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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
3
A garbled postoffice blurb from Weise reports a mix up in second class mail handling causing delays. Officials say the issue pertains to sorting and labeling at the Weise facility with no injuries or broader service impact noted.
A north wind boosts hay pitchers as heavy June rainfall leaves hay unusually heavy. Locals discuss sheep camps bringing dollars to merchants while workers seek summer employment. Various residents travel between Long Valley Indian Valley Meadows and Weiser, with some moving for work. An obituary notes Mrs John Austin dies at 62 in Cottonwood. Ice cream and raspberry ice served locally while Hotel Weiser advertises board.
Report describes workers moving to develop the Peacock site with 40 in supplies, a new survey crew near Ludian Creek, and plans for a tramway and a large railroad to support mining. Observers note ore appears abundant and New York financiers show interest, with hopes for multiple mines and copper production before fall. Public notices mention Liberty Bell Shoes at Sommercamp's.
A rugged field report covers haying in the Weiser Payette region, with mentions of lambs a flock and sheep herding, plus markets at Payette and a drove of cattle. Several locals like Walker Brothers and Abe Cries are noted for haying, chicken gathering, and upcoming fairs. Weather asks for good rain to aid crops, while various residents travel to market or return from work.
The Dedman Hot Springs, fourteen miles northeast of Weiser, draw many visitors seeking medical benefits. A second tub is being added to meet demand as more guests stay, with locals including J J Boyd of Baker City and others from Payette Caldwell and beyond. A mix of local notes follows, including shop openings, property deals, and community notices.
Brief of farm exports from Welser brick yard and a sale of Mono Row Creek Ranch known as Snyder Plane for 600 dollars. A boy named William Jennings Hygan Westlake is born to Tom Westlake. A horse is shot after breaking a leg. A prowler is shot at Morris Sommer’s store. next morning an ax is found. Reports warn of lightning rod bunco men bilking farmers in south Idaho and a tobacco promotion ad ends the page.
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