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Newspaper

Weiser Signal

Location

Weiser, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1903

Page

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Preliminary trial in Clark County for assault with deadly weapons

Gus Hotchkiss charged with assault with a deadly weapon and G H Ferguson accessory, in a prank with a bridle bit. Justice Coakley presided as Johnston failed to appear. The hearing extended into the afternoon with many witnesses, Ferguson discharged for lack of evidence, Hotchkiss bound over in $1000 to await district court, bail not posted and remanded to county jail.

Gus Hoteh G. H. Ferguson Johnston Bey Pear Justice Coakley Vehis Coakley Ferguson Hotchkiss

Larceny Trial in Milcourt Before Justice Piper

Dan Smelzer and Bayle faced Justice Piper in Mil Wednesday on larceny charges. Evidence failed to show Smelzer duped W T Dunlap into seeking lands in northern Wiis county. They alleged Boyle guided them, bought a wagon and costs, and used Dunlap’s money from a trunk. They bought jewelry and spent funds in Council before arrest, then were jailed awaiting next term.

Ates Bayle Ed Smelzer Justice Piper Mil Wednesday Smelzer W.T. Dunlap View Oregon Wiis County Hlanwed Charles Boyle Thalap Lakeview Dan Mylag Key Dunlap Stelzer Boyle

Honored Citizen Kilbourn Dies at 71 in Middle Valley

Hon Marvin Kilbourn died suddenly at his home in Middle Valley on Wednesday night from rheumatism of the heart. He was 71 and had long served as a respected figure in the county and in the state legislature. His wife and several children were at his bedside.

Weiser Middle Valley Marvin Kilbourn Kilbourn

Reduced Ore Rate Boosts Ore Shipment Prospects

The P. I. & N. Ry lowers ore rate from Council to Weiser to 2.50 per ton, half the old rate. This reduction aims to encourage mine openings and will benefit anyone planning ore shipments this season.

Council Weiser

Outbreak of heated clash in Weiser female circles

The compative spirit remains in Weiser with a confrontation between Mrs. D Crigler and Mrs. Geo Hillier. On Thursday Crigler struck Hillier with a club, knocking her down and injuring her arm and head. Dr Waterhouse required several stitches. No threats have been made.

Weiser D. Crigler Geo Hillier Crigler Hillier Dr. Waterhouse

Ladd Metals to negotiate copper ore purchases at Seven Devils

John Rogers traveled to the Seven Devils district on business related to selling copper ore owned by himself and others. A representative of Ladd Metals Co will meet him to discuss negotiations. Ladd Metals intends to buy all ore available in the Seven Devils area and transport it to their new smelter at Homestead-Iron Dyke mine for smelting.

John Rogers Seven Devils Ladd Metals Co Homestead Iion Dyke

Store Changes on Bolt Street

The room on Bolt street now occupied by M E Sommercamp & Co will become a remodeled warehouse with a store front and large show windows. The current grocery department space will house the furnishing goods and the dry goods department will move there. The Walker Sommer camp drug company will occupy the former grocery room in Sommer’s block.

Bolt Street M E.sommercamp & Co Walker & Sommer Camp Drug Company Sommer’s

Fourth of July committee meetings in Idaho discussed rail plans

The Fourth of July committee met at O. M. Harvey’s office and approved parade features and fundraising efforts. A special P and TN train will bring crowds for the parade and balloon ascent. Mayor Kelly was named president, Bertha Woods reader of the Declaration, and Esther Harris Goddess of Liberty.

O. M. Harvey P & TN Thos. EK. Kelly Bertha Woods Esther R. Harris G. A. R. Post

Will Develop Marshall Lake Mines by W H Gassoway

W H Gassoway, a former day clerk at the Hotel Weiser, departed Thursday morning for the Marshall Lake district. He spent last summer there, secured several promising mining claims, and plans to develop them this summer.

W. H. Gassoway Hotel Weiser Marshall Lake District

Will Look After Property Man Takes Boise Trip

Charles Orr of Boise went to Payette Lagos to manage Archie Emmons property interests tied to a partnership in mines. Orr learned of Emmons death caused by H. M. St Cyr on his return from California where he had been when the tragedy occurred.

Charles Orr Boise Orr Payette Lagos Archie Emmons H. M. St Cyr Me Emmons Ore California

Weiser and Ontario Face Off After Two Lopsided Games

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:80 the Ontario nine meets our boys on the home diamond. Weiser leads two game series 21 to 5 in favor of Weiser and 10 to 5 for Ontario in the other. Both teams promise a sharp contest as Weiser’s squad notes added strength and changes.

Ontario Weiser

Goin to Montana with A Hill to set up plant

A W Hill manager of the American Sheep Shearing company left Monroe creek with his wife for Plulbrook Montana Thursday evening. The plant will be set up and operated there until July 1st. He took the entire crew with him from the previous location.

W. A. Hill American Sheep Shearing Company Monroe Creek Plulbrook Mont Mr. Hill

Special meeting of county pharmacy board held at Waterhouse office

A special meeting of the county pharmacy board was held at the office of Dr. GM Waterhouse Tuesday evening. Present were Drs. Waterhouse and Davis of Weer and L W Smith of Saluria. The board granted two certificates as passing pharmacists to Lawrence Harris of Weiser and H. G. Baker of Saluria.

County Pharmacy Board de. GM. Waterhouse

Lake cyanide plant progress report and rumors

Mr E D Ford reports the cyanide plant at From the Lake operated steadily but faced hurdles that can be overcome. No second cleanup has occurred since the first ten day run yielding 5100, and no further cleanups are planned soon. A little gold was recovered from slimes, despite rumors of large sums.

E. D. Ford Signal Herald

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Quick Headache Relief

An old advertisement claims that Dr King’s New Life Pills rapidly cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and improving health. It asserts thousands have found relief and offers the product for 25 cents with a money back guarantee, sold by Walker & Sommercamp.

Dr. King Walker & Sommercamp

City Dads Have Interesting Session

City council met in regular session Friday evening with most members present. Petitions granted for a sidewalk from Watlington to Park streets to be built by property owners and a bridge on Court street across Monroe Creek referred to bridges committee. Other bridge plans and library rent questions discussed. several accounts approved and warrants drawn. Three new hose houses authorized for public buildings. Retail liquor license granted. Rates for electric lights discussed with no action. proposed rates described as affordable.

Leighton Watlington Park Streets Court Street Monroe Creek Commercial Street Outlook Club Geo. A. Coffin Main Street Childs & Co Luck Mebratney Crigier Travis Asphalium Sales Agency Cummins Comlencl Esceve Connor Sears Ed McGrew Flags Jus Fitzgerald Whitworth Hopkins Bell Tower Fifth Commercial W. Jones

Change at P G1 N office ushers Lapish duty shift

Weiser news notes Jim Lapish entering as auditor and train dispatcher after resigning from Pacific and Idaho Northern. Hermany resigns to join Rock Island system as traveling auditor, effective today. General Manager Shelby appoints N. F. Kia to take Lapish’s Oregon Short Line position.

A. Hermany Weiser Shelby J. W. Lapish Lapish Milwaukee Mowers N. F. Kia Oregon Short Line

First Nation al Bank appoints new assistant cashier

The bank directors met on Wednesday and elected R. L. Burley as assistant cashier. Burley has long served the bank and earned the promotion through his demonstrated abilities. A note on DeWitt Co Witch Hazel Salve warns against substitutes and claims skin healing benefits. Sold by Wanker and Somencamp with window shades at McBratney's.

First National Bank R. L. Burley Burley DeWitt & Co Wanker & Somencamp

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