Weiser Valley News Notes Social and Local Vignettes
East Weiser Valley reports holiday visits and family gatherings with names like Hattie Vasser Joe Sinden Louis Ward and Mollie Glawcock. The Christmas church service at Baptist and New Year’s Eve gathering at Chas Reavis home are described with prayers songs and refreshments. A Christian Protracted Meeting begins January 8 with Rev Williams and Rev Gov. O. of Rose aiding mid-Valley activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Binden
Eddie Binden
Louis Ward
Hattie
Alinnie Sinden
Maidy Stuyph
Sunnyeldeam House
Ashley Ie
Jy Crystal
the Baptist Church
Chas
Reavis
Wrecked sleigh causes scare on the road and Pickett overturns
The article describes Mr. Pickett's sleigh being overturned by a frightened team after a wrecked sleigh blocked the road. He recovered with little damage. It notes various local happenings including visits, deaths, and legislative actions in Cambridge and Weiser with multiple named residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pickett
Leigh
Idaho Legislature to Return After Weekend Adjournment
Idaho lawmakers wrap up a Friday session and plan to reconvene Monday. Lieutenant Governor Steevas and Representative McBratney visited Welser, while Speaker Hunt prepared committee lists for upcoming measures on wagon roads, bridges, trails, and related funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
J. A. Richards
Third Judicial
Washington, Canyon and
Owyhee
McBratney
Smith
Washington
Payette
Smith’s Ferry
Thunder Mountain
Boise County
Kirkpatrick
Idaho
Steevas
Welser
Hunt
We Have Moved to West Idaho Street Harness House
Harris and Dean announce relocation to the Noetzel building on West Idaho Street opposite the old Weiser Mercantile store. They invite patrons to visit for harness and saddlery orders with improved service and readiness. Dr. Friedline, senior member of the Denver Dental Parlors, is now permanently located in Weiser on West Idaho Street five doors west of Sommer's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noetzel
Idaho Street
Weiser Mercantile
Friedline
Denver Dental Parlors
Boise
Weiser
Sommer
Value of Aes M Alexander Contract For 1905
Aes M Alexander secured a large space contract for 1905 showing modern methods and aggressive advertising in The Signal. The campaign moved about 1650 overcoats worth 84 000 in clothing transferred to customers in two months, with a light advertising bill under 9 percent of sales and about 21 percent of goods sold for The Signal advertising. The piece notes how some firms, failing to price properly, miss gains or incur idle stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Alexander
Enli
Advertised Letters for Week Ending January 7 1904 Weiser
List of letters remaining in the Weiser post office for the week ending January 7 1904 includes Alfred Bert Lee Rob t Braty Wallice McKenzie Chas Bentley W H McKinney W D Pulp Darrell Nissy Albert Hubbard Mrs M Willer Miss Ingalls J A Wiseman J J A Brune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Alfred
Bert Lee
Rob’t Braty
Wallice McKenzie
Chas Bentley
W. H. McKinney
W. D. Pulp
Darrell Nissy
Albert Hubbard
Sale of Post Office Outfit for Second Class Offices
For sale a Post Office outfit suitable for Second Class Offices. Must be sold to make room for other business. Possession given March first. Enquiries to B8-45. Semi-Weekly for fresh news.
Bank of Weiser Stockholders Vote to Cut Capital to 50000
Special meeting of Bank of Weiser stockholders on December 19 1904 orders capital reduction to 50000 due to high taxes and to refund cash to stockholders with a new certificate for half shares. Report dated January 9 1905 shows assets 152085.84 and liabilities 350000.49 with deposits large and profits minimal. Cashier W L Anderson notes no interest paid on deposits and the bank carries ample cash for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Weiser
Weiser
Idaho
W. L. Anderson
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Bly
Stlab
Alexander
East Weiser Valley
Hattie Vasser
Caldwell
Joe Sinden
Maidie Stephens
Cal Root
Jonn Kelley
Crystal
Nelson Skiffington
Mollie Glawcock
Hertha Shepard
Mrs
A. B. Lodge
Walker
Jimmie Jeffreys
Weol
Mrs. Benson Ashley
J. L. Jackson
P. P. Holdaway
Jim Stevens
Durban
Mra
Jesse Crowell
Mr. Crowell
J. C. Root
Lou Jones
Benson Ashley
Mies Hattie Vassar
J. D. Root
Odd Fellows Hall
M. Ledington
Hye
Milton
James Barton
Mann Crook
Phomes
Gudie
Howard
George Williams
Mt. Pleasant
Potter, Wases
Washington Co
Middle Valley
Rhostowe
Mideake
Meliod
Meriny Peder
Clara Cone
Geo. Cone
Cambridge
Prom Cambridge News
Billy Allison
John Schwenkfelder
St. Alphonsens Hospital
Cambridge Athletic Club
Butcher
Laur McLain
Dr. Schmidt
Idaho Industrial Institute
Senate
H. W. Bond
Representative Smith
Salmon River
Forbes
Harris & Dean
Aes
Mieborn
Newbley
Rogers
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