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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
MOSCOW ITEMS,

Moscow, I. 7. March Sd, 1882.
ED. TELLER.-We have had a great
variety of weather during the past
week. The first part was warm and
wet, while the present part of the
week is dry, cold and showing.
Business is quiet with our merchants.
Our farmers are preparing for Spring
work in the way Of having their plows
and harness repaired, and gen orally
overhauled.
Several of our citizens are intending
to attend court next week at your city.
Some as witnesses, some as jurors and
some as principals. Deputy sheriff
Langdon has been busy looking up
the jurors here this week.
Messrs. Mcleod l. Kanaley have
purchased the livery stock business and
property of r. H. Barton. Mr. X
who is we'll known as lover of good
turnouts, will superintend the business
The transfer was made the first of thi,
month, and the barn and stables are
undergoing general repair.
Mr.. G. Weber, our popular harness
and saddle maker has found it neces
sary to have more room and large
stock, he has therefore transferred hi
work benches and tools into an adjoin
ing apartment, and will use the mail
building as store only
Work on the brewery is bein,
pushed forward as rapidly as circum
stances and weather will admit, an,
from present Indications we will hav
beer, made in Moscow, by the tim
the weather is warm enough to appre
tciate it.
| Property owners are becoming some
what Independent in consequence Q
the late railroad news. No exorb
tant figures are asked, but anxiou
sellers are somewhat scarce. There
some speculation in relation to the Il
cation Of the dept, but we think tn
railroad company will locate the depc
just where they deem it advisable, r.
gardless of our speculations.
3 Our community in general are Of
joying good health. and the comm
: season is looked on as a prospero,
j. one for our section of country. Thel
, is some little political talk but it is I
early that We can find no substance
. it; in fact We look on it a. theories a,
vanced for the purpose of learnir
something concerning the general tee
ing or situation. A.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

WAlIA WALlA APPLES At
THE LEWISTON NEWS
DEPOT.
- -
LITTLE pOTLATCR.

LITTLE PorLArcH, March 6, 1882.
ED. TELLER:-W Winter still rcigns
superb and slsighing good, consequent.
ly everybody busy. In my haste will
pause and send you an item or two.
The weather clerk gave us benefit on
February 18th and 10Th, mercury con-
gealed and so did l, thawed out two
days later, am myself again, my neigh
bors ditto, some say tho climate is too
hot while others say it is to, cold, and
undoubtedly many will 60 to heaven
'hog heaven" / mean-where the tenn
perturc is just right. Please send US
q Chinook or case of Cutters Best
in order to help US through the weary
and distressed, soon as the grass begins
to grow we can feed upon tho range,
our crops will quickly grow and then
will pay you for your pains.
The dance at the residence Of Mr..
E. Fix, on the evening of March LIST,
was we'll attended and complete sue
cess; all who attended report = good
time, good supper, fine music and the
best of order, the latter so essential OF
such gatherings. One marriage, no
deaths, no births, to chronicle.
To those who contemplate locating
lands this spring, will say, here you
can, if not hard to suit, get just what
you want. For there Is . large section
Of country lying between Bear creek
and Pine creek, tributaries Of mair
Potlatch, that remains vacant, do no,
know whether it is surveyed or not
this you Gao ascertain at the local lane
office at Lewiston. This track il al
prairie, near abundance of timber ant
water. The immigrant must bear il
mind, you will be entirely on the from
tier, for the present, yet We have al
been OIL the frontier here. You vii
quickly have neighbors, schools, etc
Only question Of time when We vii
: have lumber and Touring mills, boil
, are badly needed, and will pay; excel
; lent water power the year round. Her
is fine opening for any business mai
who understands milling. s.
Our roads to and from any poin
: are very defective, but this drawbac
will be obviatsd in time. Our mos
!. feasible outlet is down Main Potlatc
g to Clearwater, thence to Lewiston
s down grade, level and free to travel 4
g any time in the year, at present the roa
o down Potlatch is not open for travs
D but the citizens, jointly, will make a
J. effort to remove Instructions tb
g spring. s.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK..
he Boise Statesman il for sale.

