Challis Weather, Trials, and Local Gossip Across Idaho
Boise forest fires rage as Challis sees heavy rain last Friday. Jurors for Challis district court selected for Sept 14. Notables visit Challis, including Mrs. Emmett Hosford and Mrs. L. Greene. Custer county tax roll 1908 shows total valuation $1,117,640 with gains from previous year. Local anecdotes include farming remarks and a humorous generational riddle. Dr. Arthur to visit Mackay August 26 for dentistry. Sid J. Roberts discussed as sheriff candidate for Custer county.
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Caster County
Saloon Murder and Manhunt Reported Far West Crime
Word from Ivers states Lee Warner shot and killed Frank Breen during a saloon robbery and has since vanished. Sheriff Morrison warned officers to watch for Warner. Breen, about 45, miner and barber shop owner, died next day with a bullet in the spine. Democrats rally with Bryan Mack strategy. Roosevelt criticized as aligned to trusts. Also oblique obituary notes a long, faithful life ending in repose.
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Sheriff Morrison
Ivers
Lee Warner
Frank Breen
Warner
Brockman & McKinzie
Breen
Coryell Seeks Idaho Mining Inspector Nomination
Ex State Senator Geo Coryell of Custer announces his candidacy for Mining Inspector of Idaho. Backed by leading Republicans across the state, he is a former Idaho senator and a long time mining man. Custer county support pledges to Boise convention next month.
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Geo. Coryell
Custer
Idaho
Mr. Coryell
Idaho Senate
Custer County
Robert Bell
Boise
Coryell
Maiden Dollie Huff Jones Dies at Ellis in 1908
Mrs. Dollie Huff Jones, born in Virginia October 3 1857, married to Simon P Jones on December 1804, died August 6 1908 at Ellis. Funeral held at Challis with interment in Challis cemetery. The obituary notes a long illness and reflects on the dawn of a new day.
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Simon P. Jones
Virginia
West
Dollie Huff
Ellis
This County
Challis
Card of Thanks From Lino P. Jones
Card thanks those who offered kindness after the loss of a loved one. The message expresses gratitude for comfort shown in sorrow and for aiding in the difficult time, concluding with the signer’s name Lino P. Jones.
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Lino P. Jones
Help Wanted for General House Work in Challis Idaho
Mrs D Worth Clark seeks a girl for general house work at Pocatello area with wages of 25 dollars monthly. Inquiries directed to Mrs Chamberlin in Challis Idaho.
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D. Worth Clark
Pocatello
Challis Teachers Examination Dates Set for August 27 28 1906
The regular Teachers Examination for First, Second, Third, Primary Grade, State Certifications and Life Diplomas will be in the Court Room at Challis on August 27 and 28 1906. A final Eighth Grade examination will be held at the same time and place. Jessik E. Kevlenen County School Superintendent.
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Challis
Jessik E. Kevlenen
Parker Sawmill and Mines Near Challis Begin Boom
Parker's sawmill will start this week under Bert Wilson with ore storage under Supt Adamson as Parker district mines push ahead. The Parker mine, Edwin Williams group, and nearby prospects yield high grade ore. the three owners hold one third each and plan wagon road extensions to Mackay, with post office service hoped three times weekly. There are 30 to 40 workers now, making Parker a growing mining camp near Challis on Warm Spring.
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Parker
Bert Wilson
Adamson
Lost Packer Company
Ivers
Loon
Mackay
Stevens and Cowen
Edwin Williams
W. W. Adamson
Challis
Samuel
Edwin Williams Group
Williams Brothers
T. J. Kerry Son
Parker Mountain
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Parker Mt
WM. Elder
Arch Howell
Main Street
R. N. Hull & Co’s
P. 0. Board & Lodging
Challis, Idaho
Mary E. Morrison
G. W. Meitzler
C. Whitwell Drug
Boise County
Judge Stevens
Challis and
Ean
Seenic
F. C. Christ
Mr. Fisher
Blackfoot
Emmett Hosford
Nebraska
Sid J. Roberts
Puhsamaroi
S. Belle Chamberlain
Mr. Taft
Yhada
Arthur
Challis Ang
Judge Woods
U.S
Dubois
Bryan
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
D. W. Shanafelt
Watchmaker & Jewelek
Ciacts
Ipano
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