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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
1
A note reports on excursion number P T N by Ron its First Pleasure Train last Sunday. The brief item mentions the outing as a notable event with emphasis on the train ride and participants.
A fluid report from the P and N party details road improvements toward section 266 by the 20th, with smooth track, new engine for the pump house, and a large water tank ready. The journey over the line notes 20 mile speed, cautious operations, and plans to extend toward mining districts as timber clearing and right of way work between Connell and the Meadows continues with 14 workers.
E.G. Edson Aged 77 Dies in Middle Valley and Is Laid to Rest as Esteemed Local Figure. Funeral Attended by Large Crowd Amid Rural Beauty. Rev Kilgar Conducted Service. Also notes on local arrivals, road work, and mining activity. Elk City party planned survey along Clear Water.
In Welser Tuesday, residents learned how a municipal franchise for electric lights intertwined with a flag plot. The sequence, described as a local political maneuver, sparked debate over civic symbolism and utility service control.
The Weiser Idaho town records a July 4 1899 celebration with a parade bicycle reviews and prize events. Officials including A J Davis Thos Galloway and others presided as Kingsbury spoke on patriotism and local growth. A large crowd attended with exhibits and fireworks while police reported orderly conduct and a growing nonresident population.
Report on purse distribution and receipts for the Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout. Details show $85,270 at the door, $442,685 in admissions, with Fitzsimmons at 25 581 and Jeffries at 27 054. Notices mention community matters, residence moves, brick yard output, and telegraph line construction in Weisermort and upper country commerce.
Notice declares all creditors and parties in debits of the firm Weidman & Co. formerly operating as general butcher business in Balalynia Idaho dissolved. Anton Rapin appointed receiver by district court order June 5, 1899. No payments or property deliveries allowed without his order. June 10, 1830.
The Weiser townsite deal closed with railroad officials led by President Hall, finalizing a plan that transfers 1100 lots and builds a two story office building. Alfred Kod and Merritt take charge of land dealings, with 4000 acres of ground for terminal use and a new depot complex planned. The settlement boosts real estate activity and signals broader development in the Gate City.
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