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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
3
July 25 bulletin from Caprin camp. Reports on weddings, new pianos, and a sprained wrist. Mentions Jack Ross and Sten Tanson wedding, newlyweds on Hornet Creek, and social chatter about church elders, births, illnesses, and business moves. Includes mine activity, sawmill startup, and sheriff visits with notes on property.
Warren notes show La nontre ore news with miners near 60 miles southeast, wagon loads of freight arriving, camp life rumors, and plans to invest in gold properties. John Lewin runs a convenient bank/stopping place while Wyatt Hill hosts a dance. Duke and Esther Jewell visit from Salubia. B Hass from Weiser stays a few days. Crowell mines attract attention as locals report daily mail pride and copper camp mentions.
The Middle Valley community reports a grand windy weekend with gardens blooming and plans for a large fair near Wels beldge. Local notes mention singing, exhibitions, and a Sunday school picnic a great success. Mr. Griff Keithley hosts a gathering while Mrs Mackey’s illness delays mining plans.
Surveyors under Col Hart have moved from Cuprum to the Peacock mine to finish a survey from that site downward. Meanwhile Cuprum barber David Aiken is erecting a new frame house next to his shop. John Pindixy is also constructing, with limited time to interview Joho about additional details.
Tommy Hutchenson returns home from Montana on Saturday. Edna Anderson and Carrie Halverson visit the Crane school. John Walker of Big Fist was here last week. Joe Berger made a business trip to Crane. Seaton Gilbert, longtime local minister, now publishes the St Anthony Standard in Fremont. Three boys catch 164 trout while fishing Friday. Barbour and Denny sell the Alpine store. Upchurch and Charde Gray plan a Wayside tin in Alpine. Mrs J W Wilkerson sick again. Mellroy recovering from heat. Little Myrtle Rynearson ill. Hutchenson and sister visit Salubria. Grouse and prairie chicken to become lawful prey soon. Chas Lindsay travels to Crane on business.
Salubria, a valley town near the county line, shows rising population and value. The Smith Brothers mill operates four days weekly. a new Methodist church nears completion. Local events include a Sunday picnic in Middle Valley with ministers from Salubria and residents traveling to Ruthburg for health and visits.
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