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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
1
In the Young District a section labeled Rich Rapid River, a tributary, appears in the record with abbreviated identifiers tok and LN. The text notes a geographic detail likely tied to watershed or mapping notes for the district.
Prospector Hollingshead reports on Rapid River camp in Idaho, noting 500 square miles of mineral belts east of Seven Devils and Snake River. He cites copper gold and silver veins, coal iron lime gypsum and marble, with Ford Bros Black Lake mine at 800 feet yielding $800 per ton on ore and $15 per ton on surface assays. Railroad construction and 200 ledges with ~20 per ton assays planned to advance development this year. One hundred tons baled hay for sale.
A new extension plan for the Vendome project increases the building from its original count to seventeen rooms. Architects propose a compact, efficient layout preserving the historic facade while enhancing capacity and utility for future occupancy. The development reflects ongoing urban expansion and design consolidation.
Coakley and Coakley plan a new 80 by 90 foot two story brick addition to the Vendome hotel, featuring 16 sleeping rooms on the second floor and a front store room with a rear tearoom, to boost convenience and comfort. Plans prepared by C F P Hummel show a bright outlook for the road to P I N reaching Council Valley by June first.
President Hall visits Weiser as P and LN circles push for quick extension of the road. Rails expected to reach Council by June with a choice between Hornet Creek or Price Valley for the Devils branch. Talks with Colorado Fuel and Iron Works hint at fifteen miles contracted for delivery soon. Hall praises Weiser and plans to return in April as railway progress accelerates amid contractor disputes. Also notes Kimberley relief and Boer activity in Africa and season tickets for Buchanan engagement at Smith’s.
Cottage owner T. M. Brizendine begins erecting a residence on Perrault street near A and B. Anjlerson adds a brick residence as Property Sales notes. Herman Haas plans a new residence on Galloway land, sells his east end home to John Sater for 2500 dollars. Frank Korup purchases Bill Walker farm of forty acres on Monroe Creek for 1600 dollars.
Real estate transfers listed by county recorder J F Smith include distributions of estate of James J Anderson to heirs and several conveyances. Notable entries cover J J Fuller to Margaret Sears for lots in Watlington and Weiser additions with 250 dollars, A Sears to Margaret Sears and others totaling 1 dollar, pricing for a Lucinda Lansdon 30 acre tract at 1000 dollars, Andrew Mellon to J B Waters and A Waters at 700 dollars, John R Jones to B D Ford in Admiral Dewey lode claim for 1 dollar, and Joseph R Wills to Jennie S Merritt covering multiple adjoining lots in Seven Devils district for 1 dollar. Continued on Page 2.
Mr Hall and local officials toured the Cambridge line with Weiser residents. Garrett O Neil named superintendent, R Shaw stays as purchasing agent. O Neil from Ogden brings thirty years with Union Pacific in roles including passenger conductor and road master. E I Merritt resigns from the board as Hall departs for Boise, Salt Lake, and the East.
A historical report outlines Bright prospects for the Thunder Mountain Consolidated Gold Mines. Investors and local officials voice optimism about the mine’s output, expansion potential, and regional economic impact, citing rising demand and feasible ore grades.
Local capitalists form Weiser based company to develop a vast Thunder Mountain gold ore dyke. Stock sales of 25,000 dollars sold in an hour draw in lead investors. plans include 60 pack animals, ore handling machinery, and early mining operations. The Mountain stands 7650 feet high with a 1000 foot dyke, yielding high ore values and vast output potential amidst a regional gold belt.
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