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Newspaper

Weiser Signal

Location

Weiser, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1903

Page

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Rumors Fly About Attorney Lovejoy in Weiser Visit

Rumors spread that Attorney Lovejoy has been seen in the Boise area this week and in Weiser, with no one able to identify who saw him. He reportedly called on Jim Hawley in Hawley’s Boise office last Saturday to discuss his affairs and a possible return to Weiser to live down past faults. Hawley urged him to face the music, and the public’s stance remains uncertain.

Lovejoy Inj Weiser Jim Hawley Boise Jim Hawley

Superior Workmanship by Lew Waters for Butterfield Live Stock

Lew Waters has produced a fine hand made buckboard for the Butterfield Live Stock Company. The wagon uses seasoned hickory and Norway iron braces with a grit guarding boxing design. It is guaranteed to run 1000 miles on one greasing and has already attracted orders for two more vehicles from other clients.

Lew Waters Butterfield Live Stock Company Lew

Ditch Companies Impose Per-Share Assessments

The board of directors of the Ex tension and Second Extension ditch companies this week levied assessments of 9 per share in the extension and 25 per share in the Second Extension. The affairs were thoroughly reviewed and found well managed, with Secretary August Brockman praised for diligent service.

August Brockman

Condolence resolutions from Kalos Circle No 154

The Grand Guardian of the Universe removes Wood land from our midst. The circle mourns a faithful member, devoted wife and loving mother, extending heartfelt sympathy to her husband and children. A copy of resolutions is sent to the family and two newspapers, the lodge charter draped in mourning for thirty days.

Woodland Kalos Circle Weiser Signal Weiser World Mouralog Ags B Tariow Wise Berra Mobune

Rooke Recaptured After Escape From Idaho Deputy

Rooke, Idaho county horsethief, recaptured at Cottonwood Tuesday while being transported to Mt. Idaho jail from Grangeville. Idaho county placed a $1000 reward for his recapture. Sheriff Smith to receive it. Son of pioneer A. B. Rooke, he has a history of scrapes and was out on bonds totaling $7000 for alleged crooked work. He is well known in northern Washington county.

William Rooke Idaho County Pat County Mt. Idaho Grangeville Cottonwood A. B. Rooke Sheriff Smith Rooke Washington County

Gambling Rooms Shut by Mayor Order

By order of the mayor all gambling games are closed. Marshal Mc Grew issued the closing order Wednesday. Games of chance had been closed weeks ago but recently reopened and then were reopened more openly.

Marshal McGrew

Dividend Correction at Weiser Mercantile Company

In Wednesday's Signal the dividend was misstated as 15 cents per share but should be 15 percent per share. The correction notes this change materially affects stockholders' receipts.

Weiser Mercantile Company

District Court Hears Quiet Title Case Wednesday

District Court met this Wednesday to hear the case Oregon Short Line Railroad Company v. George Nesbit et al for quieting title to land. After evidence, the court took the matter under advisement. AScientific Discovery Kodol Dyspepsia Care is touted as aiding digestion by supplying natural juices and relaxing stomach tension.

El'y Oregon Short Line Railroad Company George Nesbit

Miners and Ditch District Meeting Report In Idaho

Claude Waln, from Mineral, reports Ladd Metals employs over 100 men at a new Snake River smelter site and quartz showing free gold from Forest Lilly on Grouse creek. He plans spring return to develop the ground. Weiser Irrigation District adopts 1903 tax on lands and town lots to cover bond interest and district costs. Water charges set for warm lands and town lots, with contractor Harkins’ work estimated at 2784.99 and 2300 due.

Claude Waln Mineral Ladd Metals, Company Snake River Mr. Waln Marshall Lake Grouse Creek Forest Lilly Weiser Utter Canal Harkins Amoont

Barbour Sails West for Eye Treatment in San Francisco

M. Barbour of Black Lakes sold his mercantile stock to F. Macey and moved the goods to Iron Springs. He travels to San Francisco for eye treatment after suffering snow blindness last winter and fearing further eye damage.

S. M. Barbour Black Lakes F. Macey

Case Dismissed in Idaho Sheep Theft Charge

The State of Idaho v H. Mumford case for taking sheep from W. D. Graham in Long Valley is dismissed. Mumford agrees to pay costs and return the claimed sheep. Preliminary hearing was to be before Justice Coakley on Thursday.

of Idaho Va. H Mumford W. D. Graham Long Valley Coakley

Early Closing Movement Signed By City Merchants

Merchants in the city have signed a formal agreement to close all places of business at 7 p m Monday evening November Sth marking the start of the early closing movement. Saturdays and holidays are excepted from the new hours.

