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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
5
The Signal lists subscription options and prices in advance with one month, one year, and discounted bundles. Advertising rates are given per inch with different charges for legal notices and other ad types. The notice reminds readers to check the address label and report payment discrepancies promptly.
The timetable lists train departure times from Wolser for No 1 Passenger westbound and eastbound at 1 2 a m and 2 42 a m respectively along with westbound and eastbound Cannon Ball times around 2 52 p m and 8 45 p m.
Jas Ferguson will open a bicycle repair shop in a few days. L Ullman of Alexander Clothing Co is in Boise on business. A new canvas awning shields Alexander Clothing windows. The Christian Endeavor society plans a social at the Congregational church next Friday. Geo H Harvey, a nephew of Mrs Ashmun, is visiting and is a traveling salesman. Next Sunday Rev Ashmun will speak on The Use and Abuse of the Sabbath. R L Badgers may go to Meadows to join Krigbaum & Crowell in stage work. Ladies Social Union of the M E church holds a cooked food sale Saturday afternoon May 10 at McBratney & Abernathy's. J F Howell, representing Salt Lake, is outfitting here for Thunder Mountain with nephew Arthur King. Joe Doherty was arrested for disorderly conduct and fined. Lee attends Second District Idaho Sunday School convention at Nampa. City orders to clean alleys issued. Bert L Rogers of Weiser has filed on multiple parts of section 22, township 11 north, range 4 west. Mrs Dave Jones was ill. family moving to Indian Trove. Dave plans swine raising. Meadows offers 100 saddle and pack horses for sale starting at $25.
Buy your millinery at Mrs. M. L. Hand's with the largest stocks offered. Consult Washington County Abstract Company for all Real Estate matters. Photographs of the golden wedding gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Capt. Haven now available at D. Marab's photograph gallery.
A 33 member council began organizing in LO 0 F Hall with Mrs Maud R Wheeler directing. The order offers 10 weekly sick and accident benefits plus life insurance. It aligns with the National Fraternity Congress of America and starts in Weiser with a growing charter list. Wheeler also serves Kalos Circle as clerk, and is noted as a Woodcraft enthusiast. Circle membership has risen to 44 with 16 new members in two months.
The Signal's representative visited the Weiser valley this week and found farmers in excellent spirits. Prospects for good crops are splendid and fruit conditions are at their best, with many new orchards expected to bear this season. If conditions stay favorable, fruit production from this point will be quite large.
Isaac Hewitt, who recently rented the Walt Lyons ranch, is adding to the residence and improving the property. He is hosting W B R McCall of Oberlin Kas, who is visiting and considering a new home in the area as he enjoys the country.
John Leary a miner aged about 38, single and from Landore, was brought to Blackfoot by Deputy Sheriff Dave Lawrence on Thursday for examination by the insanity board. He was found mentally unbalanced and committed to Blackfoot.
Arthur Cleaver of Baker City and Ada F Vaughn of Eugene Oregon were married in Weiser last Wednesday by Justice C D Sanders. Also various local ads note closeout hats, a ferry sale, ram stock, flour, bargains, and a plant for sale with a community notice style.
A party entering Weiser from the Short Line reports a man in Pocatello offering a $10 pass to Thunder Mountain via Boise with baggage guaranteed to the camp, a bunco claim. Branham notes no new arrivals from Salmon, Mackey, Ketchum or Boise. some travelers come from Dixie and Grangeville. A Portland man claims Northern Pacific passes to Portland and Seattle via Stites to attract riders. Three Pittsburgh youths outfitting here. Tonepah Nevada prospector Jake Buckley passes through, carrying Tonepah ore. Street sales end at Mus L M Hanp’s.
Mr. J. Audley Smith returns from a long absence in New York and eastern points. He is cheerful about future moves of the P. & TN. and the Boston & Seven Devils. He expects negotiations to bring stronger financial interests into Hall's enterprises but gave no timetable for activity. He left Thursday for Mackay Idaho to set up a 600 ton smelter owned by those seeking association with Hall Money to loan on farm and city property with partial payment option. Lowest rate of interest RO. McKinney Weiser Idaho.
A letter to Miss Mary Harper from Perment Frewen, Idaho State Superintendent, explains that due to high demand, additional special examinations cannot be granted presently. He notes past winter shortages and compares delays to train delays, emphasizing limited privilege abuse and a desire to help teachers within capacity. Webster adds a remark about bargains and sales.
A lively runaway yesterday drew crowds as Krigler's job team Gordon's brick team and Harper's express wagon raced through the streets without drivers. Brick bars and water cans flew through the air, creating a carnival like scene resembling a man chariot race.
_trimmed hats and custom millinery offered at Summercamp's_ Mas Milier Blim prices stout values featured in The Leader.
Ross Krigbaum reports a letter from his brother Mark at Marshall Lake describing a big strike in the new district. The ledge is 24 feet wide and the rock is full of free gold visible to the eye.
Frank Hubbard arrived from Meadows and reports the road to Warren is passable for horses. Captain Bledsoe from Boise confirms improvement and that the worst spots have been repaired, predicting continuous passability as soft snow melts after a two week closure.
A list of names associated with the Vendome Hotel and surrounding cities appears, naming guests and residents including H Duffield J E B Mathers John Siegman Huntington W E Harrington O C Volmar D H Webrachmidt Sam West and many others. The note also promotes Idaho Pride flour from Idaho Milling Go with slogans claiming high quality and nationwide grocer distribution.
A mix of old health advice and cooking guidance. The piece urges Dr. King's New Life Pills to aid digestion and blood enrichment, then cites Boston Cooking School Magazine rules for cutting bread for meals. It details preferred bread thickness for breakfast and luncheon and proper slicing and serving methods.
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