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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
4
A quirky ad style note extols the fisher’s luck with lines about catching fish and not, insisting Kei tackle sold by us increases odds. It references weather, skill, and Providence in a period voice, urging readers to trust the rose and God’s plentitude for fishing success.
Mr McMahon examined a surface vein and two 30 foot drifts on a 4 flue quartz prospect near Smith Creek. He estimates value near a hundred dollars per ton and foresees a great mine with development. Roads into the district must improve before heavy work proceeds. he will stay in the city for instructions from San Francisco.
Walstin, a local youth living with parents two miles south of Weiser, was arrested by Sheriff Gray on a Bedford County charge of rage and munter in the second degree. Sheriff Meo Giunta from Taylor County will secure requisition papers if he resists. The victim, a fourteen year old girl named Jenkins from Albershom, Tayor County, died three days after birth. Wilson, recently in Comal, identified Walstin from a photo and assisted in the arrest. The Walstin family had moved in recently and authorities expected Lee to join them here.
Dan Cotter announced three assay samples from a Rose area prospect. One porphyry sample yielded 138 ounces of gold and 74.80 ounces of silver, valued at 2839.86 dollars, with two wall rock samples returning 2.38 and 4.88 dollars. Cotter defended the project against false reports, urging continued mining efforts and full testing of the district’s potential.
News from Meadows reports an altercation between Uncle Billy Irwin and a man named Phil Nipson the Fourth. Billy Irwin was slashed in the face with a knife, then knocked Nipson down and beat him severely before bystanders separated them. Local Council Journal notes 100 bunies bale ties at Kimball's.
Democratic primaries held on a wet Saturday produced delegate tallies across districts including East Weiser with A Mitchell and I’ M Jeffreys, West Weiser with J J Coakley and J A Sommercamp, Cambridge led by Geo B Dean and Geo Hofstatter, plus Mine Creek and Salubria delegates. The report lists numerous attendees such as J R Foreman, D W Jewell, W B Adama, Sam Swanstrom, and others amid scattered names and affiliations.
Gordon and Son unveil a new pressed brick machine at the Weiser brick yards. Mr Gordon has left unburned brick samples around town, drawing favorable comments from brick experts.
Constable John Nevins searches for a man said to have brutally beaten a 14 year old boy near the Cove this morning. The boy, unnamed, reported seeing blankets in the creek before being accosted and dragged from his wagon. The pair’s pursuit caused the wagon and harness to be damaged as the incident unfolded. Repairing of every kind at my gun and cycle shop. B. BE. Jeynry.
The socialist state convention will meet at the Opera House in Wewer on August 18 and 19. Thirty locals are entitled to representation, with 25 to 30 delegates expected. Prominent speakers are anticipated. Ammunition and guns of all kinds are available at Jenney's.
The second meeting at Mrs Lynch home Friday evening welcomed many new members. A town wide canvass plan was approved to recruit more workers, with no fees. President Mrs Smith urged unity. Mrs Feltham spoke on the History of the Democratic Party. Edith Smith missed recitation due to a cold. Visitors included Mrs U C Galloway and Mrs Walters of Boise. Walters hopes Pearl can replicate their organizing success. A Lincoln era medical ad closes the page.
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