Late Building Notes Rapid Advance of Welser Continues
Rapid advance of Welser noted as construction progresses steadily with ongoing development efforts.
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
1
Rapid advance of Welser noted as construction progresses steadily with ongoing development efforts.
R Atkins of Indian Territory plans brick buildings on two first lots west of the Vendome hotel in Weiser. Weaver & Bussey expand livery facilities on Perrault Street with a 16 by 120 foot building and a forthcoming 120 by 40 foot two story main block. Vance & Love of Boise to erect six cottages costing 600 to 800 dollars each for rent. Masons lay brick on Butterfield and Viol structures. A B Anderson to build a six room brick on Rahim Street occupied by C. Bradley. Masons delay three story brick at the Vendome to spring. Walker & Arthur extend Fosselman office addition for George Rhea. Weiser Hotel addition due in about two weeks.
The piece contrasts autumn beauty around Weiser with a tense exchange at Burris’s office. The Signalman challenges Burris over inflated population predictions, while the editor defends ambitious growth hopes amid a lively, rumor-filled town atmosphere.
Marshal Neving battles Jack Thorn ton alias Rattlesnake in an alley. Thorn ton is bound over to district court. Weiser hosts 160 to 180 delegates for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with sessions in Odd Fellows and Masonic halls, a banquet, reception, and dance planned through the week. Dissolution notice for a partnership in fruit and vegetable business and confectionery appears amid local notices.
Proceedings from Weiser Idaho cover road district petitions and road bonds. Denied changes to district No 1M and approved Pine creek road funding with local cash. Liquor bonds approved for multiple dealers. some bonds rejected for missing sheriff receipts. Several land and tax adjustments denied or granted. depot grounds and railroad company actions addressed. Post office notices list uncalled letters for Weiser and nearby precincts.
General Manager Shelby of the P I N 16 Idaho reports return from New York and Parma farm arrangements to ship a carload of hops to Beblitz Brewing. He notes Schiltz pays above market price, praising Idaho hops and potential profits. Shelby’s efforts boost Idaho agriculture and industry.
The district court has disposed of two criminal charges in an unspecified case. No further details on defendants or outcomes were provided in the accessible text.
A lengthy district court docket from Idaho reports numerous cases. Names include Jasper Griffith, James Winters, Maud Murdock, Babe Williams, Dora Dee, Constable John Navina, and others. Proceedings cover burglary, assault with intent to murder, contempt, demurrers, docket continuances, and a decree in a bank case.
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