Articles from the Idaho Tri
Weekly Statesman
October 4, 1864
Grand Concert-Mr. John Kelly, the world renowned vocalist, violinist, and delineator of characters, has arrived in town, and will give one of his extraordinary entertainments this (Tuesday) evening at the Overland Hotel. Mr. Kelley is acknowledge by the first musical critics to be the most natural violinists in the United States.
October 6, 1864
Kelly's Concert-The concert on last Tuesday evening, at the Overland Hotel, was largely attended. The hall early in the evening, was filled to overflowing by both ladies and gentlemen, and was the most fashionable entertainment ever given in this city. Mr. Kelly is so well known it is unnecessary to call the attention of the public to him, but the performances of the Indian child Willlie, under Mr. K's tuition is truly wonderful, and is supposed to be the greatest contortionist of his age living. The child Willie, was captured from the Snake Indians by Jeff. Standerfer during his expedition through the Snake country in'63. He was found nursing on the breast of his dead mother, and brought by Mr. Standerfer to Placerville, where he was given to Mr. Kelly.
December 15, 1864
The Ball Tuesday Evening-Making mention of the dancing parties given at the Overland Hotel is getting to be like a Fourth of July oration-it is difficult to produce any thing new on the subject. But the party of last Tuesday night was an elegant one. About the usual number were present; time passed pleasantly, and general good feeling prevailed. If Mallory & Young continue to have such splendid dances at their hall, there certainly will be a rise in sole leather.
January 3, 1865
Dance To-Night
Do not forget the dancing party at the Overland Hotel this evening. A nice time
is expected.
December 23, 1865
About thirty-five couples were in attendance at the ball given by Messrs. Cram & Ellsworth at the Overland Hotel, on Thursday night. It was the general remark of those who were there that it was the most pleasant dancing party ever had in Boise City, and reflected much credit on the proprietors. These gentlemen know how to get up a ball as well as how to keep hotel.
December 27, 1866
This evening the Masons of Boise City have their ball and supper at the Overland Hotel. Great preparations are making to have an agreeable affair. All Masons in good standing are invited.
March 21, 1867
Sociable Tonight-The friends of Rev. W.R. Bishop will hold a sociable for his benefit this evening at 7 1/2 o'clock at the hall of the Overland hotel. Supper tickets can be had at the hotel office or at the hall. Price, one dollar currency.
December 2, 1875
Change of Residence-Captain Griffin, of the Overland Hotel, has rented Mr. Sterling's place on Grover street and Mrs. Griffin and their daughter in law, Mrs. Ella Griffin, moved down there yesterday. Mrs. Griffin and daughter in law have been in poor health ever since the death of Mr. A.J. Griffin, and they have taken this residence for more retirement, thinking it will be an advantage to get out of the worry, bustle and care of the hotel.
Submitted by Shauna Williams unless otherwise noted