The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-09-05
CALDWELL ITEMS

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Miss Clara Smith Of Boise has been in
the city some DAYS. She left for Dale,
Washington County, where she has
school, yesterday.
Mr.. Z. P. JUNIOR prominent Ada Coun-
ty shesp man, and family moved into
town this week and will remain all winter
in order that the children may attend
school.
In a recent communication to the Rural,
II. M. Ruddock of Roswell says that he
raised l341 bushels Of oats on an acre of
land. Another evidence of the remarkable
fertility of Canyon County soil.
The railroad yards are being converted
into park. The grounds will be inclosed,
grass, flowers, shrubbery and trees will be
be planted. This will be a great improve
ment and one which the people have long
desired. ! ~ H1... .- z..
Mr.. J%J. Bennett, one of the live, pro-
gressive farmers, living in the vicinity was
in the city Saturday transacting business
connected with school district No. so, of
which district he is the chairman of the
Board of Trustees.
Norris Mcfarland of Pottstown, Pa,
| formerly Of Caldwell has returned to the
| city. He will remain but a short time at
| tending to business and visiting old time
| friends. He may return to these parts in
the near future and remain here perman-
emily.
w. FL. Guerin and family have moved to
Seattle. They will make that place their
future home. Mr.. Guerin came to Cald-
we'll about two years and q half ago, and
during that time has made many friends
who regret to see him and his estimable
family leave.
Mr.. A. Roberts informs us that he learns
by letters from friends that great strike
has been made on the Continental divide
in Colorado. The new district is about 10
miles square and promises to rival Cripple
creek. Sample of ore were assayed and
ran over $1,000 to the ton. There is big
stampede for the section.
James H. Gipson, who has been in the
employ of the First National Bank of this
city, has resigned his position to take ef-
feet Oct. l. He will leave for Moscow at
that time to take a course at the Univer-
sity. James is a bright young man and
| his many Caldwell friends wish him sue
| cess.
G. W. Lamson returned Wednesday
from an extended trip in the hills. Mr..
Lamson was looking for timber and quartz
claims. He went the entire distance of
Long valley and over into Big creek. He
said he was surprised at the number of
sheep that are in the hills and they are in
as far as Roosevelt.-Nampa Times.
Ithas been just two years since the Ida
no Abstract Co. located IN Caldwell. It's
business is rapidly increasing which clearly
indicates that the firm is reliable, reason
able and up-to-date. Messrs Parker and
Zeh are pleasant gentlemen to meet and do
| business with They will soon be located
in their new quarters in the Froman-Davis
building.
Mr.. Howard Sebree visited Nampa this
week. He informed o representative of
the Leader that Caldwell was growing
rapidly, which seemed to surprise the.
Nampa people. The people there should
know that Caldwell is growing faster than
any town in Canyon County. This sum-
mer over 500, 900 will be expended in the
construction of new buildings.
Leon Golden is suffering with very
sore hand and fears thot blood poisoning
may set in. He blistered his hand draw
ing up lumber to the second and third
stories of the hotel. After blistering his
hands, he purchased a pair of gloves and
is inclined to think that something used in
the preparation of the leather of the gloves
may be responsi BILE for the sore. 1t is
hoped that the hand will heal at once.
!: Deputy Warden Bingham of the State
penitentiary spent Thursday in the city.
Mr.. Bingham says that preparations are
being made by the officials to take canal
out of the Boise river II miles above the
pen. The work will be done by prison la
Dor. A stockade will be built at the head
of the canal for the prisoners. The water
will be used for irrigation purposes and
power will be secured to light and heat the
penitentiary, sol diers' home and capitol
building. 1t will require eight months to
complete the work. There are 1O4 men in
the pen now, which is the smallest num-
Der that has been ther 9 for years
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