07 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
1
Oregon newspaper disputes remarks by an individual named Dosch, correcting what it deems misleading statements. The piece defends journalistic standards and clarifies reported positions or quotes.
An Idaho reader signing as a fruitgrower rebuts Henry Dosch’s report on the Snake River region, arguing Oregon State Board of Horticulture findings misstate soil conditions. He cites thriving 20 year old trees in the Weiser to Huntington area, asserts hardpan is rare, and invites Dosch to visit Weiser to see orchards unaffected by freezing or wind.
General news notes state compulsory vaccination was voted on by the Utah legislature. Other items mention U S Senate passage of a bill to establish a fish hatchery in Idaho, Queen Victoria’s funeral described as a major demonstration, St. Louis allocating funds for Louisiana Purchase centennial celebrations, and various political and social notes across the country.
A correspondent corrects the Signal on the Mineral shooting affray. The preliminary hearing shows Mathews insulted workers at a boarding house, Tucker confronted him, a bench collapsed, Mathews fired under his arm, and Tucker was wounded. Tucker died later from infection after surgery.
The timber belt north of Weiser in Washington and Boise counties is poised for commercial growth as the P. and I. N. Railway progresses. Lumberman Mr. Hall pushes development with an eastern mill capable of 500000 feet daily, two 4 million foot barges, and a new Atlantic lumber steamer, signaling future mills and mine support.
All soldiers seeking prompt and faithful pension claim attention should place their claims with Joseph H. Hunter, pension attorney, Washington, D. C., as experience shows he is the proper party to handle such cases. 5-10 Hosace A. Hirencock.
All holders of personal property in Washington county are notified that taxes on personal property not secured by real estate will be collected at the time of assessment in accordance with state statutes. 8-4 M. A. Daly, Assessor and Tax Collector.
Mrs. Ross Richardson of Laurel Springs describes severe consumption and says seven bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her completely now stout and well The ad touts the medicine as a lie saver for consumption pneumonia la grippe bronchitis coughs asthma hay fever whooping cough and offers trial bottles free at W R Smith s 102 Lettera and notices post office listings for Welser Idaho and other names The piece also references DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a safe cure for piles sores and related diseases
Brief notes from Mineral praise the new smelter under Col Crook for its complete success and credit his energy. The community owes much to his leadership for Mineral’s future. Iron Mountain is also hailed for its bright mining prospects and anticipated impact on the industry. Dated Jan 28.
The Philomathia Literary Society met for the final time Friday evening and dissolved to form two new societies. Aimed to spur better work, the split hopes to foster rivalry and improved writing. Also noted are local movements, including staff changes at the Bore Capital and planned expansion of the daily. The Knote Of Tennessee play is announced for Monday Feb 11 at the Opera House.
London reports three Boer invading columns marching toward the Orange River with Herzog as advance guard. Piet Botha’s force and seven guns from Smithfield are said to have entered the colony while British concentration continues. Moddersfontein casualties include two officers killed and two wounded. Dewet’s force reportedly south of Dewetadorp. Bethel and Middleburg actions noted with mixed results. The Bachelor Evil column discusses a proposed $5 tax on bachelors and its unlikely impact on marriage, arguing for mercy and less mercenary motive.
The next quarterly examination of teachers of Washing county will be held February 28 March 1 and 2 in the court room at Weiser. Questions include school law from Chapter XX and state constitution from Article XX. State certificate and life diploma tests take place March 1 and 3 vs Wallace Lewiston and Boise. By Z. Hauras 84 County.
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