Weiser County Promises Agricultural and Industrial Growth
Washington County invites homeseekers and investors amid varied resources including grazing lands, timber, minerals, and prime agricultural areas. Weiser valley and conjoining regions offer fertile parcels, developing transportation via Oregon Shore Line, and opportunities for mills, orchards, and manufactories. Public notices urge capital for development and list available lands for sale and improvement.
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Tolabo
Seale
Rughburg
Seven Devils
Horse Mountain
Hilderbrand
Weiser Valley
Mann Creek
Middle Valley
Salubein Valley
Tudian Valley
Couvell Valley
Hornet Creek
Salmon Meadows
Corr
Bine
Proposed evaporating plant looms for Weiser region
Weiser Board of Trade hears reports on Mercantile Co partial reimbursement for $2500 project costs, contemplates a 5000 pound daily evaporator plant at Weiser and a Boise site, plus a potential creamery with 3000 pounds milk daily. Discussion includes external funding, incorporation, and plant construction timing as business leaders push fruit industry growth.
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Weiser Board of Trade
O. M. Harvey
The
Mercantile Co
Crane Creek
Board of Trade
LB. Gorham
Rock Island Rot
Weiser
Idaho
Ope
Payette
Edtal
Boise
Beck Jening
Mr Gorham
Hit
Gorham
Weiser County Officials and Local Churches Listed in 1890s Directory
The article lists county officers including Governor and Secretary of State, local officials such as Treasurer and Probate Judge, and many residents. It details church services at Saint Lukes, Congregational, and Baptist congregations with times, plus a long slate of local businesses, professions, and services in Weiser. It also mentions school notices, academy info, and upcoming court sessions, with schedules for trains and local travel.
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Sonia Seeeeeers
George L Shouye
Congress
Chames Gunn
Henjamin
Hostitius
Louly Anderson
A G Sunwtehan
Chile
Ralph P Quartes
EN Sullivan
Andee
Indien Dist
TW Stewart
Allstate
Moise
T & Smith
Weise
Pise
van Allison
Weiser
Korman
Hixon
M Feifravs
Weiner Ist Dist
Anideraini
Hopper
Sulutieli
Commissone
Tulin Tuckson
Tustian Vuling
Coraner
Aali
Salt Lake
Idaho
Bay
Jefferson Democrat
Frank Steunenberg
Stennnenberg
J. H. Anderson
JH. Anderson
Storer
Te Waditor
Offoe
Audéeron
Hawver
Bat
Idaho State Horticultural Society Plans Annual Meeting
The Third Annual Meeting of the Idaho State Horticultural Society will be held in Boise City on January 26 and 27, 1898, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The society serves fruit growers and invites all interested individuals to participate.
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Idaho
Boise City
Maho
Idaho State Horticultural Society
Wedbiwlay
Chnreday
Janay
Tuesslay
Te Pythian Ball Goodly Knights Grant Joy to Men and Lilies
A polished ball during the Lilies Fair features the Goodly Knights delivering lively entertainment and graceful dances for attendees. patrons mingle amid floral decor and local fundraising efforts echoing a community spirit.
Bear's Happy Christmas Ball in Weiser Sparkles
A grand K P ball in the Ayers building drew a large crowd from Weiser and visitors from Huntington, Payette, Ontario and Caldwell. Senator Frank Harris attended, music by Mia Vial and G. M. Waterhouse, with a lavish midnight repast. The event, described as a brilliant, memorable Christmas occasion, ended with dancing into the night despite the hours.
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P's
Weiser
Ayers
Huntington
Payette
Ontario
Caldwell Tt
Frank Harris
Torpsichore
Mia
Vial
G. M. Waterhouse
VanSehoie
Snyper
Rich river placer plan described with pumps and cost
The article details a river mining scheme using four non gasoline pumps to yield about 0 miner's inches, enough to wash gravel. Two scrapers can access the boxes, with ground valued at 75 cents per yard and 75 yards mined daily. Duncan and Bernard claim varying daily yields, with four men and two teams costing up to $10 daily, noting few large rocks and shallow stripping. Mentions two men further above Walter's ferry earning $5 daily. Also references Hattie Shirai and social events in Washington County.
