Ice Production in the Northwest Faces Warmer Weather
Across the northwest warm spells bring rain and snow while open water remains on lakes such as Cocolalla, though ice plants expand to meet demand. In Lewiston valley prices may rise yet supplies suffice. In Asotin a freight run ends badly after a duck-hunting incident injures John Flock, leaving him hospitalized. A noted gambler and coastal figure dies after a long illness, viewed as cultured and generous, and is buried on Sunday.
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Cocolalla
Freihi
Lewiston Valley
California
Northwest circuit eyes separate running horse meets
A prospect emerges that next season may see distinct circuits for running and harness horses on the northwest circuit with Portland hosting two separate meets. Montana towns may join only the running horse circuit while cooperation from others, including Salem Seattle and Victoria, is sought. A Portland January 7 meeting will decide on structuring the new running horse circuit and the potential end of mixed-program days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Montana
Portland
Salem
Seattle
Everett
Weatcom
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminster
North Yakima
Spokane
Lewiston
Boise
Post-Intelligencer
Nez Perce County New Year’s Wealth Report
The Spokesman Review notes Nez Perce county produced wealth exceeding two and a half million dollars in the year. Grain production totaled about 2,395,000 bushels with flax, wheat, oats and barley major components, plus beans, hay and fruit exports. Livestock, poultry and dairy contribute substantial values, with estimates identifying Nez Perce county’s share around $500,000 for cattle and sheep exports and notable fruit and vegetable shipments to Lewiston and beyond.
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Nex Perce County
Nez Perce County
Lewiston
Pes Lapwai
Kodakia
Kodrkia
Stites
Nez Perce
Railroad and Express
White Bros
Asotin County
Washington
Snake River
Idaho
New Perge
Drowned man William Londers found after river raft wreck
In Clearwater county a man known as Lousy Bill or William Londers was found drowned after a wood float broke on a rock in the Clearwater river near Absahka. He lived east of the city beside the Delsol slough, avoided society, wore ragged clothes, and reportedly once possessed education and refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Absahka
Delsol
William Londers
Property transfers and patents from Nez Perce County records
A compiled abstract lists numerous property deeds and realizations in Nez Perce County. Transfers cover parcels in Lewiston and Chicago with prices from $1 to $8000, including halves and quarters of sections and city blocks. Patents and receipts record federal transfers to Emmerson T. Root and others with varied consideration.
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Anne S. Webster
U. R
Warnacut
Nezperce
U.5
William R. Gibbs
U. S
Emmerson T. Root
Rachel Binnardi
Robert Grostein
Lewiston
Emil C. Kness
A. H. Garlinghouse
Chicago
Edward E. Watts
Lizie L. Watts
Edith A. Raddell
Gus A. Swanson
Michael King
John T. King
William Enoch
Riverside
James W. Poe
Ira J. Merrill
Poe
Mary C. O'Neill
Louise A. Sullivan
H. W. Remner
W. A Cowan
Chris F. Osmers
J. B. West
Grans View
Mery E. Wedsworth
John M. Nelson
Joan Q. Morley
A. R. Trimble
R. L. Durham
Wm. L. Strong
Clearwater
Local News From Lewiston and Idaho County
A varied Lewiston bulletin reports Colt C. T. Stranahan visiting the city, train service on time despite rains, river rise and fall on the Clearwater, and new local appointments. It notes a log raft incident on Fifth Street, a steamer Imnaha launch slated for the afternoon, and a Woodmen of the World drill. An alias summons in Nez Perce court for M. J. O’Brien includes a $78.55 note with 7 percent interest, and Sheriff-elect Schuldt seeks deputies under Idaho law.
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Spokane
Wenatchee
Oregon Territory
Lewiston
Small & Emery
Fifth Street
Notice of Attachment in Idaho District Court
Notice of attachment issued in Nez Perce County Idaho Second Judicial District Court listing Edmund D Potvin as plaintiff and William Malanfant as defendant. Attachment action against property dated December 31 1902 and filed January 2 1903 by the district court clerk.
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District Court
State of
Idaho
County of
Nez Perce
Edmund D. Potvin
William Malanfant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miller
John Flock
Asotin
Swallows Nest
Mr. Flock
Taplin
George Soule
Nez Peace County
HH. K. Barnett
C. T. Stranahan
Tsceminicum Club
N&éz Perce County
State of Idaho
Lewiston Eran Siege
Corporation
M. J. Pao
M. J. O’brien
Penta
Enid
Peissie
Vista
Rumen
Lez Perce County
I. N. Surre
J. William Schuldt
Board of County Commissioners
ScHuLpr
Ben F. Tweedy
Bissell
Sedna Birsaters
L. C Neal
S—Sk
Joseph Alexander
J. O. Vassar
F. B. Willis
Odd Fellows’ Building
Meull
Lomax
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