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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
1
Thomas Ranahan proposes an all year usable road from near Joseph Campbell’s place along the Glover trail to Mineral. Ranchers to supply teams and drivers while merchants and Weiser merchants supply wagons plows and tapers. A six mile stretch to connect would be built with community signups and ready cooperation.
Weiser voters face an April election to choose a new set of city officials for the coming year. The vote will decide a mayor, treasurer, clerk, justice, and town officers as several council members step down. Retiring officials include A. McGune from the first ward L Hopking from the second ward and others from the third ward.
For sale a fe 80 acre tract located two miles from town offering easy water access. Listed by J B Coaxumy.
Officials of Beton Of Offers and Sunset Gold Mining Co held their annual officers at First Bank this week in Oregon. Kedward Blainwald Hosiden-Juho Lepnor Geneinetnd Jnmpeny were named directors. Public notice indicates property values and officer roles to be confirmed by local filing.
A proposed bond issue of 8200 supports funding for sewer construction and outstanding debts from water and light systems. Voting day is Thursday February 18 with a two thirds majority required. Registrars in each ward enable residents to register and participate.
For sale at Eaton six miles west of Weiser a four year old horse weighs 1600 pounds with good strength for farming or freighting and a seven year old horse weighing around 1000 pounds. Both described as strong and capable. Contact A. Camanies, 68 pounds.
A confused OCR fragment mentions a building theft and a person named Devito. It references a riverside location and various garbled terms. The readable bits imply a theft or property incident with unclear details and names.
H Turner of Haley and Turner, Kentucky jacks and stallions dealers with outlets in Nashville, Wamego and Caldwell, is in Weiser at Hotel Weiser with two fine horses at Matthews & Moulton’s barn for citizen inspection. He praises Idaho climate for mule production and offers offspring contracts from $30 to $60 per head at four months in carload lots, as a worthy opportunity. Tickets sold early for a "Trip Around the World."
John Matthews, patient at St Vincent’s hospital in Portland, plans eye removal after two months of eye trouble. Physicians advised extraction to protect the remaining eye, and friends in Weiser hope the operation succeeds.
Help wanted for general housework. Apply to J. M. Fisuer at 44 Weiser, Ida.
A daughter was born to the wife of Clyde Lockwood of Warren Idaho, as reported in the Portland Oregonian on December 18, 1903.
Mineral reports a bustling camp as Ladd Metals expands operations. Postmaster Salyer notes a personnel shake-up and a new smelter being erected near the old zone with foundation complete and much machinery on site. Old Snake River plan abandoned. fuel likely wood only. Smelter resumes after a short shutdown amid repairs. Salyer plans a news stand featuring Tug Branan.
The Outlook Club hosted Guest Day at Mrs. Nellie Hawthorn’s home with a strong turnout. Mrs. Hayes of the Columbia Club shared a keynote on Federations of Women’s Clubs and spoke about the biennial in St Louis, naming speakers to invite. Refreshments followed as guests enjoyed an afternoon of club fellowship and discussion.
A fragmented early 20th century page notes a dwelling project near a named street corner. References to a Mrs Momiker and others suggest a stalled build or planning dispute. The text mentions property ownership and an address, with no clear resolution or dates.
Rev J A G Stiverson returned from Payette where he led revival at the German Baptist church. He was escorted by Mr and Mrs T J Beckwith to assist in locating a church site. Beckwith, treasurer of the district mission board, and party viewed several sites but chose none yet. A temporary church will likely be built for now.
Fragmented lines discuss carpet weaving and a dubious remedy guide. Mentions digestion issues and a vague promise of benefits from a product or method. Language is garbled with nonsensical phrases and stray names, offering uncertain instructions without clear context.
James Potter says no gun play occurred at the Rankin mine shutdown. He and his brothers accuse Rankin General Milling Co. of bond breach and unpaid ore proceeds, detailing ore tonnage milled and ongoing mining progress as they seek settlement and continued development.
Death notices report John F. Bohnstedt 69 dying at his daughter’s Weiser home from apoplexy. Services at Methodist church led by Rev. Deal. He leaves six children, two living in Weiser. born in Germany, moved here three years ago. Also W F B McCormick 69 dies at son’s Monroe Creek home after years of paralysis. Christian church minister formerly of Alabama and Missouri. two of six children live near Weiser. Mrs. L Jensen of Cambridge suffers stroke paralysis. Roberts family in Weiser informed. mentions illnesses and fragmented local notices.
The Congregational church pastor will begin three Sunday sermons on miracles at 7 30 pm next Sunday. Topics are What is a Miracle Is it reasonable for the scientific or thinking person to oppose miracles What is the World's Greatest Miracle. Business and professional people and Sunday school teachers and pupils are invited. Feb 16 is the big day for your Trip Around the World.
A. T. Wiley, superintendent for Ladd Metals at Mineral, testified in State v Turner and Waln. He says the firm employs about 75 to 80 men in and around the mines and plans a new smelting plant near the old Mineral site, abandoning operations on the Bawke river where it was first planned.
In Adsose W near Dead Ox Wink, 2 miles south of own op, a splendid farm offers water cultivation, good fence. 40-08 pd. Wolner Hah.
Fragmentary string of mixed characters and possible place names. Unable to determine coherent event or entities. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes identifiable from the readable text.
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