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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

United States Land Once, Lewiston Idaho, April
27, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the at, OF Congress OF
June 3. 1878. entitled IAN act for the sale
OF timber lands in the states OF Califoinia
Oregon Nevada. and Washington territory. as ex
tended To all the public land states by act OF Angus
4 1892, Martin L. Goldsmith, of Lewiston, county o
Nez Perez State OF Idaho, has this day filed IN th'
Office his sworn statement No. - for the purchase
of the lot % OF section No - In township No 70 n
range No. 4w b IA, and will offer proof to show tina
the land sought is valuable for IFS timber o
stone than for agricultural purposes ana TO estaos
his claim TO said land before the Register and Re
ceiver Of this Office at Lewiston. Idaho, ON Saturday
the Bib day % July. 1899. He names as witnesses
John T Emerson Francis J. Hogan. James h Wan
and Wilson p Bell all of lewiston Idaho. An
| and all persons claiming adversely the above de
scrbej lands requested TO file their claims in I'M
| Office or before said 9Th day OF july. lSy9
| J. b. WEST, Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Mayor Weisge,bef's attitude to-
ward the question of public i'm
provements is best illustrated by
his private enterprises. His exam
pie. followed by our citizens
generally. would inaugurate al
era Of Improvement for Lewiston
which would give MS modern bust
ness houses aud modern homes
Lewiston of to-day needs to take {
lesson from the example set by tn,
mayors enterprise.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Lewiston will become a railroad
center by reason of its natural loca-
ton. The topography Of the coun.
try places Lewiston at point
through which railroads seeking
the best outlet to the coast must
pass. In traversing the great in
terror country locked in by the
Snake aud Clearwater rivers, to de-
velop its magnificent resources rail-
road lines must bald down the
water ways, following the lines oil
least resistance along the rive,
gradients. Lewiston, at the juno.
ture OF the ,wo great rivers, occu.
pies commanding position as a
central railroad point aud natural
distributing center, Railroads oc.
cupying the easier grades along the
river valleys will become the CHIEF
factors in handling the business OF
the country, aud their lines must
become the trunk lines Of general
commerce. Branch lines into the
interior to the mines, to the timhe,
region aud into the rich agrical.
tural points, will convey their va,
ried products to market through
the Gateway City. where the goods
for their consumption. the supple.
aud equipment will be shipped 70,
distribution.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Land in the Eineiand irrigated
district sells readily at values rang
ing from $500 10 $3.50 per acre, and
orchards, alfalfa fields, vineyards
aud gardens are taking the place
of the dry, parched fields that
formerly met the gaze as one trav-
ersed the A ITS on The other side OF
Snake river. Great areas OF bench
land on the Lewiston side could be
utilized in the same way il water
for irrigation could be supplied for
this side. The acreage from Tam
many to Lewiston, under an ade-
quate system Of irrigation, could
be cut into FIVE and ten acre tracts
and readily sold to people who
are seeking homes in this locality
The rapid increase in wealth ane
population would make Lewiston
the metropolis of Idaho. Thu
possibilities are great and iar-reach
ing. and nothing stands in thu
way of their contamination but tn
enlistment of capital in the enter
| priSa
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior. United States Land
Omce. Lewiston. Idaho June II. 1899.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this office by Hans Johnson, contestant, against
Harry W, hostetter, entry 500. made September Is
1928 for lots l9. 10. 29 and - section 49, township
IS n, range wbm, by Harry W. Hos,etter, contes
tee. in which II Is alleged that said Harry W Hos
teter has never established a residence upon said
land. has never cultivated any portion of said tract
Of land and has wholly failed 10 comply with The
homestead laws, said parties hereby notified Il
appear. respond and offer evidence touching said al
legation al 10 clock m, July 29. 1899 befor,
the lister and receiver at the United States apd
Office In lewiston Idaho.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit
MED June u 1899. set forth facts which shaw thai
after due diligence, personal service Of this notice
cannot be made II Is hereby ordered and iireeet
that such notice be given by due and proper publca
ION CHARLES A. CARRY Rereive,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Senator Teller will not commit
himself in public interview 10
the free silver 10 to-I folly OF Bry.
anism. He maintains that the
financial question will be one oil
the leading issues of the coming
campaign, but will no, confine the
financial question 10 the narrow
grounds OF the Chicago platform
He expects the republicans 10 take
some steps toward currency reform
during the session of congress this
winter, and iatimates that the dem.
ocrats will attack the republicans
in the position they will attempt TO
maintain or oppose the legislation
enacted by them In this position
Senator Teller takes broader view
than Bryan does of the financial
question. The latter holds tina,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Contest Notice.

