23 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
1
Rich ore yields at the Dewey mine atop Thunder Mountain attract hopeful miners and investors. Reported exploration indicates veined gold and silver with steady prospecting, while local firms discuss development and potential town growth nearby.
Eye witness tales from miners describe abundant rich ore at the Dewey mine near Thunder Mountain. The Caswell surface chute, now 120 feet deep, suggests gold worth expenditures of $100,000 and samples claim high values, including a meltable white substance that assays over $70 and a mud like sample over $100 per ton. Health officials warn against alum in baking powders and urge use of trusted brands.
Frank Harris, attorney for H. D. Ford of Weiser, filed mineral applications covering Summit Hilltop Lakeview Gold Coin and Gold Coin extension lodes and Millsite Maid of Erin Snow Bird Hidden Treasure Victor Lakeside lodes in Mountain View district.
Clarence White and Keren Free yeen awarded the mail contract for the Grangeville to Dows route. The award confirms two named individuals as the contractors responsible for daily mail delivery between the two towns.
The Statesman notes the only verified route into the district is via Weiser Council and Warren, with reports of horses crossing Elk summit awaiting confirmation. Some travelers use a snow trail from the north, while Bowe’s area remains without an open path and must defend the neighboring W O W route.
An emigrant wagon passed through Weiser last week and traded, bearing the inscription God Bless Our Home on one side and a verse on the other declaring departure from Western Oregon, relief at leaving, and plans to stay in Iowa if they ever return.
Clerks in the city seek a movement for earlier business closures mirroring Boise. A 7 o'clock door lock would allow proprietors to enjoy the evening. Public sentiment, aided by the Outlook club, churches, and lodges, is sought to push the plan. Thompson glove fitting cor nets and straight front girdle styles advertised at Sommercamp's.
KE H Dewey returns from the East announcing the magnificent Hotel Dewey at Nampa will open July 1 for travelers. A power house behind the hotel begins next Monday, with completion aimed for early summer. Project cost ranges 12000 to 15000 dollars. Interior finishings described as the West’s finest, San Francisco included. City sewerage work, delayed before, expected to finish in 60 days to ensure July opening. White Iawn school handkerchiefs 5c at Bommercamp's.
A heat wave grips the central plains with temperatures climbing across Kansas Nebraska and Missouri. Forecasters warn of peak heat today and across the region as residents take precautions against high humidity and potential heat advisories.
Extreme heat stretches from Idaho to Kansas and Nebraska as temperatures hit up to 100. Wheat crops suffer while communications lines fail in Topeka. Other towns report record April heat with expectations of relief within 24 hours. County officials set annual stipends amid ongoing weather concerns.
County board reviews road petitions and official appointments in District No 22. New road grants and overseer changes approved. salary appropriations and current expense claims audited totaling several thousand dollars. Resignation of overseer Thomas Kimbrough accepted and James Sutcliff appointed in his stead.
U S Land Office records show homestead applications from Orrin Purcell, Cravall Purcell, Nephi Parcell, George Kiver, Albert Jennings and others in Weiser area. Locations span southeast and northeast quarters, west and east halves, with multiple sections and 160 acre claims. Also notes new spring styles from Schwab Bros at Sommercamp's.
The future reseate Alex Houlihan of Heath returns from Boise and discusses bright prospects for Washington County and Idaho. He believes the Thunder Mountain influx will benefit the area by improving the market and attracting permanent residents. A concise mining claim guide for safety is available for sale at the Signal office.
A brief court record shows R H Braon and J G Connally connected to services and care. The board adjourned the session until tomorrow the 22d at 8 p.m.
The Jeffreys ditch has been cleaned and water turned in, with plans to flume across Monroe or melt the coming fall to bring water near the town's business portion. The old Jeffreys millsite at the ditch end, though idle, has an 18 foot fall and could power a mill, electric light plant, or other manufacturing enterprise.
T A Clark of this place has been engaged by the Bolsa Thunder Mountain road committee as locating engineer. The Capital News salutes him as a veteran engineer formerly with Union Pacific and praises his choice to locate the Oregon Short Line. He will arrive in the city this evening.
Rev. Father Van Nistleroy faced a setback last week in negotiating for the Ayers place on North Second Street as owner Richard Poster telegraphed from Oklahoma asking for $200 more. The clergyman plans to establish a convent in the city.
M F Young of Telluride Colorado arrived yesterday and today moved to Council as advance agent for several men who own a pack train of 80 mules. They plan to come from Grand Junction when trail is fit for travel to engage in packing and freighting operations.
An incendiary blaze destroying the home of Mrs. Taylor Thompson in east Weiser left nothing salvaged. The fire department arrived promptly but the flames had gained too much headway to stop the spread.
Expert Hane of Covelo California, whose report influenced Col Dewey to buy Caswell claims at Thunder Mountain, arrived yesterday with a party of friends. L Hame, who located his California claims in the past three years, will outfit for Thunder Mountain from Weiser. Dr McCreery at Vendome parlors is advertised as an expert with affordable charges.
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