The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-02-10
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
A Busy Rushing, Esthetic, Growing
Communtty-General Items From
CALDWELL FlOurishing Annex.

CALDWELL FlOurishing Annex.
Thinking that a little news from
our vicinity would be highly ac-
ceptable to the readers of your pa
per, will send you a few lines
forthwith. Society in these parts
was set agog by the announcement
that the marriage of Mr.. John
Murray 10 a bewitchipg heiress from
the east, in the immediate future,
will not be consummated. 1t has
been indefinitely postponed and
John is hiding his discoDsolation
In the contemplation of an early
crop of potatoes. Rumor has it
that Frank Parker intends erect
ing magnificent edifice upon his
country seat. It will be a hand
some mosaic, Frank being connois-
seur has gathered material from
many sources. From reliable au-
thority we have been informed that
Frank is considering the ad>isa-
bility of taking unto himself a
helpmeet and perpetuate his name
in Washington Heighth's history.
A meeting was held in the Opera
house and many patriotic speeches
made. During the evening it be-
came apparent that quite a rivalry
existed between two of our most
honorable citizens, Mr. H. Cox and
Mr.. Frank Gibson as to who was
political leader on the Heights. 1t
seems that since the Hon. Frank
Steunenberg has departed from our
charmed circle to visit in the east
that the political pot has begun to
simmer, and, coupled with the fact
that we have grown into great
people and the time for holding the
annual city election grows on
apace, there seems possibility OF
securing the nomination and cleo
ton of alderman to represent the
second ward from our midst, so
the fight between the two factions
controlling the political destinies
of the Heights grows in intensity
as the days wear on. Society cir
cles have been torn in twain by the
conflict between our social leaders,
Col. C. A. Hand and Mr.. Hostetter,
the jeweler, as to who shall be the
leader of the Heights four hun
dred. Both of the gentlemen are
young, handsome and sauve, pos
sessing the qualifications requisite
to shine in the best society. The
colonel claims precedence on ac-
count of title, coupled with the
fact that he is the oldest resident
and occupies a handsome brick
house. His opponent in the race
for social distinction and eminence
asserts that the colonel's acquire
ment of his title is rather wrapped
in obscurity and the iustre of his
name needs furnishing. In the
meantime the social structure is
tottering and assumes evidence Of
an early decay if matters are not
soon settled. Mr.. James Baker,
who recently moved on the Ohm
stead place, is intending to erect
tannery. We commend Mr.. Baker
on his excellent judgment and
think wide field open for his ef-
forts ir that direction. We under
stand he is negotiating contract
with the Caldwell public school.
Mr.. Chas. Baker, young gentle
man who recently moved to the
Heights has been creating consiu-
cradle com ment among the temi-
nine population. When Charley
first came here he was looked upon
by fond mammas as eligible to
membership to dozen or more
families. The pretty debutants
Of our society We'd with each other
in presenting to him their many
accomplishments. He was wined,
dined and feted. But the attrac-
tiveness of Caldwell beauty and
grace seems to have perverted his
heart and it is rumored the
Heights society will be augmented
by the addition Of another member.
A hotel has been recently opened
in rooms formerly occupied by
Hank Dorman, by Dunbar, Bryno
& Dunbar. At the opening many
delicacies were set before the guests
including rabbit stew ala. mode:
and jacketed potatoes, casus belIi.
Prof. Bryno, as chef, has charge of
the culinary department, Hi Dun