Canal project near Dead Ox Flat district discussed
Tand 8 F. Stark & Co. and Malheur Butte Gas Co. close a contract with Wm. Harkins for a twelve mile canal from the Malheur river, 18 by 3 feet, shrunk to 16 feet near Weiser. Work must be completed by July 1903. A bridge to connect Oregon adjacent lands is urged to unlock cheap communication and spur regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tand
F. Stark & Co
Malheur Butte Gas Company
Wm. Harkins
Wat
Dead Ox Flats
Malheun River
Weiser
Jarkins
Ogden Fer
Little Salmonagon Road
Saltake
JHUNDER MT. MINING DEALS INDIAN WORTHY BONDS
Dan McRae and partner Geo Pattersprave bonded Independence cup on Smith creek for 25000 to J B Hildridge. On Worden group Hollister bonded. ten to eight men will work all winter. Large pack trains carried six to seven tons of supplies into Warren for Hollister. Medal honors awarded Mr Selwyn and his father for notable governmental and scientific service across multiple domains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McRae
Weiser
Warren
Thunit Mt
Dan
Antral Idaho
Washington County Horse and Cattle Growers Endorse County Attorney
At a meeting in Weiser Idaho the Washington County Horse and Cattle Growers Association unanimously endorsed County Attorney W D Lovejoy for re election. They praise his prosecution of criminals and administration, noting stockmen benefit from his work and urging stockmen to support his candidacy. Attest: Jas Campbell vice president Harry Townugy secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Horse and Cattle Growers’ Asociation
Weiser
Washington County
Idaho
Washington County Hoe ‘and Cattle Association
W. D. Lovejoy
Washington
Askinoton Co. House and Cattle Growens’ Association
Jas, Campbell
Harry Townugy
Souvenirs Returned by Gr Selwyn Cherish Family Heirlooms
Gr Selwyn returns from travel with family keepsakes and mementos of historical value. He emphasizes the significance of these items to their family heritage and past events.
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Gr. Selwyn
Connecion
Hemenway School House Talk Tonight by Hon Chas Jackson
Citizens are invited to the Hemenway school house tonight where Hon Charles H Jackson will address the crowd. The speaker is described as entertaining and forcible and attendees are promised a worthwhile event. Also announced is an exchange sale offering one new 3 inch Mitchell wagon and one new buggy for grain, at Kiwparn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Jackson
Hemenway School House
Jackson
This Particular Smith For County Auditor Candidate
This portrait notes Frank E. Smith, age 41, running for county auditor on the Democratic ticket. Since 1897 in Washington County he built an honorable career, earning trusted friends. Former head bookkeeper for Montana businesses, he is described as moral and capable, and readers are urged to view his picture in Signs of October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Smith
Washington County
Montana
Smith
John Smith
Powhatan
Fesspee
Frank Smith seeks votes in clean campaign, not belittling rivals
The text notes L Frank Smith the present county auditor and Frank Smith son in abstract business with O M Harvey, clarifying that Democratic candidate Frank Eli Smith is not these Franks. It emphasizes a fair, honorable contest and denies ill will from either side while highlighting Smith’s wood hauling and pen, mind, and administrative experience.
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Smith
L. Frank Smith
Washington County
Frank Smith
O. M. Harvey
Smiths
Franks
Frank Eli
Wood
One More Big District and Prospecting Report
Frank Whitney returns from summer prospecting with samples of galena oxide and quartz from Beaver Elk and Sulphur creeks. Five locations were made and assessment work done in a 20 mile square district 85 miles south of Thunder Mountain and 20 miles from Bear Valley. The area attracted 100 men, at least 150 locations, ore values range from 2 to 8 dollars.
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Frank Whitney
Thunder Mountain
Bear Valley
Ninemier brothers organize stock company for mining
Surface and improve with every foot of depth Ben and Jack Ninemier, owners of 15 mining claims, organize a stock company to develop the property.
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Ben
Jack Ninemier
Sharai reports mining work quietly progressing in Seven Devils
£ W Sharai has worked on mining properties in the Seven Devils district for four or five months and returned home this week. He is allied with O H Wallop and A G Butterfield, with properties on Rapid river and Indian creek. He notes substantial summer activity but says it has been quiet and attracted little attention.
