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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
1
An unresolved shooting at a Dixie Creek plant camp near Weiser involved two men, White and Vermillion. White, a sheep tender, fired a 30-30 rifle after Vermillion seized a camp and threatened his retreat. Vermillion used a 25-35 rifle. both men were wounded in a brief exchange. Further clashes are anticipated.
At Payette Lakes H M St Cyr shot and killed Archie Emmons after a dispute over a team and property. St Cyr surrendered in Meadows and faces trial. coroner and locals deem it an unprovoked murder despite his account. Emmons body was buried at Lardo.
Coroner reports a man found near Crane Creek, about 20 miles from Middle Valley, shot by accident. The deceased, a sheep herder for W. G. Locke, had been missing since Monday. a revolver lay nearby and investigators suspect a fall while aiming at a bird or animal. The victim, a young man, lived with parents on the Middle Fork of the Weiser River and had worked briefly for Locke.
Reports describe a severe cloudburst near Kamiah on the Clear Creek, with 20 inches of hail in the canyon and a flood that swept through to Nez. Residency areas were inundated. several homes lost, including the Hoxie and Fears households. Drowned: a woman, a child, and a man named Dempsey. bodies recovered later. Cattle were killed or scattered, and equipment damaged as floodwaters surged through the region.
Frank Johnson of the Red Front Feed Barn was assaulted early yesterday when Geo Ferguson and Hotchkiss demanded a bridle. Hotchkiss struck with an iron bit across the head, Johnson was semi conscious, skull fracture feared, and Hotchkiss jailed as doctors assess injuries.
A letter from F. G. York in the Philippine Islands reports the 1st Idaho volunteers organized a Spanish American War post at Celbur on January 14. Three Idaho volunteers were charter members and chose the name amid six candidates. The post seeks government biographical info on a fallen Idaho volunteer Major.
A new bridge now spans Fall Creek on the Middle Fork of the Weiser River improving crossing for sheepmen at reasonable rates. Call or address El Laforest 76 6 Beever Thalo.
Fragmentary notice notes a first class indy cok seeking to cook for five gwee and invites inquiry of Sigou. Mentions eighty to one bee hives and supplies at Kim ball’s.
A Greek laborer working on the Payette railroad was killed yesterday morning during a freight train movement when attempting to step between cars. The incident occurred between 5 and 7 o'clock.
The Outlook Club hosts a free flower show at the Opera House on June 11. School children with flowers should bring them by 11 o clock a.m. A flower drill and show follow with refreshments. Plants cared for by children will be sold to raise funds for the school grounds. Bring any flowers available.
A first class painter paper hanger and culsominer offers services at reasonable rates with guaranteed satisfaction. Drop in at the Senate saloon to sample beverages. The market offers wines liquors and cigars. See Milwaukee mowers before buying. N.E. Kimpann Sef.
A tragic accident on the Ninth street bridge over the Boise river at 3 30 pm left two children dead after a carriage horse due to a frisky reaction broke through the railing. Mrs. James Stevenson and witnesses, including William Donn and Walter Dial, describe the struggle as the horse veered and the carriage and passengers plummeted into swift waters. The older child was seen briefly before going under, while the younger Stevensons child did not reappear. The search drew a crowd as authorities and locals work to recover the bodies. The article also notes the Weiser Choral Society festival and the Weiser singers traveling to perform in Boise, with detailed chorus personnel listed.
Mrs M Brinkerd Sud daughter Mrs Ora Campbell tenants of the former store building near Alexander's plan to open a first class restaurant. They arrived from Pittsburg and are renovating ready to serve meats and short orders. Weiser may gain an all hours waiting house and cafe once opened. July 1 rolling papers due.
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