Yeetenpay New York quota stone and town notices
The column covers various local items from Ketchum in March 1888 including commodity notes on silver 94 lead 515 copper 16, new groceries like candy and oranges, and daily arrivals. It notes improvements at Gem Germanic and the reopening of the Gem Jz, with trains, freight, and mining road work updates. It mentions local business openings, ore purchases, and preparations for the Democratic convention.
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Yeetenpay
New York
Postoffice
Smoky mining district beams with new activity in 1888
In Smooky camp, fine weather clears snow as freighting resumes within a month. St Patrick’s day festivities, stages arrive from Ketchum. New business houses planned by May. a Chinese laundry, barn and private residence add to town’s bustle. Mines like Carrie Leonard, Scott, Isabella, Adelaide, Fairview, Keystone, Silver Star, Galore, Tyrannus and Flagstaff show rich ore and growing output with plans for mills and concentrating works. Local mining news from Rumor to reflect progress and future output, with reflections on management changes and a lone Vienna miner’s tale.
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Dunn’s
Carrie Leonard
Scott
Dollarhide Group
Dollarhide Hill
Isabella
McFadden
Judge Beatty& Co
al. Bemis
David Nickerson
Adelaide
Charles T. Davis
Fred Reed
Tom Lavell
Granite Creek
Bala Mountain
Fairview
Nebler & Kelly
Keystone
King of the West Company
Flagstaff
King of the West
Sawtooth Correspondence Critiques Local Mismanagement
Sawtooth letter from March 26, 1888 defends Upper Wood River and Sawtooth region against alleged mismanagement. It asserts district efforts are hampered by inexperienced leadership and hobby driven schemes, criticizing a certain rider whose rhetoric outpaces his capability.
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Sawtooth
Eorror Keystone
Upper Wood River
Proposing in Time for Congress Delegate Hopeful
The Idaho Democrat endorses Hon. James H. Hawley as a candidate for the next delegate to Congress. While praising his character and qualifications, the piece argues the decision is premature and notes other Democrats may seek the post, urging patience before canvassing begins.
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Idaho Democrat
James H. Hawley
Congress
Hawley
Keystone
Brace Up With Electric Bitters Aid
Feeling low with poor appetite, head ache, and nervousness, one seeks a purifying alterative to restore vitality. Electric Bitters are advertised as a dependable blood purifier and liver kidney regulator. P H Hype, once bedridden by erysipelas, was seen on the street using crutches after two months indoors.
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Steward Bros
P. H. Hype
Easter Sunday and the moveable feast of resurrection
Easter Sunday approaches with rites and legends tied to the pagan and Christian world. The article notes rich customs such as colored Pascal eggs, games testing shell strength, and a bird’s legend linked to the resurrected Christ. It explains Easter’s date depends on the full moon after March 21, and its significance as a central Christian festival observed with hymns and devotion.
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Ireland
Public School Pupils With Averages Of 70 And Above
The following named pupils have an average of 70 percent or better for the month ending March 23. The list includes many names across grades with the note that the figure beside each name shows the number of studies in which the pupil achieved a perfect score. Principal Griswold and assistant Sana Van Wormen record the results.
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Ghamman
Charlie Alexander
Edslie Price
Leila Montgomery
George Messerly
Warren Alexander
Frank Savio
David Alexander
Alonzo Price
James Phillips
Melvin McCoy
Griswold
Prin
Sana van Wormen
Avs't
Guyer Hot Springs Lease Gives Control to Ketchum Men
Guyer Hot Springs has been leased to James Judge and E J Cowley of Ketchum who will soon take over management. The renowned summer resort grows in popularity among tourists and sufferers of inflammatory and rheumatic ailments as the waters’ medicinal qualities become known. With effective advertising and capable leadership, the springs are expected to offer more attractions than in the past.
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Vienna
Charley Wright
Ketchum
Minsle
Charley
Iis Fannel
Tam
Sow
Urate
Dr King's New Discovery Boosts Steward Bros Trade
Steward Bros drug store reports a surge in sales of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with many free trial bottles given to customers. The ad promises rapid relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases and offers a free trial bottle with large sizes at 1. The piece also notes Shoshone Masquerade Ball invitations from the Keystone for April 6 at Shoshone with round trip single fare terms and a festive forecast.
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Steward Bros Drug Store
Dr. King
Ketchum
Shoshone
Conductor Lane
Mining reminiscences and mountain hardships in Idaho
Idaho News roundup from Challis Messenger reports a mining engineer recalling Old Gash and jokes in a cabin. Miner chatter hints at free gold in heaven and slowness of placer runs due to light snow. Various notes describe cattle losses, hunting misses, and misadventures across Caldwell, Weiser, and Sturgill mountain areas.
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Challis
Eagle Rock Register
Denver
Caldwell Tribune
Sucker Creek
Hoffer
Idaho
Huff
Boise Valley
Wallace Brown
Brownlee Ferry
Weiser
San Francisco
Brownlee
Sturgill Mountain
Steve J. Pierce
Squaw Creek
McQuade
Indian Johu Remnant Visits East Port Lands
The Pendleton Republican notes Indian Johu, a 112 year old remnant of the Multnomahs, who witnessed early Oregon history from Hudson’s Bay days to Lewis and Clark. The Salt Lake Tribune reports a wreck near Piedmont after a missed signal caused by a faulty flagging, with $30,000 in damages. Mrs. Bertha Clements, wife of E Clements, is praised for her large set of newborns, five children under three, including triplets born March 11 weighing 4 lb 10 oz, 4 lb, and 3 lb 4 oz, with the babies described in detail as healthy and growing.
