Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

ride a bicycle on the sidewalks in Boise
The stir over the commencement of
work on the big ditch and the revival
OF interest in reservation lands have
made lively times in Lewiston this
week. The camp grounds and corrals
have been jammed with big teams and
wagons loaded with household goods.
Mrs. Elizabeth Parkes, who lived on
the old Joe Eakin farm, three miles
east from this city. died Tuesday of
la grippe. The good lady was about
sixty years of age and had been feeble
for several months. Her fatal illness
began only three days before her death.
Scott kremer, w. H. Vertner,
Carl Nertner. Pearl Nertner, ChaS.
Nertner, NJ. T. Donaldson, John
Kussmaul are late arrivals from
Yakama. They were good citizens
over in that country and will be
much better citizens in this good
country.
Another sign of spring and prosperi-
ty both, in one act: Two horse race,
were matched one day this week to
take place at the Willows. Two noted
runners, Dock Morris and Hard Bar
gain, and two thoroughbred two year
olds, will contend for good stakes in
about three weeks.
i,.,,to;n II I I'l,uocl,, k.S
Il base ball team and Will soon chal-
lense the old clubs. The new team is
"A strong one and includes the following
sports: DR.. Phillips, }. Green, Mr..
Larsen, p. Howard, +. J. Edwards, &.
f.. Plunkett. II. II. Rue, VIM. Poltras
and Mr.. Bradbury
II. Il. Patton of the Lewiston Com.
Co., has received. through the kindness
of Senator Dubois, forty grape cuttings
and ,ne hundred strawberry plants for
free distribution. Mr., Patton will also
receive some seeds in the near future.
These are improved varieties and they
will be bestowed upon those VIII" will
appreciate them most.
Mr.. J. S. Cox has sold his mer-
camille establishment to Mr.. La
Follet, the former partner of Mr..
Bremen Mr.. I.aFollet will continue
the business at the old stand. Mr..
Cox will put in big stock of har
ness and saddlery in Lewiston.
There is good opening for this
enterprise in Lewiston at present
The city council met in adjourned
meeting NJ ,nday night to consider the
sand lot nuisance. The committee
have the financial features in hand
and asked more time, and the matter
passed over till next Friday evening.
The council made arrangements for the
proper entertainment of the noted cap
italists who are expected to visit Lew
iston Monday
Authentic reports come from every
outside fruit district of the Inland En-
pire, that peaches and other tender
fruits are badly injured, and in some
instances the, are dead. Even cherries
and pears are injured in some sections.
| The advantages Of our climate are mag
| nified bv the misfortune of our neigh.
bors. The little difference that makes
a great distinction, is worthy of con.
! sideration on the part VI the home.
| seeker.
The state of Idaho, through the gov
ernor, has made u demand upon Capt
Wells for the return Of monies belong
ing to the state, which, it is alleged
were wrongfully collected and are
wrongfully retained. Captain Wells
was allowed compensation by the last
legislature in the sum of So 800 apprO
| prIated, with which his official relation
as worlds fair commissioner ceased
Since that time, he collected the none,
| now claimed from Can't Wells and hi,