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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
1
George Nesbitt and John Nesbitt were arrested after a yearling calf went missing from Geo Iford’s farm near Falk's Store. The calf was found in the Nesbitts’ possession with the brand altered to their own. Judge Jeffreys set bonds at $500 each for a preliminary hearing next Tuesday.
Marion Crowell longtime resident of Washington county died Tuesday night at Council after a brief illness from typhoid fever and pneumonia. He co owned the Council Meade stage line with his wife, whom he married about two years ago. He leaves a young wife, his father, mother, and several brothers. Crowell was genial and sociable, and his death will be deeply mourned by the community.
Notice to settle indicates one party indebted to the firm of Er and Dean will pay Wer and Brook's successors to over and Dean. The new bridge over the P and L railroad near Goodrich will be constructed of wood in a truss pattern. Timbers ordered for the attack are expected daily and work will begin upon arrival. Local No 101 repaired will supply power from the pile driver. Mine Owner's port blanks ordered now. tf
Judge Stewart denies the writ asking to compel County Assessor Lansdon to rellect special tax assessments. He holds the assessor can collect only assessments certified and placed on the tax roll. The city must arrange collection with the county. P. KE Roberts advertises oats for sale.
Council met in adjourned session Tuesday evening. Cummings claim read and filed. Judge Stewart opinion on Local Improvement District No 1 collection referred to street committee. Morehead authorized to employ Harry Schieler to reset condenser at power house. Incandescent lamps 25 cents from Welser Electric Supply Co. Lowney's candies fresh at Churchills.
Thursday a deal was closed by W. W. Campbell of Min e 1 and J. H. Campbell of Waeker. They convey all rights titles and interests to mining claims in the Washington mining district to the Wald Metals Company now operating as Minern. The claims named include Wide Awaie and dariobis wad y, with the new owners to have all work rights on the ground immediately.
Removed to Weiser Mercer Penn Dr D R McDonald arrived in the city Wednesday afternoon to become a permanent resident. His family will arrive in a few days and they will stay at a hotel until securing a residence. He is a director of Iron Springs Mining Co operating in Rapid River country and plans to make Weiser their head office. P E Roberts received two cars of Rock Springs Coal today. Best in town. Send in your orders before it's too late. 28 incandescent lamps 25 cents Weiser Electric Supply company.
Eph and Bert McFarland of Lewis ton drowned Friday afternoon in the Snake River about a mile below the Salmon river mouth while trying to salvage a wrecked steamer Imnaha. Their boat capsized in rapids. Carsleys escaped but the McFarlands, poor swimmers, were swept under and bodies not recovered. Date for sale at Haas Bros. store.
Mr. A. G. Stephens of Carter White Lead reports securing bonds on more than forty Heath district claims during a three week visit. He cites discoveries including a nickel mine and ledges with high nickel and gold assays, with talks of a smelter deal and ongoing recordation of bonds and locations. The Heath camp is described as developing toward a major mining district.
Charles Packenham, shot near Boise last week by Thomas J. McGinnis, died Wednesday. McGinnis and two men named Kelly and Still, present at the shooting, are under arrest. McGinnis says the shooting was accidental. Choice Christmas Candies treats in town at Mrs Boow's, 98-3.
Water and light customers must pay the December charges by the due date at the city office. November notices are included, with penalties for late payment.
Week ending Nov 1008 shows advertised letters including Abbott Jones Amey Jones Haydon, James Mallory Neal, Waterinas Wille and others. Postmaster warns to say ad vertised. Also promotes Dr Mlug's New Life Pills for dyspepsia head ache bowel troubles with local drugstores advertising.
A Short Line train with engine and three coaches rode to Council on the P and I N railroad yesterday. Vice President and General Manager W H Bancroft joined by Supervisors E B Calvin and Diy and Superintendent K M Mansoo sparked talk of a potential Oregon Short Line take over and repairs to the line. Rumors pointed to a possible plan to extend to Meadows or Thunder Mountain, but the outcome remains uncertain.
From Big Creek Joe York Kilmer Vale and Chester Hendricks arrived Wednesday afternoon after a summer there. They say Elk Summit has five feet of snow and Secesh Summit three feet. The Meadowa to Warren trail is open and supplies are being moved by toboggans. Kik Summit trail remains open, with goods hauled to the summit by animals then loaded onto toboggans for the camp.
Deputy Brizendine went to the Middle Fork of the Weiser to serve an attachment on the Utah and Idaho Land and Lumber company for 400 dollars. The attachment was filed by John L Day and Co of Boise which claims the company owes them for supplies and will levy on the large sawmill plant managed by Will Hayward.
Members of the Woodmen are instructed to deliver Shaeffer Piano tickets to A. J. Emerick at the Vendome, located at 27 ut.
Reports indicate the Snake 2 railroad will begin work early in the spring. The exact southern terminal site is not confirmed, but sources mention Weiser as a possible location.
The Allen Evaporating Company of Salem Oregon sold 41 000 pounds of prunes to Ward & Co for drying here. The dried fruit is shipped to France marking the first Weiser prune shipment to that country.
The Outlook club held a December 2 meeting with Mrs. Foster presiding and a large attendance. New members were named. A paper on magazines and readings by Mrs. Haas and readings by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Bruce, and Mrs. Numbers were presented along with discussion. The next meeting on December 16 will feature a debate.
J Ki Vorwman received Wednesday from James A Vato mayor of Bolee a certificate of assay for a sample from Lillian Kusaell wine of Woallerioy. The group of four claims developed by Prescott owns a tunnel advancing 60 feet with a top edge showing fuel and shale readings.
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