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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
5
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The current Weiser timetable shows departure times for several trains including No 1 passenger westbound at 1 21 p m No 2 passenger eastbound at 9 42 p m No 5 passenger westbound at 4 18 p m No 6 passenger eastbound at 8 50 p m No 25 Cannon Ball westbound at 2 52 p m and No 26 Cannon Ball eastbound at 8 45 p m.
A city official enforces sidewalk regulations in front of Mayor Andersons property. The item lists assorted local notes including social visits and town happenings such as Miss Hattie Sniders farewell trip to Pueblo Colorado and Mrs Wests illness. It also mentions bond issues, construction updates, sermon topics, and weather observations from Boise and Weiser reporters.
Wm Jenks will make final homestead proof on May 10 with witnesses Van Sice Turoridge Harthey Ferguson. Wm Percifield of Cambridge bought R J Wilson residence. Mrs Percifield moved in. Myron Riggs improving his near Weiser home, plans to move from Mann Creek. William Feen, Payette section boss, sold 80 acre Boise area farm for 7000 to Seth Dakota man. L W Smith editor visits. Joe Upton starts Order of Magpies lodge with unique sessions. Mr and Mrs Gillette leaving Sunday for Boulder Colorado. Dry weather pushes irrigation prep. canal managers work to start water soon. Crokinole party at Miss Carrie Richardson’s. winners Miss Ashley and Mr Lansdon. music to close.
Personal mentions include Miss Daisy Burley at Moyer's paint store and S. Fosselman going to Helena on business. Residents visiting Boise and Weiser are listed along with brief notes on health and travel. Mines and prospecting talk reference Frank Irwin and Thunder Mountain activity impacting Warren area mines.
Heartfelt thanks to kind and sympathetic friends who offered assistance during my deepest sorrow. Friends in need are friends indeed, Mas, Sueanen.
The board approves a modest $400 allocation aimed at aiding the Council-Long road improvement. Officials say the grant will cover basic materials and minor labor to advance the project, with officials noting coordination with local agencies and a quick procurement timeline.
County board reports include audited fees for Treasurer M Waterhouse amounting to 147h and Probate Judge T M Jeffreys at 81.60. A petition by Chas Lydston and others to change a Middle Valley road was laid over to July, with bond approved. T P Maryatt, W J Mackey and M R Morris named as viewers to report on the road at the July meeting.
The brief notes the Weiser Opera House show Lover's Lane, with songs and comedy, featuring Mr. Hanford who praised the audience and the town. It describes the reception, a postplay Vendome chat, and reflections on attendance, along with scattered items about road viewers and local financial motions.
Promote the Denver and Rio Grande route across the continental divide via Salt Lake City and famous canyons Tenn essee Pass Eagle River Canon Royal Gorge Gunnison Canon Marshall Pass. Sleeping and dining car service to Denver Omaha Kansas City St Louis Chicago. Stop over privilege on all tickets. Write for Crossing the Rockies copy to Geo. W. Heintz.
James Jewell reports from Meadows that Elk Summit is now open enabling horses to ride from Council all the way to Thunder Mountain. The opening expands routes for riders and marks progress on the elk creek corridor.
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