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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1903
Page
1
Ex Governor Hunt says a wagon road from Warren to Big Creek is needed and being pushed by property owners. He notes mine supplies for winter exceed 100 tons at high cost. road would cut costs, aid development, and may be planned for spring after review by road experts.
Pete Roberts big transfer team fled Monday afternoon from the hide house on West Commercial street. They ran up West Commercial to Livingston street where the cart struck an electric light pole, bending it to a depth of three inches or more. One horse was thrown and badly shaken, the tongue broken near the middle.
A chicken pie supper is hosted by the Methodist church ladies in the Williams building at the corner of First and Roff streets. Supper is ready at 5 o'clock on Saturday evening November 14. All are invited to attend.
E R Gilson, assayer and chemist at the Gold Coin mine cyanide plant, arrived Friday afternoon on his way home to Salt Lake City. He will prepare plans for a new mill to be built by the Gold Coin company, larger and more modern than the old plant, with work starting next spring.
Ex county attorney Lovejoy returns to Weis seeking redemption for past errors and obligations. He visits Bolu, communicates with local friends, arranges appearance terms with the sheriff, and intends to surrender Minuet. The case notes discuss repentance and support from associates to recover from downfall.
The Baker City Herald says the Rastus ores are bornfels and not phonolite, halting the Thunder Mountain dream. About 400 men are at the new discoveries though a permanent rich district may still exist. Chicken pie supper at the Methodist church Williams building Saturday evening from 5. First come, first served. 21-2
Property available for rent, an alfalfa ranch spanning 13 acres adjoining the city. Apply to W. P. Garr in Weiser for details and arrangements.
The Outlook Club held its annual musicale and reception Friday at the Hotel Weiser parlors. About 80 attendees included teachers from the Weiser public school Academy and Institute. Miss Marianna Jones spoke on Schubert and sang his songs. Mrs. Wm. McBratney spoke on Nevin and sang his songs. An elegant luncheon followed, making the event a social success. Imported and domestic cigars were available at Candee's.
B J Mack secretary and manager arrives stating water flume to mill completed over a mile long. Mines active, tunnels let contracts, ore ledge assays 160 per ton at Copper King. Saw mill shut for winter, mill to restart in two weeks, winter operation likely. Rankin family directs, road built, ore hauled. Pittsburgh stockholders Stiebeck and Stevens visit camp. Iron Springs camp hoisting gear nearly finished. camp town forming with hotel and church planned.
A survey crew from the Lion Springs Driving Company completed road surveying along Hepid Hiver to Meadows-dirangevilia road at Wot Joab on Monday evening. Mr Chanelle ing Bova was present during the work and oversaw the final steps.
A garbled render of a Fayette game reports a football matchup between Acadewy aw and the town of Mayotte. The text is muddled but suggests a close score and continued tension between the teams with names and details largely unreadable.
A. G. Stephens of the Carter White Lead Company, a Smelter trust representative, has spent three weeks inspecting the Seven Devils and Heath mining districts. He bonds 40 Heath claims, holds one Seven Devils bond, and may widen bonds. He toured the Boston & Seven Devils smelter near Weiser, calling it the most complete plant he has seen and urging its idle status end. He envisions a large smelting complex, railroad extensions, and a strong payroll if the plant operates. He plans another Idaho visit next spring to continue exploration.
City council met in regular session on Friday evening November 6. Items include claims for balance on electric light and water construction, a report to consulting engineer Cummings, and a wood pipe balance communication referred to clerk and engineer. An arc light at Sixth and Perrault was authorized. Fire chief appointment referred to fire department committee. Liquor license list and assorted city expenditures and supplies were approved or forwarded to suppliers and contractors.
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