Helena, Montana:
George E. Boos, 28, bookbinder, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Prussia
Dorthea Boos, 27, born in Kentucky, father born Prussia, mother Baden
Edward Boos, 3, born in Illinois
Charlotte Boos, 1, born in Illinois
U.S. Census, enumerated June 12, 1880






    George E. Boos, the pioneer bookbinder of Helena, has put in a new job office, and Mr. W. B. Shaw, local on the Herald, has gone in with him. They will doubtless make it a successful venture.
"Local Notes," The River Press, Fort Benton, Montana, June 21, 1882, page 5


    The Montana Stock and Mining Journal was started in Helena on May 1, 1884, by George E. Boos and W. B. Nickles with Nickles as editor. On Oct. 1 of the same year it was changed to the Montana Livestock Journal under the firm of George E. Boos & Co. with S. H. Crounse editor. Col. W. F. Wheeler is the present editor.
John Russell Wilson, "Montana Papers in Early Days Enjoyed Varying Successes," Montana Standard, Butte, June 28, 1936, page 8


    New Year's calling cards in great variety at George E. Boos & Co.'s. Open until 1 p.m., January 1, 1885.
"Localettes," Helena Independent, Helena, Montana, January 1, 1885, page 5




    George E. Boos has purchased the interest of Mr. S. H. Crounse in the printing and bookbinding firm of George E. Boos & Co., paying $4,100 therefor.
"Montana Mention," Daily Yellowstone Journal, Miles City, Montana, September 18, 1885, page 1


    George E. Boos has deeded to J. P. Lewis part of block 610, Hoback & Cannon addition, for $5,200.
"Jottings About Town," Helena Independent, Montana, November 10, 1892, page 8




    George E. Boos, Harry Mattison, Henry O. Collins, Arthur F. Boos and Peter Towey have formed a partnership under the name of the Missoula Publishing Company, have leased the Missoulian plant and will run it under the new order, beginning February 1st.
Philipsburg Mail, Philipsburg, Montana, January 29, 1897, page 2


    When McKinley and Bryan were contesting for the presidency [in 1896], Montana was decidedly for Bryan, the latter having the support of the Silver Republican Party, no unimportant element in Montana and of generous proportions in Missoula County. To be a gold bug in those days was to be a marked man. George E. Boos, and an insignificant following, were gold bugs. The organization of the Republican Party was in the hands of the Silver Republicans, leading lights of which were Hon. Thomas C. Marshall and William Q. Rauft. Mr. Boos was manager of the Missoulian, which during the presidential campaign was forced to assume a colorless attitude by the Silver Republicans, who even went so far as to threaten to start anther paper if he preached pure Republicanism as he threatened to do. . . .
    When the votes were counted and it was found that McKinley and not Bryan was elected, the Silver Republicans of Missoula County proceeded to get into line as rapidly as possible and to demand the spoils of office. . . . The one particular prize in view, however, was the Missoula post office, and George E. Boos became a candidate for that position. He received most hearty endorsement, whatever may be said to the contrary, as recommendations on file will prove. But Mr. Boos was persona non grata to Col. Marshall and Mr. Rauft, and they made no secret of their endeavor to defeat him; notwithstanding this, Mr. Boos loyally supported Col. Marshall for Congress with his paper. The colonel was defeated by A. J. Campbell, a man whose position is much more admired than he is himself in Montana. . . .
    The wishes of a holdover Republican senator in regard to federal appointments could not be ignored by Senator Carter, and Senator Worden was consulted about the Missoula post office. Senator Worden, Marshall and Rauft are good friends. Senator Worden informed Senator Carter that he would not endorse George E. Boos [for postmaster]. Marshall and Rauft cast about for a man to defeat Boos. . . . George Keep, chief clerk at the Florence Hotel, was next endorsed by Col. Marshall and Rauft and of course recommended by Senator Worden. Senator Carter was somewhat disturbed in mind. Boos had good backing, but he was not in with the push. The senator found a way out of the difficulty. He secured a place for George E. Boos at Washington, chief of the census printing department, with a good salary attached. Mr. Boos accepted the place. Mr. Keep was then assured of the postmastership, which he will have within a few days.
    The Silver Republicans are jubilant and the regulars correspondingly depressed, for Mr. Boos will be removed from Missoula.
"Missoula," Weekly Miner, Butte, Montana, May 11, 1899, page 13