Department OF the Interior. United States Land
Once Lewiston, Idaho May s. 1899.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this oftice by D A. Patterson, contestant. against
Charles L. Arnold entry No. S94S made July l, 1898
for NV y section 49, township - n, range wbm. by
Charles L. Arnold Contestee, in which il is alleged
that: said Charles l.. Arnold has not established
residence said tract of land that he has no,
cultivated the same as by law required and has mo-
at any time resided on said land said parties are
hereby notified 10 appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said aega ton al 10 O'Clock a. M on Jul,
u, 1899, before the Register and Receiver at tn,
United States Land Once in Lewiston, Idaho.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit
filed May Is, 1899. Sci forth facts which show tina
after due diligence. personal service of this motto,
can not be made IL is hereby ordered and directel
that such notice be given by due AMI prupe
publication.
CHARLES n. GARRY Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Notice TO Creditors.
Estate of Martin J. Collins, Decease

Estate of Martin J. Collins. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF adminlstra-
ton on the estate Of Martin J. Collins deceased,
were granted TO the undersigned on the ist day OF
May, 1899. by the Probate Court OF Nez Perce
county.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Mary
{. Benson, executrx Of the last will and OF the
estate of Martin J, Collins deceased. TO the the
creditors of aud all persons having claims against
said deceased to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within ten months after the first publication
of this notice To said eXecurix al her home on bird
Street between and { Streets, Lewiston Idaho
The same being the place for the transaction OF the
business of said estat in the County OF Nez Perce
Idaho.
MARY c. BENSON,
Execurix Of the last will and estate Of Martin
Collins, deceased.
Dated 9th day OF May. 1899, the date OF frs
public alton.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

The anti expansionists are So
pushed for campaign material that
a prominent leader in South Dakota
had need TO resort to forged let.
ter from a soldier in the Philip
pines charging that sick soldiers
were driven from their beds to &c
on the firing line. The exposed
forgery explodes the whole matte,
and exposes another copperhead Il
contempt
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05


There Is no sign OF any abate-
nent Of activity in the steel
trade. The iron and steel trade
has always been regarded as q
good barometer to measure the
general business situation. Never
in the history of the country has
the present condition of this trade
been excelled, anl all other sources
by which we can measure the finan.
cial condition of the country bear
out the indications as shown by
the steel trade. All bank clear.
ances continue to run far ahead oil
those Of last year and the railroads
show increased gains in their
earnings. The outlook justi6es
the assertion that we will open the
new century with all the prosper
iiy promised TO the people, and
with fair assurance that se have
before rs q quarter of century of
continu d good times if present
policies prevail.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Notice of Application for Deputies

In compliance with the provisions Oh
House Bill No. 26s of the Fifth Session
of the Legislature of the State OF Idaho
notice is hereby given that l, John W.
Rozen, sheriff in and for the county OF
Nez Perce, State of Idaho, will apply to
the Board OF County Commissioners OF
said county at the regular July, 1899
meeting of said board for authority to
appoint jailor and such deputies as
The business of said office may require.
Dated June S, 1899.
IoHN w. RoZEN,
Sheriff Nez Perez county, State of Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Later reports of the finances OF
the year just closed show that the
deficit Is being cut down from the
first estimates. With the revenue
increasing and our trade interests
enlarged, we may have surplus
next as a conclusive argumen, that
republicanism means prosperity.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