The Boise Statesman il for sale.
II anybody supposes that Roscoe Conkling
is dead politically. or infuentially, he is q
well not informed.
Neither Cannon nor Campbell will be ad.
mitted as Delegate from Utah, The whole
matter has been referred back to the pco-
pie.
Queen Victoria was fred at by crank
named Mclean on the I'd inst, at the Wind
sor r. Il. station, while entering her car
| riage. She was not hurt aud the miscreant
was immediately arrested.
| Henry Prang, we'll known saloon keeper
in Portland, was shot On the evening Of
March Sd, by Annie Murray, through jea-
and was the keeper of notorious bagnio in
that city.
Great and damaging foods have occurred
in the lower Mississippi valley. Thousands
Of cattle and millions of property have been
destroyed. Subscriptions of food and
clothing are being made up through several
Of the southern states for their relief
Gov. Perkins, of California. designated
Saturday, March 4th. as legal holiday fol-
the purpose of enabling the citizens of the
State to unite in a grand demonstration IN
favor of the passage by Congress Of the bill
now before it restricting Chinese immigra-
ton. The Governors Of Oregon and Nevada
were requested to take such steps as may be
most effective to aid the cause aud lend theil
cooperation in this great movement.
Secretary Kirkwood has prepared bill
in Congress which provides for the allotment
of land in severalty to Indians. The bill
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
D1erR1cr couRr-MARcH TERM

The March term of the District Court, in
and for Nez Perez county, convened at the
new court room on Monday at IL o'clock.
Judge Mormon Buck presiding. The court
was opened on the part of the United States
by S. Stiles. Deputy U. s. Marshal, and on
the part of the Territory by N. B. Holbrook,
Sheriff Of the county. There were present
Of the officers of the court, W. R. White, U.
S. Attorney, A. Quackenbush, District At.
torney, s. Stiles, Deputy Marshal, N. B.
Holbrook, Sheriff, Hazen Squier, Clerk.
Henry Payne and Geo. Young were appoint
ed Bailifs. There were also present the
resident attorneys of the city and P. C. Sui
livan, Esq, Of Colfax, and w. T. McKern,
ESQ.,, of Moscow. The first call of the
calendar was made, embracing &c cases, after
which Grand Jury was called on the part
Of the Territory, consisting of the following
named persons: w. X. Arant, Louis Grin
nell, Win. Stevenson, John Oliver. w. T..
Cox, w. D. Robbins, John Brearley, Aug
ust Neil, X. Randall, T. H. Rigsby. c. S.
Brunk, H. Bundy, T. f. Miller, c. w.
Palmer, F. D. Boise and G. w. Houck. The
Court appointed as Foreman, w. D. Rob
bins, who as such was duly sworn and after
wards the oath was administered to the re-
naming jurors, there being no challenges
either to the PANEL or to individual jurors,
after being charged by theCourt they retired
On Tuesday the Grand Jury presented an
indictment against Louis P. Woolsey charg
ing him with an assault with intent to kill
upon Joseph Davis. The prisoner was ar
raigned and p. c. Sullivan and J. w. Poe
appearing a. his counsel asked time to ple,
which was granted till the next day, wher
plea Of not guilty was entered. The remain
ing hours of the court, up to the time O
going to press, were devoted to hearing o
motions and demurrers. The appealed cas-
of the City vs.. Devers was dismissed TO
want of sufficient service of notice Of appeal
the service upon the clerk of the city no
being regarded sufficient.
The following are the cases disposed of
Walton Wright, by guardian. We. Hudson
Holbrook and Silcott, demurrer withdraw
and judgement entered by consent. J. X
Dawson VS. Hayes 4 Dupuy, answer with
drawn and judgement allowed. Toewen
berg Bros. vs. Hayes 4 Dupuy demurre
withdrawn and jud cement by consent. N
Hale. public administrator, VS. James Rusl
and his bondsmen. Demurrer sustained
and case dismissed. Palmer L hey VS. A
F. Parker, demurrer withdrawn and judge
men. entered for amount prayed for il
complaint, by consent. Clara L. Steven
VS.. John Stevens, suit withdrawn. Severn
other motions and demurrers argued ant
submitted upon which no decision was rem
dered up to last eve.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Stock BRANDs.-Next week we will be
prepared to publish the brands Of all those
who have made answer to our note of Feb.
l. 1882. There are still great many from
whom We have not heard, and hope to do SO
before our next issue. Some live so remote
from post-office facilities that it takes time
for communication to reach them. Hurry
up friends as this information generally dis.
siminated Wilt of considerable interest and
use, and prevent many misunderstanding
that often arise.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

