Challis Local Notes Highlight Idaho Mining and Roads
Local items report Mr Bundy in Challis, Judge Horton reappointed Deputy Game and Fish Warden for Custer County, and $200 approved for labor on the Challis and Yellow Jacket wagon road. Mentioned are ore finds at VanAnda mine near Bonanza, Loon Creek mining plans, and growing mineral activity in Challis area.
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Horton
Custer County
Portland
Oregon
St. Louis
Dan Murphy
Lemhi County
Stanley Basin
Good Placer Diggings
Custer ‘County
Loon Creek
Jordan Creek
Farther Bowen Farm Family Move Near Salmon River Ranch
Two men Taylor and Green, leasing Mrs Ellen Farren's ranch at Bayhorse mouth, were tried in Challis Probate court on petty larceny charges. They were accused of stealing about 10 dollars in bay from Mrs Farren. A jury including George Clemon and Joseph Ebberts acquitted them after deliberation. County Attorney Lamme led for the state and Johnston defended.
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Taylor and Green
Ellen Farren
Bayhorse Creek
Challis
George McGowan
Lee Kerr
Charles Waddleton
Julius Blume
Lamme
State of
Idaho
Johnston
Birthday Party a Tribute to Idaho Gem of the Mountains
A 1905 account of Doris McKenzie’s eighth birthday in-Custer Idaho. 30 children attended at the schoolhouse with games dancing and music by Prof Springstead and Mrs Will McKenzie. Ice cream and an elaborate supper followed a pink and white eight-taped cake. The article closes with a long, florid Idaho propaganda passage praising the state’s vast resources climate and wealth, credited to an unknown author.
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Custer
Doris McKenzie
Kenneth McKenzie
Clayton and
Challis
Springstead
Custer Orchestra
Will McKenzie
McKenzie
Doris
New England
New York
Mt. Washington
Mt. Mitchell
America
Cape Cod
Yuba Dam
Eden
Naples
Williams Lake
Range
Idaho
Mountains
Drowning of Jack Sheifer Near Meadows Bridge Site
The Weiser Signal reports Jack Sheifer drowned March 6 in the south fork of the Salmon about 12 miles from Meadows. He fell from bridge timbers while colleagues worked, remains recovered and buried on the south fork bank. He owned the Sheifer Ranch near Warrens, previously living at Custer.
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Jack Sheifer
Meadows
South Fork
Sheifer
Warrens
Weiser
Custer Arly
Sus
Ranch for sale near May Idaho with water right
Offer for sale a 20 acre ranch land with improvements and water rights. Located near May with a good school nearby. Address listed as J Bs Christian Claus us Custer County Idaho.
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Ami
Ood
J Bs Christian
Clausus
Custer County
Idaho
Lode Location Blanks Filed for Jaye at Office
An official notice records that a quarts lode location filing for the claimant named Jaye has been submitted at the county mining office. The document indicates the legal action seeks minerals rights and will be processed under the standard locating procedures.
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Jaye
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Community Help
A card of thanks from Mrs L H Johnston expresses deep gratitude to friends who aided over three months. It lists care during illness, clothing and money for needs, home furnishing help, building committee effort, and children generosity noting a range as a reminder of kindness. The note ends with a blessing.
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Bretheren
Jone
Y. Aes
L. H. Jonnston
Arbor Day Observed In Custer County Schools
Public schools in Custer county set Friday April 28 as Arbor Day. A manual for proper observance by Idaho schools will be sent to district clerks. Dated April 10 1905. Lovrise Bascom Co Superintendent L H Johnston Deputy.
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Custer County
Itae
Idaho
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lovrise Bascom
L. H. Johnston
Notice to Creditors in Idaho Probate Case
Executor and Administrator of Enos Watson estate in Custer county Idaho publish notice to creditors. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within ten days of first publication to B Hall & Co. at their office in Chattiss Caster county. Published April 15, 190% in Upalils.
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Boog Watson
Thin Nottee
B. Hall & Co
Chattiss
Sald
Hairiaon Watson
IB. Ili
Eons Wntaon
Upalils
Iret
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Bundy
United States Stock Inspector
Harrison Watson
Salmon
J. A. Czizek
Patterson Creek
Chas. Jenson
Salmon River
William A. Crawford
Riverside
Zion
Wasatch Group
Park City
Judge Crawford
Packer
Metcalf
Senator Macbeth
Salt Lake Tribune
John F. Christian
Paris
Samaroi
Judge
Mable Lane and Son
Pearl
Sid Roberts
E. L. Popejoy
Ed, Hunter
Pahsatnaroi
Salt Lake
Tribune
Intermountain
Loon
Silver City
Jake Horn
Wagon Road Commission
Thunder Mountain
Three Forks
Wagontown
Seafoam
Old State
J. N. Wallace
VanAnda
Bonanza
Capital News
Hotel
Leaton
Worth Side
al Ark
Leadon
Bowen
Morrison
Challis House
Sc. Merritt
U& Deputy Mineral Surveyor
Y Feedle Stables
Pricox
Kerr & Son
Prop's
W. Shanafelt
Atchmaker & Jewelet
Tatof the Messenger
Ssay Office
Williams
Main St
Joe
Barber and Misherman
Thunder Mt
State of Idaho
Enos Watson
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