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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1877
Page
2
Lewiston officials urge strict enforcement of a stock corraling ordinance to curb loose horses cattle and hogs in city limits. Owners face a five dollar fine per head plus impounding costs and possible sale after twenty four hours if penalties are unpaid.
Col. John M. Wilson begins a government inspection trip from the Columbia toward the Snake river country to assess resources and the feasibility of extending river improvements from Lewiston to its confluence. He will be absent several weeks, with a prior visit noted two weeks earlier. The writer urges north and east land surveys to unlock producing lands and boost Snake River shipping.
A new Portland publication titled Oregon Mining and Immigration Journal debuts, neatly printed but its mining knowledge is questionable. It promises to fill a long noticed gap in local journalism as future issues develop.
A man named Lewis Foster, brother-in-law of A E Isham, shot P L Hawley, 60, in his home after asking for a son. Hawley died instantly. Foster was arrested soon after and has shown insanity for weeks.
A Grande Ronde Valley visitor reports good crop prospects though half the land remains unsown due to anticipated wheat prices. Freighting to the Columbia river is brisk at one cent per pound, up from three. Idaho buyers prize produce at favorable rates, with ham and bacon freighted to the south fetching 25 cents a pound. The Sage plains may need imported supplies until irrigation canals reclaim land.
Mr. Jacobs living over the river near this place returns from the Palouse country in Washington Territory where he visited with Mr. Wilcox last Fall to scout a new location. He plans to move there with his family after harvest. His son will depart in a few days to supervise the ranch. Mr. Smith, a neighbor, also went there this Spring and liked the country, as did Wilcox.
The machinery for Capt. Stump s new boat has been purchased in San Francisco and is ready for shipment. The boat will serve the Snake river trade and be in tanning order in about 60 days. Subscribers here look forward to its appearance.
Mrs F. FE Victor intends reviewing her work All over Oregon and Washington during the coming summer. She will visit Eastern Oregon in the interest of the work. Hope she will do justice to Eastern Washington this time.
General Howard is preparing an elaborate report on the recent Wallowa valley difficulty. General Benjamin F. Butler says the European war will harm the poorer classes here due to higher prices for essential goods.
The Commercial Reporter of Portland lists 68 vessels that cleared for foreign ports since August 18 1876 carrying wheat and flour. Totals show 1 456 790 centals of wheat and 109 528 barrels of flour with an additional 100 000 bushels of wheat projected. The shipload including flour may exceed four million bushels, with next harvest surplus expected to double.
News from Four Mile Creek Nez Perce County May 24 1877 notes farmers finish seeding, high wheat prices easing debt, abundant preachers from several denominations, a camp meeting planned at Chace's sawmill, a Palouse City post office relocation, marriage-law inquiries by young men, improving Palouse City, new bridge and mill work, thriving crops, healthy population and daily emigration. occasional sign-off.
Bunker and Squier sue W A Curry in Nez Perce County District Court for $170 75 plus $38 25 and costs. Action notes 1 April 1877 filing and dates for appearance from ten to twenty days depending on service. Judgment by default possible for $209 gold coin with interest and costs.
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