Vinegar Hill Legend From Central Idaho Frontier
An old relic recounts Vinegar Hill in central Idaho where a three day siege of a U S cavalry unit by Sheep Eater Indians ended when fog hid the attackers and allowed a breakout. The hill's name honors the sour winegar beverage used to stay hydrated during the standoff and a weathered stave found by Clyde Lockwood.
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Wilde
Idaho
Vinegar Hill
Sheepeater
Salmon Country
Indiana
Clyde Lockwood
Thunder Mountain
Famous Store Moves to New Quarters in Weiser Hotel
The Famous store shifted this week to new space in the Hotel Weiser block. Manager Mr. Galey notes rapid transfer of a large dry goods stock and says enlarged quarters were necessary. Steam heating fixtures by Mr. Barton will enhance the store’s appeal as one of Weiser’s prominent firms. Dr. H. J. Riesland, famed eye specialist, will be at the Vendome Hotel Jan 12–17 for on site glasses grinding with free consolation.
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Weiser
Galey
Barton
H. J. Riesland
Vendome Hotel
Immigration wave to Idaho from West prompts home search
Letters from North Dakota point to many families planning to relocate to Idaho, especially Washington county, for spring. Weiser residents report about a hundred similar inquiries in the last month amid talk of ranching, mining camps, and settling the Fat Land. Diaries at the Ingram Press advertise the Outlook Club entertainment.
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Idaho
Washington County
North Dakota
Bill
Weiser
Charles Fosselman
California
Weiser Valley
Mexico
Salons in Boise start organized session in Idaho
Idaho legislature organized quietly as ex lieutenant governor and others were chosen for leadership. Governor Hunt’s message read in joint session. Inauguration of state officers noted. new subscribers and renewals listed. Local crime note on Warren killing of Mike Nevin and pursuit of B S Church. Manila and Weiser items included with notices and letters from Californians seeking Idaho homesteads.
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Idaho
Hutchinson
Senate
Terrell
J. W. Ballentine
Wood River
House
Glenn P. McKinlay
Governor Hunt
Congress
Warren
Mike Nevin
B.S Church
Mt. Idaho
Charles de Grandy
B.S. Church
de Grandy
Nevin
Church
Warren ‘Until the Precint
Justice of Peace
Blank Books at the Ingram Press AR and W R C Installation
Last Saturday the G A R Post and W R U of this city held joint installation at the Odd Fellows hall with many townspeople in attendance. Comrade H A Lee installed the G A R officers and N F Kimball installed the W A R C officers. The ceremonies were impressive and the supper afterward praised as excellent. Veterans and auxiliary members hosted a hospitable gathering as the reporter reflected on aging veterans preserving the republic.
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G. A. R. Post
Odd Fellows’ Hall
H. A. Lee
Department
Post Department
N. F. Kimball
W. A. GC
Five room house for rent at Ingram Presa area
Ingram Presa area offers a five room house for rent. Enquire at Signal for details and contact information.
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Signal
Electric Bitters Promised Cure Claims By Henrietta Swyer
A Henrietta Texas swyer recounts persuading his malaria and jaundice stricken brother to use Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with saving his life and promoting overall health, claiming it expels malaria, purifies the blood, aids digestion, regulates organs, and cures various ailments. Only 500 at WSarva's drug store. 56 Blank Books at the Ingram Press.
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Acker
T. Williams
Munally
Henrietta
Texas
Wsarva
District Court Order for Third Idaho Judicial District Sessions
An 1900 Idaho District Court order sets the third judicial district to convene in multiple counties on specified dates for the year 1901. It directs clerks to file and publish the order in two consecutive weeks in the respective county papers. The notice bears Judge Goo H L Stewart’s signature and Clerk Saarn’s attestation.
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Idaho
Acts
Washington
Iss
Canyon
Avell
Qwyhee
Moise
Sime Bn
Covent Chambers
Goo
Pickled Tongues and Snouts at Book and Fisher's Market
A local butcher shop showcases pickled tongues and snouts as a specialty, highlighting new offerings at Book and Fisher's Meat Market. Authorities note this unusual practice draws curious customers and signals a broader trend in preserved pork cuts.
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Book & Fisher's Meat Market
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The
Ingram Press
Outlook Club
Case
Smith's Drug Store
Mia
Sharai's
Gerwick & Lowe's
Logram Press
Haas Bros
J. B. O'Toole
Mike Washington
Lookout
Legislature
Boise
K. F. Carle
J. A. McCune
K. G. Dearborn
J.D. Patch
Hutchings
Cambridge
L.V. Brown
Courtenay
Henry Summercamp
Astoria
James Shearer
Payette
Stocker
Bourne
Leon Lynch
Wilburns
J. J. Fuller
G. C. Davis
Myron Riggs
G. W. Riggs
Aaron Wiekixer
van Sicklin
J. M. Barton
E. M. Barton
Chas
Oleson
A. ©. Mitchell
John T Smith
Dave Madison
James Mathews
J.B. David
Croy
Ore
Isaac Leighton
J. J. Toole
J. D. Robertson
Brannon
H. F. Johnson
Q. Sorenson
Geo
Bassett
Council
B. W. Fuller
Jacksonville
Fla
James Horn
Indian Valley
F. M. Hubbard
AO. Huntley
Caprum
W. M. Pearson
W. Hodge
W. B. Adams
Foster Silver
Mineral
Bob
James Summercamp
C. Swartz
Topeka
Kansas
G. A. Dille
Denver
Aruntz Numbers
Mulvern
Dr. Numbers
the Ingram Press
Manila
Outlook Club Entertainment
Ingram Presa
Qeaunt Soaany
Sday
Death
Mammoth Hardware Store
Haas Brothers
Wow Keiser, Idaho
Carruthers Bros. & Co
Cambridge, Idaho
Oregon
Machina
Estray
Mann Creek
Lyxen
Catarry Ely
al Accra
Warren Street
New York
Kelly
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