NOTICE FOR PRE- -EMPTlOk PROOF.
US LAND OFFICE,
Lewiston l. T, Fob. ~ 1882,
II II RIIRR

II. Il. BUKK.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the following named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim, aud secure final entry
thereof at the expiration of thirty days from
the date Of this notice viz: Friday March
81 1882 10 q. IN. before r. H. Barton, J. p,
in and for Moscow precinct Nos Perez County
l. T. at his Office in said Moscow, Homer Il.
Burr, presumption d. s. No. 937 for the ell ne
Or. and nj SO Or. sec 20 tip 40 mr. " and names
the following as his witnesses, viz: J. o. War
mouth, ii Yarmouth, S J PeHey and r Beas-
ley Of Moscow, =. o. l. T.
J. NJ, HowR.
Fl Register,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Passengers on their way to Portland and
other lower towns. who travel by boat, and
stop either for . train or over night at
Texas Ferry. will find w. T. Parker, =
prince Of good fellows, who presides over
the only billiard parlor there, and always
keeps in stock the fineft assortment Of
liquors and cigars. His fund Of informa-
ton as to roads, trans and boats, and the
upper country generally, will be very use
full to those either coming up or going be.
low.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

MIKE LEACH has just delivered p head
of fat bseves at Marshall for the Northern
Pacific Company. He wants 1875 head more
for which he is ready to pay the cash. HI
is to furnish teef for the Company for a yea1
hence. He will furnish for Mclean At the
granite quarry on Snake river where they
are now quarrying rock for the railroad
bridge at Ainsworth. 1t is conjectured that
the o. r. 4 N. Co. or the Oregon Transcon
tinental Co. will connect with the Northern
Pacific just east Of Ainsworth from the gres
PalOuse Country.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
CITY JoTs.

Yev.R nan, take that undershirt Of.
This 10 the season for Spring poetry.
The Marie Altoinetts bonnet is the latest
thing in millinery.
There arc some men who whom they lie can
never be accused of being gentlenanly liars.
Garde. Ia foi.-G. G. And don't you forget
Il.
II takes . trio to run some saloons, and then
Il 10 . run behind.
A Lewiston man 10 trying to cure . ham
With blue glass.
4 fat mans race 10 to he run on the 18th.
No entrance under 200lbs.
Firs underwriters do not 20 to heaven. They
hsvs no business there. This is a little rough
On Billy Kettenbach.
Bacon says " Reading makes q full man. "
Wsisgisbsr's beer will make him fuller. though.
II be imbibss enough.
It il No credit to say that man is as regu-
lar - clock. 1t only means that he is living
on tick.
What is called rsspcctability is a great help
to some mon. Once thcy have attained it the y
can pat in lie whore it will do the most good
Circumstantial evidence is some times very
strong. Tho finding Of a trout in your milk OIL
. hair in the oleomargarine, for instance.
Yes, sir, if he goes to walla walla again
soon, with well-flled grip sack. you can TAXI
from tho value of the office $20s each trip.
Those who suffer the keenest pain can onl.
enjoy tho true bliss of pleasure. So try an
other time and place, the world is still larg
enough to hold you.
Those three young ladies, dressed in gents
clothes the other evening. would make yer.
coed Washers, but their masks were not larg
enough.
The dog robber moved his bed to the ne'
court house one evening this week. The bug
held an indignation meeting, and there will !
all likelihood be change.
Most of us know something about the dis
cipline Of poverty and feel quite ready to e1
psrisnce some Of the awful responsibilities {
wealth.
Fifty-three Sundays in this year. Fifty-thre
times the thread bare coat to be stripped froI
the back, and the boots be BACKED. Fifty
three times will the average citizen wait in tn
barber shop for "next" Fifty-three times wi
the wet grocery man turn tho key in the froI
door and unlock the back. Fifty-three tim
will tho little girl with the Russian leath
covered books under her arm be seen on b.
way to Sunday morning service. Hoavsn
praised. This Sunday business is gran
civilixer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
CONTEST NOTICE. TIMBER CUL IuRE.
U. S. LAND OFFICE.
Lewiston l. T.. February IL 1852.

COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED
L at this Office by William Hill met David
w Curtin for failure to comply with Law as to
timber culture entry No. 254 dated Feb. 8 1879
upon the set sec. I tp 80 7e, in Idaho Co.
l. T. with view to the cancellation of said
entry; contestant alleging that said Curtin has
wholly failed to break the second Eve acres the
second year from date Of entry and to Guilt
vate the FIRST five acres the second year and has
wholly failed to comply with the Law. There
fore the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this ONCE on the 27th day Of March,
1852, at 10 o'clock .. m. to respond and f'lr-
nish testimony concerning said alleged failure
J. NJ. HowE,
20 Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

THERE is one advantage in having the
Methodist College located at Spokan Falls,
It will make extra work for the cordwainers,
a. the rocks that the students will tranple
over wears out leather twice as fast as Lew
istons sand. The Falls will hereafter be .
l'fine field to dispose Of extra poultry.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT
ColGaN ~ T Eah d 1870

LAND OFFICE AT
Colfax, W. T. Feb -. 1882.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ following named settler has fled notice
of his intention to make final proof in sup.
port Of his claim, before the U. s. Land OGcc
at Colfax, Washington Territory, April, 8 1852
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. viz: Louis J. Wolfard
who made homestead application No. s92 for
the WI sw or. and 20 qr. sw ar. Sec ~ and NV
or. NV ar. sec. "a I ID m 45e He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz
John Kirchman Of Uniontown, W. T. John
Laundry, Adam wyman and william X.
Whitley. all of Leitchville W. T.
J. NJ. ARMSTRONG,
po-2l Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.-On Sunday, a
little after midnight, grain warehouse at
Corvallis, Oregon, caught fire and was de-
stroyed. The Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department was instantly killed by some
OF the falling timbers. His name was Wren,
formerly resident and property owner in
Portland
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

SEVERAL Indians have been commanded
to appear before the Agent at Lapwai. and
answer to = charge OF Martin Maui, Of
having killed a number Of his cattle near
the forks of the Clearwater. Hearing was
to have taken place on Tuesday.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Charles Hammond, formerly of the Pataha
Spirit. was in town last week, and gave Us
several friendly calls. He is canvassing
the Assotin country with view Of starting
. paper at Assotin.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

PREPARATIONS are being made for grand
time on the 18th of March, this date being
fixed upon 70, grand sheet and pillow -case
and masquerade ball. Invitations have been
extended to many prominent citizens Of the
surrounding towns, and undoubtedly the
lovers of terpsichorsan pleasures will have a
chance to enjoy themselves. See ad.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

THE Pomeroy Republican, a new paper
just launched on the journalistic sea, has
bsen received. 1t presents neat, clean and
literary appearance, and under the mechani
cal supervision of MIR. o. P. Hoddy, and
editorial management Of Mr.. E. 7. Wilson
w'A take prominent position in the ranks
OF Washington iournals.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

LAST CHANCE.-This is the name of MIR.
A. 8ittner's place Of business at the head of
Tammany Hollow. Here will be found q
choice selection of liquors and cigars. Those
on their way to Waha and the prairie will
best appreciate this depot Of supplies OF
creature comforts. %
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

The Ladies' Social Circle of the Univer-
salist Church, will hold sociable tomorrow
friday evening, at the residence Of Mr..
A. E. Smell, where everybody goes for a
good time and plenty to eat. All are In
vited,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

