23 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1891
Page
1
Report highlights vast ranges and timber yields with extensive grazing opportunities. Notes millions of saw logs and potential development, drawing attention to land resources and agricultural prospects across regions. Government or industry planners are cited as evaluating expansion and management options.
The Signal reports ongoing local affairs in Weiser Idaho including advertisements for Brose & Harvey real estate and loans, Sommer & Gorrie dress goods and musical instruments at Rhodes, and Rhodes studio photography. It notes recent repairs by J N Dobbs, visits by Miss Minnie Henthorn and Rose Hopper to Emmett, a Snake River fishing haul, and a Seven Devils livery plan. The spring roundup for horsemen, a planned visit by Louis Sommer and John Grab to Mineral, and construction of ILD Estabrook’s dwelling nearing completion are also mentioned. John Hawthorn’s repainting and Weiser’s prominent photo gallery and music shop status are highlighted, along with local officials appointing a Worlds Fair commissioner for Washington county.
A quirky local reminiscence notes town pride and neighborly spirit as residents plan a May tomorrow event to fund a school grounds fence. An elegant basket dinner leads into a May dance at Page's hall with committee names, ticket price of 1.50 and ice cream 25 cents. Proceeds benefit a necessary improvement for the community.
Mineral reporting brighter prospects with new ore bodies daily. Lang's smelter due May 1. Black Maria delivers about 250 tons of high grade ore in two weeks. last 60 tons averaged 87 ounces silver per ton. Darby supervises mining with a sizable force. four feet of rich sulphurite ore assayed 90 ounces per ton. Duffy advances Black Hawk. transit company ore pile enlarging. Scrape between F. T. Page and Wm. Thompson leaves Thompson with broken leg and Page weakened. Fommer & Gorrie agents for Hamilton Brown shoes offer men’s and ladies’ shoes at $1.50.
A letter from C K Walker to Mose Fuchs at Baker City voices frustration with the Bedrock Democrat and its Seven Devils dispute. It notes travelers misrouted toward Weiser, a failed Baker route claim, and plans for mail routes, stage lines, and new shipments as settlers press toward the Devils. The missive mentions snow, local commerce, immigration, and eagerness for rails, ferries, and facilities to support growing camps.
Information indicates the president has reversed the plan to stop at Bolsa. Weiser remains the sole notable town where he will stay for a longer period, likely to subscribe to the Signal while mixing business with leisure.
Commissioners met April 13 with full attendance and approved bills including Fred J. Meyers Co for iron wells. Road work dominated next days with road viewers in Salubria valley, declaring a county road and denying others. Indigent care bid, printing contract, JP appointment, road tax, jailer pay, and constable appointments were set, with many items adjourned to July and a total of 4,534 dollars in current expenses drawn.
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