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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24
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BY ANNE ISABEL WILLIS.

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Finally he took up one which bore IN
bovish hand the words Mr.. ;. Claus,
Esq - and the name Of the city.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-24

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
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From the Devils.

A correspondent in the Kootenai
Courier writing from Seven Devils
says:
We have had glorious weather so
far, and the road is still open for
horsemen and pack animals. All
the men in the camp are busy and
work is being pushed vigorously on
the Calumet, Standard and Bodie,
and a 100-foot shaft is being sunk
by the Black Garnet in conjunction
with the Confidence company, which
will tap a body of ore rivaling the
great Peacocks and Copper Key.
There are several buildings in course
Of construction but lack of material
makes work slow. The town lot ex-
citement has been running high.
Merchants from all parts have beer
buying up lots with a view to build
ing in the early spring. Money
enough has been subscribed for 6
telephone from here to Weiser, which
will give direct communication will
the outside world.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
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They Are Coming.

Geo. A. Rahm is receiving letters
every day from capitalists and agents
of Syndicates in the east inquiring
about the different mines in the Seven
Devils. They all express their in
tention of coming in person or
sending their agent ont next summer
to look over the field with the inten-
ton of bonding or buying exten-
sively. These men represent mil
lions of capital, and next serson will
witness some of the most extensive
and largest mining dealers ever
known in the west. Let them come,
and let them buy; and though they
spend millions in purchasing mines
in Washington county, she will still
have more to sell them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
MINERAL MURMURINGS.
WORK LIVELY IN THE MKNEs.
"A Short but Newsy Let.
ter From ssC.,,

Considerable sickness around the
camp DR.. Climer of Huntington has
been called several times of late.
We are pleased to state that Mrs.
Jackson and j. Blake are improving
rapidly and we hope to see them up
and around soon.
Mr.. f. Bowen was in camp last
Saturday soliciting subscribers .n :
collecting items for the Hunting go
Herald which will make its first ,.p-
pearance this week
Our mail continues to arrive reg
ularly Notwithstanding our accomo-
dating mail contractor Bill Teed is
confined to his house with severe
case of erysipelas in the face
Snake river at this point is remark
ably free from ice for this time Of
winter.
Business is lively around town.
Work is being pushed with remark
able activity on the numerous mines
The mine owners of this district full,
realize that next summer is going t.
be Il prosperous mining season ant
all are determined to have thei
mines in shape by early spring t
take out the precious metal.
Hursh Bros. have struck a fin
galena prospect upon Chloride fla
which bids fair to develope into
wonderful large galena deposit
They are driving into it with thre
8-hour shifts.
The Transit company have struc
the vein in their tunnel The lede
at this point is about two feet wid'
An average assay taken across Il
vein yielded 141 ounces of silver
r the ton.
5 The Black Maria company ha'
e six men stopping ore and two opel
e ing up new ground. They will cor
e mence in few days to deliver ore
# the smelter.
a Peck and James are pushing wo
Il with q vim on the Hancock.
o. The Little Chief and Edison O
If working their usual force.
d Our worthy post master is ST
troubled with his heart but from t
remedy he is now trying we feel gu
IL sure he will get relief. G..
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
CIinlcd Il Tree.

One of our festive citizens beleiv-
ing that the ground was too bare for
good sleighing undertook to drive his
team to the clouds from which the
snowy flakes descend, through the
medium of gigantic monarch of the
forest with which the streets of
Weiser are plentifully lined, but a
sudden fall to mother earth reminded
us Of Darius Green and his flying
machine. AS he extricated himself
from the wreck Geo. White looked
wiser if not better man.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
PERSONAL.
Monroe York Is on the sick list.

Monroe York Is on the sick list.
DR.. J. R. Numbers came home
from Boise Saturday night
Mr.. Gilbert Tracy arrived home
from Portland Saturday evening.
Charley Lester is on the sick list.
Judge Hanthorn returned from
Payette Wednesday.
Miss Nettie Thompson, formerly of
Weiser but now of Portland, WAS the
guest of Miss Maggie Nevins last
week.
Mrs. Monte Gwinn, of Caldwell,
arrived in Weiser on Saturday even
ing on visit to her sister Mrs. j. II.
Hanthorn.
w. W. Campbell, Of Mineral,
spent several days in town this week.
Mr.. Mccullough is on the sick list
Jim Coakley visited the capite
this week.
G. w. Foor returned from Bois,
Sunday.
0. G.. Stearns, of Baker City
spent Sunday with US.
Ed Darby was in from Minera
Sunday.
w. E. Stewart of Falks tore, wa
in town this week
W. S. Short of Payette registere'
at the Weiser Monday.
Ben Watlington came down fror
Boise Sunday night. He returne
Monday.
Assessor Denney is down frol
Salubria.
w. D. Shaw, of Salubria, passe
through town Sunday on his way
Boise.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Their. Eyes Stuck Out.