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Pendleton Republican
Portland
Oregon
Hudson Bay Company
Columbia
McLaughlin
Lewis and Clark
Northwest
Salt Lake Tribue
Piedmont
Wyoming
Bertha Clements
E. Clements
Camas
Tribune
Personal visits and arrivals in Ketchum this week
W H Bowman of Hailey and James Quinn Parker mine foreman visited Ketchum. Probate Judge E B Lemmon came in last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mine staff Homer Bounds Charley Gilstrap visit Bonanza Heights. J D Burch of Pacific Express attended on business. Harry Morse of Salt Lake City Brewing Company visiting. C W Toyer of Shoshone Falls Hotel in town Tuesday and Wednesday. Capt Baxter’s wife to leave Boston on the 29th inst. C S Scott Caldwell bank cashier visited. W C Yount Harry Massey Fletcher Smith from Bollinger Missouri plan to reside in Ketchum. C T Atkinson of O S S railroad bridge dept headquartered Caldwell visited. George A Black King of the West mine reports flourishing. A K Steunenburg Caldwell Tribune editor visited for Odd Fellows encampment. J C Smith and wife returned from Clover Creek to spend the summer. Local group to Salt Lake City for Booth Barrett performance with advance tickets.
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W. H. Bowman
Hailey
C. W. Toyer
Shoshone Falls
Capt. Baxter
Harry Massey
Fletcher Smith
Bollinger
County
Missouri
Ketchum
C. T. Atkinson
Bridge Building Department
O. 8 S. S. Railroad
Caldwell
George A. Black
King of the West
A. K. Steunenburg
Caldwell Tribune
Keystone
Mr. Steunenburg
Odd Fellows
J.C. Smith
Clover Creek
Snake River
Letter from Helena Foresees New Rail Route
A Helena correspondent quote from M. M. Johnson describes efforts to route the Manitoba railroad through Wood River valley to the coast. He predicts a second railroad within two years, boosting Ketchum and area prosperity with cheaper freight. Johnson will return home soon as Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers anticipates no strike on the Union Pacific system and trouble on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy is ending. The Reading engineers are returning.
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Helena
The
Krystone
M. M. Johnson
Montana
Manitoba
Wood River Valley
Ketchum
Keystone
Col. Shelby
Montana Central
Johnson
Cold Springs
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
U. P
Reading
Notice of Final Proof Filed by Antone Vosa in Idaho
Land Office at Hailey Idaho reports Antone Vosa filed intent to make final proof for the west half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the southeast quarter of section 26 township 4 north range 41 east, with May 1888 as the test date before the receiver at Hailey Idaho. Witnesses Edgar M. James William Hanna Alfred P Lamb, all of Arco Idaho. H. O. Billings Register.
Land Office Notice for Edgar M. James Final Proof Hailey Idaho
Notice is given that Edgar M. James will make final proof May 7 1888 at Hailey Idaho for the Wig SW Sec 23 and Nig SE Sec 22 Tp 4 N R 6 E. Witnesses Antone Voso William Hanna Alfred P Lamb all of Arco Idaho. Register H C Billings.
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Hailey
Idaho
Edgar M. James
Antone Voso
William Hanna
Alfred P Lamb
Arco
H. C. Billings
Register
Notable Homestead Claim Filed at Hailey Idaho
WeLon land office Hailey Idaho reports Alfred P Lamb of Arco and others filed notice of intention to make a claim under section 26 township 4 north. The petition was presented before the sister and receiver at Hailey on May 7 1888.
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Grew Up Bros
geome _ Jynome Jacoss
Metropolitan
Guiette & Evans
Gemaai Ganeekal
B. F. Harris
Benjamin Franklin
Tre Tullis Brothers
Me. C.T. Cottns
Uhe
Utah & Montana Railroad
Spring Hill
Mon Sna
Hens & Pires
Enterprise
Dick West
Porthand Reduction Works
First National Junk
Jerome
Stewart Bros
Messus, Clenens & Baryes
Tinsits
Igen
California
Gillette & Evans
Giles
Wood
Tur “Peoples
Buster
Judge
Jacobs T Cowley
Gillette Straus's
Union ‘Uch
Wsed
Parker
Bucklen
Toney
Bmoky Corres
Monte B. Gwinn
D.D.G.S
W. E. Peck
C. B. Marratt
J. H. Benning
D. Steel
J. H. Miley
M. Mourning
J. H. Cassady
Frank Underwood
Inside Sentinel
Jerome F. Jacobs
Idaho News
Pacific Coast News
Antone Vosa
H. O. Billings Register
Alfred P. Lamb
Wee Ni
Eder M. Jamez
Arco, Seahan &, Sillings, Register
T. E. Clohecy & CO
United States
Great Britain
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Italy
Russia
Germany
Austria
Wells, Fargo & Co
Saur Lake
Cuiiaco
First National Bank, Wells, Fargo & Co
Connecticut Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
Home Mutual Fires. Co
Commercial Union Assurance Co. of London
Post Office
Valentine Uhl
Boot and Shoe Maker
Baxter's Hotel
George H. Johnson
Sayer
Main Street
Promet
B. Williams
DH. Ferry
M. Ferry &Co
Detroit
Miah
Montgomery Ward & Co
Michigan Avenue
Chicsac
Brigiet
I Venki
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