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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
1
The Modern Woodmen of America prepare for the twenty first anniversary event at the Opera House next Saturday evening January 2. A public celebration includes a band, a large spread, recitations solos duets and ensembles plus an address on the order's principles by a long standing member. All Woodmen and families in the city are invited.
The Outlook Club assigns Wednesday through Saturday committees for the upcoming art exhibit with chairmen and members listed. Refreshments are handled by Mrs Wheelhouse and Mrs Herman Haas. A meeting for the committees is set for Monday at 2 30 PM in the reading room. Fresh Lowney’s candies are at Churchill’s drug store.
The Washington County Abstract Company’s bid for a writ of review to force tax payment was denied by the Supreme Court, upholding a lower court decision. The ruling could raise state taxes by about 40,000 to 50,000 as abstract firms have paid no tax previously. County Attorney George P. Rhea represented the county.
A home wedding at Mr and Mrs Alva Gay home united Howard Frank McGinnis and Ethel Alice Gay with Rev W W Deal officiating Delbert Fifer served as groomsman and Misa Laurel Wickiser bridesmaid An elegant supper followed for guests The couple will reside near town Also reported a separate rural wedding of John W Haverfield and Syrella Kelly with Judge Jeffreys officiating A large dinner was served by Mrs Kelly and her daughter.
Our Little Salmon correspondent protests high freight charges that price Boise to Weiser transport and push business away from Weiser toward Council. The piece notes 60 to 80 mile hauls showing first and third class rates twice as high per mile and urges relief for small, independent roads to aid struggling enterprises. Semi weekly for fresh news.
Weiser restored water power at the Jeffreys mill under the Weimer Mercantile Company turning the old site into a busy flour mill again. The 40 barrel per day operation uses new machinery and the Olesran Crystal brand, with favorable terms for local wheat growers and steady production.
A fragmentary report describes Jnson's livery stable employee being kicked by a horse and injured at home on a Wednesday afternoon. The text is garbled but mentions the worker, the stable, and an ongoing medical situation.
Thomas Nelson of the Cambridge Citizen retires after twenty years of journalism. The valedictory notes his years of service and references a gentleman named Hyde and judge logs from an improved appearance. The piece closes with a light, ceremonial nod to his career and legacy.
Baker City Herald cites New York dispatch on Harriman and Hill ferocity, noting open possibility for Clearwater branch to connect Harriman lines with Northern Securities at the Snake River head. Union Pacific seeks right of way over Northern Pacific into Beatle when asked. Hill accepts risk of elevated costs for single transcontinental line.
Abner Enoch of Washington Pennsylvania, a longtime Klondike gold prospector, now controls several valuable claims and predicts a spring rush to northern gold fields. He notes Kuyakuk district is controlled by two men, Messe Duncan and Griggs, who have kept discoveries secret. Enoch is linked with E K S Mc Comas of the Whirlwind Gold Mining and Exploration Company, forming an association to exploit rich mines offering work at good wages, with more details via Treasure and Midee Greeks Gold Mining Association of Velio Oregon.
A newly formed firm Veo Hlwerds and Plarinn has emerged in the area. Officials say the venture brings new color to the market while community observers remain wary of the broader impact on employment and local businesses.
Christmas trees in each city church delighted Sunday school scholars with music recitations and candies. At Weiser Flat Chapel a large, well-decorated tree filled with presents for all, arranged by local ladies, drew a large crowd to a festive program and feast.
Fire at Cambridge Wednesday evening destroyed the building occupied by Mrs LV L Maran and an adjoining structure. A large portion of the millinery stock was saved. The incident prompted evacuations and emergency response, with investigators examining the scene for the cause.
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