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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
4
The county atty has reportedly embezzled funds tied to taxes and licenses after heavy mining speculation at Malheur and Baker City. Friends describe him as open and generous, but creditors say financial woes led to desperate acts including mortgage of his law library and forged salary warrants.
A roster of new subscribers includes L. WH, Scheleski Manager, Mrs. Rosa Glasscock in GA, Rock, Nathan L., Kinsball, W. J. Stuart, James Montgomery, Weiser, G. B. Holleran, Warren, Mrs. Lawlett Stinson, West Vu, sent by PP, Dawson, KB, M. Joslyn Wesser. Renewals list Roy Carruthers in New Orleans, D. C. Lewis in Oklahoma, Joln Martin, A Vay Sicklin, Lew Barton, Weiser, Joss Hauntz, Sam Keithley, Middle Valley.
The Water Works Courtment Suite has ordered a nine horsepower boiler and a six inch pump for dewatering during the excavation of the infiltration gallery. Work will start once the boiler and pump arrive and are placed in position.
A bulk seeds sale advertises varieties including alfalfa timothy blue grass clover vetches orchard grass brome grass Essex rape and garden seeds. It promotes savings and urges readers to try the Semi-Weekly Signal for Jour money.
Twenty years ago, Sheriff Pickens moved to town and Haworth’s boy Janecy had measles. Ex Sheriff Gray moved to a ranch. Ai First game of the season opened before Western Hots. Hawthorn’s Milt Callary closed shop at Middle Valley with exercises and an oyster supper at John Keithley’s. Marvin Kilborn welcomed his first daughter on Feb 28 at Middle Valley. David Gorrie’s son was seen on Monroe Creek. Notable scholars and visitors listed. visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer and Miss Bell Utley.
A 10 year old boy near the Natatorium sustained injuries from a giant cap explosion, leading to the amputation of two fingers on his right hand. Alios Campbell won the over nine prize and Andrew Stewart won the under nine prize in the February contest.
David T. Kelley, out of work, shot himself in the heart with a revolver in a Northern Pacific train caboose at Kendrick Idaho. He left a wife in Colfax Washington. Married briefly, Kelley had one dollar on him as he died within minutes. He had been caring for sick relatives, including Nate Worden and three sons with typhoid, while his wife tended them.
City council met in adjourned session. Quorum present. Treasurer instructed to deliver 7000 dollars in water works bonds to Lack & Schmitz of Baker City, with remainder placed in First National Bank of Baker City to be delivered to Lack & Schmitz upon deposit of city funds. A warrant for 512.95 dollars to Contractor J. White for water system work. Total due to Mr White 641.18 dollars with 20 percent held back until completion.
George P. Phos received notice Tuesday morning of appointment by Judge Stewart as prosecuting attorney for the district court term in March. County commissioners will likely appoint Mr. Rhea to the vacancy. The relics of a past era are evoked in a poetic aside about spring and brighter days.
Dr J M Lynch of Council and Miss Janey Clark of Bowe wed Sunday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Justice Sanders. Best man Manley Brizendine. Dr Lynch is Connell's popular dentist and Mrs Lynch has long been known in the county, formerly in the hotel business at Seven Devils. They will reside in Council.
One half interest offered for sale in a sound business. Inquiries should be directed to O M Harvey at 51 4 paying. Also old newspapers priced at 20 cents per hundred at the Signal office.
Elec Supplies and Wiring vacabi and stephens advertise wiring homes for electric lights. Get work done now before system completion. Prices for wiring on application at store on Hoff Street next door to Star Barber Shop. All kinds of electric supplies in stock. Call and see us. 62 ft.
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