Open rain and legal notes color December month
Heavy rainfall reaches 2.75 inches in ten days at the government station. Sunday night to Monday brought nearly three quarters of an inch in 24 hours. Probate court dismissed the Willis Sweet case on motion by County Attorney Johnson after the mining deal dispute with Mrs E W Baughman. Idaho game law changes leave sportmen misinformed. open seasons for chickens grouse and pheasant closed Nov 30 now Dec 31. Senator Dubois visited the senate amid a green carpet debate with a clerical quip about Heitfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sweet
Johnson
E. W. Baughman
Pierce
Idaho
Senator Dubois
Senate
Heitfeld
Dubois
Public Land Survey List Authorized by Jos Perrault
Government survey notes authorize townships to be surveyed on settlers applications in multiple ranges and townships across the state. Additional townships are listed to be surveyed on Governor Steunenberg's dated orders from 1899 and 1900, and Governor Hunt's 1901 order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Perrault
Steunenberg
Governor Hunt
Idaho Rail Consolidation Debate Reaches Idaho Law
Legal circles discuss Governor Hunt's Idaho interpretation on railroad consolidation. Boise Statesman’s Attorney Pritchard argues the plan to merge Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Burlington & Quincy would violate Idaho law. He notes Section 2673 BR.S. was repealed and that a consolidation would exceed express statutory powers.
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Cscent
Idaho
Royal Baking Powder Endorsed by Hygienists
A Royal Baking Powder advertisement touts the product for its purity and wholesome ingredients. It claims better digestion and less distress in foods, noting hygienists and physicians recommend it for those with delicate digestion. The ad lists Royal Baking Powder Co. at 100 William St, New York.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
County taxes paid in November exceed twenty four thousand dollars
Deputy Assessor Gwinn reports over 24000 dollars in taxes paid in November. Of this 21194.57 covers current year taxes with the remainder for delinquent years 1896 to 1900. North Pacific taxes total 11040 dollars and railroad tax payments are directed to the warrant redemption fund, reducing interest.
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Gwinn
Basher
Brakeman H. Mann Killed At Vollmer On Tuesday
Brakeman H. Mann an employee of the Palouse branch was run over and killed near Vollmer about 11 30 a m Tuesday while braking on the extra train from Kendrick to assist freights up the Vollmer hill. He was sent out to make a switch as two engines were cut out for water and was struck when he stopped on the track. The tender passed over him, severing his body. Coroner Johnson of Moscow examined the scene and the remains were taken to Spokane for burial. Mann, about 25, had Spokane roots and recent marriage.
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Mann
Palouse
Vollmer
Kendrick
Vollmer Hill
Johnson
Moscow
Spokane
Bural
Land Office News Reports Several Land Decisions
Land Office officials had a busy week with final proofs on homesteads and timber entries. Decisions listed favoring Sherwood over Zumwalt, Calvin over Mock, Lindsey over McCarthy, McClain over Orr-Eyin, and Elliott over Perry, plus contests Nye over Costin and Zeiler over Taylor. Nearby Kamiah Grangeville Lapwai and Mobler mentioned with Indian contest involvement and a trip to Iowa.
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Garby
Hammell
Nezperce
DeHaven
Grangeville
Ewell P. Sherwood
Allen R. Zumwalt
Sherwood
William R. Mock
William R. Calvin
Calvin
Jno
G. McCarthy
Peter Lindsey
Lindsey
Albert T. McClain
Eorr-E-Yin
McClain
Kamiah
A. Stussi
Silas T. Haleclaw
Buffalo Hump
Red Star Lode
Robbins
General Land Office
James H. Perry
Andrew Elliott
Elliott
Charles A. Nye
Frank Costin
Craig Mountain
Charles Zeiler
James F. Taylor
Lapwai
Lewiston to Add Park Improvements with Planting
City officials push park upgrades including fencing near the plaza west of the normal and 600 shade trees to be planted by Wm. Dose’s crew. A fence work at Fifth street head begins as the city engineer plans further improvements and seeding in spring. Also, Jacob Zilme was declared insane by Judge Reese after a Monday arrest, Dr. C. C. Phillips confirming the exam. Zilme, a German tailor known in Spokane, touts a wheat curing patent claim.
