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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
3
A school meeting in Warren elected Frank Mathias district clerk. A letter found in a pocket earlier last week, addressed to Gen Harry, led to the conclusion that the name referred to was Harriy.
Town scenes and notices describe local events including the Somers Family entertaining Dillon on a Saturday evening with a lively show. Miss Nellie impressed with a Cuban song, and comedic numbers drew applause as neighbors and merchants joined a pleasant, well attended program.
Meadows notes describe local travel and mining activity near Welnyr, with mentions of Meadows townscape, gates, saloons, and nearby roads. The item records residents delivering mail, new arrivals, dances, illnesses, and social events at nearby mines and valleys including Long Valley and Moon Creek, with names such as Snyder, Sammy Mitchell, Geo McMihau, Mrs Cora Wart, Phllipa, and Frank Lewin.
The Warren mining region shows high promise with reported yields and ongoing activity. See noted arrivals, new mill operations, labor increases, and community mentions including locals from Bell Plain and North Fork, a dance, and pending petitions as work resumes with new machinery arriving in July.
Community gathering in Indian Valley features a June 26 church dedication, patriotic program with President C B Lindsay and Marshal J W Willeson, free lemonade, and a grand feast. Attendees include visitors from Salubria and local residents among sheep men and travelers. notes on local travel and small notices accompany the event preview.
Fresh car of lime received at Tom Kelleys. Pritchett paints the post office interior. Weiser families report whooping cough and local illnesses. Builds and repairs noted at Welser, Keota, and nearby towns. A Weiser depot upgrade is planned and police court fines are listed. Community life and summer plans amid mining interest and a large Fourth of July band event reported.
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