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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
8
A mixed Lewiston column reports on local politics, infrastructure and business. Mentions Melrose visitors, teacher exams, water pipes and strawberry crops, northern Pacific plans to Camas Prairie, and public talks. Highlights harvests, mining activity, road work, forest rangers, and a social club in Lewiston.
The open season for trout begins today and will run until closing. Anglers from the state and neighboring regions are expected to flock to local brooks lakes and rivers to enjoy the sport, while a closed season must be observed during which no trout may be taken or sold.
The new free library opened last evening in a capacious city hall room, neatly arranged and equipped with essential appointments. The value of this institution to the city cannot be estimated, and it will be a power for learning and community access to books.
The article lauds the public library as a moral and educational beacon, urging all ages to visit. Miss Guyer manages the library and guides patrons with practiced ease. A separate note reports J G Morrow of Lewiston predicting a large electric light plant at the Grand Ronde mouth to serve Lewiston and Cord. the syndicate behind it also plans irrigation for arid lands along Asotin creek, projecting growth in the region.
Excelsior lodge hosted a large gathering with many visitors as Bert Chapman received the Knight Bank honor. Delegates to the grand lodge were chosen and Grand Chancellor Gyde announced a prosperous year while visiting nearby lodges. A banquet by Bert Smith followed and the session ended at 1 a.m. with Old Lang Syne.
The International Mining Congress will convene in Boise in over two months with more than 1000 delegates from North America, Asia, and Africa. Nez Perce county will be represented, and Newton Hibbs plans a mineral exhibit from Lewiston camps to travel to Buffalo for the Pan American exposition. Governor Hunt invites the river and harbor committee to Lewiston to inspect the river before attending the congress.
The Dill brothers are erecting a mammoth meat cooling house in North Idaho with capacity for 12 beef carcases and space for butter eggs poultry and fish. The project promises relief from heat as workers invite visitors to shed summer goods.
The district organization of this society began its sessions at the Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock this morning with Mrs. Koop Cooper presiding. A full program included songs, greetings, scripture, prayers, and memorial services. The event featured a discussion on citizenship, a memorial for Mrs. Cooper, and a Neal Dow program with temperance talks and presentations. Saturday highlights include Populist racehorse John Vinson backing a 22 second quarter dash.
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