Profile creek touted as world’s greatest low grade gold camp
OC L Hathaway and associates in Weiser boast Profile creek as the world’s greatest low grade gold camp with high value veins, claiming central Idaho holds rich deposits. He says Profile will require slow capital and energy, with Buffalo Hump delivering high values, while preparations include 65 workers and plans for hydraulic operation on Secesh Meadows. A visiting party from the east plans transportation via Council and gear for an extended investment prospecting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profile
OC L. Hathaway
Weiser
Hathaway
Thunder Mi
Central Idaho
Mr. Hathaway
Bohndle & Braughan
Grouse Creek
Fruit Tree Nursery Proposed For Locality
The paper repeats the call to establish a fruit tree nursery here noting growing local demand for fruit trees and that little progress has been made since the initial proposal.
Prize for Canned Fruit at Spokane Interstate Fair
A new $15 prize for the best exhibit of canned fruits and jellies will be offered at the Spokane interstate fair. Exhibits must include multiple fruit or jelly varieties to compete. Also announced is a sensational melodrama The Tide of Life to be shown at the Opera House on Wednesday September 17 with full scenery and special effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Opera House
Party Ready for Weiser Northward Hunting Trip
Mr. P. P. Shelby received a telegram from O. B. S. General Manager Bancroft noting that Burke Holden of Cleveland and party will arrive in Weiser shortly and proceed north for a hunting expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Shelby
Bancroft
Burke Holden
Cleveland
Weiser
Cyanide Plant Progress Reports from Black Lake Prospecting Camp
A. B. Anderson and Wm. L'Hame return from a Black Lake prospecting trip, report strong activity. Ford Bros. cyanide plant nearing completion with tramway cable laid and roadwork expanding for ore transport. New plant equipment en route from Cripple Creek area. widespread prospecting and development attract many workers. Camp officials predict a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Anderson
Wm. L'Hame
Black Lake District
Mr. Anderson
Mr. L'Hame
Ford Bros
Council Completes Long Valley Wagon Road to Council
Governor Hunt to attend celebration marking completion of 34 mile road from Long Valley to Council. Project cost funded by Washington county 400 dollars, P L N 400, Council 725, and 50 from Weiser. Road opens winter use with minimal grade and direct routes to Rosebury and Payette lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Governor Hunt
Long Valley
Boiseith
Washington County
Weiser
L. L Burtenshaw
Haworth
Isaac McMahan
H. Camp
P. P. Shelby
Lardo
Rosebury
van Wyck
Battenshaw
Shelby
Welser
Washington County fair exhibit urged for Boise display
Local citizens plan to assemble Washington County products for the Boise Thunder Mountain fair. A formal committee is pending selection to organize the display, with emphasis on cereals and apples. The Gold Fork Mining outfit boosts regional growth and road plans toward Thunder Mountain while noting winter routes for pack outfits despite delayed seasonal progress.
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Washington County
Boise
Upper Valley
Washgton County
New Route Into Thunder Promised by Local Talks
J C Blood of Long Valley interviews council business leaders as the Council Advance reports. Blood runs Utz and Dunn shoes for ladies and children at Summercamp's Opera House. A Melo drama The Tree of Life plays Wednesday September 17.
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J.C. Blood
Long Valley
Council
Mr. Blood
Utz and Dunn
Opera House
Fatal Shooting at Goff Shocks Rural Community
Meager reports detail a fatal shooting at Goff, 40 miles below, where a man named Church was killed by his father in law after a family quarrel. Church died at 2 a.m. Sunday, following two shots to the left thigh and one to the breast. Church lived on Race Creek, the Silver King mine area employs about 40 men. The story notes mining activity, local hydraulic work on Grouse Creek, and potential winter development plans by Mr. Reeth, plus a health anecdote endorsing Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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SpAno
Goff
Church
Race Creek
Mr. Reeth
Reeth
C L. Hathaway
Grouse Creek
Mr. Hathaway
A Lower Rate on Apples From Weiser to Major Routes
The Oregon Short Line announces reduced apple rates from Weiser to Missouri River at 60 cents per 100 pounds and to Chicago at 74 4 cents per 100 pounds via O 8 L and U P. The cut, 15 cents per 100 pounds, aids growers and remains in force until February 1, 1904. Candee's offers school supplies.
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Oregon
Weiser
Missouri River
Chicago
U. P
Prospector H W Reeth Finds Promise in Warren District
Warren report says H W Reeth of Redding California returned to Weiser after weeks touring the Warren area. He is impressed by mineral possibilities and foresees a bright future for precious metals there. Several claims are being developed nearby with modest equipment and low-cost prospects.
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H. W. Reeth
Redding Cal
Warren
Weiser
Reeth
Lopen
Sommercamp's
Thunder Mountain mill shipment boosts mining push
The five stamp mill for the Thunder Mt. Consolidated Mining Co. is being packed for shipment to the country with winter supplies. After ground work, cabins will be built and a building erected for the stamp mill. Management plans active fall and winter development on their claims.
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Thunder Mt. Consolidated Mining Co
Lovante Chapter No 19 to Meet Tuesday Evening
Lovante Chapter No 19.0 EB 8 will meet in the lodge rooms Tuesday evening September 23. Members are urged to attend. Carnie Tarior, Sec.
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Lovante
Carnie Tarior
Notice to settle debts and due water rentals
All persons indebted to the Weiser Water Company are requested to make settlement immediately. All water rentals are now due and must be collected. Wison Waren Co. Tuos, C. Gansoway, Manager. Dated Sept. 12, 1902, High grade cigarist pontofflee, Bicycles repaired on short notice by N. J. Sheffield, Satisfaction after 100 bundles bale ties at Kimball's
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Weiser Water Company
Wison Waren Co
Tuos
C. Gansoway
Pontofflee
N. J. Sheffield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Igh
Vitedy
Will Dette
Profile Creek
Progress
Hathaway Placers
Secesh
U Council
Anderson and
L’hame
Black Lake Country
Readness
Fords
Ford
Cripple Creek
Camp
Burtenshaw
Stesebury
Payette Lakes
Long Valley Road
Ashington County
Gold Fork Mining and Milling Company
Placera
Roseberry
Thunder Mountain
Gold Fork Company
Conley Creek
Gold Fork
Salmon
AGURS
Chamberlain
B. L. Byer
Cooper
B. T. Little
Hancock, Md
Candee’s. Tf
Thunder MT
Kimball's
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