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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
2
A Tuesday fire damaged the Printing Office early in the morning. Investigators say flames erupted before dawn and were contained within the workshop area. No injuries reported, with crews ruling out related structural collapse.
Early on election morning a fire destroyed the Weiser Record office. John Nevin raised the alarm and fired shots to rally workers. Fire threatened nearby buildings including J C Ivory’s saloon, but heroic efforts saved half the business district. The burned building belonged to J Mulloy. the Record outfit to EK M Barton. Contents valued around 9600 with 450 insured. building worth about 200.
Mr John M Stevens of Garden City returns from Idaho pleased with climate and fruit. He reports Minnesota friends thriving, admires Idaho produce samples, notes alfalfa and clover as bees feed, and mentions Dr J Davis nearby. A healthful Idaho praised. Stevens brother improves after moving two months ago. Community notices urge Fire Department meeting and new home goods at local shops.
Census bureau figures trigger speculation on state gains and losses in House representation. Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois are noted as likely gainers, while Nebraska Maine and Vermont face losses. Net change projected is a small overall gain with several states shifting seats under the new apportionment. Local notices and ads follow, including subscriptions and bake sale details at a church millinery shop event.
Regular council meeting held Saturday November 3 1000 with Kelly acting president. Minutes and second quarterly clerk report approved. Bills listed including salaries street work and supplies. Bids for filling annual street near brewery awarded to G H Tilford. contract to be drawn with pay after Jan 15 1901. Official city map project discussed and expected to be approved. Adjourned subject to clerk’s call.
The Probate Court of Washington County Idaho orders summary administration for the estate of William Lane deceased. Creditors and other claimants must present their claims to John W. Ayers in Weiser Idaho within six months from the first publication. Letters dated October 20, 1900, appoint ANE Last administratrix. a final settlement is set for April.
An old advertisement touts Moki Tea as a permanent cure for sick headache constipation and indigestion. It markets the herbal drink as pleasant and says it improves appetite sleep work and happiness with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. T Williams, druggist.
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