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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
1
John Gerbrich visits Iron Moon properties at Mineral as Ladd Js Co installs a new inclined reverberatory furnace with about 160 tons capacity. The firm expands ore shipments from nearby camps, signaling a busy season in Seven Devils area. Seats for Bip opened but many remain available. tickets priced 52.
The Congregational church hosts a special evening featuring Miss Phelps performing a solo entitled The My Shepherd and Carl Bohn presenting the subject What was Christ's Opinion on War The sermon aims to explore a Christian perspective on war The service begins at o'clock and all are welcome The note mentions Hildbrand making a business Boise Wednesday
After years of doubt, Weiser completed its municipal water and light plants on November 15. Patronage grows daily as running expenses last month were 500 dollars with city income at 600 dollars. Rates are 25 to 50 percent lower than private corporations on the Pacific coast. Municipal ownership proves successful.
Robert Nyfoam, the Payette area herder linked to the Tim Driscoll sheep case, was re arrested and remanded to the sheriff after bondsmen withdrew. Sheriff Adams went to Payette by telephone summons to secure the prisoner last Tuesday. Report says the bondsmen pulled out due to Nyfoam drinking and late hours. Remember March 8th.
The nine month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of West Weiser Valley died last Monday night from pneumonia. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all.
A snowslide near Placerville claimed two lives including Shorty Matson and a cabin occupant, as rescuers report the cabin was demolished and the victims were inside at the time of the slide on February 16. Authorities note the cabin stood about a quarter mile below the spine of a nearby ridge and workers from BB LL Posten were involved in coordinating the response.
M Ringenbaugh a noted prospector arrived from Thunder Mountain with Lang Larsen Choate and Bill ingsen. The party worked on the Brand group near Little Indian creek where a crosscut tunnel is now about 91 feet. Supplies are scarce at camp delaying work on several claims. They crossed via Scotch Wiley road Chulkoot pass after a three week journey and endured a seven day storm at South Salmon.
Paul Foster, known in Weiser, has returned from placer mines near South Salmon on Camp Creek opposite Cougar Creek, 30 miles east of Payette Lakes. He has been digging ditches and dykes and running this property for about three years and is resting before resuming work. Other names and several garbled phrases appear, indicating local prospecting activity and nearby figures such as Mr Hewfe and Od Kimerles of Payette, with references to Warm Lake and nearby terrain.
Jobo Matthews, after several weeks in Portland hospital for eye treatment, has returned home Tuesday. He reports a complete recovery from the removal operation on his left eye and feels splendid. Friends greet his homecoming, praising him as a remarkable figure in Weiser.
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James Campbell returned home Wednesday from Portland with a car load of cattle. He reports good success selling the herd despite a seven hour delay at Huntington. The carload totaled 32 400 pounds. March 8. March 8. March 8.
A Washington county Sheepmen meeting is set at the opera house today at 2 o clock to conduct important business. President McMillen and Secretary Gwinn of the state association are expected from Boise. Semi-Weekly for fresh news.
A jolly Weiser Wednesday evening saw several new members initiated into the Modern Woodmen by the Weiser camp with strong help from Payette camp. Twenty-nine Payette members rode the evening train to assist, and after ceremonies led by Payette, the event concluded around 1 am with Royal Neighbors treats and social merriment. The night closed with the east-bound train departure and a light luncheon before departures.
Midvale recounts storming conditions up the Weiser with warm rain and widespread flooding. Water reaches two feet near the Que Grocery on the riverbank run by Mr. White. Welner Mercantile shows damage. Denton’s and other shops suffer as the area experiences heavy inundation and despondent conditions.
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