City considers sewer bonds to fund urgent works
City council weighs a sewer program funded by eight percent bonds against abutting properties. A main along the river from Second street and laterals to Seventh would start, with property owners paying either upfront or in ten yearly installments. The plan aims to cover the city progressively, appraising costs per lot and starting promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or and Council
Nee Plas
Mints
Second Street
Mining men visit Rapid River district leaders from Youngstown
Padgent Mining Men, D C Nevin, J C Sutherland, W Barr and Edward Dennis of Youngstown arrived in the city Friday evening to inspect mine properties owned by the Ontario and Pactolian Mining companies in the Rapid River district. They left for home Monday to remain several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C Nevin
J C. Sutherland
W. Barr
Hdward’ Denni
Youngstown
Ohio
Fihe City
Ronigé and
Pactolian
Rapid River District
Lardo residents urge new telephone link with city talks
Citizens of Lardo and Pay Kes press for a telephone connection. Charles Sailor visits the city to confer with Manager Schrot of the Bell system on extending the line from Lande, deeming it of growing importance for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sailor
Lardo
Iain
Paykes
Sailor
Schrot
Bellephone Company
Lande
Tele
Man Injured In Sunday Bicycle Accident
John J. Matson of Sunnyside School House sustained a thigh fracture from a bicycle accident Sunday. The injury, described as severe, could threaten mobility for life. Mrs Matson, aged several years, witnessed the incident and the report mentions a medical remedy advertisement alongside details of the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mattson
Sunnyside
Matson
Shirley Davis
Drowned cattleman at Snake River near Glenn's Ferry
A. J. Bennett drowned Wednesday in the Snake River about three miles east of Glenn's Ferry while guiding cattle across the river. He was in his late twenties or early thirties and had relatives said to live in Huntington, though none are known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bennett
Snake River
Glenn's Ferry
Bennett
Huntington
Convicts Dead in Quarry Blast at Idaho Penitentiary
Two convicts, John Stewart and William Maney, were killed in a premature blast at the Idaho penitentiary quarry. They were blown about forty feet down the slope and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Penitentiary
John Stewart
Wm. Maney
Road project plans for Thunder Roads and Blue Jacket mine route
Work on Thunder Roads, Frank and Johnesse and Robert H Bell of Boise were in the city Sunday en route to the Blue Jacket mine on Salmon river. Johnesse is mine manager and superintendent of the road project to Thunder Mountain, which has state appropriation. He leaves about the 20th to arrange for the start of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank & Johnesse
Robert H. Bell
Boise
Blue Jacket
Salmon River
Johnesse
Thunder Mountain
Wool Coming In Sign of Transportation Shortage
About 75 000 pounds of wool are stored in the large wool warehouse in this city as sheepmen report a shortage of teams to haul their clip to town. At all three shearing plants there is a large quantity of wool that could not be moved due to transportation gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sige
Nelson
Gus
Construction boom as new city buildings rise rapidly
Numerous structures under construction across the city advance quickly. Foundations laid for Av P. H. Moulton’s Waltington Street residence and Bernard Haas’s Main Street home. J. Fuller moves a demolished lot for a new Second Street building. B. C. Piretteplace to start a two story business block with bakery and offices. Outside stair at Odd Fellows Hall to be enclosed for joint use. Lynch & Watkins win contract for W. L. Anderson residence on Third and Perrault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Bo Moulton
Waltington Street
Prgemeing
Bernard Haas
Main Street
B. C. Piretteplace
Lynch & Watkins
W. L Anderson
Third and
Perrault
Statemen plan Lewiston area irrigation project
Senator Dubois and associates acquire Shissler ranch for 55000 at Wala lake near Lewiston. They aim to reclaim 25000 acres south and east of Lewiston with Wala lake as a storage reservoir. Proposed works cost 225000, plus a trolley line to the irrigated district, totaling about 1000000 for lands and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Real Estate Deals Across Regions Highlight Active Market
Real estate activity surged with multiple transfers over the past week. R. O. McKinney brokered a 160 acre ranch west of the city from Louis Sommer of Baker City to Major James B Wallace of Cincinnati for 2400 dollars, and sales in Hawthorn's Addition included lots to Simeon Ford for 650 and Lot 29 in Block 3 No 1 to Rowland Thorpe of Omaha for 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. McKinney
Louis Sommer
Baker City
James B Wallace
Cincnnati
Ohio
Hawthorn
Simeon Ford
Rowland Thorpe
Omaha
Neb
Power House Construction Plans Mapped
City Engineer Otter has surveyed the ground plan for the water and electric power house on the Weiser river bank at Second street. The brick building 52 1/2 by 34 feet with a 30 by 12 coal shed will require 125000 bricks and sits on stone foundations. Construction starts immediately after stone arrives. excavation will reach eight feet. machinery shipped from Pittsburg. Reservoir adjustments via consulting engineer Cummings will require excavating to surface level, lowering fall by six feet but ample fall remains. works expected to begin soon and proceed quickly.