Statesman.
In parlor number three of the
Capitol hotel, the delegation from
Weiser, consisting of Geo. w. Foor,
V. d. Hannah, T. 9. Galloway
Frank Harris and B. w. Watlington
have arranged display of the pro-
ducts of Washington county, which
is most certainly an able argument
in favor of their claims to the State
Agricultural College site. The vari-
Gus fruits. vegetables and grains are
tastefully arranged to the best adj
vantage on tables about the room,
and the merits of the entire collec-
ton are enthusiastically and intelli-
gently explained by the gentlemen
in charge This display is highly
creditable one and was collected at a
very short notice. A telegram was
received yesterday stating that further
specimens were now ready, and would
be sent on if necessary. The parlor
was crowded all day by visitors, who
expressed their surprise and gratii-
cation freely.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
AT THE CAPITOL.
A SIGNAL REPORTER LOOSE IN
BOISE.
News and Notes Gath
cred While There.

A reporter Of the SIGNAL visited |
the capitol city Saturday evening and
was hobnobing with senators, rep
resentatives and "Hons." until Sun
day noon, when his identity was dis
covered and he was obliged to leave.
The first place visited was the
headquarters Of the Weiser delega-
lion, at the Capitol hotel. Galloway
and Harris we're delineating to
number OF eager listeners the future
prospects Of our county; while MIR.
| V. D. Hannah was enthusiastically
showing the merits Of cur agricul-
tural products. Mr. Hannah stated
that upwards of one thousand persons
day had visited the exhibit. A
number of persons procured small
collections from the main exhibit and
sem them to friends il the east to
give them q slight idea of the won
ders OF the west.
The entire delegation speak in the
highest terms OF their treatment by
the citizens of Boise.
At present the city presents most
lively appearance, there being many
strangers there from outside of the
state.
We had an interview with Presi
dent Fulton, of the Salt Lake, Boise
& Seattle railway company, who
, stated that it was almost an absolut,
certainty that his company woulC
build to Weiser city and go nortl
. through the Weiser canyon.
A gentleman just from Portland
. said that IT, w. Lee, general passen
- ger agent at that place for the Uniol
Pacific, had lately told him that th
road intended to do all in its powe
the coming season to settle up Idaho
1t is to be hoped that this is true, a
. powerful railpay company like th
Union Pacific can do much toward
!, bringing immigration into country
The agricultural college was I'll
70 popular topic among legislator
lobbyists and everybody in genera
:, Although most of the localities a
piring for that institution have falle
=. out of line it is thought that shou
Lewiston he defeated in her aspir
tions all those from the south W
again begin clamoring for
rs Weiser will probably get there wi
is both feet
lg Hon. Frank Steunenberg did n
en- have much to say in regard to b
n Ada county division bill but thoug
or it stood good show to get throus
er when it came up.
n We met Mr.. Asa Abbott, editor
n the Idaho Mail, and found in him 8
IL agreeable gentleman and pleasa
i'll companion.
We The Office of the Idaho Democr
er was visited Jud Boyakin has
e, well equipped office and is making
ey brilliant success of his new daily.
es The mammoth establishment of t
i'll Statesman was also visited, but
being Sunday morning the proprieto
were not in.
AT II o'clock the reporter in col
~ pany with Ben Watlington and j
Coakley left for Nampa where
ten long hours they waited for the d
layed passenger, which came alo
- about midnight and was Joyful
boarded by the belated trio
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

A grand ball will be given in the
w. L. & / company's concrete build
ing ON February 23rd. Music will
be furnished by Weiser orchestra.
Supper will be served in the Vendome
hotel The proceeds will go towards
furnishing instruments for the or
chestra. Tickets will be $3.50, in
Guiding supper.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