1t appears from Mayor Weisger-
ber's message that large part OF
the valuable assets of the city are
certain tracts of land, the improve
ment OF which he urges as polite
measure. One of these tracts of
land lies on that part of the hill
known as the sand drift. and Just
now, from existing conditions, we'll
nigh without value. The sand
drift on the hill is increasing its
area of devastation every year.
The rapid development of The res
idence area upon the hill is Great
ing a demand for the property
endangered by the sand drift, and
the Teller suggests that the new
administration should take up thi.
matter Of improvement as we'll a.
the ones mentioned in the mayor.
message. The city is the larges
holder Of property within thu
area of the sand drift. aud tn,
tqnes,ion of inaugurating a move
ment for the redeeming Of the sand
covered areas aud preventing fur
ther damages lies within the rang
of the mayors proposed system
of improving the city's properties
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

of Quay; these messages have invariably
been consigned to the waste basket"
The senator concluded by stating that
Lewiston would be great city some day F,
situated as it is at the confluence of these
grand rivers.
The senator, before bidding the repor-
ter adieu, said that his trip west was SIM
ply for rest, and after completing his
visit at Waha his itinerary would include
Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland
returning home by the California route.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

The stock Of gold money in the
country is rapidly approaching the
billion mark, and the circulation
per capita is the largest ever known.
These are facts that paralyz re the
free silverite's contention that the
gold standards cannot furnish
money enough to transact bust
ness. and that we are steadily de
creasing the per capita circulation
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Notice for Publication .

Department of the interior United States lani
Oihce a, lewiston idaho. June IS Isyo
Notice Is hereby given the folo~ing named Sst,iar
mas hiei notice OF his Intention TO make mai prpf
IN support ot his claim, aud that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver at Lewiston
idahh, on Aug. 10, 1872. via; lscob RoseuSein tnI
lots J, 10. . ami y oi = Of los % sec ID u n
TsW BIN.
Tie names the following witnesses to prove his
cuhunaous residence upoh ami cultivation al Salj
lsni, via. san holt, George Horn Enoch s Brown
AMI HENRY x. BALDWIN, all " Lap~ai. Idaho.
J b. WEST, Resis. er
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Department Of the Interior. United States Land
Once. Lewiston June 5. 1899.
sufficient contest affliavt having been filed in this
oice by Ora Z. Patterson, against Jurgen Holiorf
entry No. bfSt, made Nov Sth, 1893 for ne or Sec g.
twp -. nr2 W m. by contestee, In which ii is al
legged that; said eniryman, Jorgen holdor has not
established residence thereon. and has cultiva-
ted or improved the same as by law required. and
has not at any time resided IN said land
said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation AT ~
o'clock a. m. on July 9Th, 1899, before the Register
and Receiver at the United States land office in
Lewiston, Idaho
The said contestant having in proper affidavit.
filed June sth, 1899. set forth facts which show that
after due diligence, personal service of this notice
cannot be made. it is hereby ordered AMI directed
that such notice be given by due and proper pubI-
cation,
CHARLES II. CARRY, Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior. Land Office at Lewis
ton, Ida. May 20. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make fina
proof in support Of his claim and that said proof viii
be made before Register and Receiver at Lewiston
on July H. 1899 viz. MARVEL M. Jones' for the
Sc of sec 81, tp 81 mr. wbm.
He names the following witnesses To prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of saic
land viz: George Z. Tatko. William (. Marched
Frank Vincent and William A. Patton all of Fletcher
Idaho. J. b WEST. Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. Land Once a, Lewis
ton. idaho June %. 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has tiled notice OF his intention TO hake final
PrOot in support of his claim. and that said proo,
siN be made eefote Register and Receiver At
Lewiston. Idaho. on August "a 1899, viz: I,hp +
Williams. for the " y ne Y SEE 70 andwHs eI-l
see Il. tp 20 n, gwB I'm.
tie names the following witnesses TO prove his con
viz: Robert NJ. Cleveland. Charles A. Parrot, pa
Vii Black ami John L Bic welt. all of Beeman ida.
J. b. WEST Repis,ar
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Department OF the Interior. Land Office at Lewiston
Idaho, June ~ 1899
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has hled notice OF his intention To make tnal
ptoot IN support OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Register and Receiver a,
Lewiston. ldaho.- on Aug II. 1899 viz: Samuel O
Olsen, Ter the Whit nwar nelr nwqr sec IS swur swor
sec 10 tp 80 n. range g. W IN.
lie names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon ami cultivation of said
land. via Hans Hoee, Chris jacobson Elias Neisnn
Edward Holee all OF Forest. Idaho.
J. b. WEST. Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Ofice. Lewiston, Idaho, May
), 1879.
N,ti,e is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act Of Congress of June s. ISIS
entitled An act for the sale of timber lands IN the
States Of California Oregon. Nevada and Washing
Ion Territory as EXTENDED to all the Public Land
States BY act of August :. 1892 Henry A. Morgan.
uf Genesee county of I.atah State OF Idaho has ms
-. for the purchase of the y mex Of Section
No. 10 in Township No. 30 Range No. W. d M
and will offer pruuf To show that the lani sought IS
more valuable tor its stone Than for agricultural
purposes and 10 establish his claim To said land be
lore the Register and Receiver OF this ONCE al
Lewiston. Idaho on Saturday the 20 day OF July
1899
He names as Witnesses: Jerai Becher Charles
Miller James Willows and Sanford Evans all o
Genesee. Idaho.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested 10 file their claims il
this Office on OF before said 20 day of july, 1899.
n WEsJ Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Public schools have been opened
at Manila and public election
will soon he held at Cavi,e Things
do move in the Philippines, and
the indications are that by July 4
1900 will celebrate Independence
day as loyal supporters of the stars
and stripes.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Bartlett Sinclair Is called the
Great White Gar OF the Cpur
d Alenes The people rise up
each morning with fear and irem
bling and consult the nearest iele
phone pole to see what general
orders have been posted for observ'
ance during the day.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

