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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
1
Wilson of San Boise, an experienced man, visited the Heath district last week and expressed favorable impressions. He plans a return visit to study the area, noting a quiet bond arrangement rumored around the Railroad mine and the potential for mining operations, timber use, and railroad access nearby.
The fragment traces Pope Leo XIII born 1810 in Carpineto to his Jesuit education, rise under Gregory XVI, archbishop of Perugia, cardinal priest, and minister to the papacy. It notes his election after Pius IX, coronation in the Sistine Chapel, and efforts to reconcile church and state amid 19th century politics.
Peter King Howard visited the late paper in the latter part of April and Emperor William was received by the late pontiff early in May.
W. Doddrige former assistant chief engineer of the CP railway now works on the Salmon River railway project. He passed through the city en route to Meadows and Council while Grangeville News notes his connection with the Montana to Central Idaho survey. The Little Salmon-Council trip appears to be a route inspection for a potential line linking with the P and I N.
June 22 report from Fall River Massachusetts notes Union Mills closed this morning while Globe and Sanford Mills are expected to close tomorrow, pushing idle spindles to 600,000. A further curtailment is anticipated next week as mills defer resumption until cotton prices fall and raw material loosens from the cotton corner.
The last of the lecture series by Rev. W. 8. Kress of Cleveland was given at the Catholic church Sunday evening. The church was filled to capacity and Kress was described as eloquent and entertaining with audiences growing each night. The Saturday ceremonies for the pope's death were solemn and attended by a large crowd.
A second hand piano in good condition advertised at R. H. Hill's real estate office Welser block Commercial street. Sale item listed in local classifieds seeking a buyer.
Caracas reports General Gomez in command announces Cuidad Bolivar retaken after heavy fighting lasting 50 hours from July 19. More than 100 killed or wounded on both sides, including General Henrique Vidapete, with numerous other casualties and high losses among officials and troops.
Frank Hinkey of Pittsburgh Tunnel Mining Company traveled from Roosevelt to Thunder Mountain Mining District arriving Monday afternoon. He had departed Boise early to fetch his mother and return to Weiner where they will depart for the camp this morning.
On May 24 a crowd of neighbor boys staged a charivari at Mr. and Mrs. Dagert home. After belting tunes on harmonica and banjo they pulled down the camp tent, cutting two ropes and nearly exposing the couple. Dagert lectured them. the tin-can captain failed to extract payment and left disappointed.
J. C. Rogers left yesterday morning for Homestead Oregon to complete his ore contract with Ladd Metals company. He will remain until the contract is finished and already has teams delivering ore from the Badger State mine in the Seven Devils district. Rogers plans to travel via Seven Devils along the hauling route to Homestead.
National Encampment of the G A R in San Francisco August 17 to 22 1803. Tickets on sale August 24 with routes via Ogden Portland Huntington and rail or steamer options and varying prices. Agent JW Lavin handles sales.
A traveler returns Saturday evening from a seven day vacation in the mountains. He visited Meadowe, Wayethe Lakewijand Hesort, and the frlmair unbolog camp of C1 Hatlomwmy. He says Haron 9 employed and mentions a barge scene.
Mr Ashby returns from vacation in improved health and reports a very enjoyable trip while the column notes many men and teams traveling toward Thunder Mountain.
Lewiston Tribune reports a planned slaughter of 233 diseased horses near Cottonwood under Constable Geardorff following state quarantine law. After notice, owners must reclaim or authorities will euthanize the animals to prevent spread of mange and other illnesses.
Ira Hopper will erect a six room cottage on his ranch two miles west of the city and William Riggs plans a cottage on his eastern city property. Both projects are to begin shortly, expanding local housing in the near term.
To Recover Mine Geo Riebold and Harry Schieler sue Little Giant Mining Co for 42854 and sundry sums. Plaintiffs sold the Little Giant mine for the sued amount, took a mortgage, and now foreclosing as the company failed to pay, aiming to reclaim the mine.
Last Sunday at Mrs. Marion Kilbourn's residence in Middle Valley officiated by Rider John A. Jones, Cyris Kilbourne and Jin Morris wed, and Earl McRoberts with Minnie Kilborn also joined in marriage. Guests included Dudley Evans, A. L Deaton, M. M. Mackey, N. H. Macomb, Gee Chapman, Pearl and Ruby Williams, Ollie Evans, and others. They plan a mountain outing to Payette Lakes and Seven Devils before returning, and the community wishes them a long, prosperous voyage in life.
The letter from Leroy Bartoo and his father informs the public that the father will not be responsible for any loans or debts incurred by Leroy Bartoo. The text appears as a fragmented legal notice with partial names and locations mentioned.
A Spokane dispatch to the Boise Statesman dated July 23 reports a conference in Spokane among William V. Allen former Nebraska senator Judge M. M. Goodman Dayton and M. O. Reed Colfax to form a company building a railway from Huntington Oregon to Lewiston Idaho tapping the Seven Devils mining district Reed said he secured the right of way for the Northwest Railway from Huntington to the Seven Devils line and that the organization will take over and complete it to Lewiston Idaho.
Funeral services for Mrs. James Barton who died Friday morning were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at her Monroe Creek home. A large crowd gathered to pay last respects, with many at the cemetery. Rev. C. B. Brann of the Christian church conducted the rites. Mrs. Barton leaves a husband and two small children locally, and an aged father and mother, brothers and sisters in Kentucky mourn a daughter.
Mrs James Reed arrived Friday from Pittsburg to visit her husband who is a Rankin Reduction stockholder. Heed met his wife at the camp on Hapid Hiver. Mrs Reed will probably stay several months as Mr Reed plans to remain with the company. The Heed family, HD Rankin and members joined Mack Joft for Kapil River Saturday.
A garbled report notes rewards, hires, and losses linked to Loree, with scattered place names and numbers. The text mentions Winoak Hore, Cottrell, and a week timeline, but details are unclear. Names and locations appear tangled, limiting precise reconstruction.
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