Denver mystery woman ends life by chloroform
Dispatches report Pauline L. Davison, about 20, a refined former Weiser Academy student, took chloroform in her Denver room after writing letters to friends and noting action to gain notoriety. Her death shocks Weiser readers, linking her to a troubled family with religious father and unconventional mother.
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Pauline Davison
Weiser Academy
Denver
Naoto
Pauline L. Davison
Weiser
Bells Again In Public Eye Seek Husband Return
Mrs L J Bell of Tampa Oregon seeks her husband Bell believed living elsewhere after April quarrel that drove him from home. She publishes pleas through newspapers urging reconciliation, noting his trade as blacksmith and woodworker, age about 64, height 5 feet 10 inches, weight 165 pounds, dark complexion, pock marks, missing end joint of a finger, and awkward gait.
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Bell
Alpine
Oregon
Garnet Val
Statesman
Maters
Noone
Unis
Prospecting in Malhner District by H G Dunn
Will Prospect at Malhner H G Dunn, an oldtime friend of Fuller from Citra Florida, pitch his tent for a season of thorough prospecting. He is a fearless man and will do much to show up the worth of the district.
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H. G. Dunn
Boy. Fuller
Citra
Fla
Thunder Mt
Malhner
Hs Fuller
Dwarf Alfalfa Height Challenge Near Weiser
Nampa Leader and W Van Kirk claim a sample alfalfa stands 6 feet 7 inches tall while Weiherland is urged to match. Jas Colson delivers a 7 feet 3 inches sample from his field one mile west of Weiser. Local guns stock noted at B E Jen Pey’s cyclers.
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Nampa
W. van Kirk
Weiherland
Jas. Colson
Mrr
Pey
Two Farmers Drowned In Snake River Near Blixs
Buss July 8 Frank Dexter and Oscar Smith, farmers living three miles above Blixs on Snake River, went fishing for sturgeon. They used an old boat, failed to return by noon, prompting search. Boat found shattered below rapids three miles downstream, but the men were not recovered. Dexter left a wife and four children. Smith left a wife and two small children.
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Dexter
Smith
Wanderers and buyers listed at Ferguson's second hand store
A long list of arrivals and buyers includes Vendome agents in San Francisco Jos Pendall and W L Bronson Tacoma along with numerous names from Walla Walla Salt Lake Boise Chicago and Beaumont. The notice ends with Wagons buggies backs for sale at Ferguson's second hand store.
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Jos
Ferguson
Closing Out Ladies Hat Sale Prices Set
Closing out sale offers ladies hats neatly trimmed for one dollar with selections at one fifty and two dollars Mrs L M Hanp promotes the event as a final clearance though details are sparse in the note.
Restless Dreamer Davison Ends Sad Life in Denver
The article notes a young woman named Davison seeking stage fame, facing family neglect as adversity hits her father. Officials cite parental neglect and a love affair as factors, while Denver employers describe her as kind and moral. Relatives include a father, a 9-year-old brother in Denver, and grandmother Mrs. Rouse laux of Lawrence, Kansas.
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Denver Papers
Miss Davison
Senator Dubois Sees Democratic Edge in Idaho Campaign
In an interview Senator Dubois says Democratic success in Idaho is assured with many Democratic aspirants for the Senate. He notes Republicans are taking a live interest in the campaign and questions whether Senator Heifeld can be reelected amid a large GOP field. He plans to return to Idaho to actively participate before and after the state convention.
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Dubois
Idabo J
Senate
Heifeld
Idaho
One Season's Work at H 8 Lee Ranch
A Signal representative visited H 8 Lee's ranch and saw remarkable progress since last fall. The oats are the finest in the land and are expected to yield 60 to 75 bushels per acre. barley also shows strong growth.
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H 8
Lee
Weiser Hot Springs Sees Rise in Bathers at Resort
Reports say more visitors bathe at the hot springs six miles west of town. Medical properties of the water are found satisfactory and additional improvements like suitable buildings and shade trees are urged to make the place a popular resort. The water is hot enough to cook an egg and even a cup of water seasoned with salt and pepper is described as a fine imitation of chicken broth.
Post Office Expands Facilities Amid Population Growth
Postmaster Bruce explains the city and surrounding area’s rapid growth necessitated enlarging the post office. The facility now houses fifty six letter boxes, reflecting a steady influx of new residents, many ranchers seeking property or rental opportunities.
