Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-03-28
CATTLE LOSS
WAS HEAVY
Alpowa Section Suf.
fered Severely in
Recent Storm
Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.


Charleston. Wn., March 2s.-Peter
Schiltz, prominent stock man from
the Alpowa section was in town this
morning and reported the loss Of about
fifty per cent of the stock in his section
during the last cold weather. He
states that before the cold weather
came on the sun had come out bright
and warm and the grass was in the
best Of condition, being plentiful
enough that no other feed was neces-
sary. The cattle had been turned onto
the hill country and when the bad
| weather came on the cattle died in
their tracks. Mr.. Schiltz brought in a
large load of hides yesterday after
noon which he had taken from the
dead carcasses.
Mechanics Club Room.
He states the thermometer had
reached 10 degrees below zero and
much damage was done to the fall
| sown wheat, in most instances reseed-
ing would be necessary.
| The front basement of the Yount
block, corner Of Sycamore and Sixth
streets is being repaired and a club
will be organized by the mechanics Of
Charleston Vineland at meeting which
they will hold Friday evening It is
the intention to provide suitable
club room for these gentlemen where
they can drop in and spend an hour
and discuss the various topics which
are of interest to them. The club will
take in all the members who are en-
gagged in the different building trades
After Mon Residents.
County Assessor Frank r. Brown IL
making a most rigid assessment of al
property in the county held by nom
residents. Yesterday afternoon he as
sessed $4,000 sacks of wheat which was
stored in a warehouse at Asotin and
which was held by non-residents. Mr.
Brown states that the county treasurer
will hold the wheat until the taxes
| are assured
/ Will Take Trip East.
Geo. D. Dale, a prominent rancho,
living at Leland, Idaho, was visitor
In Charleston this morning and ex
pressed his surprise at the very rapid
i growth Of the city in the past fiv,
years. Mr.. Dale stated that 1t wal
easy to see that the city had brigh
future before it. Mr.. Dale has rentet
his large farms out and will retire. HI
will soon make an extensive visit II
the east.
Personal Mention.
J. e. Braxeau a prominent merchan
Of Grand Rapids, Wis, arrived thi
morning to visit with his brother. I. N
Braxeau.
/ w. A. Elliott left this morning owe
the o. r. & N. for Gardena, wn.
Mrs. John Kruse who has been Wis
iting Mrs. Gates Saxton for the pas
month left this morning for Seattl
where she will Join her husband. Mri
saxton accompanied her.
A baby boy was born this morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. RI chamberlain Q
Ninth street.
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stalled q handsome tobacco case whicl
was made by B. J. Roper 4 Co. Q
Charleston.
The Charleston High school will pla
ball with the Lewiston Normals thi
afternoon on the local grounds. Tn
game has been called for O'Clock.
III. r. Enewoldsen and family q
Hutchinson. Mimi. arrived yesterda
afternoon and viii visit the family .
Albert Strand. Mr.. Enewoldsen
looking for location and may decid
to locate here.
Go to Mrs. willison In Charleston r.
your Easter hat
New Goods Received.
VA swell line Of lace curtains. POI
tiers. couch. table and stand covers /
q 8. Mellinger's; Charleston.
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