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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
2
A well known traveler recalls a vivid rush of activity at Thunder Mountain as crowds gather for a featured event. He describes the atmosphere, sights, and sounds creating a sense of anticipation and local interest.
Veteran Idaho booster Major T E Fitzgerald tours New York Pennsylvania Ohio and Weiser and touts Thunder Mountain as a vastgold belt. He predicts a big east coast rush with 200 to 300 colonists leaving Toledo in April to join the Weiser gateway while Weiser and Oregon Short Line figures push travel and investment.
James Broney from Alton Mountain thinks Central Tolabo will yield some of the west’s greatest mines. Ed Erickson of Duluth travels north toward Thunder Mountain, with W H Jackson from Marinette heading to the same district. Seabright in Boise shares tales of vast wealth and a 150 strong selling district at McBratney and Abernathy as oil and sewing machine needles enter the market.
Snow depths reach five to six feet on the Meadows to Warren road. Six miles this side of Secest summit is impassable for horses due to softening old snow. Ross Eingbaum reports the line will reopen soon. Snowshoes required for travel and limited supplies. Mrs. M Johnson returns home for dressmaking and will take orders. Ranch sale ad for Henry Jonson near court house details hay production and barter options.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin wounds. A user from St Paul Ark claims it cured protruding bleeding piles since 1865. It warns against counterfeits and promotes Royal Tailors of Chicago via agent Davis Dava Co. Vordelle with claims of guaranteed fit and finish.
One hundred fifty mounted infantry patrol near Johannesburg trap a Boer hiding in a farm house. A pursuit leads to a hopje climb and multi sided fire. British officers defend the wedge with carbines and revolvers but are overwhelmed. Two officers and 10 men killed, several officers and 40 men wounded before retreat to cover.
Reported clashes near Frazerburg describe Boers burning wagons and heavy fighting with Crabbe's column. Casualties include two officers and 11 men killed, 47 wounded. Boers suffer 24 killed and 47 wounded with no captives. Additional actions near Calvinia and Rhenoster Spruit cited. mentions Mrs Dewet's interview and other local notices.
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