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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1898

Page

1

Precincts and Election Judges Named for Custer County

The notice lists precincts in Custer county including Houston, Battle Ground, Challis, Bayhorse, Clayton, Bonanza, Curtn, Stanley, Pahamarol, Sunol with polling places and appointed judges of election and distribution clerks. It designates watersheds, rivers, and landmarks for each precinct and notes registration can be done on Saturdays up to the last prior Saturday. Go. E Keyes, Clerk.

Houston Custer County Big Tout River Narrows Raley John J. Fitzpatrick Alex Burnett John Swanger Baxter Roglettar John Ensley Battle Ground Big Lost River Bradshaw School House A. Reed Lee Pence Frank Uehren Frection Val Bowers Bradshaw Challis Salimon Boghore Creek Salmon River Enos. Watson W. H. Felkner Wm. Millick M, M Sweet Donaldson Rowles Frank Nickerson Rog Favre Bayhorse Chails Lyon Creek Hurst & McNair Earl J. Michael Andy Newman M. Donnelly Chas Baker A. D. Sargent Clayton Robinson At Chas. Kopp Kmmet Hustard M. Leigh J. H. Pitker I. J. Clyde Regixtran Cheever Bonanza Yankee Fork Puzziergoteh Purliener John Faulkner Julien Bodard Wm. Kuokin John Shirvey Clark Goo L. Mellowan Curthn Walters of Wities Yankees Fork Puzzler Guled Wiion Hall Dunn Dann Geo, Mines D. B. Varney H. Bellamy Geo M. Baldwin Stanley Bulman River Middle Fork Marshall A. P. Challis B. F. Rapp Sam Tennell M. Storer Regentrar Pahsamarol Little Lost River James Hooper J.D. Wood James Alger Tolman Emer Reese Jas. Mayrick E. C. Curtis SUNOL W. C. Smith Gen. Ellis Chas, Muttey Cy Jones W. G. Short Board of Co. Commissioners GO. E Keyes Cierk Ene *Beccas Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No

Alias Summons in Idaho District Court

The First National Bank of Deadwood South Dakota sues James W Hamiltonon in Custer County Idaho District Court for the balance on a promissory note of 142.53 dollars with 10 percent interest from August 186, plus 61000 attorney fees and costs. The defendant must answer within ten to forty days depending on service, or judgment by default will be entered. Publication notice given.

Efendant Defante Landaepnston

Meteors and town notes stir Challis readers

The Challis column records a meteor display last Wednesday night with about a dozen fell brilliant in the northeast near midnight. Local updates note new soda fountain at Dougherty’s saloon and travelers passing through. Populist and Democratic county conventions are planned for Sept 24 at Challis, with delegates named for state meetings.

Peace telegram signals end of hostilities

A telegram states the protocol has been signed and peace declared. Troops are ordered to cease operations, marking a notable, easily won victory for the Yankee Pigs and prompting three cheers for America.

Pesce America

Three Cheers for the Red White and Blue Song

A wartime song praising American navy sailors from the Maine incident to Dewey and Manila Bay. It calls for vengeance against Spain, honors fallen sailors, and asks support for Congress Dewey and the war effort, with repeated choruses praising the Red White and Blue.

Congress Dewey Idaho Soldier Boys Idaho Soldier Army and Navy

Auditor's report on Custer county valuation figures

Auditor's report to the State Board of Equalization lists notes on patented and unpatented agricultural lands improvements and two lots valuation. It covers graded cattle common stock range cattle reef cattle graded sheep wagons watches machinery and other personal properties with totals and deductions for exemptions.

Custer Cou State Board of Equalization Nores Spittal Agricultu Oes Harty Spachine Ag Mop

Rallying Call to Hold the Philippines for Dewey

A wartime marching verse urging U S Admiral Dewey to suppress Filipino resistance and keep the islands under American control. The poem employs bold, rhythmic taunts and calls for readiness, loyalty, and decisive force to deter insurgent and native opposition.

Custer Forings and Mining Prospects in Idaho

Custer Idaho August 1 108 Dr Meyer visited Mrs Huffman who has been ill. A mining company has taken over pee Dye mine on Jordan creek and plans to mill a few tons to judge value. If profitable they will buy the mine and build a mill. Burglars raided town last Friday with losses at Lucky Boy Co and others. Jack Mitchell, an escaped convict, sought by authorities. Wm Bonner and Harry Tolman pursued him. Waller failed to return. Stanley Basin reports reveals promising ore bodies with veins six inches to a foot wide. Ore values range from four to fourteen dollars per ton with potential sale at $15,000. Challenges and Challis connections noted. Challis residents mention placer ground and water-limited mining season.

Custer Idaho Meyer Challis Roy Huffman Jordan Creek Steen The Lucky Boy Co Bonner Chas Waller Harry Tolman Bear Valley Jack Mitchell Mr. Dunn Mitchell San Quentin California Iado World Henry Johnson Elder Smith Central I Stanley Basin

Hag Lively Chase Seizes Horse Thief Near Idaho City

Deputy sheriff Chas. Waller of Custer pursued Jack Mitchell after telephoning Half Way house owner Dunnigan. Mitchell overheard the inquiry, fled on horseback, and was captured about 40 miles up the Boise river. They prepared to return to Custer county. Boise Statesman reports the pursuit and capture.

Custer Sone Jack Mitchell Dunnigan Half Way House Idaho City Road Mitchell Boise River Caster County Boise Statesman Chas. Waller Custer

Weather Watch: Record Heat Spreads Across Challis Creek Area

The past week has seen exceptionally warm weather with a shade reading of 4 degrees and a sunny surface temperature reaching 104 degrees at Challis Creek, indicating unusual heat for the region.

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