11 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
1
An advertisement promises display and sale of elegant Easter hats and bonnets, latest styles, with reasonable prices, plus an up-to-date assortment of ladies dresses, linen suits, silk coats, children's dresses, rain coats, and novelties. Also notes a handsome souvenir gift with each hat purchase and fresh, personally selected goods for customer satisfaction.
In Custer County Idaho probate matter for Peter Burstedt deceased the probate court sets Wednesday April 26 1911 at 2 PM in Challis for proving the will and determining Matilda C Burt’s letters testamentary with will annexed any interested person may appear and contest the same.
The Kobweb Klub narrates a rural scene of spring talk and hardship. It speaks of a groundhog appearing, uncertain times in winter, and a community seeking money to buy water and build a home. The piece blends rustic reflections with a critique of civilization and money.
The Custer County Board of Commissioners met in regular session. Reports mention harness repairs by G M Read near the postoffice and a Mackay village election for trustees and a $4,000 electric plant fund. Deputy game wardens Whitehead and Brown inspected Sunbeam dam fish-way. locals debate bridge site and a $7,500 state bridge grant with conditions.
Next Sunday is Easter. John Hodson returned from Salt Lake. Dr Tyre and wife went to Trento, Canada. Perry W Kious drives on Boise road from Idaho City. Joseph Vosmus arrived from Maine to join T A Lynch in Stanley Basin 8 for a few days at Chall lis on business. T A Lynch won a probate court case last Saturday. Sunbeam mills on Jordan creek restarted after winter closure. James C Gwinn named District Judge of the new Ninth Judicial District. A Burnett and Robt Campbell arrived for Board meeting. Custer county delinquent tax list due next month. pay to avoid publication. P & G may build 40 miles of railroad from Salmon this summer. Unsure if up or down Salmon river. Eight bridge firm reps visited to study Salmon river bridge plans. Congress in special session. Democratic House, first in 16 years. Champ Clark Speaker. Senate majority Republican. Village Council appoints May 1 as Annual Clean-Up Day in Challis. residents to clean their yards.
In the matter of the estate of Royal A Pierce deceased Phebe M Pierce the administratrix petitions for an order to sell real estate. The court sets a hearing May 6 at 1 The order requires publication weekly for four weeks in The Silver Messenger challenging interested parties to show cause. Publication begins April Nth 191
A broad, satirical letter from Weiser area residents critiques tax schedules and business interests, naming John D Robertson and E M Barton among others while questioning political manipulation. The item also reports upcoming local elections, municipal officers in Salmon, and notes on school notice laws and property assessment plans affecting Idaho districts.
In Challis Montana the village held an April 4 election with a single nine member trustee slate led by Thomas J. Kerr as mayor and Socialist ticket. Of 175 registered voters 119 cast ballots, electing Kerr and ten trustees including R B Vandervort and Joseph H Horto. Brown acknowledged not a candidate after posting notices.
Governor Hawley appointed Senator Macbeth as Water Commissioner for the Second Water District covering Twin Falls Cassia Lincoln Blaine Custer and Lembi counties replacing James McMillan who resigned. The office pays 2000 a year plus expenses and the Macbeths will reside in Challis. Ozizek and Nugent opposed the appointment but Macbeth is deemed well qualified to serve.
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