Weiser Idaho Place Described As Valley Hub For Growth
The article extols Weiser in Washington county as a growing center with a fine brick courthouse, about 1000 residents, and multiple business blocks. It highlights advantageous farmland within ten miles, rich soil for fruit and commercial orchards, ample cattle and wool production nearby, and argues for a bridge over the Snake River to boost regional trade and access to a large potential market. It notes land and farm leases at 20 to 40 dollars an acre and invites inquiries from prospective purchasers.
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Tolaho
Ruthburg
Seven Devils
Horn Mountain
Carbonate Hill
Hilderbrand
Giager
Weiser Valley
Munn Creek
Middle Valley
Sulubela Valley
Indian Valley
Council Valley
Hornet Creek
Salmon Meadows
Washington County
Hia
Weiser
Bovine
Snake
Oregon
Welser
Snake River
Weiser Officials and Public Notices in 1898 County Listings
A fragmented Weiser area notice lists state officers residing in Holye, county officials like Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Probate Judge, and district judges. It notes upcoming county board sessions, district court opening dates, and local school and academy facilities. Details include names, roles, and office locations with references to Weiser and Welser.
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Hollfetit Uc
Guang G
Edumion Guin
James H Anderson
Tnipecturul Mines
Amin Hastings
Prrdiie
Louis Anderson
Surveyor-General
Cuniineham Supreme
Hyston
Ciel
EN Sullivan
Judicial Dist
Geo H Stewart
Holye
Brown
Boar
Partial Returns of County Election Influence Silver Ticket Victory
Partial returns show the entire Silver Ticket elected except for Lockwood, with the county treasurer position still in doubt. The results indicate strong support for the ticket across most county offices while lingering uncertainty surrounds the treasurer race.
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Lockwood
Devils Work Progress at Placer Basin and Garnette Districts
The Seven Devils activity progresses slowly but steadily. Ford hoist loaded on 14 freight teams with supplies for Placer Basin, while other teams carry large consignments to Garnette. A wagon road connects Mecorus with Kleinschmidt grade and a planned Evans cabin to Indian Creek road is budgeted at 25000 dollars. The Deborah jump rumor was a false alarm due to unlocated fractures across Decorah.
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Seven Devils
Ford
Placer Basin
Garnette
Mecorus
Evans Cabin
Indian Creek
Deborah
Decorah
Idaho Mail: McCrory Captured for Cattle and Horse Theft
Sheriff Oliver reports the Milwaukee arrest of Phil McCrory, wanted in Boise for horse and cattle theft. He admits stealing the band used in a penitentiary theft and involvement in a Oregon horse rack, and was traced and captured yesterday. Also notes a local catarrh cure ad and a jewelry offer with discounts and free silverware.
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Boise
Idaho
Oliver
Milwaukee
Phil McCrory
McCrory
Francis
William
Chas
Thompson
Oregon
Canned Horse
Control of the Senate and House Still in Doubt
Idaho declares for silver fusion as election returns favor Steunenberg and the fusion ticket leads in Ada and Latah counties while Shoshone opts for populist candidates. Roosevelt is projected winner nationally. Democrats gain seats in several states. Weiser area provides local political notes, business updates, and social events.
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Senate
House OF Representatives
Repuls- Heane
Ada
Latah
Shoshone
Jaatahy
Tcket
Steanenberg
Mons Bias
Steunenberg
Anderson
New York
Roosevelt
Democrata
Episcopal Church
L. Brown
Adaconds
Montana
Weiser
Mr. Brown
Frank K. Smith
The
Devils
DEVELOP IDAHO Lewiston Butte hallway connection proposed
A project aims to create a new hallway connection between Lewiston and Butte in Idaho. Officials discuss routing, funding, and potential impact on local traffic and school access. Community meetings schedule remains to be announced.
Great Northern Line Bid Propels Idaho Montana Rail Route
A Lewiston inspection by contractors Shepherd Sims Co of Minnesota signals early work on a Northern Pacific cut off from Butte to Lewiston and an Oregon Railroad & Navigation extension to the Columbia River. The visit by J J Hill route builders, aided by engineer Oliver and superintendent Shields, indicates bid preparations and imminent construction, with routes via Bitter Root and Clearwater regions deemed practicable for tapping rich mineral and timber districts.
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Northern Pacific
Butte
Lewiston
Columbia River
J. J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Great Northern
Sha
Shepard, Sime & Co
Western Mining Journal
Syd
Armoonda
Missoula
Bitter Root
la Lo
North Fork
Clearwater
Lost Horse Creek
Lo Lo
United States
Beven Devils Country
Lexperta
Hill Wold
Front Butte
Tobo Noi
Montana
Wser
Lewston, Butte
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Ivelry and
Dero
Public Officials
Weiser High School
J.!. Lowe
Prustees
J. F. Smith
J. T. Numbers
B. M. Barton
Weiser Academy
A. G. Upton
Liver
Saint Lukes
Frank Harris
John W. Ayers
Oliphant & Wilsoon
Barbers
B. F. Hettinger
J. M. Canary
Hotel Weiser
Banks— Bank of Weiser
C.J. Selwyn
Caah'r
Sears & VanSiee
James
Cigar Factory
C. D. Morton
R. Shea
B. M. Jenney
CT Williams
J. Washington Easter
A. Sears
A. G. Cordele
General Merchandise
M. B. Sommercamp & Co
Morris Sommer, Hartley & Rowe
Grocerines
G.O. D. Store
Hotels
Vendome
M. McGregor
Hotel
BE. M. Barton
Westlake House
Thos
Westlake
Pro
Harness
A. Gerwicke
Haus Brox
Opp & Davis
Home Produce Commission House
Brockman Bros
Jewelers
B. M. Jenney, L. M. Vial
Lavery Stable
J. Matthews & Co
J. M. York Lumber Yard
EB. Kelly
Opp & Davia
PF. Korup
J. BR Numbers
B.shirley
D. M. Harvey
Lotieries
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Sarubeia
Maine
P.O
Cacres Mall
Schubrin
Middie Valley
Todian Valley PO
Council
Meadows
Tertuen
Warreo
Weiser LE Smith
Jeltroys
Akley
Reavis
Idle Vales
Salabeia
Janes
Nian Valley
Linde
Seunel Valles
TJ Joven
Salabria & R Denney Cas Moncows
Roiner
Cence Alpine
John G Yi Basees
Dale
Willson
Tudiae
Valley
Represenvatty
Latelsls ‘Welker
Kat
Stuarth Twill Cowell
Bi Funn Crwek
Rm Lot Fc Rathbury
London
Morali
Ati Majerinea
Bheritt
Ro Aude Gate
Hall
F. J
Wanvine
Krxwand& Marvin
Tonkbo
Denggisw
Vian
Pritruhases, Mavris Sommnar
R. E. Lockwood
Frank Steinenberg
West
Virginia
Nebraska
Virginia Ling
Utah
Congress
Colorado
Jobo Lind
Eustis
Minnesota
Nevada
Sailer
Congressiman Newlinda
Delaware
Gray
East Weiser
T. J. Womack
W. R Weiser
Frank Hopking
John W. Ayera
Horace Newnan
Geo. Hillier
Weiser Hotel
Cordelle,s
Morris Sommer
Shiloh
Woodman Ball
Woodman
J.W. Lapish
Salt Lake
Denver
Spokane
Wash
Martin White
Kit Carson
Crook
Black Hawk
Black Maria
San Francisco Powder Company
James Patton
Sears
Cordelle's
Doctor Hile
Washigton County
Great Clearwater Country
Warren
Florence
Elk City
Camas Prairie
Srowan
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