, 1884-02-16
PERSONALS.

c. L. Knox has just returned to the
Falls after an absence Of several weeks
spent in California and Nevada. He
states that the old miners OF the latter state
are worked up to high pitch Of excite
ment over the reports from the Ceur
d'Alene mines and that there " II be avery
largo immigration from there in the
spring. The people were eager to know
oil about the new camp. The excitement
is equal to the Comstock fever Of, "a.
jas. N. Kepuedy, oneo OF the ol lest and
most su3c6, sui stock raisers on Snake
river, wGts among our visitors this week.
Mr.. Kennedy has spent many years in the'
Northwest engaged in various pursuits,
and is known far Al wide among the old
timers for his kndne and gene, osi Y.
He has many friends in this Illce, who
are always glad to wei come him.
Prof J. n. TIernan returned home this
week from his visit to New York, and is
just in time to secure taste OF the char
ac;er Il weather eastern people have been
living on all winter.
We acknoWl ledge a call Monday from
w. c. Andrew, travelling agent for the
Bradner, Smith Paper Co., OF Mmneap-
Cl.s. We found Mr.. Andrew a genial
gen lsman and a worthy representative
Of one Of the Leading paper houses OF the
country. lie is working up large trade
on this coast for the establishment he rep
resents.
We had call this week from w. r
Edwards, late editor Of the Truckee, Cal,
Republican, and e. F. NJ Gllshan, an at
orney OF long experience from the same
city. These gentlemen are on their way
10 Eagle City with an entire newspaper
outfit and will commence at once the pub
licatiOn Of the Eagle City Nugget. Both
gentlemen have ann le ledge OF the
business to insure the people Of the new
camp paper that VIII in every respect
meet thor approval, and VIII prove an
allie adjunct in building up the Illce
when cstaL LLshed. Any OF our business
men desiring to advertise in the new pa.
per shoull 5, Mr.. Edwards a. once, who
will remain here several days.
Chas. Sweeney IS now in Eagle City.
He started up Monday and was met Oh
his way in. He is interested in real es-
late in the new mining metropolis, out OF
which we hope he may make fortune.
G. b. Teams started for the mines Sat
urday lie has rough trip before hi m,
but he is ono OF the boys who arc not
frightened at any common obstacle, and
will arrive at his destination in due tine
and good condition.
DIR. J. Whet4a n returned home this
week after s. en- ling week along the
line OF tne railrord, and hovering in the
vicinity Of the mines. He visited Rath-
drum, Heron, Trou. Greek, Hope, BI.
knap and other embrio cities now claim
ing TO have dIrect-connecture with Eagle
City. The Doctor stood the trip well, and
will make the diggings at his next effort.
We were pleased Friday " meet ]. r.
Philips, OF WallL Walla, gen lcman who
is to take a position in the store Of Chas.
Sweeney Il Co. Mr.. Philips is a Plea an. /,
gen eman, and will soon make as many
friends here as he left behind at Wulla
Walla.
Lane Gillian starts to-day on visit to
WdllI WallI. Lane has big circle OF
friends over there who VIII be glad to sec
his Elongated form circulIlng about
town.
W. II. Chittendcn, a gentleman who
has had much experience as a journalist
and l.sera urJ, paid us visit this week.
Mr.. c. has been an extensive traveller and
his pen has done some OF is best W rk
descriptive Of the places he has v,sI ed.
lie Is now bound for the mines, and ex-
poets to get out map and pImpalet on
S. J. Rickard is slowly tmcnding after
sc we're attack II llnsss.
b. c. Berry, one Of the leading attor-
neys cf Cheney, was in the city this
week.
OLf Win1ings'ad, the local land agent
at Cheerey, was among the visitors to our
city this week.
We had call Friday from c. E. Reeves,
bro her Of II. p. Rievos, Of this city, lac
OF Kansas CITY. Mr.. Reeves is an ul
newspaper mIn, and OF course good fcl
low. Hope he will put up in the Nor.h.
west.
C. L. Rast AMI G,lo3 w. ClIrk wfl
art for Iunia, Michi gan, the first Of mex.
week. Mr.. Clark in.ends to return with
his fam ly as soon as spring opens.
Jas. A. Howell, reproscn Ing the paper
house OF Le Chun Bros, San Francisco,
,alisd upon US Frid.Iy.
We had call on Friday from Z. Nor
ton, proprietor OF tiy Spokane Bridge Ho-
tel. Mr.. Morton Keeps one OF the very
best wHySIdJ houses IN the North west,
aud being gen II, oda,ing md
lord, Is don, tiu5 business. Tie hotel
is situated on the road between Spokane
Falls and Post Occur d'Alene, the mo-
direct route 10 the mines, and at the
bridge crossing the Spokane river. The
County Commissioners have purchased
the bridge and it is now free forall travel
ers. Don't forget Morton when you travel
on the road. He VII treat you well.
Gathered In.
c. o. Squire, a contractor and