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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
3
The report describes hurried, partial notes on injuries from a melee and mentions several locals by name. It notes Ibn receiving a stun, Mark receiving glancing blows, Clark seeking medical care, and Pearson the butcher traveling to the prairie. It links residents to mines, housing, and graves, with scattered notes about farmers and road conditions.
A rambling late 19th century column notes extensive development around Seven Devils, with expectations of permanent wall work, transportation improvements, and a Grand Gold District nearby. Mentions Mr. Smith from Montana and Anaconda merchant J. A Crook, plus local activity from Caprum, Cupromites, and residents returning from rapid prospecting trips.
Weather during the week included hallatorn damaging valley gardens. A brother of Janes Horn arrived Friday with many Hornburgs in town. Hawkes traveled to Welser to visit a brother, then Roawell, returning tired. Poteet returned from Meadows, Lindsay from Salubrin, working at Smith Bros saw mill since mid April. Haworth bought the Marksberry farm below Alpine. Berry’s distance from Ashland, Oregon corrected to 800 miles after 11 days travel. Poveet went to Weiser yesterday. Pratt ill at Crane Creek, mother aiding. Haying season underway and local news from July 18.
Reports from Warren describe a busy mining camp with many freighters arriving, properties changing hands, and equipment being moved. A shooting incident is noted as Ed Clark struck Tom Ford during a dispute over a meal, prompting Ford to grab a hammer and retreat. Local residents, tradesmen, and visiting families are mentioned with movements between camps and towns.
The piece notes Rose Arthur weighing 110 pounds who can lift five men, a feat unexplained by strength or mental powers. Prominent physicians have investigated the phenomenon, but no explanation found. She will demonstrate her power publicly at the Welser Opera House on July 25 at 4:20.
An obscure Belfast washing and bleaching compound, touted as a cure for lupus and other ailments, is advertised by ME Sommercamp & Co in Chicago. The note promises dramatic effectiveness but lacks scientific backing and appears to be a promotional claim from a 19th or early 20th century trade page.
A fragmented column reflects local commerce, farming, and correspondence. Geo Telplow returns from the coast to manage Oregon interests and nursery stock while regional shoppers are urged to consider profits and place. Middle valley letters and Pine Creek anecdotes appear with brief notices of accidents and community commentary.
Publicized legal notice announcing dissolution of partnership MGGS & GHRWICK and a mortgage foreclosure. It details entailed debts, appointment of James A. Gerwick as collector, and a summons in a District Court case in Washington County Idaho. The notice names Samuel J. Woodland, J. Lysdton, Charles Lydaton as defendants and instructs appearance within ten days, with instructions on service and consequences of failure. It references a note for mortgage payment plus interest and attorney fees, and notes publication by the clerk of the district court.
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