Middleton State Bank cashier ends life in Middleton woods
The Middleton State Bank cashier J L Ocheltree shot himself in the head with a 38 caliber revolver, near the Boise river below Middleton bridge. A long suicide note details financial strain from failed mining ventures and mishandled accounts, with support from a partner who claims Ocheltree suffered from insanity.
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J. L. Ocheltree
State Bank of
Middleton
Canyon County
Middleton Wagon Bridge
Boise River
Ocheltree
Boise
Shurtleff
Texas
Shurliff
J. R. Ocheltree
Middleton State Bank
W. T. Shurtliff
Local debate on liquor laws and town prosperity
The Nampa Leader-Herald warns against crude claims that a town’s wealth hinges on being dry or wet, noting prosperity comes from enterprise and citizen energy. Middleton buzzes with surveyors’ lines, and residents speculate routes to coast or Grangeville as lines vary. Ed Marsh and John Ireton, long-time Payette valley settlers, are now near Boise after decades of effort at the Marsh Ireton ranch, once a freighter hub. Joe Malan of Jordan Valley visited Caldwell for business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Grangeville
Middleton Herald
Ed. Marsh
Payette Valley
Frank Noland
Mr. Marsh
John Ireton
Marsh & Ireton
Marsh
Mr. Ireton
Boise
Emmett
Caldwell men sue Stark Bros over wrong apple trees
Dr J S Meyer and W A Stone of Caldwell sue Stark Bros Nurseries & Orchards Co in district court for 1999.00 damages claiming the Caldwell order for a 40 acre orchard was fulfilled with 1300 plus trees that were small and scrubby not matching varieties, sizes or count. The suit alleges payment of 340.00 and seeks difference in price and land value. The commentary notes Boise and Payette Valleys planting plans and mocks the plaintiffs for choosing a lawsuit over fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Meyer
W. A. Stone
Caldwell
Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co
Stark Bros
Louisiana, Mo
Boise
Payete
New Methodist Church in Caldwell Showcases Italian Revival
The Caldwell church project plans an Italian Renaissance style similar to the Parthenon with a 100 by 60 foot main exterior, a 60 by 60 foot auditorium, eight porticos, a circular gallery, and a pipe organ around $4000. A 60 by 30 feet young men gymnasium, Sunday school facilities, and an Epworth league wing will occupy the first floor, with electric lighting and no basement.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church of
Caldwell
Sev
Eral
Idaho
Epworth
Mogte
Homes
Ely
Caldwell Commercial Club Debates Roads and Library Plans
The Caldwell Commercial Club held its regular meeting with a large turnout. Topics included road improvements led by J G Gartin and Sam Vassar, a push to shorten the Jordan Valley route, and bets on new county routes. The group approved Gipson as a conduit to engage Canyon county granges, and discussed Pure Seed Show prizes, wool growers, Carnegie library steps, street narrowing, and electing L J Ross and F M Cole to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell Commercial Club
Walter Griffiths
E. A. Clark
J. G. Gartin
Gartin
Vassar
Jordan Valley
Homedale
Gue
James Munroe
Jake Horn
George Dew
A. E. Gipson
Canyon County
Oo An
State Dairy Association
Fransden
Gipson
Caldwell
Gowen
Idaho Wool Growers’ Cration
Clark
Boise & Interurban
W. H
Northrop
Boise
L. J. Ross
F. M. Cole
Work Commenced on Paving Our Streets in Caldwell
Mayor Gowen began street paving in Caldwell with councilmen and locals witnessing the sod turning. Warren Construction Co. will install rock crushing machinery, starting work immediately, with completion likely in May. County Superintendent Miss Mabel Carleton visits Parma to organize winter institutes. Parma School conductor Mrs. E L Walker to lead the Parma district meeting December 4 at 1 pm in Parma High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Barrrett
John Davies
Portland
Barrett
Caldwell High School
Boise
Nampa
Pioneer Irrigation District
N. 8
Dils
Frank J. Smith
John C. Rice
State Land Board
Gem Irrigation District
Caldwell
Caldwell Forwarding Company
Gowen
W. W. Askey
Warren Construction Co
Warner Co
Reson
Mabel G. Carleton
Parma
Canyon County
E. L. Walker
Parma High School
Parma Herald
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State Bank OF Middleton, Ltd
Shurtliff
F. M. Gardner
Murphy
Joe Malan
the New Methodist Church
J. A. McGee
Silver Yard
McGee
Dick French
Tribune Office
Messrs Grimmett and Adams
Meridian
F. B. Hayes
Commercial Club
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