The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1892-07-16
HARRISON NEWS NOTES.
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Correspondent

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Correspondent
A. A. Crane is having posts set prer
atory to building a fine fence aOun
Of his residence, and is also contemplatin
be the erection of quite an addition to hi
II dwelling.
Il W. S. Bridgeman, our pioneer me,
d chant has the lumber upon his lots an,
will soon have residence built upo,
them that will do credit to Harrison
The situation of his lots is one of tn
> best in town and commands beautifp
!. view of the lake.
Mr.. Ferrell from St. Joe, is here a
: present He is directly connected witt
the transportation business anS
thinks strongly Of making this his
> future home. We are gratified t.
think We viii have as a citizen, one &c
straightforward and enterprising as
Mr.. Ferrell.
E. L. Hemingway received a large
invoice Of goods, Monday. Mr.. Hem
ingway is proprietor of one of the most
well directed mercantile establishments
IN the county. Harrison is indeed for.
tnnate in securing for one of its mer-
chant man so thoroughly adapted
to that line of business.
The Lake View Hotel had some fin
ishing touches given to it last week
under the direction of Esler Wheeler.
the owner of the building. Mr.. sum.
ner, the urbane landlord, makes an ex
ceptionally fine host, assisted by his
amiable wife. They entertain their
many guests in right royal manner,
and give universal satisfaction.
The Peoples Transportation Co. are
arranging their plans for an extensive
warehouse and dock to be placed in
close proximity to the Union Pacific
depot The gentlemen who have the
controlling interests in the company
are evidently capable of making this
undertaking a paying and successful
scheme. The public, their future pat
rons) have every confidence in the or
ganization.
A number of the residents are dig.
ging wells upon their premises and are
meeting with unlocked for success
hnding water at no great depth and in
large quantities. and of good quality
Many people purchasing property here
hesitated buying the beautiful residence
lots on the higher ground fearing they
would not find water easily. Now that
such an obstacle is removed, ere long
our terraced hillside will be thickly
dotted with handsome dwellings.
The foundation is laid for C. Coles
elegant hotel. When completed it will
be one OF the finest structures of its
KIND IN kootenai county, and will not
only be an addition to the town. but a |
commodious and pleasant refuge for
the weary travellers; who are always as
sured OF warm welcome and the best
attention while Mr.. Cole is proprietor,
as all will testify who have enjoyed his
hospitality at his present place of
business.
A number Of L. P. railroad officials
arrived i'll Harrison, Saturday, and re-
NAMED over Sunday. They were met
by J. IL. Brown, general manager of the
Peoples Transportation Co, and Jointly
they proceeded to lay out a spur to the
lake, where large warehouse will be
for the joint use of the
Peoples Transportation Co. and the
| MON Pacific. Supt. O'Brien, of the
|. P, also located depot, which will
'e constructed Immediately. Work
vii also be commenced on the spur and '
warehouse next week. Harrison has
uffered long and patiently, but has
'alned her point at last, and will now c
AVE all the benefits Of transfer point, +
md the comfort Of respectable depot. a
a special train arrived at noon, Tues
ay and was held in waiting to receive '
ne L. 5. Regulars, from Fort Sherman f
ne Georges Cakes reached here at d
p. m, heavily laden with her human "
'eight. As soon as the landing was ii
lade the work Of unloading com. a
fenced. The quiet and orderly deport- 81
tent OF the men gave evidence that
icy were well drilled and thoroughly
ciplined soldiers, staunch and brave
rough to quell the sad disturbance
wv taking place at Gem. The officers r.
charge are military men, men well al
ted to perform their duties. The p
ldiers are well equipped, and their
essence in our midst, made our minds
vert to time not very far back in -
L.. ). history, when multitudes of y.
ch brave boys defended a nation VI
lose very name makes flush of pride ~. a.
'ntle to the brow of every citizen. w w
'is brave band remained here until p.'
clock, Wednesday morning, spending ~
sir night in true army style, sleeping ="
on the ground and guarded by the !"
ltinels and outstanding pickets.
\ most unique and romantic wed.
g took place upon the bank Of the ~
lutiful Ceur d'Alene lake, Tuesday. ~ -,
most directly across from Harrison ~
a very picturesque and lovely spot an
led Spokane Bay. At this place up -.
an emerald carpet formed Of the r; -
thery ferns and within magnificent 20,
h formed Of waxen flowers, stood POI
aries Fisher and Fannie Bates, to
Ike their VOWS of everlasting fidelity. !