Parlor to Spokane and Nearby Visits Highlight Lewiston Notes
Local society highlights include Mrs J W Poe visiting Portland and Spokane on business, tours by Martin Meuli from Uniontown and Geo H Storer from Spokane, and visits by Geo Welker of Leland. Birth announced for Capt W R Thomas's wife’s baby son. Several meetings and district conventions across Lewiston with Federation of Women’s Clubs representatives. County courthouse repainting finished. Nez Perce court house praised. Lieutenant Carleton struggles to recruit for the 16th U S Field Artillery amid few volunteers.
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W. P. Hal
Spokane
Martin Meuli
Uniontown
J. B. West
Geo. H. Storer
Geo. Welker
Leland
W. R. Thomas
Kay Thompson
Asotin
Henry Wax
Monte
Grangeville
J. T. Orbison
Neaperce
Hotel Grand
Ino
Barton
Maggie Lawler
Kamiah
Alexander
C. A. Hastings
I. N. Smith
Clearwater Timber Belt
Permeeal French
Lewiston
C. O. Knepper
Miles S. Johnson
Charles Bussel
Moscow
Twentieth Century Club
Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. W. Shaff
Pierce
Judel
B. Cowan
Dr. Shaff
Judge Ears
Geo. Walker
Cameron
Lieut
Carleton
Pierce City Boom Brings Mining News and Local Hopes
Pete Sawyer reports striking an 18inch vein on his claim next to Mascott while Pierce City grows crowded with new arrivals. Town needs a butcher shop to serve four hundred residents as merchants struggle to meet spring demand. Judge I B Cowin recovers from pneumonitis and plans to travel to county seat soon.
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Pete Sawyer
Cow Creek
Pierce
I. B. Cowin
Methodist Meetings Grow in Interest at Church
The Methodist church meetings drew growing crowds as Miss Brown of Spokane gave an excellent talk Tuesday on treasures. Pastor Rev. Mr. Gregory leads a revival effort with a strong team.
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Methodist Church
Brown
Spokane
Gregory
Lewiston Normal Wins Dramatic 10th Inning Victory
The Lewiston Normal nine defeated Whitman College at Walla Walla 4 to 3 in ten innings before the largest crowd at the ball park. Lewiston’s batting, led by Gilbreth Sprague Kling and Wilson, overcame Whitman’s strong defense as Thomas pitched five innings and Gilbreth held Whitman to one hit after a sixth inning substitution. Next, the Normals head to Pomeroy, Dayton, Athena, Pendleton, and Boise on a touring schedule. Meanwhile J D McConkey returned from Weiser to serve as a delegate at a grand chapter organization for Idaho Eastern Star, with Lewiston represented by two chapters Mountain Gem and Leual.
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Lewiston
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Ball Park
Whitman Boys
Thomas
Gilbreth
J. D. McConkey
Weiser
Idaho
Mountain Gem
Order of Eastern Star
McConkey
Order
Laura B. Hart
Louisa M. Rhea
Edward Liggett
Wallace
Lulu Barclay
Idaho Falls
Charles Neal
Boise
Pocatello
Idaho News Notes From Ada to Thunder Mountain District
Electric Power Co gains Ada county franchise to build an electric plant for power light and heat. Ada Lodge I O O F Boise buys two city lots for 25 000 and plans a temple. Mackay Central Idaho Stage Co formed with 50 000 to carry passengers and freight from Mackay to Thunder Mountain. Fremont county owns 200 000 acres under irrigation from the upper Snake river. Surveyor General to file Fort Hall reservation plats by May 1 boosting Pocatello southeast. Democratic state exec committee calls Boise meeting May 31 at Capital hotel to set convention time and apportion delegates. Jones stock ranch near Boise sold for 42 500 to Morris and Julien of Prineville Oregon. Farm 603 acres to raise thoroughbred sheep and short horn cattle. Elk City citizens raise 5000 to match offerings to Roosevelt via Stites. A party of 20 from Weiser heads to Thunder Mountain with 20 horses and four tons of supplies, first major southern-route influx.
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the Electric Power Co. Ltd
Ada County
Ada Lodge No. 3
Boise
Mackay and Central Idaho Stage Company
Mackay
Thunder Mountain
Fremont County
Snake River
Verrault
Fort Hall Reservation
Pocatello
Jones
Dry Creek
Morris and
Julien
Prineville
Oregon
M. L. Murray
Elk City
Idaho
Roosevelt
Stites
Weiser
Will Shoot for a Cold Medal in Nez Perce Match
The Nez Perce Sportsmans Association invites Kendrick gun club to a May 18 contest on city grounds to shoot for a gold medal that will pass to the winner. A May meeting will finalize plans for the inaugural match, likely May 19, with future events alternating between here and Kendrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nez Perce Sportsmans Association
Kendrick Gun Club
Kendrick Club
Kendrick
Growth of the Library Sale Supports Lewiston Fund
Jno P Vollmer Co runs a library sale this week with ten percent of sales donated to the club for books. Two club members oversee the store daily. Lewiston library shows rapid growth thanks to public spirited locals. In the past month three benefits raised about 1400 for the library funds. The committee ordered 200 dollars of new books and periodicals. A committee will correspond with Andrew Carnegie to seek library donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. P. Vollmer & Co
Lewiston
Andrew Carnegie
Wanted: Representatives for an established Chicago business
Wanted ads seek several reputable persons in each state to represent a wealthy firm. Earn $18 weekly plus expenses, paid in cash weekly from head offices. Horse and carriage provided if needed. Include references and a self addressed stamped envelope. Apply to Manager, 316 Caxton Building, Chicago.
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Caxton Building
Chicago
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Lewiston Milling Co. Ltd
The
Walton Tailoring Co
J.R. Benton
Mrs. J. W. Poe
Portland
ER. D. Potvin
Park Addition
W. M. Evans
W. P. Hurlbut
M. L. Hurlbut
B. F. Morris
Federation of Womens Clubs
Tacominieum Club
Charles T. Bird
Catherine
Pueblo
Colorado
Mary Culbeck
Mary Denny
Sullivan
Lulu Smith
Jno. P. Vollmer
Los Angles
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Riparia
Pierce City News
Idaho News Notes
Mountain Gem State
Democratic State Executive Committee
State Central Committee
Capital Hotel
Manning
Wellman Real
E. Main St
J. O. Vassar
F. B. Willis
Sec
Odd Fellows’ Building
Thatgherg Kling
Just
Meuli
Lomax
Men’s Furnishers
OUR Department Store
Ehrman & CO
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