Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-30

eastern cities II note ana importance.
While in Washington, ID. c., he called
on the President, visited the depart
ment of Indian affairs, and busily inter-
ested himself in presenting our imme-
date needs to the officers in charge.
Mr.. Vollmer thinks that the question
of opening our Indian reservation will
receive due and immediate considera-
ton at the hands Of the department.
The case has everywhere received fair
ana impartial consideration.
The governors proclamation is out
setting aside May sas Arbor Day, to be
observed by the people in planting trees
for the benefit am! adornment ofpublc
and private grounds, roads, streets and
avenues. 1t shall be public holiday
in all the schools of the state, and all
the school officers and teachers are en-
joined to have the schools under their
charge observe the day with fitting
ceremonies. 1t is a beautiful and BEN
eficial custom that will in time orna-
ment all public grounds, affording
grateful shade and creating spots of
beauty in otherwise treeless regions.
The water was turned into the water
mains Monday, and all the hydrants
tested. Tho whole plant is now in ex-
cellent shape. The citizens are tap
ping the mains everywhere for the use
ut offices, stores and private dwellings.
The plant has cost many thousands of
dollars. 1t will be IA heavy expense to
run it. Every citizen should come to
the support of the new enterprise.
Think of the immense benefit it is to
the valuation of property in the city.
More extensive preparations should be
made toward keeping down the dust.
Here is question for the city fathers
at the next council meeting.
Jas. w. Reid returned from the ses-
sion of the United States court, now
convened at Boise. on Tuesday last.
He had his cases there set for hearing
early in May, when he will return to
argue the briefs. Mr.. Reid reports &C.
tive work being done at Boise to push
the North and South Idaho railroad
toward completion. This corporation
will consolidate with the Salt Lake 4
Seattle road and work rapidly to place
a line in operation from Boise via Sew
en- Devils and Lewiston, to the coast
Boise is booming and building rapidly
The artesian wells lately struck at tina,
place add a lasting and material pros
perity to the city.
OB1TUARY.-Mrs. Jannatt Small
wife of John l.. Small, was born II
Dock Town, Miramichi, N. B., Oct. II
1921. She was married Oct. 7, 1889
In ls47 they moved to Houlton, Maine
where they lived till 1883, when the,
went to Wisconsin. In 1885 they movet
to Lewiston, Idaho, where she die,
April 20, 1891. She was the mother O
nine children, of whom four are dead
The living are Mrs. Robert Inghram
, Lewiston, Idaho; Mrs. Reed A. Smith
q of Veazie, Main Mrs. H. Miles Coch
ran, Of Houlton, Maine; George A
and Ellis A. Small, Lewiston, Idaho
She was buried from the residence O
the 22nd, Rev. l.. J. Whitcom
officiating.
At a special meeting of the cit
;, council last Wednesday, an order wa
:. made to buy one thousand feet of hos
" " for the use of the city. A committe
|, on investigation was appointed, ais.
:, to look up the question of hose car
:. and report at the next regular meetin,
: The next thing in order will be tn
:, formation of an active fire compan,
= Under the regulations entered into b
= = tween the city and the Lewisto
= Water and Light Co., the fire compan
" has the right to use the hydrants or
y night each week for practice. TT
:. city will certainly avail themselves
:. :. this privilege and use the opportunit
. to keep down the dust as much rs pc
sible during the season.
Last week the entire pack train b
- longing to Mrs. A. Benson, of this cit
s' comprising about seventy mules,
:" gether with thirty from the train
" Grostein l. Binnard, were sold to NJ
= Frank Durant, of Granite, Montan
y The mules firm the first ira
-, brought $3.50 each, and from the Il
:" $50 per head. The entire lot will
taken to Montana and used in packi
:" " cOrdwood. A lively time was exp
" fenced in crossing the mules over t
" Clearwater at the ferry. Seve
~ jumped in, swan the river after
' struggle, but all were finally landed
=" safety on the other side. Jim Wei
accompanied the owner with the trs
and will remain in his employ duri
the summer.
ng Notice to Teachers.