The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-05-09
Garden Valley.

6Aruen VaIIoys
Mr.. Chas. Sebree returned this week
from business trip to Garden Valley,
and told TIE TRIBUNE representative
| q few facts regarding that favored Sec
! ton.
It is situated about IS miles north
east of Caldwell on the north fork Of
the Payette, and is aboat 21< miles
wide and miles long. 1t is an oasis
in the mountains, being entirely sur
rounded by heavily timbered hills.
Here is the prettiest and richest agri-
cultural spot in the state of Idaho.
Every inch of the valley is in cultiva-
ton, grain being the principal crop, for
which the adjoining mining camps
offer superb market. In this little
valley the poor man is unknown. the
entire population being weu-to-do,
thrifty and independent. As the name
Of the valley, implies, 1t is a garden
spot, and is probably the wealthiest
agricultural region in the state. Mr..
]. L. Mills, proprietor Of the stage line
and also postmaster, cares for the trav-
cling public, and extends the generous
hospitality for which the valley il
noted, to strangers. The inhabitants
realize that they have one of earth's
most favored spots, and take pardon
able pride in their prosperous country.
They are also well posted as to the COM
mercial surroundings, and do a great
deal Of their trading at Caldwell. Mr..
Sebree sold half car load of agricul-
tural implements while there, and says
they will come here for other supplies.
Near by is the mining town of Placer
vile, where is located one of Idaho's
wonderful placer mines. 1t is owned
by Messrs. Brogan & Leary, and al
though Eever run to exceed three
months in year, the clean up runs
from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum.
The owners use hydraulic power and
claim that they can save absolutely all
ofthe gold. Mr.. Brogan is very obliging
and takes pleasure in showing people
the mysteries of placer mining. Plac-
erville has several stores, hotels, etc.,
fand is quite little town.
w. V. Appleton, of La Grande,
Oregon, had his knee crushed between
two freight cars at Ontario, and was
brought to Caldwell for medical aid.
lie is at the Pacific being cared for by
the X. Of p. Lodge.
Go where you will, do what you
may, we will share all your money and
cares; and when you have purchased q
big bill of goods, we'll remember you
then in our prayers. 1.-THE Finest"
w. F. Wardwell, of Emmett, was
in town Wednesday. He sold half
interest in his store to Mr.. James
Wardwell, and it is now run under the
firm name of Wardwell Bros.
The Coffin & Northrop Co. row
have full line of Builders and Me-
chanics hardware on hand-here you
will find all the latest and finest tools
and novelties of all kinds.
George e. Cakes came down from
Long Valley last week and stopped o
few days in the city. He says the
prospects for Long Valley for the com.
ing season are bright.
Tho presidential train stopped at
Caldwell for water but did not stop at
iNampa. Another boom for the city of
destiny. Buy town lot before they
get out Of sight.
Wool has already commenced to
arrive. An eight horse team with
four trail wagons came in last Satur.
day.
Quite a large delegation from this
place went to Ioise City yesterday to
shake the hand Of President Harrison.
Two eight horse freight teams
loaded with grain, pulled out of Cald-
well Wednesday.
I'd rather be u dog and bay the
moon than miss seeing the elegant
stock of goods at "rhe Finest"
Gus Harvey, of lloise City spent
day or two with friends in this city this
week,