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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
3
Local items report subscription rates and postal changes. Mrs. Phil Markson, Fields Davison set to open a lumber yard. Numerous briefs cover births, school starts, property sales, saloon plans, and upcoming events at the Weiser community hub with residents traveling, prices asked, and licenses sought.
The fall term at Weiser Academy began Tuesday under favorable prospects with improved grounds and facilities. Rev A S Hawkes replaces Rev Obenhouse as principal, Miss Bridge of Lincoln Nebraska assists, Miss Clark of Peoria teaches vocal and instrumental music, and 45 students are enrolled with 12 to 15 more expected from Washington county and beyond including Boise Mt Home Caldwell New Plymouth Utah and Oregon.
The Wednesday society met at the opera house at 9:30 PM with forenoon discussions on orchard topics including cultivation pruning and care of trees. The district inspectors reported. new arrivals included Edgar Wilson A E B Gipson and others. Afternoon topics covered fruit gathering packing and marketing while hor ticultural laws were reviewed. W D Hannah’s board seat was declared vacant and S A Swanger elected. F Smith named director for district 8. Evening program featured literacy acts with several addresses and musical numbers. Membership committee announced 28 new memberships.
A violent incident at the corner of Second and Perrault streets involved Charley Olds, William Jewell, and Thomas Jeffrey. Olds reportedly pulled a large caliber gun during a dispute over a private matter, Jewell struck him with a rock, Jeffrey helped seize the weapon, and Jewell subdued Olds before bystanders separated them.
Stop at our store for all weather clothing and supplies. We offer heavy clothing adapted to cold climates and can outfit you in what you need at low prices in the Fellows Block.
A historical note claims Dr Gurl of Weiser practices painless tooth extractions. The piece describes anxious patients surrendering to forceps after injections numb the gum, with the dentist allegedly removing multiple troublesome teeth painlessly. It also mentions local bank cash issues, a Boise Nampa Owyhee locomotive, and various advertisements for winter underwear and baking powder.
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