Idaho Gold Rush Sparks National Attention
The Thunder Mountain discoveries in Idaho propel the state to the center of American gold fever. Prospectors head west as northern routes open, with June expected to bring a flood of adventurers and new settlements. The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes the broader social and political impact of earlier strikes and Idaho’s potential to reshape regional development.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Closing Exercises Planned for Idaho Industrial Institute
The closing exercises of the Idaho Industrial Institute will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, June 20th, with a program followed by an opportunity to inspect pupils' work and purchase samples. Institute vehicles will transport visitors from Summercamp's corner at 2:15, with preference given to those who arrange passage in advance.
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Idaho Industrial Institute
Summercamp
Belle of Thunder Mountain Bonds Holcomb Group Sale
The Belle of Thunder Mountain company paid 60000 to its owners for the Holcomb placer group on Marble Creek. The 11 claims cover 110 acres near Salmon City. Previously bonded for 80000 with 20000 cash, the sale to Pittsburg corporation yields profit for promoters. Holcomb and Moser depart for Salmon City to safeguard camp interests.
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Evening Capital News
Belle of Thunder Mountain Company
Holcomb Group
Marble Creek
Capital States Bank
Fred Holcomb
R. Caswell
R Moser
Salmon City
Holcomb
Pittsburg Corporation
Purdam
Pennsylvania Syndicate
Mussrs
Moser
Thunder Mountain
Trouble on Hornet Creek between ranchmen and sheepmen
Sheriff Gray headed to Hornet Creek Friday as conflict escalates between ranchmen and sheepmen over moving flocks into the mountains. Large bands were detained around 24 hours, with 98 potential trouble cases anticipated as tensions rose.
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Sheriff Gray
Hornet Creek
Pictures Framed by Local Furniture Dealer
Picture moulding is now in at Jim McBratney’s furniture shop and he offers first class framing. An experienced workman, he provides prompt service for ready framed pictures and custom requests.
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Jim McBratney
McBratney
Academy Graduation Week Sees Baccalaureate Sermon and Cantata
Public invited to academy graduation events. Rev BE A Paddock preaches Baccalaureate on Sunday June 15 at 8 p.m. Cantata Under The Palms outdoors June 16 at 8:30 p.m. Commencement at opera house June 19 at 8 p.m. Program includes multiple orations, solos, diplomas, and benediction.
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BE. A. Paddock
Opera House
Academy
George F. Root
A Summer's Fancy at Weiser Opera House
A bright act society comedy will be presented at the Weiser opera house Saturday night by a company of talented youths from Payette under director Percy H. Levin. The show received praise last Wednesday and will start at nine o'clock. tickets are 25 and 50 cents with seats at Churchill's.
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Weiser Opera House
Paysette
Percy H. Levin
Churchill's
Wanted Girl for General House Work
A small family seeks a girl for general house work. Enquire at Mr. Viel. Sign of the Big Chain.
Fourth of July Committee Meeting Reports Improvements
An adjourned Fourth of July committee meeting at O M Harvey's office heard reports from various groups. The grounds committee secured a grove north of Giles Bater’s residence for exercises and sports, with a pavilion, dancing floor, and booth privileges planned, and a voting contest for the Goddess of Liberty to be held with window displays at Mr Brainey’s.
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O. M. Harvey
Giles Bater
Brainey
Birxes
Ahudex
Brwes
Midsummer Millinery Sale Notice
Midsummer Millinery announces stock remaining with Dresa hats and street hats offered at very low prices as it moves to close out. L Hann advertises continued sale and reduction of stock.
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Dresa
M. L. Hann
Prospector William Wicks Prefers Weiser Outfit Supplies
Weiser reports William Wicks, advance agent for about fifteen Cleveland men bound for Thunder Mountain, finds Weiser’s prices surprisingly low. He learned from the Signal about eastern skepticism of the gold district and advises his party to buy here what they need at good value, easing fears of robbery and high costs.
