15 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
1
Route distances listed show 50 miles by bog stage from Mackay to Challis, 40 miles by wagon road from Challis to Singiser or Three Forks, and 0 miles by trail from Singiser or Three Forks back to Thunder Mountain, totaling 140 miles.
In Challis Idaho 1902 a humorous narrative describes a reconnaissance near Thunder Mountain, Indians and a keg of vinegar, and a mock battle report. A summer air line route from Challis via Jordan Creek to Thunder Mountain outlines schedules, delays, and cautions about travel and fever risks. Public notices announce an inspector establishing a sheep inspection line from Wet Creek to Lost River and Antelope.
Public notice announces Mrs. M. Jose provides first class meals and lodging northwest of N. Hovil and Co. store in Challis. Rooms are large with good beds and a top quality table. Rates available by day week or month at reasonable prices.
The following warrants against Custer county will be paid with interest to date if presented within sixty days from date of this notice. General Redemption Fund January Issue 1896 Nos 56 57. Interest at .07 percent from date of registry to ten days after advertisement. Alice Felkner County Treasurer Challis Idaho April 15 1903.
There is a strike on at Mackay Idaho with men out and workers urged to stay away until the trouble is settled. The White Knob Company discharged men for attending a grievance meeting and the workers formed a union in sympathy. By Order of Mackay miners Union.
Rev and Mrs Nickerson will hold ten days of church meetings in Clayton starting Tuesday evening. Nickerson visits Challis next Sunday then returns to Clayton for the week. Pahsamaroi services postponed a week to the fourth Sunday. Monday night a birthday gathering at the Parsonage honors Mrs Reed and Mrs Nickerson. A board of health vaccination push is urged for all townsfolk. Lou Frost’s son breaks his arm after a fence fall last Saturday.
The Mackay union warns laborers to avoid a camp amid a strike at White Knob company after dismissing workers for attending a meeting. The Mackay Telegraph omits editor names, prompting questions about coverage of major news in the local paper.
A discussion cites New York Court of Appeals on labor rights, stating workers may organize to seek higher wages and shorter hours. It affirms the right to strike when the aim is to improve employment terms, not to harm others, and upholds a union’s legal entitlement to withhold work if aligned with members’ interests.
Arrivals listed for the week ending April include John Fieler Moree Marie Seth Langabough Sam Lake Utah G R Butler Gait Lake Orah A W Benson Gibboasville Idaho G R McLean Gibbonsviire Idaho Jes Briner Clayton Idaho Ben Krowley Mackay Idaho Holmeven Mackay Idaho Olee Mead Morse Idaho M S Hicks Pattersom Idaho J C mtu Clayton Idaho A 2 Natoook San Francisco Oni K D Williams Robinson Jone C B Johnson Mackay Idaho C A Roney Boise Mano John Ostrom and John Austin KL Hogland E W Jackay Idaho HM Kaba Ryan Pebsamarel Hake A Le Ligbee Jacksonville
Fresh bread sold daily at Mrs Dorgan s Challis Idaho with weekly rye bread Saturdays. A man named Arney assisted by Pettigrew is in custody with a ten year sentence. A stage collision caused injuries. Fargo Co. official Babcock visited Challis last week. Oregon Short Line surveyors began a route toward Custer then shifted toward Salmon. Mackay Challis Thunder Mountains Co backed by Dartington and Hansen plans a wagon road into Thunder Mountain and a stage line. John H Greene conveyed half interest in Arco townsite to Jos Rodgers Challis. Travel to Thunder Mountain increases as the Challis route gains favor. May bring a surge of prospectors. women proposing marriage discussed with lighthearted tone.
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