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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
1
The Salt Lake Tribune analyzes GOP moves in Congress toward Taft nomination while Roosevelt could be backed for vice president. It argues Roosevelt on a Taft ticket would unite factions, boost patriotism, and shape leadership in the Senate as a dominant, forceful presence.
An Iowa man, Vanes Uhl of Des Moines, visiting the Stewart home, plans to stock 400 acres with cows for milk sales to a condensary he backs. He notes Caldwell as a prime site, estimating a $25,000 condensary could yield a $750 daily payroll and 125 jobs, calling Caldwell the best town he has visited outside Spokane.
A complaint filed Tuesday in Judge Hagelin's court by Samuel Rowland alleged Mrs. Murrilla Fitch, 88, is insane. Medical exams found senile dementia. Mrs. Fitch has long been a county charge with daily care paid to Mr. Altizer. Officers found her well kept, comfortable, neat, and clean with no neglect.
Willie Asburger a 13 year old boy appeared before Judge Hage lin on a warrant charging him with attempting to burn a school house in Nampa. The judge ordered reform school as his place. Sheriff Thorp took him to St Anthony for temporary custody last Saturday.
Mayor C. C. Smith of Oldwell Idaho issues a clean-up day proclamation for Tuesday May 19 1908. Citizens are urged to haul away garbage weeds and offensive items from streets alleys and premises to keep Caldwell as a model town. The city will provide teams to haul rubbish off.
A brief public notice issued at the office of Caldwell's mayor on May 8 1908. It records a municipal action or administrative matter affecting the city, with the exact date and location noted for official proceedings. The fragment implies an official communication or order from city authorities.
Miss Louisa Junor hosted a Saturday evening gathering for her young ladies in honor of Miss Edna Jackson of Boise with Mrs. Boulton and Miss Schnabel assisting. Prizes went to Miss Walker and Miss Robinson for a picture-forming game, as guests listed included Horn Hay Redway Nichols Church Loveland and others.
Mrs Stalker with Mesdames March Wheeler and Milliner hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon with 29 members and 7 visitors present. Refreshments closed the session. Traders Day is set for Monday June 1. People may list property for sale by sending description and asking price to H W Dorman. Caldwell sales are for business, not holidays, inviting buying or selling items from mouse traps to steam threshers.
A union service to honor Civil War heroes will be held one week after next Sunday morning May 24 at the Presbyterian church. Rev Henry B Steelman of the Baptist church will preach the sermon at the request of the Grand Army Post, with a general invitation extended.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 30 a m with Prof. Lawrence Gipson, preaching at 11 30 a m, a 7 00 p m Young People's meeting, and another sermon at 8 00 p m with an invitation to all. A three dollar charge plus trimming is noted. Charley Bard was jailed for drunkenness, assessed six dollars total after court.
The Short Line begins side tracks halfway between Caldwell and Nampa with reports of shop relocation, though unconfirmed. Pat O'Connor supervises siding work spanning about 3000 feet.
Idaho Republicans held a large Wallace gathering on Tuesday December 12 endorsing the Taft for president ticket. They elected James H. Brady John W. Hart C. C. Cavanah E. M. Heighe B. F. ONeill and Warren Truitt to Chicago. The resolutions praise Lincoln Roosevelt and Taft and pledge Idaho’s delegation to back Taft’s nomination.
H. W. Riley has purchased Hildreth's photograph gallery and begun operations. Frank Hildreth will remain with the new management indefinitely as the business continues to be a leading photography hub in the state.
A historical note praises Italy for cleaner infant care and lower mortality. It claims infants in Italy sometimes drink directly from goats, with goats abundant and feeding bottles rare. The passage contrasts unsanitary conditions with goats as a staple in child feeding practices.
A district Grange meeting is set for today at 10 30 a m to discuss organizing a county or district Grange. Eight Granges exist in Canyon County with more expected. Caldwell Grange held a meeting Tuesday night, with upcoming literary exercises. Meetings will be held in the Masonic Hall.
The register of actions lists cases filed since last adjournment including George C. Baker et al vs Silas Wilson et al W T Creg vs Palo Alto Stock Farm et al Central Lumber Co vs BE Dewey A E B Wood vs C L Lundt Salt Lake Hardware Co vs Lincoln Mining Co E E Buster vs C W Patterson American Freehold Land Co vs J P Martin Milton C McIntyre vs R M Wright John W Hamer vs Martha A Hamer Carne Company vs Loddard Bros Lumber Co Carlson Lusk Co vs Lincoln Mining Co
Caldwell Tribune reports livestock market activity at U S Yards in Chicago on May 15 1908. Prices and demand details are summarized from the U S Yards catalog and local ranchers observed by market staff.
Top lambs brought 7 50 shorn 6 50 choice wethers 5 60 market weak with prospects lower top shorn Buffalo 7 10 reported by The Knollin Sheep Com Co.
Estimated receipts today reach 12000 as lambs stay steady while sheep rise in price. Demand centers on light weight lambs with Colorado shipments shrinking after storms. overall market expectations point to higher prices and modest exports.
Caldwell Idaho May 11 1908 the Board of County Commissioners convened to review county business and record minutes of the session with actions on petitions accounts and road matters.
The Canyon County Board awarded Harding & Williams the cement sidewalk contract for 336.50 after reviewing bids from Calkins McDonald Forbes Manning and others. The board also handled road right of way for J J Jarvis and approved bonds for two banks, with a public school lapse decision for Canyon County District No 4 and various real estate transfers and a civil suit against R M Wright seeking to quiet title.
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