1238 Kenesaw Avenue, Washington, D.C.:
George E. Boos, 48, government clerk, born March 1852 in Wisconsin, parents born in Germany
Dora L. Boos, 27, born October 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Germany
Charlotte B. Boos, 21, born November 1878 in Illinois
Antoinette M. Boos, 9, born September 1890 in Montana
U.S. Census, enumerated June 4, 1900




    George E. Boos, special agent of the United States Census Bureau, is in the city, gathering information relative to street railways, a branch of work to which he is specially detailed. The bureau is collecting minute information of every street railway in the country.
"Personal Mention," Sunday Oregonian, Portland, January 18, 1903, page 22


    George E. Boos, of Washington, D.C. is a guest at the Portland.
"Personal Mention," Morning Oregonian, Portland, January 29, 1903, page 10


    Mr. and Mrs. George Boos, who have been living here the past 20 years, have located in Portland.
"News of Society: Forest Grove," Sunday Oregonian, Portland, February 15, 1903, page 22






    The federal manufacturers' census now being taken in Seattle under direction of George E. Boos, chief special agent for manufactures, under the bureau of the census, is expected to show close to 1,000 different factories in this city. . . .
    Mr. Boos was connected with the twelfth federal census as superintendent of printing at Washington, D.C., and later as special agent on manufactures, mines and mining, up to the time of locating in Seattle in 1905; later serving as commissioner of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition for the states of Montana and Utah. Mr. Boos was secretary of the Seattle Commercial Club from 1908 to 1909.
"Opens Headquarters for Factory Census," Seattle Daily Times, March 20, 1910, page 13


    George E. Boos of Seattle then presented to Medford [Elks] lodge No. 1168 a beautiful silken flag, which had been dedicated at Seattle to Medford. Mr. Boos gave it in appreciation of the cordial and splendid good fellowship extended to him during the past year.
"Ladies' Night Is Great Success," Medford Mail Tribune, March 31, 1911, page 2

    After an hour of balloting Wednesday afternoon the board of directors of the Medford Commercial Club chose George E. Boos, formerly of Seattle, as secretary-manager of the club to succeed Charles A. Malboeuf, resigned. Mr. Boos will receive a salary of $150 a month.
    Several other applicants were in the race, among them being Hal Conrad, formerly secretary of the club, Ed M. Andrews, who has been identified with Medford's growth for the past several years and Harry H. Hicks, city editor of the Mail Tribune.
    The balloting was spirited, Mr. Hicks taking the lead and holding it until the eighth ballot, when one of his supporters swung to Mr. Boos, who had the necessary number to elect. The board then declared his election unanimous.
    Mr. Boos, who takes up the duties of the office, so well administered by Charles A. Malboeuf, comes well recommended. He has recently been employed by the government in the census department. Previous to that time he was identified with the A.Y.P. exposition and was secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. He came to Southern Oregon last fall and has invested in the valley, purchasing two tracts in Roguelands, Inc.
    Mr. Malboeuf leaves Friday night, and Mr. Boos will take up his new duties immediately.
    The commercial club met last evening and ratified the action of the board of directors. Mr. Boos addressed the members and was assured of their hearty support.
    A letter of appreciation of the services of Mr. Malboeuf was ordered drawn and presented to him.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 27, 1911, page 5


    George E. Boos, secretary of the Medford Commercial Club, is circulating a petition asking the Rogue River Valley Railroad to change its passenger schedule to make it more convenient for business people wishing to reside at or near the county seat. It should be granted.
"Our Correspondents: Jacksonville," Medford Mail Tribune, May 14, 1911, page 13




    The first day of the campaign for the securing of 10,000 acres for the completion of the proposed Roguelands Canal netted 1560 acres, the result of the efforts of the Medford committee under the guidance of George E. Boos, representative of the Rogue River Valley Canal Co. This with the 900 acres previously signed up makes a total of 2460, almost one-quarter of the total amount necessary.
"Many Acres Are Signed for Water," Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1912, page 6


