Weiser Spokane push for Thunder Mountain wagon road
Lewiston Chamber backs a united effort with Weiser to build a Warren to Thunder Mountain wagon road linking with Spokane and Grangeville routes. The editorial praises Weiser delegates for seeking Spokane cooperation and notes rivalries but shared interests in developing the gold fields. A committee reports on routes and awaits Lewiston’s fuller reply.
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Weiser
Portland
Council
Warren
Thunder Mt
Spokane
Lewiston
Grangeville
Spokesman-Review
Thunder Mountain
Chamber of Commerce
Fosselman
Lockwood
Stites
Resort
Idaho
S. Posselman
Weiser Board Ofarade
R. B. Lockwood
Weiser Signal
Chamber Commerce
Goodall
Thomas Hooker
M. Fassett
Chas L. King
Dixie
Salmon River
Jellowes
Falcones
Lewiston Chamber
Weiser City Council Names New Mayor and Council
The chamber of commerce expects a Tuesday session to review a new dispensation as EK Kelly, mayor-elect, officially assumes duties. The newly elected councilmen are pledged to advance the city’s progress, with a conservative government to fund needed improvements within legitimate resources. The message ends with the old adage The King is dead, long live the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Weiser
Fruit Country expects big crop as jars arrive
Morris Sommer shows optimism for a bountiful fruit season in Fruit Country while receiving a carload of glass fruit jars last week, signaling preparations for harvest and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sommer
Copper strike at Crackerjack mine draws attention
Si. Boyle reports a rich copper strike at the Crackerjack mine in Heath. A sample sent to Jake Landsman is on display at the Bee Hive store. The property is owned by Boyle Landsman and Wm Black. Heath district continues to improve its reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si. Boyle
Heath
Jake Landsman
Bee Hive
Messrs. Boyle, Landsman
Wm. Black
Heath District
County Tax Levy Declared Too Low in Report
Auditor Smith reports a proposed levy of 3.33 per $100 to raise county revenue, but the actual levy made is 2.00 per $100. The lower rate, aided by license incomes, is noted as unusually small for the western region.
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Smith
Washington County
West
Dress Making and Millinery Parlors Open in Barton Block
Misses Bessa Johnson and Kiva Joney announce their millinery and dress making parlors, a branch of the Mode at Baker City, now open in the Barton block. They invite ladies of Weiser and surrounding country to inspect the new establishment, offering a fine line of batenburg and point lace braids patterns and gloves. The notice includes testimonials about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, urging households to keep a bottle. Also promotes Moyer's Paint and Paper Store in Washington county with emphasis on low prices and large stock of painters supplies.
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Bessa Johnson
Kiva Joney
Mode
Baker City
Barton Block
Weiser
Chamberlain
H. R. Pares
Plymouth
Oklahoma
Caprcut
Dave Co
Idaho
Moyer'’s
Washington County
Moyer
Sommer's
Meadows Is Booming A Washington valley town seeks growth and new buildings
Meadows Idaho on the Little Salmon valley boasts booming prospects with 10 to 15 new buildings planned. A West Virginia financier and local partners own 200 acres, surveying and selling lots. Daily stages, stores, a mill, and planned improvements promise a thriving future for ranchers and prospectors alike.
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Ows
R. T. Herndon
West Virginia
F. M. Hubbard
John McMahon
John M. Lyons
A. B. Anderson
Robert Montgomery
Herndon
Vp Council
Gonse Creek
Council
Meadows
Warren
Grangeville
Northern Pacific
Meadrows
Anon
Engineers survey the Bitter Root through old Lolo Pass
The Stuart Mountaineer reports a 16 man party of engineers with surveying gear invaded the region two weeks ago. They left Greer station and secured conveyances at Wieppe to cross the Lolo trail to Lock Saw camp, aiming to survey a new cut-off via the Bitter Root mountains and old Lolo Pass. The informer requested secrecy. The town notes this fits the plan to connect California and Butte via a Clearwater cut-off under a larger railway vision.
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Greer
Wieppe
Lolo Trail
Lock Saw
Bitter Root
Lolo Pass
Joseph
Northern Pacific
P & LN
California
Butte
Clearwater
Local business notices urge support for home industry
Closing out street hats at reduced prices at Mrs Hasp 408. If you need glasses see Dr McCreery at the Vendome parlors this week. He is an expert with reasonable charges. Good people, build your town by using products manufactured at home. Pride of Idaho and Eagle flour is the best, every sack warranted, for sale by leading grocers Patato Milling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McCreery
Idaho
Eagle
Grovera
Hood Luck A Romantic Thunder Mountain Story
Leland Wayland and Son face a fate tied to luck in a romantic tale set against the Thunder Mountain backdrop as they confront a fortune promised within a year.
Wayland Prospector Family Sparks Idaho Mining Deal
Leland Wayland and his 16 year old son Nash found ten quartz claims near Dewey camp after a summer prospecting trip. A $40,000 sale followed when an eastern investor questioned Nash’s minor status. The Waylands’ fortune nears $150,000 as probate and guardianship formalities finalize. An Emmett celebration is planned with rail travel offers for Idaho friends in early May.
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Leland Wayland
Nash
Thunder Mountain
Dewey Camp
Dewey Mill
Caswell Ranch
Big Creek
Father
Wayland
Ory Holdings
Stuart
Grangeville
Nash Wayland
Idaho County
Bummett
Ida Technical Eastern
R. K
Waylands
Emmett
Weiser
Nampa
Portland
Oregonian
Eld
Idaho
A. M
Coal prospects on Weiser road reveal coal veins and asphaltum
J F Lowe, Wm Van Rice and Himil Matgdorf return from developing coal lands on the middle fork of the Weiser. They report coal veins four to six feet wide and a bed of asphaltum. Samples sent for analysis. If marketable, the find could be exceedingly valuable. One party member says it would take several thousand dollars to part with his hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lowe
Wm, van Rice
Himil Matgdorf
Weiser
Sold Rancher John Sommerville Goes In Search Of Sparser Range
John Sommerville has sold his Crane creek ranch and disposed of his sheep interests. He plans a trip to seek a favored spot with less crowding, hoping to find a desirable location in this region. He is regarded as one of the community’s most esteemed citizens.
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Mesera, Geary, Coffey & Marah
Numbers
Portland
N. P. Ishitorium
Pacific Coast
Thea
Coffey
Oregonian
Oregonian Building and Its Practice In Rapidly Extending. Friends of Dr. Numbers
John Sommerville
Crane Creek
Signal Act Results item from Hernando Florida 1902
Franz Weaton submits a check for 1.75 to the Signal in Weiser Idaho, requesting mailing of Idaho Mining Rights by O. KE for .75 and How to Locate and Hold Mining Claims by G. W. Watts for 11.00 to his address Idaho Mining Rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernando, Fla
the Signal
Weiser
Idaho
O. KE
Jackson
G. W. Watts
Franz Weaton
Like a Drowning Man Dyspepsia Cure Excerpt
Five years ago dyspepsia left Geo 8 Marsh of Nocom Texas nearly unable to function. He tried pepsin and other medicines without relief, but after using Kodol he improved at once and is now sound. Kodol reproduces natural digestive juices and digests any good food, claimed by Davis Dau Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Marsh
Nocom
Tex
Davis Dau Co
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Thunder Mt. Road
Warren Road
Lewiston Chamber of Commerce
Tom Kelly
Bigoe
Rapid River District
Montana
Eureka & Eastern Plan
Stuart Mountaineer
Tpato Milling Co
North Maho Paper
Agwests
Coal Prospects
Wdahoans
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