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William Wicks
Weiser
Pesday
Cleveland
Ohio
Thunder Mountain
Wicks
Signal
Ride
Land Homes in Demand in Weiser Vicinity
Weiser offers a mild climate and sheltered position at 2100 feet. Peaches cherries and apples prize in horticultural shows. nearby mountains offer trout filled retreats. The city plans schools and churches with two high institutions and parochial school potential. Growth prospects include manufacturing and inland city status with land sold cheaply and available land for settlement.
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Weiser Academy
Congregational School
Idaho Industrie] Institute
Notable Mica Prospector Visits Indian Valley Rancher
Found Mica, R. G Stewart, a leading rancher and horse raiser from Indian Valley, visited the city to record mica locations on the east fork of the Weiser. He asserts he can extract blocks of mica ten inches square and plans large scale development once market arrangements are finalized. The mineral, also called thinglass, is widely used by stove manufacturers for doors and other parts. Stewart aims to secure a market and begin operations soon.
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R. G Stewart
Indian Valley
Steward
Weiser
Bright Speller Marguerite Hoffman Crowned City Champion
Mrs Jas Matthes reports her niece Marguerite Hoffman of Toledo Ohio aged 12 has been named city spelling champion. A city wide contest followed school level rounds with 25 entrants in the final where she spelled flawlessly. Her school honored her with a souvenir gift and flags were displayed.
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Jas. Matthes Baa
Toledo
Ohio
Marguerite Hoffman
Miss Hoffman
Matthes
Nerce
Weiser Academy Leads Field Meet Against College of Idaho
Weiser Academy and College of Idaho clashed in a Caldwell field meet yesterday afternoon with seventeen events. Weiser entered all competitors led by delegates M. Adamson A Philips W M Gobel K Keyes E O Smith Burton P Twichell and Bert Jenney. Last year Weiser won a majority of events. Hats on sale at Mrs Miller's Sommercamps through the Fourth.
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Weiser Academy
College of Idaho
Caldwell
Weiser
M. Adamson
A. Philips
W. M. Gobel
K. Keyes
E. 0. Smith
Burton P. Twichell
Bert Jenney
Graves of Veterans Honor Fifteen Soldiers in Weiser Cemetery
Decoration Day records from Ma Queenville Post G A R Weiser honor fifteen graves twelve Union and three Confederate. Names given include White, Ed Jones, Wm L Peacock, Caldwell, Parks, Stephen Jones, Grabb, Maguire, Townley, John Simmons, Eaton and Wm Lane. Confederate graves listed as Shepherd, Wm Ross and John Barton. Peacock allegedly left a large estate in Ireland.
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Weiser
Ma Qonville Post
Decoration Day
Sears
Comrade White
Ed Jones
Wm. L. Peacock
Caldwell
James Parks
Stephen Jones
Grabb
Maguire
Chas. Townley
John Simmons
Eaton
Wm. Lane
Shepherd
Wm. Ross
John Barton
Peacock
Beirtom
Treland
Passion Play scenes staged by Rev J B Wilcockson at opera house
The opera house was well filled Tuesday evening for scenes from the celebrated Passion Play presented by Rev J B Wilcockson. The audience praised the high quality performance and the speaker’s world traveler’s perspective. Episcopal ladies raised a neat sum from the proceeds.
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J. B. Wilcockson
Rev
Wilcockson
New Stock at Jas Gerwick Store and Millinery Soon
Jas Gerwick prepares to stock new goods for men women and children as remodeling completes. Mrs Gerwick plans a millinery addition later while J A Equale will serve as clerk and bookkeeper in the pew store. Filthy Temples in India is referenced with medical ad copy for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
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Jas. Gerwick
India
Dr. King
Davia Dava Vo
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Thunder Mb
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Gold Country
Payette
Weber Band
H. Koster
Valse Elude
Hills
Grace Jenney
Stephen B. L. Penrose
Whitman College
Chopin
Franc Davis
Wm. Wicks
Thia
Graves of Veterans
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