The Peacock Sold and Kleinschimit Interest Passes
The property known as The Peacock was sold with the Kleinschimit stake transferring to Lewis A. Hall. Hall now holds interest formerly held by Kleinschimit as per the records.
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
1
The property known as The Peacock was sold with the Kleinschimit stake transferring to Lewis A. Hall. Hall now holds interest formerly held by Kleinschimit as per the records.
Lockwood Group and Sampson Mine sold for 80000 with 8000 paid now and 8000 each quarter for a year then balance due. Transfer of Klein Schmidt interest in the Peacock Mine to Boston and Seven Devils Copper Co led by Lewis A Hall aligns with P LN construction. New York buyers to push work as ore samples show high copper and gold content.
A mass meeting led by the Outlook Club and Board of Trade at the opera house discussed sustaining the public reading room in the Ayers building. Mrs Butterfield presided with Mrs Sharaf as secretary, and several speakers and contributors were noted. A reception honored President Blanton and Professor Aldrich at Miss Galloway’s home with city teachers present.
Prof Foresman Prof Boal Miss Dale Miss Lynch Miss Powell Miss Watson Miss Marah Mrs Henderson Mrs Foresman Miss Coston Prof Aldrich President Blanton led the farmers institute held last Friday and Saturday with guests from the university department of agriculture. Gen Henry Lawton killed by insurgent fire at San Mateo while in command. he was about to be promoted brigadier general. The nation mourns a brave officer and a devoted citizen.
Local notices report price cuts on silverware at Vial's Central. Roscoe W. Smith seeks removal of a central station from his drug store due to telephone system disruption. Bell Company to move central office with Minnie Richardson named manager. Also covers dance by K of P, a ditch company meeting amending by laws and stock requirements, gift shop notes, Vienna Bakery ads, a carload of Studebaker wagons, and a tailor offering suits from $6.
Farmers in the district attend a meeting that results in the formation of the Conglomerate Copper Mining Co. The session highlights the new venture and the community's support for mining development.
A Farmers Institute held at the opera house over Friday and Saturday featured President J. P. Blanton of the state university and A. M. Aldrich among others. The program covered stock, dairy, orchard management, irrigation, dry farming, and education for farmers with lectures, stereopticon views, and musical interludes. Churches plan Christmas trees and exercises the following week, inviting all residents to attend. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are recommended for bowel and liver troubles.
Hartley returns from Lake and reports the Heath district conglomerate copper mining venture formed by Hartley Ed Oleson ny H Green and others. Capital stock 500000 shares ten cents each, 70000 reserved for development. A 600 foot tunnel will be driven to begin operations. officers to be announced. Geo Hartley recovered from gastritis and oversees company affairs in Ruthbury.
J J Coakley who has been warden of Wardner prison buys McGregor's interest in the Vendome hotel Weiser and will operate it with his brother J B Coakley. McGregor retires to spend holidays in Portland and San Francisco then returns next spring. William Morehead named deputy city marshal to serve through the holidays.
A festive notice invites all to a royal event with Prof Van Schoick's orchestra providing music and Kalos Circle perhaps supplying the supper Tickets including supper cost 2.00 The item also notes a near fire at a residence and various local society updates and business notices from Weiser Idaho, including mining supplies and upcoming events.
Veteran naval commander who served under Admiral Dewey in the Manila campaign died aged in his later years. His career included key actions during the Spanish American War and he remained a respected figure in maritime circles.
Illinois Senator Mason delivered a stirring Monday address urging moral support for the Boer cause. He condemned Britain and recalled Webster's Greek moment, arguing the United States must defend liberty abroad even as it speaks on other conflicts. The resolution may not pass, but the speech endured in memory.
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