The big bridge is done.
Lewiston has had a mighty
growth in four years. Three
years ago Vineland had a
population of one lonesome old
bachelor. Today Vineland
has about. 500 people, being
fully as many as Lewiston
had in 1895. Ninelanders are
making money in fruits and
vegetables, but more i'll the
advance in values of their
lands. One man has cleared
81, 500 in cash on an original
investment of 500; by i'm
proving small places for sale
by tree planting, etc. Many
others have done correspond
ingly we'll. The big bridge
enhances values over the
whole fat. Prices are con-
stantly rising. Choice resi-
dence sites near the bridge,
with cheap water, are still to
be had, only len minutes
walk from Lewiston postofhce,
at SIPS to $3.50. 1t costs
nothing to investigate, includ,
ing a drive over he big bridge
Call at Lewiston office.
Lewiston Water and Power Company.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

It may he after all that prosper
ity is the mother OF trusts. 1t so
democracy will be against II, and
declare against prosperity i'll favor
of the good, old democratic times.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

There will be a great disappoint
ment auIong the enterprising citi-
zens of Lewiston if the present
patchwork system OF street i'm
provements is TO be continued un-
der the new administr alton.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
For Sale.

$40 acres of good farming land on
Texas Ridge suitable for stock raising
close to unlimited range. Address
C. III. SWEENEY,
Walla Walla, Wash
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
Official Paper Of Nee Perez County.

The peanut trust can properly e
called she'll game.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05
For Sale.

House and lot 1870 foot front on 2Ua
River avenue. S. WupENTHALhR'
Orders taken for all kinds oil l''' l,er.
rated meats from DIR. Boston c9'u by
age rooms, and delivered at residents, ain
w. E. Green, of the Blue M"u"''
Market
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-07-05

Lewiston Water and Power Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-09-29
EpwOrth League Social