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W. Sharai
Seven Devils
Sharai Ia
O. H. Wallop
A. G. Butterfield
Rapid River
Indian Creek
Saddles and Harness Offered By Harris Dean in City
Saddles harness and saddlery items fill stock at Harris and Dean the largest line seen in the city. The store claims to carry every item of a first class harness and saddlery shop and offers prices that defy competition.
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Harris & Dean
Hawley Campaign Address Set for Monday Evening
Hon James H Hawley of Boise democratic candidate for United States senator will speak Monday evening at the opera house to close the campaign. The event includes music and a program by the democratic club. All voters are urged to register and hear the eloquent speaker. McBratney s is the place to buy wall paper.
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James H. Hawley
Boise
United States
Opera House
Arti
Democratic Club
Warren Citizen Seeks Home as Mill Runs Full Pace
J. W. Wright of Warren plans relocating his family to Weiser for better schooling but has not found a house. He notes the Silver King 10 stamp mill runs day and night, with 45 workers and ample ore reserves. Wright mentions promising prospects on Profile creek in Thunder Mountain district and assays of 86 per ton at six feet and 22 at 20 feet. He cites expected ore strikes by Fairview company and reports Warren's economy remains strong as snowfall approaches.
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J._W. Wright
Warren
Mr. Wright
Weiser
Silver Kin, Company
Wright
Profile Creek
Thunder
Mountain District
Fairview Company
New Industry Ten to Be Installed Near Council
A large saw mill to be located on the Little Weiser river about six miles from Council reportedly to be run by water power. Machinery purchased and shipped, likely not set up until spring due to late season. Salt Lake investors have taken timber land in the area and will use a portable engine to harvest lumber for buildings and water power. A reservoir is being built to ensure water supply. The timber lands of Washington county are described as having a great future.
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Weiser
Council Arcecording
Salt Lake
Washington
Democratic Meetings Across Northern County
Meetings in the northern part of the county addressed by Hon Pred Flood and Democratic candidates drew strong attendance and evident voter interest near the speaking venues. Most candidates are expected to return to Weiser today.
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Pred Flood
Weiser
Heavy registration exceeds two years past totals in Weiser
Registration in Weiser across three precincts tops 1300 with projections toward 1400 before closing at 9 pm. Officials note a near 20 percent rise from two years ago and attribute it to population growth and heightened election interest.
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Weiser
Convict's Daughter at the Opera House This Saturday
A melodramatic success titled The Convict's Daughter returns with new scenery and stronger humor. An unrelated Local notice praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for burns and sprains after a Virginia incident.
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Opera House
Democrats Endorse Swanstrom For Assessor In Secure Bid
The piece argues that Republicans push Lansdon against Bam Swanstrom, attacking Swanstrom as foreign born while defending his native Swedish birth. It praises Swanstrom’s mercantile career, honesty, and business judgment, asserting he is fully qualified and a worthy official.
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Robt. Lansdon
Bam Swanstrom
Swanstrom
Sweden
Montana Line Survey Chief Returns Home
Thos A Clark chief engineer of the surveying party locating the Montana railroad line from Harlowtown to Lewistown returned home after completing the survey. The line from Helena connects with the Northern Pacific to Lewistown. Grade work from Harlowtown to Lewistown is underway by the Utah Construction Company of Salt Lake, with completion hoped early in spring and winter work continuing as weather permits.
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Thos. A. Clark
Montana
Harlowtown
Mont
Lewistown
Helena
Northern Pacific
Utah Construction Company
Salt Lake
Conant & Conant to Open New Drug Store
Announce opening of a new drug store on or about November 3. They promise a large, complete line typical of first class drug stores and invite customers to visit. A testimonial notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a fever sore on a leg, with claims of full curing for bruises, ulcers, eruptions, boils, burns, burns and piles at 25 cents, guaranteed by Davis Drug Co.
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Conant & Conant
Lneck
Spirey
Walton Furesce
Davia Drag Co
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Welser
Oregon
Galloway
Jhunder MT. Mining
Albert Edward
England
Selwyn
Victoria
Royal Society of New South Wales
Rte
J. H. Hawley
McBratney's
Little Weiser
Council
Geo. T. Benson
M.e.sommercamp & Co
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