    Geo. E. Boos, field representative of the Rogue River Canal Company, was in Gold Hill the other day preaching the gospel of irrigation, and found a sympathetic hearing, as it has come to be commonly agreed that Southern Oregon land, good as it is without water, is better with water, understandingly handled.
    The company which Mr. Boos represents has undertaken to secure contracts for the irrigation of 10,000 acres, and he reports great success in the work of persuading land owners to increase the productivity of their soil.
    The central portion of the valley will be covered by water from the canal extensions of the company, which are to cost $1,500,000, and upon which work will start as soon as the minimum of 10,000 acres which makes the project possible is secured.
    "Water on the land means bigger crops," asserted Mr. Boos. "It means more intensive cultivation, and this means an increase of population. It means a steady, reliable, dependable market for all our agricultural products. It means an annual improvement of our crops, which will bring them to the highest perfection. It means good roads and transportation companies to move our products--consequently lower rates. It means that this valley, endowed with its diversified resources, will become the most famous fruit garden in the West."
Gold Hill News, August 24, 1912, page 1


    A. K. Ware, Dr. Ratte and George E. Boos of Medford were among those who came up to take in the fair today. The gentlemen are prominent in the councils of the progressive party in Jackson County and were combining political business with pleasure.
"Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, September 26, 1912, page 5


    George E. Boos returned last night from San Francisco, bringing with him his appointment of commissioner of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, to be held at San Francisco in 1915. His commission covers the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Mr. Boos will again leave the city on Tuesday, after consultation with some of Medford's people, to take up his work. The scope of his duties at this time will be to interview the several governors and legislators-elect of the four states assigned to him relative to appropriations for buildings and exhibits. The following states have selected sites for state buildings already: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, South Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky, Illinois, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Colorado, New Jersey, Indiana, California, Philippine Islands and Hawaii.
    Oregon was the first to select a site for its building, and Mr. Boos says it is one of the most prominent on the grounds. New York state has already appropriated $700,000 for a building, and it is expected this will be doubled.
    Twenty-four foreign governments have also officially accepted the invitation of the President of the United States to participate.
    The object of the world-famed exposition is not generally understood, and it will be Mr. Boos' aim to exploit [sic] that this great exposition shall bring permanent values to the states of the nation.
    It is desired that each state may not only view what is best morally, educationally and economically in the countries of Europe and Asia, but that they shall learn from each other and make this great celebration the beginning of a closer fellowship and a better understanding.
    A representation of all the states will tend to the elimination of old prejudices, based on misinformation, and be the beginning of a new and better understanding among the states of the nation.
    Mr. Boos is desirous to have Oregon in the front rank and solicits suggestions and a general support in his work by the general public and especially so from his Medford friends. Mr. Boos is well fitted for this appointment, having held a similar commission of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1908. His experience as a newspaper man and a large acquaintance with the people in the West will crown him with success in his undertaking.
Ashland Tidings, November 11, 1912, page 4

    A few days ago George E. Boos, secretary of the Pacific Coast Good Roads Association, left for California to take up the good roads work there, with headquarters at 822-823 Balboa Building, San Francisco. Mr. Boos has completed a successful campaign for the association and the good roads cause in this county and the adjoining counties in Oregon and the northern counties in California, and his purpose is to get central California in line.
    The purpose of his association is to continue the agitation and boosting for good roads. His territory covers the three coast states from the borders of British Columbia to the borders of Mexico. He says relative to the Pacific Highway, only when the system is fully completed from these two terminals will the highway come to its best for the greatest benefit of our people on this coast. The Pacific Coast Good Roads Association's main work is creating sentiments for the promotion and construction of good lateral roads to the several highways. These "to the market" roads are as essential as the main and trunk highways. Mr. Boos says the whole country is life and soul for good roads and everybody is doing his little mite to assist in this laudable enterprise. He is pleased to report, though only five months old, the association already is backed by over 500 members. So far the majority are in California, but Oregon is a close second. Medford alone is represented by 108 members, Ashland 26, Grants Pass 23, Jacksonville 20, Roseburg 22, and every town in the neighboring counties is on the list. Last month 52 names were added to the California membership from Redding, California. Every mail brings requests for membership, and Mr. Boos says if the good work can be continued, the membership by the time the association meets in 1914 at Medford should be close to 3,000 members. With this body of good road advocates the Pacific coast should be in a position to accomplish much, not alone in our state legislatures, but in our federal congress as well.
    Mr. Boos is highly esteemed by our people, and we know of no one who could have better brought this good roads movement to a greater success. He says the good work is only begun and expects to return early in the spring to go down the whole line through the states of Oregon and Washington.
    During the absence of Mr. Boos the office will be in charge of Mr. H. R. Hance of the Rogue River Canal Company, and all local matters relative to the association will be promptly attended to. Knowing that Mr. Boos will make good, this paper extends to him a successful business career and a speedy return.
Ashland Tidings, December 8, 1913, page 1


    SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.--After spending three months in preaching the good roads doctrine in Southern Oregon and Northern California, Geo. E. Boos, secretary of the Pacific Coast (Tri-States) Good Roads Association, who was elected at Eureka last August, has opened California headquarters at 821-823 Balboa Building. Boos expressed great satisfaction at the number of good, hard-surface roads that are being built throughout his territory.
    "The contract for grading thirteen miles of the Pacific Highway over the Siskiyou Mountains, connecting California and Oregon," he said, "was let for $108,000, to be completed May 1, 1914.
    "The total mileage for the Jackson County highway, fifty-two miles, for which there was voted half a million dollars in bonds, will be completed by December 15, 1914. The grades over the Siskiyou Mountains will be reduced from 30 percent, to not more than 6 percent.
    "The Northern California counties are taking hold well, as are those of Southern Oregon. Shasta County will this month vote $400,000 for roads; Humboldt is considering a million-dollar bond issue; Siskiyou County is right now spending a $50,000 fund for roads and rights of way and will shortly vote a bond issue of a similar sum; Josephine County, Oregon, is petitioning for a $200,000 bond issue; Douglas County is preparing for a bond election, and it is so all along the line.
    "Many districts are building and promoting laterals and links to the main highways. Considering all the various movements, I predict that in 1914 and 1915 more scientific road building will be done on the Pacific Coast than has ever been thought of in the past ten years.
    "I am in San Francisco to boost, for if our association's efforts will be encouraged, I do not see why we should not do even better in Central and Southern California than we have done in the north. We want to strengthen our association with a membership of at least 5,000 by July, 1914." 
Humboldt Times, Eureka, California, December 14, 1913, page 1

    MEDFORD, Or., March 8.--(Special.)--In view and in anticipation of highway and road legislation in Oregon which finally terminated for future activity, and the necessity of a strong campaign for the successful carrying of the $6,000,000 road bond issue, the Tri-State Good Roads Association, which accomplished such good work in California, was reorganized last week and has elected four of its five tri-state directors from the state of Oregon, as follows:
    John A. Westerlund, Medford, president; C. C. Chapman, Portland, vice-president; George E. Boos, Medford, executive secretary; W. C. Leever, ex-Jackson County Commissioner, Central Point, director and chairman; advisory board; J. Edgar Allen, San Francisco, Cal., treasurer; C. Y. Tengwald, assistant secretary.
    The purpose and object of the association for the year 1917 is to devote its best efforts for the betterment of good roads in the state of Oregon and especially the construction and completion of the Pacific Highway, connecting the states of Washington and California, and such other roads and highways as provided for in the legislative act passed as amended under bill No. 550.
    Secretary George E. Boos is already in receipt of letters from members of the association from the three states offering their assistance in the campaign.
    An advisory board consisting of good road advocates of every city and town in Oregon will be selected shortly to assist the association in spreading the gospel and organizing a strong campaign for better roads. The states of Washington and California, which are vitally interested in roads, will also be called upon to help.
    The tri-state organization is one with interested members in the sister states who will be called upon to assist Oregon in perfecting the interstate thoroughfares throughout the state.
    The association is already in correspondence with all the automobile and good roads clubs of the three states to get their advice and support in holding a good roads convention sometime prior to the date of the bond election, to be held at Medford, the most centrally located city on the Pacific Highway, inviting the governors, highway commissioners, county engineers and automobile clubs of the three states, and the public in general to participate.
    Details are now being worked out by the directors to launch their campaign.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, March 6, 1917, page 13


    George E. Boos, secretary of the Tri-State Good Roads Association, registered at the Imperial en route to Seattle, where he will attend a family reunion of the Boos clan, the first to be held since 1899.
"Personal Mention," Morning Oregonian, August 7, 1917, page 9

    George E. Boos, United States Special Agent on Irrigation Statistics, is in Vale for the purpose of getting data on irrigation. He is now sending irrigation schedules to those who have not yet reported, and he earnestly requests that the blanks furnished be filled out and returned to him promptly. He is making headquarters at the courthouse and will be glad to meet irrigators to help them make their report. It is to the interest of every water user to make this report and to assist in making a good showing for this country.
Malheur Enterprise, Vale, Oregon, October 2, 1920, page 1