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Lewiston Daily Teller

Location

Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1902

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Coroners Bond Approved for County Officials

The county approved a new coroner bond amid a display of efficiency by the auditor's office. Officials praised the bond's terms and the smooth handling of the process.

County officers salaries raised and bridge fund debated

County commissioners approved salary increases for 1903 1904 with the assessor receiving a $500 raise to 3000 while treasurer and surveyor also saw hikes. A bridge at Clearwater slough was postponed for next meeting. Transfers moved 6193.75 from current expense to warrant redemption. Mail route to Thunder Mountain under study with inspector Butler planning field work to determine the best route amid mixed northern and southern options.

Nez Perce W. B. Cooper Watson Clearwater Slough Central Ferry Warrant Redemption Fund Thunder Mountain A. R. Butler Pocatello Butler Boise Idaho Lind

Butler Plans Year Round Route Survey For Camp

Mr Butler states he will inspect all proposed routes to determine the best for continuous year round service to the camp. He cannot complete the work in a season and will start with one route, attempt another, and select the route with the fewest travel obstructions for year round accessibility.

Mr. Butler

Change of Train Service Inaugurates Through Spokane Porter Line

The Northern Pacific will start a triple transcontinental service on May 4 with the North Coast Limited resuming and new Trains Nos 5 and 6 running St Paul to Portland. Through trains Nos 3 and 4 continue via St Louis Kansas City Portland with St Paul connection at Billings. A daily Clearwater Short Line service is added. Spokane departures include 9 10 a m for Lewiston or Stites, with detailed timings and connections to Genesee Pullman Lapwai Culdesac.

Northern Pacific North Coast Limited St. Paul Portland St. Louis Kansas City Billings Mont Clearwater Spokane Lewiston Stites Pacific Express Potlatch Junction Lapwai Lapwai Junction Culdesac

Water Purchase Question At Polls Today

Voters are asked to authorize paying seventy thousand dollars to purchase the present water plant. The article notes little or no opposition to the proposition and urges informed casting of ballots today.

Lewiston Voters To Decide Water Plant Purchase Today

Lewiston taxpayers vote today on authorizing the city council to pay $70,000 for the present water plant with a two thirds majority needed for bond sale. Polls open 12 to 6 with wards at city hall Hose House No 2 and Hose House No 3. If approved, $80,000 bonds will be negotiated with Rollins & Sons of Denver and $10,000 for betterments. engine and boiler will be purchased and mains improved to raise pressure.

Lewiston Friends of the Proposition City Hall Hose House No Hose Hose House No Rollins & Sons of Denver

St Louis fair commission seeks 5000 in Idaho gifts

The St Louis fair commission aims to raise 5000 in contributions for the agricultural and horticultural exhibit. Within days of sending letters statewide, about 1000 is visible. Jno P Vollmer Lewiston gave 100, with W E Pierce Co Boise and Dr J W Givens Blackfoot among other donors. Grangeville pledged 200 and southeast promised 300. This early funding lets the Idaho commission begin work promptly.

St. Louis W. E. Pierce & Co Boise J. W. Givens Blackfoot Grangeville South Idaho Commission

Saw Mill for Melrose Changes Hands in Sale

A sale on Tuesday transferred M Parks of Peck ownership of a saw mill near Melrose to Messrs Snyder Colby and Waver. The mill will move to Melrose and start large scale lumber production with a 20000 feet per day capacity, to be expanded with new machinery. Colby and Waver are veteran lumbermen, while Waver works for Small & Emery in the city and Snyder recently arrived from the Sound.

M. Parks Peck Messrs Snyder Small & Emery Clearwater Sound

Lumber mill boss to lead Melrose operations for new firm

The incoming manager will oversee the Melrose mill and yards with a broad timber belt to process. The company plans to furnish all lumber grades for the trade, and the appointment signals a major expansion of manufacture and supply capacity.

Melrose

Thunder Mt Romance Turns Fortunes for Waylands at Dewey Camp

Leland Wayland and his 16 year old son Nash found staking three mining claims at Dewey camp after a summer hunting trip. They earned $500 in a few days guiding pack horses and later located two quartz claims with promising ore, though no samples were tested. A minor partner issue and guardianship followed, with probate court proceedings and 40 legal filings. Sales to date total $16,600, and the pair still hold some interests. J Forten now visiting Alton, Texas.

Leland Wayland Nash Thunder Mountain Dewey Camp Dewey Caswell Ranch Big Creek Once and Son Mr. Weyland Stuart Wayland Grangeville Deali Sash Wayland Epec Probate Court Idaho County Waylands

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Fletcher Hardware GO Dent & Butler O.A. Kjos the Auditors Office Bredbury Lewiston Land Office General Land Office Robt J. Little Va. Jno W. Bradbury Little Bradbury J. Forten Alton, TH Hastings M.J.B Lewiston Bakery and Grocery
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