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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
2
The Lewiston Teller lists C A Forgsman as publisher and provides subscription options for weekly, semi annual, and quarterly periods. It notes Lewiston Postoffice second class mailing status and contact details.
The Inland Empire growth demands river improvements from the Columbia basin. A navigable sea connection could unlock vast resources and water transport for the region. The Boise Statesman argues one determined northwest member could push Congress to secure an appropriation within four years, urging unified action from northwestern legislators.
Crop conditions in the Columbia basin are not as favorable as last year but conservative estimates show no cause for alarm. Oregon Washington and Idaho had a 40 million bushel crop last year. current conditions may trim 5 million. Markets look promising with expected 35 million bushels in the three states and prices 10 to 15 cents higher than last year. Ocean freights are low, bags cheap, and labor is the main added cost. Willamette Valley wheat is improving, while feeding wheat to hogs rises.
Partial excerpts show strong Republican momentum in Kansas as a special election yields a 15,000 vote margin for the party’s congressman, signaling readiness for 1904. Roosevelt’s renomination faces Wall Street resistance but corporate interests avoid confrontation with the president’s policies.
In the Northern Division of the District Court of Idaho Ben Ward of Leland and State of Idaho petitions for a full discharge from debts after being adjudged bankrupt on March 26 1903. A hearing is set for June 29 1903 before Referee Van W Hasbrouck at Lewiston with notice to known creditors.
District Court of Idaho Northern Division notes John Medved of Nezperce Idaho was adjudged bankrupt on February 23 1902 and fully surrendered property. Referee Van W Hasbrouck sets June 30 1908 hearing at 10 am in Lewiston to show cause why discharge should not be granted and orders mail notices to creditors.
The district of Idaho Northern division notes that on March 26, 1903 William W Johnson of Leland Idaho was adjudged bankrupt under federal acts. A hearing is set for June 29, 1903 before Referee Van W Hasbrouck at Lewiston, with notice to creditors to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted.
Public notices announce a foreclosure sale by Sheriff Schuldt in Lewis ton on June 25 1903 for Lot 12 Block 23 Park Addition. details include the Small Emery judgment of 898.80 plus costs and interest. Separate notices certify Lewiston National Bank and First National Bank Lewiston received extensions of corporate existence until 1923 per Comptroller of the Currency.
Public notices from Lewiston Idaho in 1903 announce final proof dates for settlers William Parrish Kate Connolly and Elra L Spivy among others. Contests filed against Homestead entry No. 9279 by Franklin Willard and notices for timber land purchases by Mary Godard Annie Jacobson and E. B. Phillips detail witnesses and required appearances. Local officials J. B. West and Register invite adverse claimants to respond by specified deadlines.
Lewiston Water Power Co promotes a Clarkston residence lot sale with $20 down and $10 monthly until paid, noting six year growth from 6 to 2500 residents, electric lights, water, sidewalks, two banks, thriving orchards paying dividends at $2000 per acre, urging a visit to see for yourself.
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