Pony Express Announces New Schedule Change

The Pony Express changes its route from Huntington to Boise via Weiser with a morning start. Trains reach Weiser then Boise, arriving at 10 15 and departing 10 45. The service likely ends after the 15th when a Short Line schedule takes effect.

Pony Express Huntington Ron Boise Weiser Boise

Reward Offered for Information on Thefts in Weber City

A $40 reward is posted for information leading to the capture of individuals linked to recent thefts in Weber City. Authorities urge residents to report any details about the suspects or the incidents to help identify and apprehend the culprits.

City of Weber

Black Lakes Miner Visits Weiser to Organize Prospect Ground

Sam Fairfield, a Black Lakes miner, is in the city this week. His wife Mrs. Fairfield has prospected near Black Lakes for nearly three years and he plans to form a company to operate his promising mining locations. This is Fairfield's first Weiser visit in over two years, during which he notes many changes.

Sam Fairfield Black Lakes

Local News: Bryant Sapping Reid Returns to Weiser

Mr. Bryant Sapping Reid, who traveled to California to settle an estate, returned to Weiser with his wife last Wednesday. He plans to make his future home in Weiser and is an experienced lineman formerly with the Bell Telephone Co.

Bryant Sapping Reid California Weiser Bell Telephone Co

Marriage License Issued to Henry and Ayres

County Clerk Smith issues a marriage license to George S. Henry of Weisser to wed Rosa Ayres of Weiser in a civil record noting the couple's names and filing authority.

Smith George S. Henry Weisser Rosa Ayres Weiser

Royal Neighbors of America Meeting Notice

The next regular meeting will be held Monday evening November 16. The charter will be left open until that date and all who wish to become charter members may apply until then. Send in your names.

Royal Neighbors of America

Harness store to move into vacated Koff street room

Will Move Harness Store Harris and Dean relocate on November 15 into the room just vacated by Felthouse Bros. Bibles are ready for inspection at Churchill's drug store with prices very low.

Harness Harris & Dean Koff Street Felthouse Bros Churchill's

Notes of progress at Thunder Camp

A Lewiston Tribune correspondent from Roosevelt describes Indian summer conditions, mining activity, and camp life. He reports 50 structures in Roosevelt, several mines employing around 60 workers, rising winter supplies, and high costs for provisions. He warns some contractor practices were questionable and notes two Smith Creek companies shipped workers with few tools, while predicting two large mills will operate next summer.

The Lewiston Tribune Roosevelt Sunnyside Warren Idaho Big Creek Elk Creek Besd Smith Creek Monumental Creek Dewey Fairview East Dewey Thunder Mountain Terbi Man Trapa

Woodmen of the World Social and Musical Event

The Woodmen of the World and Indies of Kalos Circle hosted a social and musical evening at their hall on Thursday night. More than 150 attendees enjoyed singing, a varied program led by Mrs Connaughton and others, and generous refreshments before the event ended with games.

Woodmen of the World Indies of Kalos Circle

Unclear OCR Fragment From City Paper

Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent event or names. no verifiable entities or dates. Unable to derive a reliable headline or summary from the provided garbled content.

Black family returns to Weiser with new plans

Mrs. Win Black arrived Wednesday afternoon from Enterprise Oregon where Mr. Black has run a hotel for six to eight months. He has sold the business and will make Weiser his permanent home. He has gone to Portland and will come back soon. He praises Weiser as the best town in the west.

Win, Black Enterprise Ore

Ex-County Commissioner Campbell Undergoes Thumb Amputation

Charles Campbell, former county official, had the right thumb amputated by Dr Neahers after a long bone felon case. Surgery, deemed necessary after prolonged suffering, followed evaluation and was performed Wednesday in the city.

Charles Campbell de. Neahers

OAS Nan Tame at Candies

Reading fragmentary lines from an old page, this note hints at a local feature or event near a candy shop. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, leaving only garbled wording about teeth and a making or sale reference.

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Atty, Lovejoy Ranaway Urner Freoklin Grove Bunkien Gamdee Marshall Lake District Ditch Directors San Franci Matthews & Moulton Doll Meade and Hutle Thunder Camp Butte Woodmen of the World Social Connaughton H. Travis Neva Cox Miss Hughes Harry Deus Soog Mester Connell Geo Porter Addo Williame Progren Toy Grlayling Gana Ste Wala Efcardire
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