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Snake River
Caldwell
George Duncan
Bernard's Ferry
Duncan
Jim Bernard
Walter
Creamery for Weiser A $3,000 Plant Proposed
A plan to establish a creamery in Weiser advances with a proposed investment of 3000 dollars. The project aims to support local dairy farmers and expand processing capacity at the community’s new facility.
Money in butter and cheese creamery proposal
A Baker City visitor, J B Bowden, proposes a county creamery to supply 3 000 pounds of milk daily, with $25 000 to $30 000 yearly return. He backs the project with his own funds, aims for a Weiser setup, and favors a cooperative option with one third ownership for locals if his son in law manages. A recent meeting showed strong interest but no firm milking commitments.
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Gorham
Uiis
Board of Trade
Geo. Smith
Meridian
Howden
Bulerfly
Smith
Bowden
Weiser
Bowden Iil Namiet
Walla Walla
Fred Burgdorf
Warrens
Plersnoe
Idaho
Burgdorf
Fred
Boise Statesman
D.C
Boise
Walla Wilia
Lewiston
Tia
M. KB
J. B. Bowden
Baker City
Hemenway
Mile
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Board OF Trade Met
Washington County
Weispe
Wise
Snake
Oregon Shore Line
Ind
Willy
Chewea
Oregon
Ldnbo
Weiser Bigs
Tae
J.T. Lowe Troswrs
Tf, Smith
J. B. Nembers
EM. Barton
Weiser Academy
Upton
Ball
Luna
Ty My Teron
Saint Lukes
Pam
Baptist
Young Phonle
G. Witnack
Learling Business Men of
Ceek
John W. Ayers
B. F. Hettinger
Vendome
JM. Canary
Hotel Weiser
Wm. Vansice
Banks
Bank of Weiser
Selbyn
Caahry
Mrs. Joiner
Cigar
C.D. Morton
Earle Seeley
A.M. Curl
B. M. Jinney
Weiner Pharmacy
Louis Sommer
Sehin
Furniture and Undertaking
A. Sears
General Merchandise
M. E. Sommercamp & Co
Morris Sommer
Weiser Mercantile Co
John O. Peters
Hotels
M. McGregor
B. M. Barton
Vailey Hotel
G. W. Riggs
Harness
Andrew Riggs
Haas Bros
Opp & Davis
Jewelers
M. Jenney
M. Vial
J. Matthews & Co. Lumber Yard
Thos. &. Kelly
Moat Market
Korup
J. Ry Numbers
CO. B. Shirley
Harney
Shoes
Golden Rule Shoe Store
Mi 1
Page & Roberta
Tinner
Andrew Paynton
Masonie
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Wind Bounst Paaseagget Oo
Ta Teast Boutil Passinaer
Welser
Mihne Vali
Mijtex
Julerin
Lacdian Valleey PC
Teaten Emery
Soindiay Exteres
Ielgive
Cirate
Prom Tilia Valley
Saluhria
Madiv Valley
Valey Poto Council
Oantin
Pote
Navers Adubrons
TP Smith Weiser WA Lal
Mushiney BP
Jaws Saints UU
Blunt Valleys
Ote Valley
Janos Wise Alialirli A - Welsswe
Alpinw
Tyte
Siewert i
Etactiu
Wade
Howes
Einer
Jon Tharvis
Edson
All Ile Valles
HLM
Mctasiane
Wien
William Proit
Ceune
Alfred Pranlos
Muiniell GL
Philips
State Horticultural Society
TE Pythian
Asassin
Warners
Burgiarith
Portland Oregonian
James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden
King
Pana
Ree Brhcich
Hans Bros
Wwe
Braveliitia
Quest Movin
Joe
Pleasant le Take
Beat Heating
G. 'T White
Tan
Chisago
Mra Hattie Shurai
New Yorks
New York
Shirtein
Joy
Bear
Amos Warner
Bear Creek
Warner
Ward
Santa Claus
Wil
Alan
Chill
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