Weiser Signal political commentary on unrest and railroad plans
The piece laments Democratic losses in Idaho and Washington counties and predicts a growing rail corridor. It notes O R and N engineers surveying lines toward Camas Prairie and Grangerville, with J J Hill drawn by the grain fields as rail links near completion. It asks what this means for Weiser in a northern network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. & N. Company
Clearwater
Camas Prairie
Grangerville
J. J. Hill
Weiser
Transportation Reciprocity in Wyoming’s Arid Frontier
In Rock Springs Wyoming two veterans discuss import soil and water trains, linking transportation to land fertility and the long arc of commerce. They note coal deposits awaiting rail access, and praise how trade expands labor division and resource development across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Sprigs
Wyoming
Trafic
Asia
Transportation lines key to regional prosperity
The article argues that local profits depend on improving transportation routes. It notes current east west movement yields no value while north south or northeast southwest routes could profitably connect to California and Oregon. It urges building lines from Butte and eastern Oregon, leveraging the Pacific and Idaho Northern as a vital link to unlock commerce and agricultural growth, warning against further inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouth
Weiser
Butte
Oregon
California
Pacific
Idaho
United States
Neighbors report election results and season signals
Sam Keithley was elected justice of the peace and uy Kilborn constable in our precinct. First snow of the season fell about two inches. Wheat planting and haying work continues around Caldwell and Weiser as locals report market activity and farm tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Valley
Sam Keithley
Uy Kilborn
Keithley
Caldwell
Stilton Hopper
Curt Randleman
John D. Keithley
Jesse Haunt
Mann Creek
Weiser
Walner Keithley
Ern
Malet Honper
Crane Creek
Curtis Rancieman
Council
Wilbur Seid
On the Stroke of 12 at the Opera House
A thrilling play titled On the Stroke of 12 brings a realistic drama to the Opera House Thursday Nov 13. The story centers on a rich widower's son drawn into horse betting, a forged crime, prison scenes, and a happy ending after a mistaken guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Opera House
Ping Pong at Yandee's Semi Weekly Signal
A brief note lists Ping Pong at Yandee's with a 50 cent cover charge and event timing for the semi weekly signal. Visitors are invited to play and enjoy refreshments as part of the social gathering.
Malheur Irrigation Ditch Contract Signed for 16 Miles
Willow Creek Oregon resident J B Stark leads efforts to finalize the Malheur Irrigation Ditch project with Wilkerson and Harkins. Otter will cross-section the trench next week as Utter plans line surveys. Work starts immediately and aims for completion by March 15 pending weather, unlocking over 20000 acres for settlement and farming tributary to Weiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stark
Willow Creek
Oregon
S. F. Stark
Malheur Irrigation Ditech Company
Mr. Stark
Sentinel
Wilkerson & Harkins
Otter
Messrs. Wilkerson & Harkins
Weiser
Anderson Brothers prepare new Kinkaid roller mill at Florence
The Anderson Brothers are quietly completing a Kinkaid roller mill on their Florence mine property. They report several hundred tons of ore ready for processing with satisfactory values. Local mining camp notes point to prosperity and hopeful prospects for the future.
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Anderson Brothers
Florence
Grangeville Standard
Business Purchases by Geo S Gooding in Wilmington
Geo S Gooding of Wilmington Illinois has purchased the real estate and insurance business of Fossel man. He has taken charge and predicts large east to Idaho immigration. Mr Gooding and his wife are a young married couple and expected to be valuable additions to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Gooding
Wilmington
Illinois
B. Davis
Fosselman
Gooding
Idaho
City Council approves licenses and passes two ordinances
The council issued ten retail and one wholesale liquor licenses for the quarter. Ordinances 68 and 69 receive first reading. 68 authorizes funding to build a bridge on Main street over Monroe creek, and 69 bans erecting and maintaining sidewalk signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Monroe Creek
Main Street
Aldewalke
Second
Chesput
Erty
Postal Car to Boost Railway Mail Service on New Year
The Postal Service plans to assign a regular railway mail clerk to the P. & LN road starting January 1 and will add a regular postal car on the P. & I. N. line, intensifying mail handling to match Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New Residence Contract Secured on Main Street
W A yan has secured the contract to build L L Churchill's new residence on Main Street. The two story structure will have eight rooms with materials already on site and work to start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Yan
L. L. Churchill
Sixteenth Annual Convention of the W C T U
The sixteenth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the Congregational church in this city starting Nov 11 for a three day session with delegates from Boise Nampa Middleton Caldwell Parma and Payette unions and featured a treasurer’s report showing about 200 more members than last year with total receipts of 260.52. The program lists devotion prayers discussions papers flower mission work and daily lectures including an address by Rev. O R Delepine and Mrs Graves lectures each evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Congregational Church
Boise
Nampa
Middleton
Caldwell
Parma
Payette
Constable Sale Notice in Cambridge Idaho 1902
Notice of execution sale issued by Probate Court Washington County Idaho. D J Butcher’s store stock at Cambridge to be auctioned November 3, 1902 at 11:00 am to satisfy a $154.51 judgment in favor of N J Kimball. Sale held at the store building front door. HP Varian, attorney.
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Washington County
Idaho
Chester L. Manon
Anid
United States
Court House
St. Tdaho
Chester J, Mason
Chester L. Mason
Patee
Seven Devila
Kingtoh County
Clit
Sid County
Ig Thunder
Said Sauity
Nals E. Swanson
Jin G. W. Ayers
Kistate
Moive
Pacifi& Idaho Northern Railway Company
Weiser
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railway Company
County Ofington
State of Idaho
Eee
Lawie A. Haut
Granax Por
N. #. Kimball
D. J. Butcher
Unaye
D. J. Hutcher
Cambridge
Ington
J-Butcher
Feany
Washington
Saab
Cambridge Precinct
County
Varian
Maintitt
Dissolution Notice of Baker Bloomer Partnership
A dissolution by operation of law is announced for the partnership between D. N. Baker and W. Isloomer trading as Baker Bloomer. Members are warned not to contract with the Bloomer firm in any respect. Dated October 7, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Baker
Griffin duo lead Saturday game win
The text shows Gord and Jo Griffin starring in a Saturday game victory for their cit team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gord
Car Jo Griffin
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