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Otter
Weiser
Second Street
Pittsburg
Yue City
Cummings
Real estate deal marks transfer in eastern city sector
A. M. Davis and H. F. Francis purchased the old Lunsdon property from George Ware for 1200 dollars in Weiser. The militia roster of potential city volunteers has been sent to the adjutant general in Boise. Captain McBirney and Lieutenant Aden will muster the company here once papers return, with arms and uniforms issued soon after. over 50 residents have signed the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real State
A. M. Davis
H. F. Francis
George Ware
Lunsdon
Adjutant General's Office
Boise
McBirney
Aden
Payette
Weiser
New Saloon and Billiard Hall Opens in Weiser
C W Jones has leased the former Weiser Supply Company building and will open a saloon and billiard hall. He says the resort will be among the finest equipped in the state with fixtures on the road and plans to open to the public in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jones
Weiser Supply Company
Jones
Lie
Royal Cafe advertised by Mrs Dan Meeds on Koffi Street
An advertisement promotes the Royal Cafe on Koffi Street with Mrs Dan Meeds described as a well known local caterer. The note urges readers to expect first class meals served in metropolitan style at the Royal Cafe Bee-hives and supplies at Kimball's, with a semi weekly stamp noting fresh news.
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Dan Meeds
Ohargay
Royal Cafe
Koffi Street
Weiser School Cloning Exercises Mark Term End
The Weiser public school ends term Friday May 22. Several classrooms have already held cloning exercises with programs listed by grade and teacher. Seventh grade led by Miss Anna H T Marks presented Drifted Out to Sea Evangeline Betsy and I Are Out Paul Revere's Ride and other pieces, while younger pupils performed songs, recitations, and stories highlighting Arbor Day and patriotic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Mise Lindsay
Mias Currin
Emma Sater
Berttin Hancock
Irene Snow
Leela Lloyd
Lena Brishman
Maude Morrison
Geo
Washington
Geel James
Hazel Smith
Columbus
Florence Sanders
Vesta
Dora Eaton
Hrma Dye
Arbor Day
Geo. Cowrin
Fred Burrows
Clifford Morehead
Will Roberts
Briar
Grace Vordelle
Gladys Wood
Little Robin
Edith Thompson
Bennie Kivett
Francis Nevins
Vera Gibbs
Adelaide Killoran
Karl Carr
Paul Joseph
Trene Snow
Bonnered Wiseman
Ethel Bruce
Fellows
Wayne Pickler
Mildred Shoenauer
Beautiful May
Vesta Hawes
Elizabeth Werneth
Ethel Shurtleff
Otis Weltzheimer
Eva Gerdan
Arbur Day
Grace Kittirough
Mary Werneth
Agnes Morehead
Dolly Eaton
Mary Beader
May Song
Behool
Floy Snider
Della Dean
Walter Murphy
Louise Erishmat
Ruth Morehead
June Ros
the Shannon
Clara Gray
Loyle James
Connie Barton
Glenn McCune
Remington Kelly
Martha Washington
Hawes
Independence Bells
Clara Ray
Adelia Killoran
Ceoil Barton
Kiva Gerdau
Helen van Sicklin
Vevin Thompson
The
Clevers
Robert Murphy
Anna
Page
Weltzheimer
America
Eax
Charlie Adams
Rghit
Robin
Il Natured
Nellie Adams
Hana Modrall
Owl
Julian Miller
Flora Burrows
Fred Westerfelt
Cora McCune
Dolly
Millie Snow
the Quarret
Edith Shearer
Alice Mc
Ronald Dye
Cloud
Kiva Ingram
Fishin Bert Emerick
May Burrows
Anna H. T. Marks
Teeeee
Nellie Lee
Burdock
Tyan Carr
Evangeline
Alex Sappingfield
Song
Seas Sas School
Betsy
Chas
Kelly
Hthel Lee
Vernon Leigh*ton
Long
Vereeese
Little Orpie
Leetee Hold
Rider
Newell Wight
Lenora Boutson
Betty
Bar
Aunt Doleful
Daisy Dash
Kentucky
Irene Hand
Lasco
Bertha Parks
Curtis Rhea
John Burns
Gettysburg
Weiser High School Baccalaureate Sermon at Congregational Church
The first graduation event will be held next Sunday at 8 o'clock with Rev. R W Rogers delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Special music and floral decorations are planned. The nine-member class is described as bright and representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser High School
Congregational Church
R. W. Rogers
Macomb Discharged In Saloon Liquor Trials At Cambridge
Macomb N. Macomb, accused of selling liquor without license and to minors at a Middle Valley saloon, was acquitted on both charges after a jury trial before Justice J. M. Childers. Prosecutor George P. Rhea and defense lawyer L. L Feltham appeared. Macomb remains in business, with additional charges likely.
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HH. N. Macomb
Middle Valley
Cambridge
J. M. Childers
George P. Rhea
L. L Feltham
Macomb
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Padgent Mining
A. Hooxer
Davis Duva Co
Ayres
J. Fuller
the Royal Cafe
Kimball's
Gus Nelson
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