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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
8
Rainy days promise a large cereal and fruit crop while Lewiston plans a major meeting tonight to nominate city officers. Spokane hosts lectures by Prof. Search and Misses Martin and Stinson will teach there next year.
The Monday school election awarded a three year term to Horace L. Chamberlain and Mrs Nellie Bussell, replacing Dr Shaff and C F Leland. Two tickets contested, one led by Shaff and Dent, the other Bussell and Chamberlain. Municipal election set for June 9 with a mass meeting tonight to select a ticket. officers to be chosen include mayor marshal treasurer and one councilman per ward. Councilmen Culver Storer and Tanna bilI retire.
June 14 marks the birth of the American flag with calls for city buildings to display the emblem. The International Mining Congress convenes in Butte Montana from September 1 to 5, with Lewiston commercial bodies urged to send representation. A runaway on Main street seriously injures Orville Norberg, with bystander Mr Wildenthaler slightly hurt and the wagon wrecked. Judge Steele holds a brief session sentencing John Jordan to 12 years for rape. Mary Haddock seeks custody of her foster daughter Ethel Haddock. J W Mathes granted divorce and custody of Ellen. Mallory and Lydon petition delays to verify building plans. A claim cites a 12 foot overhang on Fourth street. Alley and street openings approved for Bill Wright and others. several streets to be opened up to travel. Election officers for Jane city are named by ward sums, with clerks and judges listed.
Prepared by I K Barnett for Week Ending May 22. Transfers include Frank Cole and wife to Mary J Kaupp for Lewiston lots 1 2 half of lot 3 block C McAllister add valued at 324. Charles W Shaff and wife to Mary J Kaupp for Lewiston logs 7 8 and block E McAllister add valued at 600. Lambert L Strong and wife to Christ M Hendrickson for sec 3 to 35nr 5wBm valued at 1500. C J Smith and wife to Prince R Stookey for Riverview add Lewiston lots 12-3-10-11 and 12 valued at 500. John G Wright to Elliott W Eaves for Mellen town lots 5 and 6 block 18 with consideration 96.
The Burlington Route offers a special low fare to all points east and return with through daily trains, fast service, and multiple routes. R W Foster, Ticket Agent, Cor gill and Stark Streets, Portland, Oregon. Also advertised are Sherry’s high class entertainers at Opera House on Tuesday May 27 featuring Peerless Musicians, vocalists, dancers, impersonators, and a lengthy show lineup with admission 25 35 and 50 cents.
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