The Washington county Teachers
association held its last meeting in
Salubria with a varied and interesting
program. The next meeting will be
held at Salubria on Feb. %.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Experiments have shown that
Washington county can raise excel
lent tobacco. Parties from the east
are talking of starting cigar factory
here.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Our exhibit at Boise has given us
a wide reputation, and even should
we loose the college the trouble has
not been in vain. 1t has induced
many persons living out of the state
who are now in Boise, to contemplate
visit here before returning home.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

If it had not been for timely assist
ance on the part of neighbors of Mrs.
j. II. Hanthorn her house would
have been destroyed by fire on Sun
day morning.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Louis Sommer informs us that the
new strike on the Transit, at Mineral,
is showing up better every day. The
last essay gives IA ounces of silver
per ton.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

DR.. Curl left for Salubria on Thurs
day on professional business. Our
genial DR.. is the king of all tooth
jerkers, and we guarantee him to
extract teeth without pain. saw
teeth.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Woe unto him who faileth to in
vest his small wad in Weiser real
estate. When the capitalists, cometh
and yanketh out his long purse, then
the lagard's palm itcheth in vain
for some of the scads because he
hath no real estate to sell.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Jas. Heron, an old resident of
Weiser, came in from Rocky Bar
Wednesday. We are sorny to learn
that he is almost blind. His phys
ician thinks it is only sun blind.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

When muttered curses, low and
deep, along the streets of Weiser
creep, we may know that some
unfortunate pedestrian is "sloshin"
through the mud dreaming of nice
dry sidewalks.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Do you know that the Sommer-
camp Bros. q Co. have just opened
up in the Ayres building with bran
new stock of general merchandise,
groceries &C.?
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

G. w. Foor is trying to interest
some parties in the manufacture of
beet sugar at their place. He has
good prospects of succeeding.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Mr.. Herman Haas house came
near being destroyed by fire Saturday
evening. A lamp being knocked
over was the cause.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Miss Emma Copes school on
Mann's Creek closed last Friday
after successful term of five months.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

G. r. White was down from the
Meadows this week and reported
about eighteen inches of snow up
there.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

A Sears has just received fine 10
of elegant metal burial caskets. he
makes undertaking speciality.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Miss Nellie Yauney and brother
left for her home at Hamilton, Wash
ington, on Thursday afternoon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Sommercamp Bros. & Co. are
unpacking goods daily, and Their
shelves are being filed with only the
best of everything.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Miss Maudie Peters, of Council
Valley, who has been attending
school here this winter, has returned
to her home.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

The Whist Club will meet at Mrs.
Herman Haas on next Thursday
evening.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

If you want good value for your
money buy at Sommer d Gorrles,
the headquarters for low prices.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Charley Ingman has been having
cold time lately driveng the Salu-
bria stage.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

JEWELS bill defining the northern
boundary of this county has passed
the senate.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Mrs. Moore is making preparation
to open up a first class Millinery es-
tablishment just west of Sears fur
niture store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

A new paper will be started at
Huntington in a few days. 1t Will
be called the Herald.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

You are sure to find something you
want if you visit Sommercamp Bros.
store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Where, oh where are the side walks
the town trustees ordered built.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Quite number of our fancy bloods
took in the new town Tuesday night.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Sommer & Gorrie keep the best
goods for the lowest prices
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Willard Lowe left for Salubria on
last Friday on account of sickness in
his family.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

The Whist Club met at Mrs. 0. N
Harvey's last Thursday evening.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

"'Butch" Townley has struck his
gait at last. A representative of the
SIGNAL was at the depot on We'd
nesday and heard Butch say "Hotel,
Hotel Weiser, the only first class
hotel in the city" Any one acquainted
with Frank, knows he is second tc
none as a hotel runner.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

We have received a copy of
Senator McConnell's speech on the
silver question. 1t is short but
eloquent.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Bro. Zeller had a little runaway the
other day.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

A brother of B. w. Watlington
arrived here Sunday evening direct
from Burmuda.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
O. S. L. Time Table.
WE NEED SIDEWALKS.

