Hunt and Pettigo Discharged in Larceny Case
Judge Reese discharged Hunt and Pettigo after a hearing on a larceny charge. Irwin Holt, jailed for stealing cattle from J. S. Hogue, swore out the warrant and hinted their involvement. Holt failed to provide material evidence, and County Attorney Miles S. Johnson had the case dismissed. Holt sought his own dismissal by implicating others but later recollection faltered.
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Hunt
Pettigo
Reese
Irwin Holt
Holt
J. S. Hogue
Hont
Miles S. Johnson
Lewiston Sees Coal Oil Prospect Near Palouse Country
In Lewiston prospects rise as S G Isaman reports a pool on his land three miles east of town showing oil indications. Water from the pool forms swamp and a spring feeds both. The water will be analyzed and, if promising, property development may follow.
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Palouse
Lewiston
S. G. Isaman Hee
Judge Isaman
Order Fixing Terms Of Court In Nez Perce County Idaho
The document fixes terms of court in Nez Perce County Idaho. Dates listed include February 18 June 24 April 22 and October 14 plus November 11 with district court seal and officials EpGar C. Sissuz judge and P. E. Stooxey clerk.
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Tuthe
Nez Perce
Idaho
Apeil
Spaniy
EpGar C. Sissuz
Attest
P. E. Stooxey
Printing Wrangle Over Idaho Legislation Continues
Idaho Legislature opens with focus on printing bills at 150 per page after Boise Statesman bid of 90 cents. Militia bill faces opposition in senate under Moody. Four proposed state codes referred to judiciary committees for full review amid calls to read and compare.
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Moody
Heney
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Code Commission
Walters
House Judiciary
Beet pulp fed to 300 cattle on Waverly farm
W E Mann near Waverly reports using beet pulp from the local sugar factory to fatten 300 head of 3 and 4 year olds. Each animal consumes about 100 pounds daily plus hay, with gains around three pounds per day. pulp can be stored in a silo for a year or two. Mann plans to begin selling in about 30 days as conditions remain favorable.
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Okanogan County
Mann
Spokesman-Review
Chinatown Row Ends In Six Months For A Chinese Laborer
A well known Chinese laborer named Craps received a six month sentence after a lodge room incident in Chinatown. The dispute arose after Craps, present at a lodge meeting, clashed openly with Geese a Chinese merchant leading to his expulsion and a violent confrontation. The piece notes ensuing tension and lists several property transfers filed at the Lewiston courthouse, including quit claim and warranty deeds involving Amelia Brown, Nellie M. Leeper, Geo. D. Riggs, Jno. B. Lorer, Burt Warren, Lewis M. Thomason, SW Wilshire, W. J. Ramey, Math Jacobs and others.
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Chinatown
Craps
Masami
Crape
Geese
Court House
Christ Weisgerber
Amelia Brown
Park Addition
City of
Lewiston
Nellie M. Leeper
Jno
B. Lorer
Burt Warren
B. M
William A. Thomason
Lewis M. Thomason
Status of the County Bill in Nez Perce Legislature
Nez Perce county pushes a bill to create a new county named Pine aallip of Creer water with boundaries outlined from Kootenai to Lake Genette. The measure faces strong opposition, with 28 house votes pledged against and 36 likely. Orofino would be county seat until 1902, and the county would join the second judicial district.
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Nez Perce County
Oxley
Shoshone
Clearwater
Senate
State of Idaho
Kootenai County
St. Maries
St. Joseph
Bitter Root Mountains
Idaho
Montana
Lake Genette
Boise
Latah County
Orofino
Assessor and Court House Staff Compile Delinquent Tax List
Court House News reports Assessor Basher and Deputy Gwin are working this week to transcribe the delinquent tax list for certification to the county auditor by Monday. The list is among the largest in recent years and reflects extensive tax activity. Charles C. Palmer filed a final receipt for his homestead at the recorder's office yesterday. Judge W B Reese issued a sale order in the Mission Thomas estate, granting the right to sell 17 head of cattle. Treasurer James R Lydof issued a warrant call for nonpayment on current expense fund warrants up to Jan 1 1901, road fund warrants to July 13 1901, and bridge fund warrants to July 16 1900, noting most current expense warrants have already been presented.
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Basher
Gwin
W. B. Reese
Mission Thomas
James R. Lydof
Vineland Draws Investor Interest from Kenton Party
E Prindle and four others from Kenton Mich recently toured the Inland Empire and Lewiston Oregon. He bought a fruit ranch across the river and praised Lewiston Water and Power company plans. Fruit farms sell from 150 to 450 an acre. land near Vineland fetches high prices as the town edges toward residential prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineland
E. Prindle
Spokesman-Review
Prindle
Kenton
Mich
Albany
Ore
Tha
Pri
Lewiston
Idaho
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J, Alexander
Ryr
China
Lewiston Milling Co., Ltd
Century
J. O. Vassar
B. Willis
Sec
Apec
Odd Fellows’ Building
Second Judicial Istyne
Ieee
Countas of
Sal
Ira T. Worden
Ange Judd
Mattatien
Idaho Legislature
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Court House News
Charles C. Palmer
Recorder's Office
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