The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-09-29
JAUNT TO THE DEVILS.
Mr.. Horace Newman and Maynard
Bixby's Trip.
CAzED ON FAT LAND BEAUTIES.
Mr.. Newman Writes UP the Impressions Re-
ceived and Tells Of Progress Noted.

INDIAN VALLEY,

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INDIAN VALLEY,
For fertility, as we all know, is
only q repetition Of the others, and
the same degree of progress is notice
able, and is, in fact, continuation
Of Salubria valley. Not SO many
changes are seen and some cases de-
note spirit of conservatism that
would be more appreciated if exer-
cised in some good cause such as the
silver question or the democratic
faith, but exceptions are needed to
prove rules.
COUNCIL VALLEY.
Here again the busy hand has been
at work and the old order of things
has given way to a new dispensatlon
and the schoolhouse on the hill, and
the compact cluster of new buildings
hotel, stores, offices, and dwellings
completely overshawdow the hum
BILE structures Of the times when We
first saw them. The old log houses
are still there, and recall nights be
fore the old fire place, and the oft
told story of the bear hunt. Fathe
Mosier, Bob White and the bear be
ing the characters. Mosier was th
victim the bear the hero and Bob
position never definitely defined. Al
through the valley improvement
marked; the growing orchard bein
prominent feature; homes seer
better cared for and an increased dc
gree of thrift apparent
HORNET CREEK VALLEY
This valley is like the young man
sweetheart. All the improvement
he cared to think of was to have be
bigger and his arms longer. An
truly all this valley lacks is exten
1t is a gem from the Weiser river
where it is lost in the pine trees 6
the mountain side. And the in
provements of few years-say thr'
OR four, are very marked; all farm
have orchards and it is fact tn
the trees have fresh, healthy loo
that is not seen in the orchards
these lower valleys and the grow
has been wonderful and this valley
almost under the shadow of the Sc
en- Devils peaks. At Mr.. Days ram
formerly owned by Mr.. VIM. Blac
now of Sslubria, is very fine orcha
of apples and cherries. Apple tire
are loaded and the same was the ca
with the cherries in their season. L
sc front door yard is a carpet of Fl
grant pansies, embell ished W
many varieties of dahlias, petunia
pasturtions and even roses in I
bloom. Mr.. Bixhy wanted a pictr
with the baby in the midst but
camera Warranted under all circu
stances) busted and refused du
So all we have is the memory,
pleasant one. From here, wind
up Hornet creek, no change Is v
BILE. Wilkes mill is in operat
but the little wheel makes but
BILE impression on the groves of
ants on all sides. Down Crool
river and over the divide TO l.
creek. Here we have something n
the old log cabinis replaced by
two story hotel and across the r.
barn that would be credit
Burke county, Pennsylvania,
mer. These are owned by Mr.. Cl
-. Anderson, long may he live to en-
them.
m A short drive over the hill and
, m
reach Bear P. 0. and stop for
night Early next morning we
Sa- out prepared to face the terror
,ept the trip, the new grade down to
and dian creek. We found the ro'
ows fairly good one for mountain r'
did but considered as business t
W oughfarc Of no real use or value,
and great improvement over the for
cep, road. 1t intersects the KleinschI
road at Huntley's and from this p
ley we travel over the grade of the
yed. posed Idaho r b which has been
slsred under cath TO be reasay fef