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Lewiston
Wm. Dose
Fifth Street
Jacob Zilme
Reese
C. C. Phillips
Zilme
Ben Silverman
Spokane
Lewiston Water Drill Seized by Artesian Wells Delay
The Lewiston Water and Power Co. reports artesian drilling in Vine land halted when the drill locked at about ropo feet. Fishing tools sent down also became stuck, delaying progress until a new set of tools can be dispatched. Meanwhile the Woodmen jubilee in Spokane December 12 to 14 prompts a one fare round trip offer from Lewiston via Northern Pacific with return by December 15.
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Lewiston Water & Power Co
Vineland
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Lewiston
Jordan
For Sale Undivided Half Interest in Sheep and Ranch
For sale an undivided half interest in a band of 2000 ewe sheep plus a 173 acre ranch with 1 acre cultivated. The property includes a winter range with about 200 tons of hay, a 5 room house, 20 by 40 barn, outbuildings, an orchard of 50 trees, a never failing spring, a ravine feed, wagon and machine sheds, a timber lot, and 80 acres ready for seeding. Contact Geo D Riggs in Lewiston Idaho.
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Jane Gee
Geo. D. Riggs
Lewiston
Idaho
Wanted representatives across states for steady income
Classified notice seeks several reputable individuals in each state to represent and manage a wealthy clientele. Earn $18 weekly plus extras in cash. Apply with self addressed stamped envelope to Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago.
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Bese Denese
Caxton Building
Chicago
Pullman Ordinary Sleepers offer reduced rates travel
The Pullman company introduces the Ordinary Sleeper car for east and Pacific coast travel. Cars include mattresses, towels, tea service, and light housekeeping with a porter to attend to passengers. Daily Portland departures via O R and N Co. provide through service to Chicago and Kansas City, with comparable comfort to palace sleepers at lower rates. For details write to A L Craig, G P A, O R and N Co., Portland. The Rio Grande Lines offer the Winter Route to the East via Denver and Salt Lake City with three fast daily trains and Pullman Palace and Ordinary Sleepers. Inquiries to J D Mansfield or Geo W Heintz.
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Pullman
Pacific Coast
Pullman Company
Portland
A. L. Craig
Oregon
Salt Lake City
Utah
Colorado
Denver
Salt Lake
West
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
J. D. Mansfield
Third St
Geo. W. Heintz
Dr J F Atkinson and Inman Practice in Washington and Idaho
Dr J F Atkinson and L F Inman M D advertise legal and medical services from Lewiston Idaho. Inman operates from Lewiston National Bank Building and handles practice in state and federal courts of Washington and Idaho and owns complete abstract books of Nez Perce County.
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Lewiston National Bank
Lewisto
Idaho
Washington
Nez Perce Co
Mies S. Jonnso Timer
E. Halsey
Atty
U.S. Lane
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Land Office News
John Carter
Mobler
Iowa
Wm. F
L. Thompson
Justice of the Peace
Donsac Block
J. F. Atkinson
L. F. Inman, M. D
James E. Babb
George W. Tannahill
Adams Block
Thomas Mullen
Attorney At Law
E. O'Neill
Willaice
Main Street
Dent & Butler
RF. W. Kettenbach
Lewiston, Idaho
J. H. Bethel
Main
Bucher
Gibbs
McSherry
Nez Perce Implement Co
A. D. Gritman
Manacen
Lewiston Milling Co., Ltd
Century
Wm. F. Galbraith
G. Kress
Jeweler & Watchmaker
Undertaker
White
Wheeler & Wilson
Great Northern Railway
O. R& H. Company
Beast
O. M. & Company
Jo Aes
F. L. Whitney, H. A. Jackson
Adrian R. Sweet
Binuard Block
B. F. Morris
W. C. LeHang
Dray and Express
W. BE. Mathews
Thatcher & Kling
Tel
Kane
Seattle Tacoma
Helena
Butte
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kooskia
Butes
Cleartebe
J. Gordan
Lawistom
A. D. Charlton
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