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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
1
Precinct vote totals reveal more registered than voting across Washington County while registration books were unavailable. West Weiser reported 762 registered and 650 voted, indicating 300 to 500 did not vote. Caprum precinct formed from 1898 shares 146 votes. County total shows a rise from 1898 to 1900.
Summary of district court actions last week includes judgements for plaintiffs in Woods vs Wilson and Kirkendall vs Smith Nelson & Doran, continuances for Lane vs P I N and Stover vs Oregon Short Line, and dismissals for H B Brows. Several cases taken under advisement or remanded, with jurors to be drawn. adjournment set for November 20. Minstrel show review and local notices follow, including tax notice for Weiser city and a Rose’s sale ad.
The Weiser year 1900 report highlights strong growth with about 108100 in new constructions including Morris Sommer store and Masonic Temple. It notes continued city valuation near 800000, plans for 50000 more early next spring, and broad prosperity reflected in diverse developments and rising freight activity.
Boise Statesman from Decorah reports the South Peacock shaft is down 320 feet with a drift into the ledge at the 800-foot level. A rich bornite ore body, 40 to 60 percent copper, has been tapped. The Helena claim shows a cut ledge with a fine ore body exposed. Blue Jacket idle, road from Bear post to Decorah nearly done, saving about ten miles. The tapped ore body at 300 feet is 1000 feet long and 80 feet wide.
Winter has come and prices slash on trimmed hats and street hats. Ladies hats priced from two dollars, children's trimmed hats from one dollar. Large assortment and complete stock, with good selection for early season shoppers.
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