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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
2
A historical report notes confidence that Eureka and Eastern routes are secured. Officials emphasize successful negotiations and expected smooth passage for the planned railroad expansion. Local leaders advocate timely completion to boost commerce and settlement along the corridor.
English financier Lord Thurlow and George H. Proctor of New York travel to California to start the Eureka and Eastern railroad from Eureka California to Welser Idaho. The route would cross California Oregon through Humboldt Knity Shasta Lassen Modoc counties and enter Idaho near Weiser following a low elevation path to cross the Sacramento River. Financing is in place and grading may begin the summer, promising notable development for Weiser and region.
United Mines Company closes a deal to take the Tiger group of seven claims at Thunder Mountain near the Dewey property for about 20000 dollars. The deal is backed by the Mackay copper syndicate active in Idaho. Other parcels change hands: Two Dents and William Black bond five quartz and two placer claims for 20000 with 10 percent down, Lawrence Phelan sells six quartz and one placer mine for 220000, Ea Gilligan Henry Smith Clyffe Lockwood and another seller move four claims at the head of Pro We Creek for 4000 with 10 percent down and final July 1. A car of seed potatoes at Kinball’s and seed wheat orders from J B O’Toole.
Candy Cathartie promotes health remedies claiming pure blood and perfect health. The ad urges gentle readers to secure the product, stamped C/C.C. and distributed by druggists in bulk.
A convoy and prospecting party heads toward Thunder Mountain from Weiser and Warren, seeking supplies and routes. Investors, explorers, and claims holders including Jas Jewell’s sale of key parcels vie to secure a townsite output, with rail and wagon road discussions shaping future access to the camp.
Ira Baird of Baird Bros plans a Council livery and feed stable within weeks. They will offer pack and saddle horses, teams for mountain trips, and a pack train service from Council to Thunder Mountain. They aim for rapid baggage delivery and may run multiple trains. New and renewing subscribers listed from multiple states and towns.
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