A PETITION has been in circulation for the
Office at Walla Walla. There can be no
good or sufficient reasons for such step for
he has made an active, energetic, honest Of
ficer. and when such gentleman holds a
position the interest of the United States is
we'll subserved. We DO not favor his re-
moval and consequently protest.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Mr.. Dan. Favor has moved his saloon to
the Clark building, right opposite the Court
House. Mr.. Favor is one Of the old time
residents of the country, and many will be
glad of his removal to more commodious
quarters,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Cattle buyers in the Yakima country are
offering so per head for stock cattle, tax
ing brands through, including yearlings,
which is just double the price. paid at this
time last year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

D. P. Cooper has just opened black
>smith shop near the saw mill. He is pre-
paired to do all classes of work from point
ing plough to shoeing the widest cayuse
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Barnum has offered reward of $4,000
for the handsomest man in the United
States to travel with his big show. Can't
Lewiston trot out few handsome men.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

PLEASANT Court QUARTERs.-The build
ing now occupied by the county officers and
the room used by the court is decided i'm
provement upon the quarters recently &C.
cupied.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

NOTICE-All parties knowing them
selves indebted to tine firm Of NfOnteith
4 Shell by note or book account, will
save themselves costs by calling and
settling the same at my ONCE,
2l-lm JOHN BREARLEY.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

WE have not time to answer the numerous
letters from nearly every part of the Union
about this section of country. The questions
they desire to be answered are voluminous
and several sheets of fools-cap would be re-
quirsd. The TELLER will only cost each of
them $ per year and one years reading Of
that will give them all the desired informa-
tion.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

THE Almota arrived on Sunday evening
and left on Monday morning. She arrived
again last evening and departed this morn
ing with about ll2 tons of flax shipped by
Grostein l. Binnard.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

DENTISTRY. a. w. Calder, d. d. S.,
will revisit lewiston shortly, and will come
prepared to do all work offering in his line.
Due notice will be given Of his arrival. A
word to the wise is sufficient. rs the Or. q
stay will be necessarily limited. l9tf.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

ANOTHER one of Lewiston's boys is on
the high road to honor and happiness, Mr..
Chas. wilkins, who is now with the Pataha
Spirit. Charles star is in the ascendant.
Success
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Can't our Brass band be revived! We
want it to play " Hail to the Chief" when
the R. R. engineers survey the location fol
Adepot.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Col. ]. r. WHEAT came up on the Al
mota, and Marshall Dung mistook him fol-
drummer and went after him for hi,
license.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09
Mass Meeting

Tonight, at the court room to con-
slider the telegram from Washington,
in regard to annexation, 1880. Come
everybody.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

More attention is promised in this section
to the raising of hogs by our farmers, SO as
to save the importation of bacon, hams and
lard.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Cartridges Of all kinda at Noxley's
Drug store Cheaper than at any other
place In town. l6-lm
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Mr. R. T. Common has started to burr
brick At the old yard just out Of town.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Marshal Chase will not be present at this
term Of court, but the money for4 the court
expenses is expected. So says the deputy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

See Government Beef and Flour ad. for
proposals.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

nN(yM busiassa nov hs6srs ~ raAl
KkK You - nsks nsnsy fg w
1Mv wssk Tor - than q aaysA -
91AA els. Capital nst Dee1e& ~
will start you. III : day ard upwss1e Mo<o
q homs BY IL iAdsstrieus. Hen, ueaosDS
boys and girls wanted svssywhsse = wssk ~
~. Nov 10 The tilas. Y0s ssn work y \ 49,
Asss. Yos can 1ivs q ksme ana ~ ~ uoo6S
No ether basinsss will pay ysa neesly - 3olk
No one caa fall 70 aaks enerneas ~ " ~
gaging at once. Costly entAte ano 6osme 49,
Money made fast. easily sad hoaefahly.
Address TRUE = CO., Aususla, uatnos (
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Fencing School grounds are contemplated
by the School board.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

Look TO the Oats and Barley proposals
for bids in another column.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-03-09

The price Of cattle is on the rise, and will
continue this for some time to come.