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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
1
A printed program outlines events titled May 30 Saddest and Sweetest. It lists activities for old soldiers including commemorative exercises, remarks, and a ceremonial schedule. Organizers scheduled hymn singing, a wreath presentation, and a benediction to close.
Co G Idaho National Guard Capt EB McCollough commands R B Hayes Post 2G A R and guests attend a funeral procession with citizens on foot and in carriages starting at Snake River grade. W R C conducts services for the unknown dead. firing detail from Co G salutes late comrade D D Burnham at the grave.
In Orofino C C Smith discovers an old mining tunnel after stepping off a log overgrown with pines. A car, shovels, candles and decayed tools lie inside. Time of construction unknown, but tree growth suggests many years since it was used. Smith plans to clear it and investigate. Also reported a runaway on Snake River grade injuring Probate Judge Reese’s sons. one hurt, both improving.
Tomorrow marks Decoration Day with a Grand Army parade and local militia. Veterans recall Civil War memories as crowds honor fallen soldiers with flowers, tears, and national unity. The day includes a memorial service at the M E church and a guard escort by the Idaho National Guard Company. R B Hayes Post assembles at 9 am and marches to a cemetery at 9 30, followed by a formal processional.
Portland advices indicate construction will start by June 15 with trains into Lewiston by late September. The route likely runs along the north bank of the Snake River with yards opposite Lewiston on the Clearwater, and possible crossing methods to Lewiston or Lapwai. Extensions toward Camas Prairie from Culdesac may follow, with Nezperce and Grangeville branches eyed. other tramway plans by Vollmer Clearwater Grain and Kettembach Co. are dropped as railroad expansion looms.
Estelle Powell, daughter of J. Powell of Vineland, died Monday night after hydrophobia from a mad dog bite in Missouri last February. The child showed symptoms only last Wednesday and was not saved. The remains were buried in Clarkston cemetery. Meanwhile Brown's surveying party on the Clearwater north fork returned to Absaraka with boats and will pause for high water. Brown reported 63 miles above the river mouth with light grades and few obstacles to railroad construction.
Frank Roberts of the Stites Register reports the Stites-Dixie trail is now open after the last camp dissolved. About 200 men, 500 horses, and 65,000 pounds of supplies are moving from Chamberlain basin toward Thunder Mountain. Travel rapidly increases as Stites outfits large parties daily.
Reports describe a survey party advancing toward the Bitter Root foothills to locate altitudes and distances for a potential permanent railroad. Brown predicts reaching into the foothills by fall as river valley opens wider. Separate notes mention a Lolo vicinity data line and a Sunday baseball game between Lewiston and Pomeroy with Pomeroy winning after late Lewiston errors. In Moscow district court Frank King is convicted of grand larceny, age about 40, for $199 spent. A Boise note calls for Sunday school reports from Idaho superintendents detailing staff and pupil counts. The International Sunday School convention meets in Denver June 26.
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