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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
Report discusses the search for artesian water and the strange internal pressure phenomena that push tools from borings. A well is described as filled from below by pressure, with expectations of a gusher as drilling proceeds.
Quarterly examination results announced yesterday show seven applicants passed and earned second grade licenses. Miss Myrtle Berry of Summt failed age requirement at 15, though her average 85 ranked third. Certificates awarded to Joel, Jenifer, Flora B. Waite, Linden, J. E. DeVault, Fletcher, W. C. Dunbar, Lewiston, Mabel Fouche, Lewiston, E. O. Steininger, Clarkston, Elmer F. Morris, Myrtle. Countywide school elections Monday recorded by Mrs. Robnett. trustees and special tax levy were main issues.
In Clearwater country Idaho observers note Hazelwood skimming stations near Moscow and flax cropping gains near Mohler with prices around 1.43 per bushel. University commencement week unfolds with Heyburn debate and alumini banquet while gas shows on Richard Stinson's land near Troy and bankruptcy assets at Clearwater Land Log & Lumber Co run about 6000 dollars with over 20000 dollars claimed.
A further assessment is needed to fund street improvement from the bridge to Fifth street. The added levy covers costs after the disallowed street railway franchise 1700 and other incidental expenses bringing total to 13 698 dollars. Campbell Bros' caliope leads Lewiston parade on Fee 14 with decorative horses drawing a long string.
A bore on the Yantis tract shows a strange underground force filling the well from below. Observers note a gumbo like pack of lignite and earthy material rising with the drill and sand buckets, acting as a cork until pressure may release the fluid beneath.
Thomas Heney of Mullen toured Moscow and county to gather more than 6000 signatures for a pardon petition. He argues Corcoran was only part of a conspiracy and did not fire the fatal shot, claiming leniency for a man wrongly bearing guilt for others. Signs include leading business figures and city county officials.
The article celebrates a successful inauguration of a social feature titled Rose Fair, described as likely permanent. It notes transforming the Old Hall into a June time roses bower, with an enchantment of June ambiance creating a beauty display.
The Rose Fair hosted by the Presbyterian church decorates the old bowling alley with La France and Jacqueminot roses. Judges from Asotin Lewiston and Clarkston award prizes for largest rose best clusters and pink and red varieties while refreshments and rose leaf tables host visitors. Net proceeds reach seventy five dollars with future plans announced as the Interior department decision is received by the land office.
The case of Jacob Danrose vs Henry Timmons concerns 160 acres near Melrose and ends in favor of Timmons. The dispute between D W Gribble and Andrew Carlin has run at the land office for two days, with Thomas Mullen representing the contestant and S J McFarland the contestee.
A wagon from L. J. Whitney’s dog and pony show overturned on Uniontown hill around 7 yesterday morning. Charles Smith suffered a serious compound fracture of the left leg and Jonathan Plunkett sprained and bruised left ankle. Both men are disabled for the season. Smith was taken to the Pacific lodging house and Plunkett remains in his show tent awaiting further care.
Attorney S. L. McFarland reports two Judge Steele rulings on county commissioners appeals. The Cunningham expert accountant allowance of 416 dollars is sustained. the Johnson special attorney services 150 dollars are reversed. McFarland & McFarland defended John Ponting.
B F Morris with J W Reid I N Smith and S L MacFarland met at Moscow on June 8 to close the affairs of the Clearwater Land Log and Lumber Co before Judge Truitt. Some claims were not ready and a timber trespass suit by the United States delayed final payment until pending claims are settled.
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