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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
6
An advertorial urging buyers to choose pure baking powder over alum products. It argues that cheap alum powders endanger health, especially children, and warns that many brands deny containing alum while costing less than two cents a pound. It frames health and prosperity as reasons to patronize the best leavening.
A Northern Pacific employee discusses the Missoula to Stuart main line cut-off 170 miles via Lolo river and Lolo pass. The route would shorten the line by over 100 miles, ease mountain grades, and boost timber mineral development, with construction expected this year and more transcontinental travel possible. The old line would handle slower freight.
Boisg Feb 2. Friends of the ban shift to local option proposing county level gambling licensing. Kilbourn Democrat Washington County offers an informer reward amendment and receives broad support after adjournment. The measure seeks repeal of the anti gambling law in favor of a Davis bill replacement.
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 4. A catastrophic explosion at the James Belt Torpedo company magazine near Alexandria destroyed Percy Fort and his teams of horses, blown to atoms. A 15 by 40 foot crater marks the former magazine site with no remains found.
New York notes that the probate court will decide on the heirs of millionaire William Rice. The alleged heirs, B. F. Rice Bird Rice and Mrs Lottie Clarke, are listed as children of Col David Rice of Missouri. The case ties to an earlier family split and David Rice's destitution before his 1898 death.
Boisz Feb 3 Idaho bill to abolish the commissioner of labor post held by J S Barrett could spark a major clash in the legislature. Bassett supporters view it as a direct rebuke. A move to visit Oregon likely accompanies broader session plans as adjournment discussions unfold.
Hark Trimble feeds 400 head with market expected by March 1 in good condition. A wood famine grips the area as early rains failed to stockpile forage. Groundhog Day omen fades under current weather. Nearby school faced a clash between older pupils and teacher leading to expulsions. Birch oil touted as a remedy.
Dray and Express E MATHEWS, Proprietor. All orders promptly attended to. Call or leave orders at
An old time grocery listing from Russell's shows raisins currants citron lemon and orange peel boiled cider and all other items needed for fruit cake and mince meat. The notice also mentions subscribing for the Teller.
In the Northern District of Idaho Charles P Flatt of Nezperce applies for a full discharge from all provable debts after being adjudged bankrupt on December 3 1900. A hearing is set for February 16 1901 before Referee Van W Hasbrouck at Lewiston with notice to creditors by publication and mail.
Two Department of the Interior notices from Lewiston Idaho announce legal contest actions. John C. Kincaid challenges John S. Neubeur regarding lots 19 and 20 in section 22, township 35 north range 4 west, alleging abandonment and failure to cultivate. hearing set March 3, 1901. Robert C. Michael targets Jane A. Armstrong for fraudulently holding land, with hearing February 11, 1901, after publication due to attempted service.
The District Court of Idaho Nez Perce County issues a summons in the case of Theophilus E. Leach versus Dora Leach. Dora Leach is ordered to appear and answer within ten to forty days depending on service location. The suit seeks a divorce on desertion grounds after more than one year. The filing notes intermarriage at Walla Walla Washington on August 30 1897 and that the defendant deserted the plaintiff at Nez Perce County Idaho. No children or community property are cited. The attorney for the plaintiff is N. Smith Lewiston Idaho.
In Nez Perce County Idaho district court C O Vincent plaintiff sues Jessie Vincent defendant for decree annulling marriage and releasing plaintiff from obligations. The suit cites coercion and threats by defendant and her parents, alleges no valid marriage occurred, and seeks general relief. Clerk P E Stookey dated November 30 1900 with attorney J F Aishie.
Contest notice from Lewiston Idaho December 29 1900 by Mike D Glover against unknown heirs of John P Gilbertz for entry No 5316 in section 14 township 33 north range e B alleging heirs reside outside the United States have not cultivated resided or improved the land since 1900 and have failed to claim rights. Hearing set February 1 1901 before U S land office in Iton Idaho with publication to notify all parties.
An Idaho Supreme or district order fixes the 1901 terms of the Second Judicial District. Nez Perce County sessions occur February 18, June 24, and September 9. Idaho County sessions on April 22 and October 14. Latah County sessions on May 22 and November 11. The order must be filed in each county and published for two consecutive weeks in a district newspaper.
Department of the Interior notices settler Phen D. Taylor of Lapwai Idaho intends to prove his claim for the e4 nw4 se4 in section 3 township 35 north range 14 west at Lewiston on March 11. Witnesses Samuel E. Moore Archie Newman Charles Bateman and Charles Elliger of Lapwai Idaho will testify to residence and cultivation. J B. West Register
Commuted notice in Idaho dated Jan 4 1901 announces Minerva Livingston will prove her claim on February 26 before officials in Lewiston for land in Myrtle Idaho. Witnesses include Robert Hammond Frank Hart John Walker Cyrus Banning all of Myrtle. Administrative notice to creditors lists Thomas Hall deceased with four months to present claims to Levi B Grossclose administrator. Public notice for publication at Ton Idaho references Charles L Scott and others with legal filing details.
In Nez Perce county district court, Dave Blake Co plaintiff sues Stennus defendant. An attachment has been issued against the defendant's property. Clerk P E Stookey signs seal on January 2, 1901.
Dr J F Atkinson promotes first class medical work at reasonable prices. Dr C W Shaff also advertises quality care, inviting patients to seek their services for skilled treatment and affordable rates.
George W. Tannahill attorney at law offers probate and estate settlement services and will practice in Washington and Idaho courts. An accompanying notice lists a surgeon and homoeopathic physician with eye ear and throat specialties, free consultations, and offices in Lewiston Idaho near the Bee Hive and Adams Block.
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