Railroad survey progress signals Lewiston Riparia link
The Lewiston Tribune reports that the Oregon, Railroad and Navigation Company is renewing rights of way from Riparia to Grangeville for a Lewiston Riparia line linking with the P and I N system. C W Wanzer of Portland leads field work, securing signatures that rights were purchased and occupants may yield or abandon. The five year occupancy lapse is being safeguarded to prevent delays to construction.
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Big Canyon
Mohler
Cottonwood
Grangeville
Wanzer
Riparai
Thorn reports deep snow and halted mining work in Rapid River country
From Iron Springs J D Thorn arrives after trekking to the mine through two feet of snow with a hard crust. Heavy weather holds up construction with carpenters to be laid off around the twentieth and building operations suspended until spring. Choice lots offered in Watlington's Addition via Geo S Gooding Agent, with office at W Luck.
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J. D. Thorn
Iron Springs
Watlington
Geo
Gooding
W. Luck
Writ of Review Involving County Commissioners
County Attorney George P. Rhea traveled to Boise to appeal a writ of review in the Supreme Court. The case challenges a district court ruling on the assessment of the Washington County Abstract Company. Justice may affect county property records and related assessments.
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George P. Rhea
Boise
L. L. Feltham
Washington County
Supreme Court
District Court
Washington, County Abstract Company
Death of uy Slot in Oregon leaves questions
A local obituary notes the death of an individual connected to Warren and Thunder Mi Memviet while mentioning kidney disease and a family dispute. The report provides few clear details beyond associations and the timing of the incident.
Miss Linnley Perkins Weds A Nelson Riggs
Announcement of the wedding between Miss Linnley Perkins and A Nelson Riggs of Wei ser set for 3 p.m. at the bride’s parents' residence on December 16. The notice appears in The Signal Semi-Weekly for fresh news.
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Linnley. Perkins
A. Nelson Riggs
Weiser
Back From the Heath District
A. G. Stephens returned from the Heath district Wednesday evening after inspecting progress and expressing optimism for spring work. He noted his many district purchases and potential for larger scale machinery use and stated the company does not yet need a smelter, though a transfer of Vulcan’s smelter may occur with Stearns-Rogers of Denver favorable. A letter from an eastern acquaintance, well known in Weiser, was shown to the reporter.
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A. G. Stephens
Heath
Vulcan
Stearns-Rogers Company
Denver
Dble
Weiser
Local Sears- style Listing of Subscriptions and Supplies
Mixed readable fragments show subscription names from Hartford Buffalo and Providence and a price note for incandescent lamps at 25 cents. Mentions Twichell and Weiser multiple times with suppliers Wong Electric Supply and Weiser Electric Supply. No clear cohesive event.
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John Michaels
Middle Valley
S. W. Kent
Providence
Wexas
Sol Barnett
R. © Rees
Weiser
Weiser Electric Supply
Wong Electric Supply Company
Carter White Lead Company Hires Stephens as Local Head
Mr. Cornish president of Carter White Lead company says he is pleased with Mr. Stephens work in this section and trusts his ability to implement company plans. Stephens notes Weiser chosen as headquarters and an office will be established here in due time.
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Cornish
Carter White Lead Company
Stephens
Weiser
Minnesota Sugar Company Loses Beet Bounty Case
The Minnesota Sugar Company failed to force the state to pay beet sugar bounty after the state supreme court ruled the bounty law unconstitutional. Judge Collins stated sugar beet farming is a private enterprise and the state cannot fund private manufacturing activities. The decision underscores the state’s prohibition on funding private industry through such statutes.
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Minnesota Sugar Company
Supreme Court
Sugar Corporation
Collins
New Officials Named at Pacific and Idaho Northern Meeting
The Pacific and Idaho Northern railroad held its annual stockholders meeting on November 29. The principal business was electing officers for the coming year. Elected were Lewis A. Hall president P P Shelby vice president and general manager FP B Pierce treasurer George Vope secretary Lawie Mall assistant treasurer and secretary Directors include Lawie A Mall BP Thelny Lowe Hall Alfred Holt KM Malgho and others various positions listed.
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Pacific & Idaho Northern Railroad
Officra
Lewis A. Hall
P. P. Shelby
Vicw
FP. B. Pierce
Tressurer
George Vope
Lawie Mall
Avsiatoot
Tresewret
Directotens Lawe A
Bpthelny
Behaefer piano vote tally and Christmas deadline
The observant tally tracks Behaefer piano votes up to December 10 with three leading contestants named. Ballot boxes close promptly at 10 p m December 24, Christmas Eve, signaling the final count before the next stage.
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Behaefer
Christian Church K. of
Basteraier
Boscae
First Botgo Charity Visit Lists Washington County Schools
The county reports on various Washington County schools including Mineral Sunnyside Raton Station and District 22 noting repairs, furniture, new dictionaries, flags, and teachers like Miss Tillie Vissar and Mrs. Hart. Attendance rises under active trustees enforcing compulsory statutes and district pride shows in music and drawing.
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Mineral
Walte
Walter R. Mannae
Tedchet
Oryat
Spring
Tranteca
Mise Tillie Vissar
Sunnyside
Wickham
Raton Station
Catholic Fair at Altas Society Boosts Church Fund
The Catholic fair hosted by the Altas Society of the church closed Thursday evening after two days of sales and meals. Featured were piano solos, duets, and vocal performances. Winners were announced with prizes including a ladies gold watch and a gold headed cane as the event netted a healthy sum for the church fund.
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The
Altas Society
Catholic Church
Henry Lowmercamp
Gilbert
Shelby
Mra
O'Toole
Cohatad
Olay
Duebe
Vayle
Piano Contest Ends Monday Evening December 7
Contest entry period closes Monday evening December 7. Voters urged to submit “The following is the vote on the Biddle piano” and related entries by the deadline. Coverage notes a move to tally submissions for a New Jersey event labeled mine owee report and Blane for pole.
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Tue Biuiwaty
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Il Council
the Tribune
Lewiston-Ripariaine
Jon
C. W. Wanzer
Fortland
Jrangeville
Snake River
Clearwater
Spaldie
Spalding
Feruous
Harry Biome
Fue
Caroon Warren
Hor Ankow
Oregon
Royal Neighbors of America
Oracle
Emily Reeves
W. D. Graham
J. H. Harris
Lizzie Coulter
Joe Reeves
Grace Dickerson
Mary Lloyd
Inner Sentinel
Delia Waldo
Outer Sentinel
P. H. B. Moulton
Anna Coulter
Eastern Star
Hattie Smith
L. Churchill
B. B. Lockwood
Will Anderson
W. F. Sommercamp
B.C. McKinney
Ua. M. Sommer
Masons
Eastern State
America
J. HM
Harriss
H. Merrie
Cher
Trevi Bowker
Robert Knower
Twichell
Hartford, Conn
Prof
Ben Gladibeart
Helen Tomlinson
Weiber
Thos
Wstes
Soren Hanson
jGounelt
C L. Hathaway
Buffalo, N.Y
Anntier
Minnesota Supreme Court
Minn
Daily Free Press
Chow Chretwae
Condien
Goons
Ani
Bhagat
Ander Oni
Schaefer
Surerine Tendent
Ratcliffe
Bertha Wood
Hill
Miu Uidily Hon
Chas, Hite
Misa Clara Watcom
Hale
Lansdon
Weiser Schools
Miss Lee
Tee
Mine Hart
Batavia
Anny
Miss Dyer
Mre. Connaughton
Mr. Fuller
Mrs. McBratney
Miss Mabel Uope
Misses Sater
Hans
Mildred
Ina Jenney
Sweka
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