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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

the boast of the DreXel
But the greatest charm of the house,
an irresistible lure. is its sweet at
mosphere Of home. For the usual
stln conyentionality of social inter-
course yields here to the general air
OF whole-souled ease and enjoyment
This Is traceable TO the peerless pair
which act us host and hostess.
or Fred l.. Johnson, manager, he
ranks among the top-notchers of hotel
captains, and countless are the
evidences that he understands
the hotel business from the
foundation-stone to the gilt ball
at the top OF the Ilag-staff. He Is
the soul vi geniality, anticipates the
last wish OF every guest and delights
in gratifying it.
For twenty years Mr. Johnson has
been an opportunity hunter and has
a personal acquaintance with the map
from South America to Alaska and
from California to Africa. He has
secured all these countries either in
quest of mineral or oil treasures, and
has invariably been among the first
bunch of stampeders to great finds"
Two years ago oil was discovered in
the vicinity of Vale. Although in Port
land at the time the trail smelled hot
to him and his nerves prickeled with
Impotence to fly to the scene. He
came. investigated the oil indications
and other opportunities in and around
Vale. and he demonstrated his faith in
the future of the town and section by
taking 10-year lease on the Hotel
Drexel, and in connection with one of
Portland's leading merchants he fur
nished 1t at an outlay of some SIS, 000
Over four sections OF land adjacent to
Vale were also acquired by Mr.. John
son.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

look OF Malheur oil and gas fields is
much In evidence in the fact that he
Is largely interested in nearly
300 Acres of Oil and Gas Lands
In this district of rose-hued oil pros
poets And since Mr.. Johnson was on
the hunt for producing oil fields for 20
years throughout the nation, and was
instrumental in discovering and de-
Veloping some well known fields, and
since he has studied the lands of this
oil district in detail many there are
here who believe that his judgment of
the capability and possibilities of
these fields at least matches the judg-
ment OF any other man in these parts
| And those who would have an intimate
insight into the possibilities of profit
from investments in Oil and gas lands
can consult no more reliable authori-
| ty, than Fred l.. Johnson.
The magnitude of the possibilities
In oil holdings almost stagger calcu-
lation. The instant land begins to be
Oil producing in goodly quantities it
leaps in value from $1,000 to $4,000
an acre. And If the genial host of the
Drexel were to have the oil holdings
in which he is interested appraised at
the lower figure these realty posses
sions would approximate 100000.
Thus we have given a thumb
nail sketch of the Hotel Drexel, of its
proprietors and its hostess, people 1t
is a tonic to meet, whose strong and
busy hands are destined to do potent
work in shaping the social and ma
terial stature Of the greater Vale
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

The latch string Is always out at
The Vale Drug Store and when you
enter and look around you see what
you want, you know you are In the
place to buy, and you know the price
to pay.
But Mr.. Boswell is Just
AS Good q Postmaster as Druggist
and he has been Uncle Sans postal
lieutenant in Vale for 81 months, and
has distinguished himself by having
made fewer enemies meantime than
probably any postmaster in the West,
In this neck of it, anyway.
Even those with whom it has been
religion for years to hate and criti-
else the postmaster, are the friends
and extollers of the present incumbent
Of the Office.
In fact, the satisfaction Mr.. Bos-
we'll gives as postmaster is wide
spread and deeprooted, SO much 50, in
deed, that 1t is the general opinion
that had the town been narrowed
with fine tooth comb his equal in
all respects for the difficult and deli
cate duties OF the office could not have
been found.
When Mr.. Boswell assumed the di
rection OF the office year ago last
September 1t was a fourth-class Of
ice with $1,000 salary. In 10 months
1t has been advanced to the third class
with $14OO salary, and beginning
with July l next, Uncle Sam will poke
$500 into his pockets per annum.
The Office handles daily an average
OF 20 sacks and the postmaster is
Invariably in the thick OF the distribu-
ton and the dispatch of mails.
The right man in the right place at
the right time is the popular verdict
touching Wales postmaster.
Three hundred and twenty promis-
Ing acres are his, no mean rainy day
reliance, in themselves, as 100 acres
is but three miles northwest of Vale,
under the Malheur project, and it's
twin 100 acres are undeg both the
Payette- Boise project and the Kirk
patrick project, on the famous Ros-
well bench in Idaho.
An inviting home of his own and
dozen or more choice town lots in
Vale are working day and night to
increase his assessed valuation. Still
he is accomplishing.
Mr.. Boswell's entry into the world
was in this very county of Malheur, at
the old town of Ell Dorado, As miles
north of Vale.
His father. W. s. Boswell, was one
OF the foundation builders of this Sec
ton, and played a potent part in lay
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16
o. R. JOHNSON,
PhOtOgrapher-and a Good One.

