Lewiston City Notes and Developments in 1903
Morin visits the city for a January 10 business day as a major building boom unfolds through 1903. Henker promotes eye care at Hames Jewelry. Lewiston officials mull a new ward schoolhouse on Normeal Hill with a $25,000 budget. Edus Palmer and Geo H. Kester wed, leaving for California via boat trip. Granite Point quarries supply stone for a coastal route project. local jockey Owen Menice quoted for a California racing season. City improvements extend to the Vautis tract with street and water enhancements. Boise-bound plans discussed for the new patchwork era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henker
Hames
Herker
Lewiston
Kistry
Peck
W. A. Curry
Orofino
Curry
R. E. McFarland
Boise
Board of Pardons
Clay
Mies
Edus Palmer
Geo. H. Kester
Kester
Catecet
J. D. McConkey
Bride
California
Bole
Genatte
Portland Exposition
Granite Point
Sacke River
Histeria Point
Owen Menice
Ae Frencisco Racing Association
Francisco
Mounce
Belmont
Vautis
Locking up the Title and School Building Plans
An eastern syndicate pursues land titles at Porter and Delsol sloughs with S M Burr and W M Howland in city to finalize transfers and spur pine development. Lewiston Independent district plans a 12 room school on Normal hill, near the armory, ready next year. The district reports strong finances with $8,000 banked, over $2,000,000 assessed value, and $26,000 debt, easing loan prospects for the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter and
Delsol
A. Porter
S. M Burr
St.Paul
W. M. Howland
Clearwater Pine
Lewiston
Tammany progress and spring plans noted
June McKinnick is building a one barn residence. Riley Knight bought the Squires place last fall and is constructing a handsome home. B Welle of Lower Tammany is making major alterations. Dowd Bros drill an artesian well on Morrissey place and expect a flowing well within six feet. Lower Tammany school house moved to Dowd place for spring term. Spring seeding and acreage to rise. mild weather delights New England observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinnick
Riley Knight
Squires Place
B. Welle
Lower Tammany
Tammany
Dowd Bros
Morrissey Place
Dowd Place
Wis
New England
Girl Sentenced to One Year for Horse Stealing
A 15 year old girl named Ide Laherty was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary for horse stealing. Traveling Guard Meacham and deputies funded her purchase of a suit, and sympathy grows for her condition. Efforts seek commutation or parole, with petitions to the warden for outside quarters due to her poverty and lack of schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meacham
Moscow Samay
Boise
Ide Laherty
Howsee
Meechim
Lievalien
Death of J Mente Reported in Local Ledger
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a death of J Mente and a related inquiry. The text references ac fer ee Culdesge and phone parties, with mentions of a Spal and attached details. Details are unclear, but record notes a death event and subsequent investigation or discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiether
Commissioners Pass Quarantine Claims and Incorporate Culdesac
County board disallowed quarantine related claims over 1600 dollars, citing a legal charge issue. They granted Culdesac village incorporation with trustees named and about 200 residents within its seo acres. Also approved road district petitions, liquor license, and donations, while quarterly probate and road overseer reports were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cul de Sac
Nez Perce
Johnsen
Culdesac
F. M. Remington
W. A. Cochran
Albert Sogard
C. B. Updegraff
Thomas Cullman
Seo Acres
Lapwai
A. E. Wiseer
Loreena
Geo. R. Hartman
Morrow
Jno. Stromer Providiing
Brooks
Johan Dan
Geo. Glasby
J. H. Shriner
Wesley Dorman
Geo
Watson
Jense M. Campbell
J. M. Linville
B. M. Ford
District 22
Thomas Luerin
Waha
Jail Break Attracts Sheriff Pursuit In Idaho
Wayland and Jim Gibson escaped from jail this afternoon with an abandoned horse found near the Delsol slough. Sheriff Schuidt and deputies pursue the pair. Also Boise Statesman reports prison board hearings on Lew Sanders of Lewiston seeking a pardon for grand larceny, with details of the case and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Jim Gibson
The
Boise Statesman
Morrison
Bagley
Gibson
Lew Sanders
Lewiston
Robert E McFarland
McFarland & McFarland
Saendere
District Court
New Perce County
Oime
McFall
Shas Theriousdy Bean
Pardon Board
Lewiston land transfers and notices in abstract sheet
Abstract sheet for Nez Perce County mid January lists numerous real estate transfers in Lewiston from Dexas James T. Conley to Jacob Eichenberger to W. F. Shawley to Frank A. Clark and others with prices from 50 to 3600 dollars. Also notices for timber land act publication and a Kjos sale on East Main Street to Henry Riggs and D E Church, plus a public notice filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. K. Barnett
Dexas
James T. Conley
Jacob Eichenberger
City of
Lewiston
Eugene J. Bombore
A. G. Wisner
le Francois
W. F. Shawley
Frank A. Clark
Town of
Nezperce
W. E. Aytch
J. W. Reid
Reid
Aytch
Adda
Forrest
Charles Dowd
E. W. Thatcher
Bik
Yantis Addn
J.B. Morris
Kenneth Mcliver
Alford A. Bailey
Alice ‘Poole
Este Deeds
Leslie A. Porter
Donzac
W. H. Thompson
Oxford Addn
George A. Manning
George A. Frost
Charles E. Leschman
Thompsons Field
John Wheatcroft
Samuel Wheat Croft
Township
Legenr
B. M
Herbert E. Kemp
Mary A. White
Thompean
Tirza Wayland
S. Badger
Kik
Nez Perce
Kjos
O. A. Kjos
East Main Street
Henry Riggs
D. E. Church
Uniontown
Thatcher
Greer's Plan to Publish Idaho Session Laws
A proposed bill by Representative Greer would require publication of the state’s session laws in every Idaho newspaper at the close of each biennial legislative session. The draft outlines publication according to specified procedures and for public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Canoa Sewe
Beneft
Also Mentioned on This Page
iJwo
Lewiston Inde
Normeal Hill
Carefa
Lewiston’s New School
J. Mente
Clay Sanders
Nez Peace County
United State Land Office
Lewistum
Idaho
Eader
the Grand
Joseph Alexan
J. O. Vassar
F. B. Willis
Sec
Odd Fellows’ Building
May Jacobs
Bissell
W. L. Douglas
John B. Vollmer & CO
Thatgherg Kline
Meuli
Lomax
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