Death by river ends Scotty's long struggle in Brownlee
The Weiser Signal reports the tragic death of Scotty, an aged Irish-born laborer long in Idaho and Oregon, who faced poverty and illness. After wandering camps and years of hardship, he sought help from locals, planned suicide, and perished beside a river, leaving a tale of exile, misfortune, and a bleak life. Nearby notes reference politics and local debates, but the focus remains the beleaguered man and his final act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty
Ireland
Washington County
Florengs
Peacock
Bevan
Idaho
Bayemipea
Rotiburg
Yeats
Loterosta
Boise Valley
Johnson
Heppner
Oregon
Hepuor
Johson
Brownlee
Welker
Tim
Jim Bartley
John
Subide
Frank Harris
Lyn
Frank
John Malloy
Prunes Cheap. Circumstances Force Abandonment of Prune Trees
A brief notice from W. B Swenean states that circumstances make it necessary to abandon the Payrite Prune Kanebether ist. The trees are now at his home, one and two years old, propagated for personal use, and are said to be well rooted and healthier than any nursery stock, available free from diversities.
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W. B Swenean
Beehives and Supplies in Idaho Market
Advertisement notes pricing at 60 cents per hundred for boxes and mentions sale locations on Mano Creek, Time of John Hawthorn, and in Weiser Idaho. Message references beehives and bottling items with unclear names and terms due to OCR errors.
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Tam
Mano Creek
John Hawthorn
Weiser
Lansdon
Welser
Idaho
Washington County
Frank M. Adama
Watkins
Weiser City
Welser City
Clerk of
Maid’ Probate Rk
Davie Gown, Adailuistrator
WM. Wilson
Beoprietor
Concine
James G. Bartley
Wealth, power, and virtue in public service echoed in western life
The speaker argues wealth alone cannot define worth. money has limits compared to the influence of a virtuous leader. Citing Bryce, he warns western Americans focus too much on material gain, urging citizens to value public duty over self interest and to consider the long-term welfare of the commonwealth over personal wealth. He recalls founders’ responsibility to posterity and questions current commitment to public service.
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Ciel
Min
Gould Hax
Austesman
American Commonwealth
Bryce
Mr. Bryce
H New CommonWealth
Idaho
Cutter States
Boise
Nampa
Caldwell
United States
Senate
New York
South Carling
Amereing
North
South Idaho
Commonwealth
Toalian
Puizing Maxzini
Idaho and State Loyalty in a Young Commonwealth
A fragment of editorial prose discusses Idaho’s diverse origins, urging residents to embrace a shared statewide identity over local loyalties. It compares national union founding ideals to Idaho’s need for unity, urging citizens to support the commonwealth and embody sincerity and purposeful leadership.
Our Method of Doing Business in Various Goods
Fragmentary ad copy promises diverse offerings in drugs books stationery and general goods. The text asserts customer satisfaction and tailored service while hinting at insurance and financial aims, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
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Tts
Weiser Idaho
Unclear Historic Lecture Note on Public Will and Growth
The fragment discusses lecture goals for audience needs and the American idea of empowering common people to think for themselves. It expresses optimism about future understanding, mentioning rising pulse with the conquest to come and growth, though the text is garbled with stray phrases and page notes.
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Salt Lake
Electric Light Company
Tinta
Mort Railroads
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Weiser, Idaho
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Iself
Republican Party
Caldwell ‘Tribune
Um Saps
Denney & Waterhouse
Othur
Aquila
Haas Bros
Washington Co. Hardware Store
Adriance
Buckeye and
McCormick
M. McGregor
Frank Horup
Supreme Judge Cigar
Havana
E. M. Barron
Boise City
Tuho
Welsor
Diaho
Edward Fletcher
Sid Laya
Harry Anderson
Wesley Kelly
Oda ‘Tamnell
Robert F. Tuttle
Washington
Ently
Walser
A. Riggs
State of Idaho
Agostais
Charles W. Townley
Said
Skid
Fenak H. Townley
Leona
Homas P. Manyart
Fuse Haun
Ally
Tor
Jentey & Waterhouse
Jersey
Tie Pomtomee
Minnie L. Hawthorn
Tie
Gabe
DeWitt
Jenney & Waterhouse
Valley Hotel
Alta
PURI
Besten
Lass
Sant
Plymouth Rock Gr
O.ren
Palouse
Comur
Ajene
Portland
OURAN
CISCO
Portal
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