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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
2
The column discusses local plans for an electric light franchise and a new Weiser civic organization to improve schools parks and reading facilities. It also critiques Philippine policy critiques and praises election results with Republican gains in several states and Democratic shifts in Mississippi.
The South African war appears nearly won by the Boers with reports that British losses mount hourly. General White is said to have surrendered to Paul’s defenders, with Lady Smith and Boer forces holding firm in key boer strongholds.
Local items report the Richardson and Bates Bros saw mill relocated twelve miles above Council on Good Creek. Fosselan sells a lot in Galloway addition to A Ryan of Bolne who will build a cottage there. John Myers adds bakery shelving to handle a large candy stock. Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone opens a Council office improving county communications. Moz A Juenschwan in Weiser represents Ph Zang Brewing Co of Denver planning a 500 barrel storage in Weiser, E M Burris & Co to supervise. Death of John Cuddy of Salubrin noted, plus local court attachment on the Mamy of the Old Peacock. Schubert quartet to perform November 24 at the opera house. eighth and ninth graders debate England vs Transvaal in room Friday.
A batch of local items from Velace Idaho discusses a late school note correction for Mrs. C. Foasselman in the Ladies' City Improvement Club, a dance at the opera house led by Professors Olson and Van Scholek, and plans for a social club in Weiser. It notes A. B. Corey returning from Connell to Ogden, a mining camp update with smelter rebuild and material delays, road needs to Walser, and a call for clothing repairs. Also printed is Ordinance No. 20 detailing fire limits, building restrictions, penalties, and enforcement in Velace with a long, error-filled text.
Ordinance No 21 grants a village of Weiser Idaho rights to construct maintain and operate electric lines and streets lights within the village. Conditions include safety measures to avoid hazards obeying police and fire rules and a thirty day right to view and oppose. The ordinance requires completion of work by a set date and sets penalties for failure to comply.
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