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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
1
The Weiser board of trade passed resolutions urging the village to pursue light, water works, and a sewer system. It calls for council action, debt feasibility or franchising, and warns of health hazards from stagnant pools and waste. The secretary’s monthly sprinkler bill was ratified.
In railroad circles, reports detail progress on the new line with notes on construction, alignment, and schedule. Engineers, company officials, and observers discuss track layout, funding, and anticipated capacity once the route opens.
Unusual activity reported as Nelson and Anderson receive 11 cars of supplies and 150 Swedes to aid the new line from Price valley to the Seven Devils. W. Gorey’s team sent to the northern section while 150 more men arrive to kick off the Toal project. Progress rapid along the line. depot and buildings pushed. P and L Ry seen as a gateway for Idaho commerce. A separate note details a wreck attempt on a P and S train near Weiser with spikes and a rail strainer found. motive unclear.
Tax levies fixed in Idaho counties for 1809 per $100 of assessed value show Washington state counties near the lower end. Counties listed include Ada, Blaine, Bear Lake, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Kootenai, Lincoln, Oneida, Owyhee, Shoshone, and Washington counties with varying rates.
Manufacturer of all flavors of soda water orange and apple cider in bulk. We guarantee all goods strictly first class with prompt attention to out of town orders.
Local notice reports Mr and Mrs Keteham taking charge of Hotel Plymouth with doors opening October 1. Other items note Mrs Westmane’s stay in Salt Lake City, Frank Moss family returning from mines, Rev Charles Qoxe’s sermon on Jonah and the Whale, and reports from the Portig Club and Mountain Fair. Also covered are a new schoolhouse nearing completion, a novel swimming device, serious runaways injuring Mrs Sprinkles and Mark Winkler, pasture for rent, and a horse sale near Weiser.
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