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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
The Weiser Signal urges registration by Saturday November 1 and features an endorsement of County Attorney Lovejoy by the Washington County Black Association. It discusses Gerry Snow’s stance on William Morehead for sheriff, Judge Heyburn’s disappointing speeches, and critiques Heyburn’s residency and ties to the Northern Pacific railroad.
A correction fixes a typographical error in last week’s publication of Mr G W Moyer’s letter My Position. The corrected text states he will clearly define his position to prevent voter deception regarding the two mile limit and comments on rumors about differing stories to ranchers and sheepmen.
Judge W M Heyburn’s advertised appearance at the Opera House drew 135 attendees, about 25 Democrats, in a hall sized for 350 to 400. He attacked Democratic leadership, praised ranchers, and urged votes for Republicans, singling out Boss Borah while contrasting records.
About two thousand people witnessed four hundred children scramble for a hundred dollars in nickels on the court house square. The event stemmed from an earlier Polk County plan by Hon. W. C. Brown to distribute two thousand five cent pieces to area children, prompting a frenzied scramble as coins were tossed in four age groups amid surrounding excitement. Also noted are local business changes and dental office hours.
George Williams of Middle Valley, a farmer and gospel minister, is the Democratic candidate for commissioner of the second district. He champions county improvements and progress for all areas. The article also nominates Rush, an enterprising long-time resident supporting good roads to accelerate farmer transport and market access, as the Democratic candidate for commissioner from the third district.
Doctors Sheaffer and Nickel returned from Rapid River after a post mortem on Thomas Pollock who died September 14 amid poisoning rumors. Two men, Silver and Lowe, reportedly visited Pollock with whiskey, then vanished. Lowe allegedly seized Pollock’s and Alex McNeil’s effects. A stomach analysis may be sent to New York if county attorney approves further action.
Public notice lists registration deadlines and locations for East Weiser Middle Weiser and Went Weiser precincts. Registrar J D Bothwell notes notices remain in the office at Weiser Idaho for the week ending October 25 1002. Names of voters awaiting registration and contact points include Baker Kinney Lawson Newman Nicolas Scott Smith Thompson Walker Walters Watts Windes and others.
Members of the Ladies Democratic club are to meet at Attorney Lovejoy’s office Sunday afternoon to arrange decoration of the Opera House for Hon. James H. Hawley’s closing campaign address next Monday evening. All members urged to attend. By order of the President.
Notice of sale by execution issued from the Probate Court of Washington County Idaho dated October 24 1908. Gavel action against J Butcher in favor of M Kipball to sell and convey all right title and interest in stock and inventory of the D J Butcher store in Cambridge Idaho including hats caps and shoes to satisfy judgment with costs and interest.
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