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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
4
County superintendent Miss Bernice McCoy returned a call from the directors of district No 39 near Peck. She left in the afternoon to visit them and discuss the matters in question.
Paul Jackson a prominent Nez Perce Indian was brought from Lapwai by Deputy Sheriff Foresman. He faced a charge of assault with intent to rape a nine year old girl before Justice McGrath. Bond set at 1000 dollars, he did not post and was sent to jail.
A large crew works on the new reservoir masonry as the second week of wall and concrete construction ends. The retaining wall combines boulders and concrete, 23 inches wide at the base and 16 inches at the top, standing 15% feet high. The reservoir bottom uses 12 inches of solid concrete and the basin will be concrete lined, with three feet of puddled earth reinforcing the wall for near concrete strength. A personal visit confirms meticulous effort to deliver a first class job for the city.
The Northern Pacific replaced two old eight wheel passenger engines with two ten wheel engines on the Lewiston to Spokane run. The extra refrigerator car for fruit shipments required more haulage than the small locomotives could manage. Officials doubted rail strength at first, but Superintendent Beamer’s handcar test proved the route could support the heavier motive power.
H A Nixon and G A Garlinghouse announce a granite and marble plant in this city with grounds secured opposite the court house. Garlinghouse, an experienced carver, visited Snake and Salmon river fields noted for beauty and polish. The rock’s blueish hue promises elegant structures, addressing high freight costs for local demand.
George Mox Mox, an Indian living near Spalding, pleaded guilty in the probate court to assaulting his wife Mary Mox Mox and their baby while drunk. Judge Reese fined him ten dollars plus costs totaling sixteen dollars ninety cents. The report describes Mox Mox as a Nex Perce renegade and notes prior drunken celebrations after marriage.
Commissioners reviewed road overseers reports and approved filings for Sherman Winters Runigan J W Wilks J W Blue J C Peterson J A Vernon. County Auditor Lydon shows quarter fees totaling 1664 40. Sheriff Schuldt reports 565 70 for last quarter with 177 50 from U S for boarding prisoners and 388 20 in fees. Papers served in 42 cases. jailer notes 12 county prisoners 199 days and 7 U S prisoners 139 days, with 11 county and 6 U S prisoners released.
Visiting Lewiston attorney C L McDonald and his wife spend days in Boise to handle state department business. Mrs McDonald, formerly Catherine Stapleton, is seeing Boise for the first time. Also reported, O R & N steamer Spokane to resume July 24 between Lewiston and Riparia as river traffic swells with grain movements and a large peach crop.
Reports from Southwick Kippen Leland and Russell say crops look good with fruit crops large. J C Gillespie John Phillips A G Jones Frank James and others note timely rains expanding grain heads and strong pastures. Peck’s Thomas Kirby plans premier fruit and grain exhibits at the Interstate Fair with Nez Perce and surrounding counties contesting county prizes.
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