The SIGNAL will shortly remove to
new quarters.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

The country is in receipt of another
cold snap
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05

Entered in the postofiice at Weiser as
Second-class matter. :,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-02-05
THE SIGN AL.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

ono copy 3 months G IS
One copy months. 5 / %
One copy one year, if paid within
two months 8 Q 0O
If not paid within two months from
date of subscription, 2 Sc
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-15

NOTICE OF ELECT ON FOR SCHOOL
~ bonds--Notice is hereby given that an cleo
ton will be held at the Central School building,
in the city of Helena, in School District No. /,
Lewis and Clarke county, state of Montana, on
Saturday, the 4th dag Of April, A. D. 1891, be-
which time and place the question will be sub
mittei to the qualified electors OF said school
district whether the board of trustees of said
school district shall be authorized to issue cou-
pom bonds to the amount Of 100000 bearing in-
terest at the rate of B per cent per annum, pay
twenty years from their date and said bonds to
b releemable In ten years from their date, the
proceeds to be derived from the sale Of said
bonds to to used for school purposes as follows:
First, to complete an eight-room building In the
Seventh ward Of the city Of Helena, the sum Of
$50 600: second, to erect a fou! room building
near West Main street, in the First ward, in the
city of Helena, the sum of 10000; third, to GU
large the West Side school building, situated in
the Fifth ward of the city of Helena, by adding
two rooms thereto, making 1t an siglt-room
building. $1,000; fourth, to purchase ground and
erect four rooms of an eight-room building near
the cemetery, in the Fifth ward of the city Of
Helena, $4,000: fifth, to purchase ground and
erect four rooms of an eight-room building near
the Northern Pacific railroad depot, on the North
Side, in the Sixth ward OF the city of Helena,
tenn of closets in the Central 8 ,hool building, in
the Fourth wagd of the city Of Helens, $4,000;
seventh, to provide for a deficiency in the rres-
ent building fund of this board, which fund is
being expended in the erection Of school build
ings in the city of Helena, the sum of S2l, 600.
s. c. GlLPATtICK,
w. II. GUTHRIE,
Trustees Helena School District No. l, in
Lewis and Clarke County, Montana.
Attest: +. w. ELLIS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-15
A. d. 200 at The Bee Hive.
KITCHEN ETYMOLOGY.

Origin of Words In Use in the Preparation
of Daily Food.
The study of the origin of words brings to
light many Odd and unexpected relation
ships. The word ''kitchen,' for example,
bears little superficial resemblance to the
word ''cook," yet the two are from the
same root. the latin coquere, to cook.
Other derivatives from the same source are
''cske" and biscuit" (the latter a thing
twice cooked); "concoct," to book together.
and ''precocious." which means, literally,
cooked or ripened before the time.
The word ''loaf;'' from the Anglo-Saxon
hiaf, is own cousin, as we may say, to two
such unexpected words as "lady'' and ''lord;'
a lady is a l~oaf-kneader and a lord is a
loaf-keeper.
To ''sup" or to take Supper" is now to
eat the last meal of the day, but the origi-
nal meaning of the term was to drink, a
meaning still retained by the closely allied
''sip." From the same root we get the
words Sop and Soup
How curiously terms take on a new sig
nl6cance is exempliied by the word ''cus-
tArd." In these days q custard is a MKT
ure of milk and eggs, sweetened and then
baked or boiled. It may be cooked with or
without pastry. but il is sharply distin-
Ru1buoU from IL. 10t uu0 worn CUSG6Tu ID
from the same root rs s'orust,' and orlgi-
nally meant a crust of a pastry.
'lhe connection of the word salary
with Salt i'd q matter of general knowl-
edge, but il is probably not so commonly
known that salad" 'sauce:" ~''souse'' and
sausage have the same saline origin, the
idea of sailing or seasoning having been
foremost in them all.
When The ordinary reader looks in Skeat's
chronological dictionary for the word
sage" he is most likely surprised to read:
Sage, a plant; see salvation" What pos
sible connection can there be between this
familiar condilnent and a condition of
safety? But the answer is easy. This
odorous herb was supposed to have healing
virtue, and, therefore, was named ''sage,"
a term de lived from the latin salvus, safe.
If we go to the same dictionary for the
word steak" we read. 'Steak; see stick"
A steak was a piece of meat stuck on a
wooden peg. and roasted before the fire.
We have changed the custom, but retained
the word. It is worth noting, also, that
etiquette - ''steak," stocking" "stoke''
and ticket" AVE come from the same
root.
A Chop is nothing but a chap or a
"chip;" q luncheon is a lump, u piece
broken off; a Stew is something cooked on
a ''stove:" and q 'pudding''-from ''pad,'' a
bag-was originally an intestine filled with
meat, in other words, a sausage.