PhOtOgrapher-and a Good One.
1t is as gratifying as unexpected to
find a photographer of the first rank
located in as small a city as Vale. But
In o. R. johnson Vale has fo- the past
two years had an artist whose skill
in photography may well challenge
comparison with the best in south
western Idaho or eastern Oregon.
Mr. Jihnson has devoted rs years
OF his life to this calling. He has
worked in some of the leading CALLER
les in the nation. In 1S94-95 he
worked in Norris's Gallery. Calves
ton. Texas, the largest in the state,
and for 31z yeras he was in charge OF
the finishing department of the ]. H.
Leonard Gallery. Topeka, Kansas. But
for the better part of quarter of
century he has worked for himself
He established hrs first gallery at st.
Johns, Kansas.
Mr.. Johnson is unusually we'll
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16
CLOSE RANGE GLANCE AT THOS.
L. MCKNIGHT,
Deputy County Clerk and q Young
Man Typlfylng the Sections
Splendid Possibilities.

1t seems to be the general opinion
that when County Clerk Mulkey Sc
lected Thomas E. Mcknight as his
deputy he demonstrated his unerring
instinct in the selection of a lieuten-
ant. Although Mr.. Mcknight prac-
tically had only bowling acquaintance
with politics till his appointment to
his present post he has measured up
to and mastered every requirement Of
the office, has shown that he had a
genius for politics and public business,
and with the result that in the public
estimation today he occupies a posi-
ton of the first Potentially among
the rising young men In the political
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16
TEMPLE OF APPETITE AND REST
The Hotel Drexel-lts Host, Fred l..
johnson, Is the Soul Of GCnlallty
and Hospitality.

The most enticing establishment of
rest and appetite between Nampa and
Portland Is the Hotel DreXel pala-
tlal inn In town but practically
three years old. a house with accom-.
modations In every way equal to the
best hOtal In the old AMI cultured
East.
The Drexel Is a three stor. brick
and stone edifice S4x12O feet in dlmen,
sion, and the building and It's furnish
lngs testify to prudent outlay of
$65. 1000.
Some 90 rooms have all the up-to-
the-minute equipments, electric
lights, electric return call bells, hot
and cold water. steam heat. and many
of the rooms have a private bath room
In connection, and public bath rooms
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

dining room, and the exterior view of
sumptuous dress.
The dining room of this charming
hosiery is all that the most exact
ms could expect in point Of furnish
ings, embellishments and cuisine. And
4 more tempting bill Of fare anywhere
at any time is very difficult of discov.
cry.
A piano of celebrated make invites
the fingers and voice of the musical
to test their skill and edlfy listeners
Suites of dainty sleeping rooms,
with parlor and bath room, are also
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

