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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1909

Page

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Road to Loon Creek Will Be Studied For Wagon Road

Chicago financier and Lost Packer Mining Co. general manager E G Rowe visits Challis to discuss building a wagon road from Challis Creek to Parker Mountain and on to Ivers at Loon Creek. He seeks county commissioners support and promises extension if local builders complete the Challis Creek to Parker Mountain segment.

E. G. Rowe Chicago Lost Bankar Mining Company Ivers Challis Loon Creek Via Parker Mountain Board of County Commissioners Lost Packer Salmon River Rowe Challis-Parker Mountain Challis Creek Lost Packer Company

New Mineral Find Near Morgan Creek Hints Copper Gold

William Jenks reports a large mineral bearing rock discovery at Horse Heaven creek near Morgan creek. He brought ore specimens to town and describes a very large ledge with potential copper content and traces of gold, plus iron and zinc. He plans development to gauge the extent.

William Jenks Horse Heaven Creek Morgan Creek Jenks

Local News Roundup From Challis And Surrounds

Local notes report Post cards at office and wedding plans for tomorrow. Clyde Wilkinson to Bellevue and real estate calls from Round Valley Realty Co. Snowslides near Slate Creek. Odd Fellows to observe 90th anniversary April 26. Miss Kate Nickerson recovering after operation. Sunbeam district changes debated. Dr. I W Lynn takes Challis drug stock. C C C stage office now in old post office building with Mrs Morrison as agent. Church hall entertainment next Thursday evening, adults 25 cents, children 10 cents. Mal Branca’s daughter operated on for running leg issue by Dr. Lynn. Vote today at Hall polling place. Salmon Herald April 1st Special Railroad Edition notes nine railroads and electric lines headed for Salmon. Ladies Aid elects officers. Fancy articles for Bazaar to be left at Challis House or with M Horton or Mrs Sweet. Davis Bros of Pab-samaroi valley sell 60 beef cattle at 254 each. ore hay worth 10 per ton cited as lesson for ranchers to feed hay locally. Mrs Wm T Stethem dies in Salmon after illness. married 25 years to Wm T Stethem. Former teacher Emily Mulley remembered. funeral held at Episcopal church in Salmon March List.

I. W. Lynn Challis R. N. Hall Morrison Ladies’ Aid Society of Howell Elder Job Johnston Challis House M. ‘Horton Sweet Davis Bros Pab“samaroi Valley Wm. T. Stethem Salmon Idaho Episcopal Church

Challis Valley News Booms and Local Happenings

Judge Stevens delayed until evening. Individuals travel from Custer and Boise City while mining and ranch activity resumes. Easter plans, school changes, and a coming constitutional convention are noted. Rail and irrigation projects attract attention as towns anticipate growth and new enterprises amid lingering snow and boom prospects.

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D. W. Shanafelt Watcimaker & Jeweler Tpano WM. Elder Arch Howell Hote Main Street R. N. Hall & Cos P. O. Board & Lodging J. W. Lynn Challis Drug Store Geo W. Meitzler & Co Realmon Idatno Clyde Wilkinson Bellevue Round Valley Realty Co B. B. Barnes Slate Creek Odd Fellows Kate Nickerson Sunbeam Custer Mal Branca Lynn Hall Judge Stevens George Dearden Arthur McGown Mr. Funkhouse Matt Womacks Boise City Will Stanley Valley Creek Company T. J. Paul Arco Burnett Lottie Jones Dillon Montana Wn. Millick Sses Don, Rowles la Platte, Neb Judge Nichols R. A. Pierce Bonanza E. P. Wilson J. Q. Adams J. H. Thompson Bill Flenniken Joe H.D. Jagnish Bayhorse Odd Fellowship Challison P. M. Bruner James Burns Wood River Orchestra Myrtle Wilkinson Houston August Hein Sarah Furey Lost River Marshall Lemon Challis and Robert Chas. Kean Stevenson Custer County O. J. Salisbury Jas. M. Shoup A. J. Crook A. J. Pierce District Court Chase A. Clark Clark Bel M. & C. L. Stage Co Mackay Messrs Lane and Truitt Round Valley Irrigation Project Henry Adamson Burley Pushaw Sheriff Waters Lemhi County Dr. Kirtley Kirtley Geo. W. Emery Salt Lake Park City Mason Hamlin & Mason Soliss Ontario Ore Henry Hewett, Jr Tacoma Roberts Boise Inter-Mountain Cyrus Townsend Brady Companion Nellie L. McClong Laura Spencer Porter Izola Forrester Florence Morse Kingsley Woman's Home Companion Philip Halloran John Kirk Joseph Rodgers Henry Nichols M. A. Brown William Gilbert Hallaran Hallaran George Hosford F. J. Clyde N. J. Sharp F. B. Willis Christian Morler L. H. Johnston Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Hailey A. L McMason C. Bradley O.S. L
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