County Sunday School convention planned for Caldwell April 22-23 with a strong program. Scott Anderson, prominent wool grower, buys a driving team. Caldwell boasts a fine double driving team. Real estate activity climbs as numerous strangers visit and land sales accelerate. W N Donaldson of Boise Valley Electric visits Caldwell to inspect railroad deals for Hubbard & Carlson and Nampa branch purchase. A noon fire alarm proves a brush blaze east of the depot caused dense smoke and nervousness. Weiser to start monthly sales day. Caldwell’s is now a fixed feature. Lawyers D Worth Clark, Frank Wyman, W H Puckett and others attend court in Caldwell, with judges and attorneys from Payette, Emmett, Nampa, Blackfoot, and beyond.
The district court opened with Judge Bryan and set criminal and civil matters for March 11 through March 20. George Groves faces a receiving stolen property charge linked to a horse sold with another suspect already serving a three year term. Several cases, including forgery, assault, and demurrers, were scheduled with lawyers named Jackson Seawell Smith Scatterday Wallace and others. Court adjourned to Friday March 13 for continued business.
W E Sommercamp, secretary and treasurer of the Potosia mining company, reported in Caldwell that the ledge at the 300 foot level yields higher values than at 200 feet. The vein extends diagonally under Silver City buildings, and a mill erection will start once snow clears with stamping expected by mid July.
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