double its capacity within the coming
year to accommodate guests that
cross its threshold.
At the time of his location in Vale
Mr.. Johnson predicted that its newly
discovered oil wells would become
bonanza producers, and today If there
are any Vale business men who SER
lously doubt that high quality oil will
flow from these fields in commercial
quantities. in the near future, the
writer has not met them.
The old order of things in Vale has
undergone a wondrous revolution in
the past pair of years, and by common
acknowledgment, Mr. Johnson is fore
most among the men who have
brought about this transformation.
Although a "come-latsly" he has al
ready lived it down because he has
done things, big things, and done
them well.
His recent purchase of a corner lot
il the very core OF the business cen
ter OF Vale is another proof of his un-
bounded faith i'll the towns future.
But as much as Vale has accom-
plished in the two years past, and
splendid as are the achievements of
her makers meantime, they are, think
we, in common with many others only,
like the shadows which forerun the
splendors of yet unrisen SUM-"
The European plan obtains at the
DreXel, and its grill is probably It's
greatest glory.
Incomplete indeed would be the
storlette Of the DreXel without
mention OF its hostess, Mrs. Fred l..
Johnson, she who makes every guest
feel that they are indispensable in
making the hotel family happy and
harmonious one, she who does good
like u medicine by being mortal enc
my to anything but a cheerful coun-
tenance and u merry heart.
Every department of the inn Is un-
der her personal supervision, hence
shines like "a soap advertisement And
thoughtfully she hovers over and ca
ters to the epiCurean, reposeful and
social needs Of guests. In music,
too she is highly accomplished, and to
be in her society Is to be charmed,
delighted. stimulated and refreshed,
for hers is ingenious demeanor and
absolute simplicity.
The Grill
is under the personal direction of ID.
A. McCurdy, chef who has enriched
his experience by 30 years of catering
to the most fastidious palates.
Invariably wholesome and appetite
ing is every dish which he permits to
be served in the Grill. And the coun-
tenance of his regular guests has the
pinkness which comes from vast ia
Bile comfort. Those who await the al
chemy of his culinary skill have bis
cults set before them with just the
proper brown tinting on top, the sort
that fairly melts In ones mouth, the
best you have eaten since you were
boy back home. And when it comes
to desert, thick, juicy apple pie. with
Ice cream on top. is by no means I'M
known to the menu.
For years Mr.. Johnson bored" for
oil. but now that he is In the hotel
business 1t is, perhaps. due him to say
that he has not a long thin nose with
blush tip. as II it had been case
tempered for boring purposes.
Largely interested with Mr. John
son in the equipment and conduct Of
the Drexel is H. L. Stephenson. one Of
the pioneer and prominent wholesale
and retail grain and merchandise
dealers Of Portland a man OF many
and giant activities. one uniformly
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are at the disposal of guests, with
out charge.
It's water supply is from It's own
deep we'll. the water is pure. soft and
palhtable, and the brimmine huge
tank high in the air, insures a CO.
nious supply and ample pressure in
the event of fire. Hose reels are on
every floor, and safety f1re-ascape lad
ders are numerous.
The illustrations of the lobby, the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

sentiment that is destined to turn his
way can no more be turned backward
than the waters of the Malheur can be
brushed aside with a broom.
Although two notches this side of
thirty, ten of the most enthusiastic
years of his life have been spent in
teaching school in Malheur and Linn
counties, Oregon, the last two years
In the school room as principal of the
Jordan valley school.
A youth of fifteen ne first assumed
the awful majesty" of school teacher.
Mr.. Mcknight was born and bred on a
farm Ill Linn county, Oregon, and the
public schools OF his native county,
ana Santlam college, at Lebanon, Ore
soh, gave him an education, and a
good one.
IN addition to the delicious druser-
les vi the farm he also got on intimate
terms With hard knocks while working
III logging camp at Detroit, Oregon.
l5ut this is good kindergarten training
Tor an American youth, for one with
Democratic leanings in particular
and Mir. Mcknight is Democrat to the
very marrow. The father of our sub
ject, I. Mcknight, was one of the
pioneers who carried the torch of
progress across the plains from Iowa
70 Albany Linn county, Oregon, in
1907, passing over the present town
site OF Vale, in his pilgrimage.
Our subject is clerk of the NJ. w. A
camp and a member of the |. 0. o. F..
order
When he met his affinity he found a
"onderous neIpnlate and boy three
years old now cheers their hreside.
owner Ol UlIt-edged Dirt.
Like all citizens who can see be-
yOnd the tip vi their nose, MIR. Nc
Knight has laid covetous hands ON
every foot OF realty holdings he can
acquire III or around Vale.
lie has ~ acres under the Willow
River project which he will plant to
lrult trees this very summer, and in
the heart OF as ideal fruit kingdom
as the Pacific Northwest boasts.
But his most envied realty holdings
are on Willow River,
l2O Acres Two Miles From Vale,
an enticing body of land which he is
suDdlYiding into tiVe-acre tracts, and
than which no equal amount OF land
anywhere would be more desirable
Tor suburban home in all orchard
grove.
These tracts will be disposed of al
500 an acre and on easy terms. And
1t is the unqualified opinion of the Tri-
Dune and Oriano that the man of small
means and large family, especially,
who expects by intensive farming or
horticulture to make a living on a
small bit OF land, can not do better
than to consult personally or by mail
with Thos. E. Mcknight, of Vale, Ore
gon, about these tive-acre tracts.
So much for young man of solid
and splendid qualities, of good habits
and spotless reputation, and who, If
all OF the signes of the times are
not misleading, will yet set his name
high on Malheur county's roll of hon
or.
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Dire were the predictions and many
the head-shakings when Mr.. Johnson
and his associate cody spent thous-
ands to equip and beautify the hotel
But today, six months after the open
ing OF the hotel, his Judgment has
been more than INDICATED by a pat
Icnage which taxes Nc capaci'v O.
the house to the limit. And in all
probability, it will be necessary to
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

