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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
1
Overland Hotel hosts viewing days with notable activity at Sears and VanSice. The event gathers interest from local residents and potential buyers as preparations proceed.
A vivid report traces a locomotive’s aggressive path toward the Seven Devils region, noting a bold approach by the iron horse and contrasting landscapes along the route.
A large steam locomotive leased to the P&LN leaves the Oregon Short Line at Weiser depot en route toward Weiser canyon and Seven Devils. The project advances with bridge work, ties, and a growing yard, signaling the arrival of a main line linking Weiser to Butte Spokane San Francisco Salt Lake and Portland. The excursion to Weiser draws prominent Boise figures and residents praising hospitality and the day’s festivities as the copper spike signals the new era.
The Weiser Public Schools held their first commencement at the Opera House with graduates, ushers, and a large audience. Students delivered salutatory and valedictory poems and essays, including Katharine Galloway on Women in War, Oliver Anderson Jeffreys on Every Clon, and Minnie Richardson with How Hy I Saved St Michael's. The program featured piano by Miss Hixon, readings, and the diplomas presented by Mr. Maryatt, ending with benediction and city praise.
A description of a Sunday presidiwl event at the Welwe High School outlines a six pager program with opportunities for graduates to contribute. Advertisements mention Harley & Rowe and sales of wagons and buggies at a local shop, with other items like bananas and beer.
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