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Stallalin
Bruce
Tne
Brice
Dead body found near Wei ser described. no identity recovered
Letter from Sam requests full description of a dead man found near Wei ser after a year’s search for his son. The analysis notes a tramper circle, a shooting incident, robbery, and beer overdose. The wounded man’s leg was later amputated. the dead tramp’s identity remains unknown.
New Road Between Onna and Long Valley Progress Update
The Grinnell Journal notes bids for a wagon road from Onna to Long Valley. Work from Long Valley started with twenty men. Charles Sailor and John Taylor traveled the water trail to Moupell. Completion target is September 1st with three weeks on the Long Valley side and bids opened on the 12th. The project aims to boost trade and connect with stock raisers in Idaho.
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Grinnell Journal
Onna
Long Valley
Shen
Ling Valley
Charles Sailor
Lardo
Wateff
John Taylor
Siller
Moss Homestead
Roseberry
John Hoover
G. T. Newnan
Vallaye
Idaho
Council
Payette
Harizell
Meadows
Rocky
Fat Land Alfalfa Sample Demonstrates Rich Yield
Jones Colnon boasted of bringing in a top alfalfa sample after spotting Al Watson’s grass in the Signal. He presented the 7 feet 3 inch tall sample, initially mistaken for corn or bamboo, as evidence of the land’s exceptional potential.
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Jones Colnon
al Watson
Qolsin
Buys Ranch in Long Valley by Sioix City Native
H Strong and family from Sioux City Indiana purchased a ranch in Long valley Boise. He arrived Saturday after a Thunder Mountain trip to view the district. He plans to buy a line of implements and supplies and believes the Thunder Mountain area will become a great camp within a year. He will return to Thunder Mountain after harvesting his bay.
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Btnteaman. H. Strong
Sioux City, In
Long Valley
Boise
Thunder Mountain
Mr Strong
Cripple Creek
Mr. Strong
Strike hits Tiger group in Thunder Mountain find
A mining man reports a rich strike at the Tiger group in Thunder Mountain. He says a tunnel driven by the owners intersected a large body of ore, and the local manager is jubilant over the unexpected discovery.
Struck on Sunset Promises Big Mine Potential
F. T. Page returns from Malhour city praising a prospecting group as having better promise of a large mine and dividend potential than any he has seen. A large number of prospectors camp along the creek and adjacent territory is claimed as located.
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F. T. Page
Malhour City
Death at Pearl Idato: Miner Ole Berg Found Dead
The body of Ole Berg, about 34, unmarried, was found dusk Monday at Deep Gulch two miles from Pearl. A shotgun lay beside the body, and it is believed he died by his own hand. Berg, a miner, went hunting Sunday morning and did not return by noon. He was well known in the Rock region.
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Roberts & Matthews
Pearl
Idato
Ole Berg
Deep Gulch
Rock
Mitten
Elopement at Baker City Ties Payette Couple
Miss May McGlinchy and Bert Gilmore, both of Payette, eloped from Weiser to Baker City last Saturday after parental opposition. The pair, longtime companions, boarded the westbound train and wed after visiting a local minister, with McGlinchy well known in Weiser. Davis Drag Co recommends Electric Bitters for numerous ailments, claiming cure of kidney and liver troubles and other issues. Also mentions Ammunition and guns at Jenney's and repairs at Sheffield's Novelty Works with Ping-Pong at Candoe's.
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Baker City
May McGlinchy
Bert Gilmore
Payette
McGlinchy
Weiser
Gilmore
Indy
Davis Drag Co
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Mr. Home
J. Davison
Snake River
Tex
K. BR. Rice
Beaumont
P. Pinney
Cambridge
Gus Hoffstadt
Chicago
H. O. Bjornernd
Richmond
Cal F. M. Lovett
Cal
Jules Greenbaum
A. O. Harrison
Milwaukee
J. A. Robinson
Walwaukee
F. G. McKimmons
E. A. Wolfe
St. Louis
Jefferson Myers
Salem
M. H. Coffin
San Francisco
A. R. Grant
Portland
W. Scott Neal
Hata
L. M. Hanp
Weiser Hot Springs
Bicyclee
Rat B
Jeuney's
Dr. Waterhouse
Southrock
GM Waterhouse
Texapot
Sam
Mus
Rirsuav
Rampus
Fat Land Alfalfa
TIGER
Jenney's
Sheffield
Candoe's
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