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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
5
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Weiser notes list early morning and afternoon departure times for west and eastbound passengers, with Cannon Ball trains noted. A stream of locals including Kimball, James Newman, A. H. Gossitt, and Stephenson visit from nearby towns, while residents like the Vails, Kilborns, and Triplows appear in surveys and social rounds. Community developments mention new cottages, a Racket Store opening, and a handsome Pythian window, with city officials and merchants tracking business and construction in town.
Very little remains of the text in readable form but the article notes Bim Ford’s brief visit from Black Lake to attend to family and business matters. It mentions a dog poisoner in Weiser and reactions to that issue. Mrs. Melvina Farnsworth travels from Friday Harbor after a funeral. L. E. Scott and Mrs. Scott arrive from Colorado Springs after business in this city, then to Walla Walla. Edith Taylor resigns from Bank of Commerce Boise and may go to Portland. Pred Yost purchases J. H. Hughes ranch near the city. his family to join soon. Spring Millinery Opening next Tuesday March 7 by Mrs. James A. Gerwick with new stock from Portland. Easter shift delays opening display.
An ad invites readers to name friends or relatives in the East likely to move West in spring or summer. Reduced one way and round trip fares will be offered, with agents contacting targets to explain the cheapest travel options. Contact C A Walker, Chicago and North Western Ry, Salt Lake City. Also a short piece questions whether bachelors live longer than married men, citing a mortality report.
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