successful and without a taint on his
business record, a man who after a
casual inspection of Vale was willing
to plant thousands of dollars IL an
enterprise which the town sorely
needed, and which stands a monument
at once to far advanced hotel accom-
modations and to his infinite faith in
Wales future.
Mr.. Johnsons confidence in the out
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-10-16

pastures of Malheur county. He is
the sort of young man, indeed, whose
qualities of leadership and whose un-
relentlng honesty IN politics are
bound to make him wanted In public
capacities, hel &c the tide OF public
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13
LOCAL and GENERAL
The Bulietin's Big Michel
Scratch Pad is the biggest five cents
worth Of paper ever offered In Homo
lulu. Six Of them for a quarter.

Auto-Tallyho, picnics, parties
phone 6.
This is the last day of the reduction
sale of dresses at Blom's.
Millinery, new and reasonable. Mrs.
C. l.. Dickerson, Sachs Block.
Fine copperplate engraving ana
printing at Beakbane's, Fort street.
Automobiles rates. Empire
stand Phone 2l3 Bethel and HOTEL
Whitney & Marsh have just received
some handmade and hand-embroidered
French lingerie gowns.
Judge Robinson this morning grant
ed a divorce to Meleana NJ. Lum
Young from Lum Young.
Two days .more of the big sale Oh
ladies' skirts, suits and childrens
dresses at Blom's. The prices are
very low.
A decree OF divorce has been filed
severing the matrimonial bonds that
| existed between Ellen Manuia Paahao
and William Paahoa. Adultery was
the ground alleged.
| Inc "o'elh','e"' ma'e' '"p''s ,"s
Mahoa anu oo'''9e ''',s "'''
OF from $3.50 u. m. to ~ m. tomorrow
repairs are pe'hs "'""e vi '''e mann
"r mao, ov,oo co,r, ,his
| ,..,,,a, ,an,,, ,ao,.,o, do
a,,,Ia, 90. .aha,r,no /,
n.y. o,sa n, ,,m An Nov ,,,,nst II
-, aan,,on, s,,n, ,na c,ronI
-. r., c,rori,
I'M, ,s., ....,. :. A.. L.. a.,
An osn a., saoi III 80 go 49,,
~, p"1Ie 'S ss na.. $50.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13
Hart SChaffner
& Marx

clothes and these are cut by
tailors whose whole time is de-
voted to the production of cor
rect dress for men.
Our evening clothes arc silk
lined throughout and made as
a gcntlemcn's clothes should
be; dinner coats some call them
tuxedos to 60 with them are
made with the self same care
and skill.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13
Silva's Togg'ery ' ::: : :::: *'.. Sc.
Pratt, the Land Man

u, A. ,ho;oos, ,sleot;on ~ lands
I, ,h .'S rorr;to,,, % otSer 70 those
n';.s sA neo a u,ho want nv 70 "cst in on
W.'e pSupa1 an ~m ams ;nusst hasore
.ne s'o '.;ao -. MOo oI,,a a. liz"
pit.' Ssr az .%n,t ,;ms nher vou
Ill. a s,.;a1 10y 'n IVA onn.m,oroa - d;s
n nms. lava .,.ars " 1as Won nat.
ous s1,. ANU MY .,a' Ill No so,,; r ~
u.,ii ,"n 49, io yWS thot u,aSa IL no
sOu To-. .han oo hais ,hat rr;oe hut |"
i0r .ess 'ha" .a nr s"a t a.. 81, v {,
hrt ast , ..movS on" r;aht now and
Nv Nv, s on. ,or 'norei 80 ~ fnI,"u,;na
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13
One doesn't buy dress suit every day,

SO when the time comes for the
evening clothes you like TO feel
that the suit you get is stylish
and up-to-date. This store is
one place where you can put
absolute dependence on any
thing you buy. We sell the
famous
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13
Sales-Between Boards: 200 eva

Sales--Between Boards: 200 EVA,
S3l; 255 Eva, $3l; 10 Paauhau,
s29.5O;. 100 Haw. C. & s. Co., s3i75;
10 HiIo X. r. Co., $l2: 1000 Waialua
5s, $lOl. Session: Is Waialua, s121;
Waialua, $121; 10 Waialua, 1921;
1000 Olaa, slOO.l2h; 10 McBryde
$4.37ia; $1,000 Pioneer Gs. $lO4: $1,000
Hilo II. X. Is, sl0O.50: 10 Oahu Sug
Co.. s32.75; Eva. $3l; 35 Olaa
s5.62h; so McBryde, $i.37h.
Latest sugar quotation 4.36 cents OF
1920 per ton.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13
pratt, the Land Man.
Tel. 602. 1875 Merchant Street
P. 0. Box. Ash.
CALIFORNIA OIL DIVIDEND.