One Of the most pleasant and
best attended socials ever given
by the league took place last
night at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. P. Gaffney Fully
seventy five people were present,
and all enjoyed themselves.
The veranda was lighted by
japanese lanterns, and the par
lors were respondent with light,
music and laughter. The first
amusement was the peanut hunt I.
The guests were corraled in the
school room and at the signal
were told to go to 'grabbllng
COOLERS. Six quarts had been
secreted about the room and
none were left undiscovered.
Next was the drawing contest
which was compulsory. Each
one had to draw dog on the big
black board that was brought
out of the school room. The pack
Of hounds, pugs, ours and "just
dogs resulting would have been
a revelation to dog fanciers. Mr..
Troxler. Rev. w. f. Bogart and
Rev. Il. }. Nixon were the judges.
Il. K Carroll received the
gentieman's first prize in the
peanut hunt and Mrs. Tex Martin
was awarded the prize for draw
Ing the best deg
Several other very amusing
games were played. Mr.. Bogart
gave concert with his new
graphophone that was very in
teresting. Miss Grace Gaffney,
one Of our most deft pianists,
gave several beautiful solos, and
accompanied Mr.. Dale IN a beau
tiful duet. MIR. Dale also sang
solo in his usual splendid style.
Mr.. Dale's voice improves with
each hearing.
The guests dispersed at IL
o'clock.
Mrs. Gaffney deserves much
credit for the many soclals that
she plans and so successfully. exc
cutes for the League.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-09-29

"Awful anxiety was felt fol.
the widow of the brave General
Hurnham of Machias, Me, when
the doctors said she could not
live till morning" writes Mrs. s.
II. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. "All thought
she must Soon die from Pncu-
monia, but she begged for Dr.
Kings New Discovery, saying it.
had more than once saved her
life, and had cured her of Con-
SUMPTION. After three small
doses she slept easily all night,
and it's further use completely
cured her. This marvellous
medicine is guaranteed to cure
all Throat, Chest and Lung Dis
eases. Only 30 cents and 81.
Trial bottles free at Garrett &
Gerig's drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-09-29

MIR. Kelly, upon leaving for
Jacksonville, gave his pretty lit
tie black bear to John ReardOn,
and John was proudly exhibiting
him yesterday to an admiring
crowd.
Summer excursion rates via the
Plant System to The principal
resorts throughout the country;
also straight tickets to all parts
of the United States. Tickets on
sale at the city ticket Office in
the Ocala House. j. G.. Maughs,
city ticket agent.
Mrs. Z. +. Williams and sister,
MISS LottIc klngman, returned
yesterday from Urmond, where
they have been COR some time.
a full line Of Nhitman's fine
candies and chocolates IN sealed
packages just received at I. w.
Troxlcr's. Price 40, 60 ana 50
cents per pound.
Tom Thompson, who has po-
sition in ConOver' 5 drug store in
jacksonville, is IN the city, visit
ing his parents.
Consumers OF cigars should
patronize r. w. TroxIer.
Remember the chlldren's exer-
ciseS at the Methodist church
from 10 to II every morning. All
are invited to attend.
Royal lamps, 3. &. H., nickel
and decorated lamps, students
lamps, and lamp fixtures, at the
Anti Monopoly Drugstore.
There will be special meetings
at the Methodist church next
week. Rev. +. X. Throwrr Of
Gainesville, is expected to assist.
Closing out our line Of straw
| hats at and below cost. The AL
! lance store.
! Mrs. w. l.. Headley and chill
drcn, who, some time ago, moved
to Jullette, have returned to the
city to reside.
Two or three hundred odd
vests. We don't want them, but
you do at the price we are offer
ing them. j. W. Hold yes.
Mrs. w. +. Cason returned
home thus afternoon after q de-
liShtful visit of several weeks
! with friends at Barlow.
| "Best on the market for
coughs and colds and all bron-
! chial troubles; for Group 1t has no
equal" writes Henry r. Whit
ford, South Canaan, Conn.,, of
One Minute Cough Cure. Anti
Monopoly drugstore, Ocala, Fla.
We have a small stock of shoes
left, Of high grades, in which we
are Offering big bargains. j. w.
Hodg es.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-09-29
Our Cut III Prices

On all leading medicines, kept
business Cumming" during the
dull summer months. We now
want it TO "buzz" during the fail
and winter. We will make still
greater cuts III prices. Call and
get prices before purchasing else
where. We want your trade.
We have the gOods-thc best
that money can buE.
INDINGS & CO.