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oil stocks We are on the ground AMI operating In
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-11-13

Coat your iron roofs with arabic"
You will be surprised at IT. cooling
and preservative properties California
Feed Co., agents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-24

Following q
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bandit become n do
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a plea santf fac wa ourb ugand
In IN
to he is o. h Al 10 have dom
FIRST il not a i a
high forehead good mouth
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spoken he
seesa ;
phasie by the heavy hem
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mouth strength
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-24

CHILD HURT
BY CAR

Little Gertrude Tberander. the 7.
year-old daughter Of Burt Theran-
der. Of ais South 18th ST. Tacoma.
was run over by car he az the
corner Of Howell and Boren SITS. this
afternoon. and sustained what may
prove fatal injuries.
The child. accompanied by her
mother, did not see the fast NOV.
ing car. and attempted 70 pass be-
fore IT, The motoneer threw on bis
emergency brake and stopped the
car within about 20 feet. but the
little body had fallen underneath
the fender and been bounced and
rolled over the pavement She was
not crushed by the wheels. although
the flauge OF one rested lightly
against her vitwa. ushan the car.
stopped. The child was taken TO
nearby drug store. and an anbu-
lance was called to take her to
hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-24

After relating the nature OF riIe
suit commented upon by The star.
regarding the foreclosure 81 n
mortgage upon the sullivan build.
ing. the order issued by Judge
Main says.
Order Of Judge.
And Il also appearing
that on the 22nd day OF March. 1909.
while said suit was still pending,
and a few days before the applica-
ton OF The Mercantile Investment
Company for such temporary In
junction was 20 be heard by this
Court The star Publishing Com
many publisher 81 The
seattle star Of which
Kenneth c. Beaion was and Is the
editor, published with the knowl-
edge aud consent OF said Beaten,
an article which contains
willfully false and malicious allega-
tons against The Mercantile Invest
ment Company and which
allegations lniuriously reflect upon
The Mercantile Investment Com.
pany. SIS president and secretary.
and have a tendency 70 influence
tho action OF the Court before
which said case "a pending and
constitute grave contempt Of
court"
eliminating Interests.
The article upon which these con.
tempt proceedings are based. made
the allegation that the action
brought By the Mercantile Invest
ment Company, relating 20 the
foreclosure Of mortgage upon the
Sullivan block. was taken for the
purpose OF securing for senator
piles and HIS Seattle associates the
entire Sullivan estate. thereby elm
mating the Corcoran and Callaghan
lntereAta. otherwise known as the
Irish heirs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-24
is KILLED BY
TRAIN

Embedding the warning sounded
By Engineer G. ". oDaniela. Arlie
Liudberg. an engine wiper. was A..
most instantly killed By a North.
ern Pacific passenger train near
Lester last night The body was
brought 10 Seattle on the train.
Corner ]. G. Snyder asceriainod
that Llndberg was walking along
49, track, apparently wrapped m
deep thought O'Danlels sounded
several warnings. 10 which the en-.
gine wiper paid no heed. O'Dan.
ies applied the air brakes. but be.
fore the speed Of the train could
be- slackened Llndberg was struck
with fearful force Lindberg was
80 years old and single.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-03-24
WRECKED

MARsHF1ELp. or. March "a
schooner MercnnL owned By The
Simpson Lumber company. laden
with 100000 feet % lumber, was
wrecked on the south spit. near Coos
bay bar. late yesterday afternoon.
Capt Wilson and the crew 81 10
were saved
The Marconl was being lowed TO
sea When a sudden squall caught her
al.d the TUG Columbia. which was
towing her. The hnwaer carried
away. part Of Il catching IN tho
Coiumbla'a propeller rendering her
helpless. The MRrconi cast anchors.
hli they failed 90 hold, and she was
tossed high on the beach. The loss
a over 100000