Niagara’s coalless power and the Niagara Parke vision
The New York World notes Niagara Falls could supply vast energy from running water. Three power ventures, Canadian and American, seek plants totaling 259,000 horsepower with half of output promised to Canada and the rest exported to the U S. Manufactures praise the cheap, clean energy, foreseeing up to 1,000,000 horsepower daily in years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Parke
New York
Auccons
Hae
Ningare
American Capitallaty
Canadian Capitallata
Ihs
United States
Niagara
Han Fravcinen
Gnamos
Storran
Dao Niles
Married Them After All in Wellington Court
A probate judge W. U L Steffelbach in Wellington Kansas married a young couple at an odd hour after a bride complained her intended preferred a preacher The groom claimed he belonged to a Methodist church and a northern star lodge member The exchange included questions about politics and church membership ending with the couple wed The story mixes local humor and a wartime tone with stray notes about taxes and beef production in England and Chicago newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
Steffelbach
Oklo
Juge
Wellington Sons
Suurt
Nis
Wweethen
Herder
Noid Aster
Ameddor
Kasteen Star
Treasurers Notice of Warrants for Custer County
The county treasurer announces warrants against Custer County will be paid with interest to date if presented within 60 days from the notice. Serial numbers 21 to 47 issued April 16 1908 and others from School District No 7 and various issue dates. Interest at 0.7 percent from registry to payment. after ten days post date of notice interest ceases. Challis Idaho July 28 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Kapenae
J. Chype
Challis
Idaho
Notice of permit completion for Pahsimar River diversion
Public notice from Idaho State Engineer Jas Stephenson Jr announces proof of completion of a water diversion project on the Pahsimarei River. Magnus Nordstrom holds Permit No 3825 to divert one cubic foot per second for irrigation and domestic use from 50 acres in Sec 2 and Sec 1 Op 14 N R21 E B M. First published July 21, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemhi
State of Idaho
Saloma J
May
B. M. Jas. Stephenson, Jr
Notice of mineral claim labor and coowner action in Idaho
Grounded notices state that 1900s labor totaling 416.66 was spent on seven placer claims in Custer county Idaho to hold under US law. If coowners do not contribute within 60 days of service or publication, their undivided 1 4 share of 733.42 per claim will transfer to the advancing coowner, Mathews Atkinson and Woschare, Boise. First publication March 10, 1904.
Public Notice of Water Use Permit 417 Idaho 1908
Notice dated August 10 1908 in May Idaho lists Edward Hunter of Goldburg as holder of Permit 417 seeking 3.2 cfs from Burnt Creek for irrigation and domestic use. Water diverted via Hunters Ditch from Barnnt Creek with priority date October 29 1903. location Sec 82 Tp 11 N R 24&6 BM. First publication July 21 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lembi
State of Idaho
Burnt Creek
State of
Idaho
Edward Hunter
Goldburg
Nwt
Nj SE
Hunter's Ditch
Barnt Creek
Jas. Stephenson, Jr
Notice of Forfeiture on Silver Queen mining claims
Walter Powers and heirs are notified that J. Hill has spent eight hundred dollars on labor and improvements to the Silver Queen No 1 2 and 4 lode claims in the Seafoam Mining District Custer County Idaho to hold them under Section 2324 for the years ending December 1 1906 and December 31 1907. If Powers fails to contribute his pro rata share within ninety days of service or publication, his interest will vest in the subscriber under Section 2524. First pub April 14 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Powers
Seafoam
County of
Custer
State of Idaho
United States
J. . Hill
First Pub
Notice of mining claim expenditure in Blaine County Idaho
Charles Crane notices coowners heirs or representatives of the Cher Jode mining claim in Seafoam District Custer County Idaho that $200 labor costs were spent to hold the claim under United States statutes for 1906 1907. If coowners do not contribute their share within 90 days of publication the claim’s interests will vest in Crane. First publication November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cher’ Jode
Seafoam
Custer County
United States
Duck Hawk Mining Company Delinquent Stock Assessment
Notice from Duck Hawk Mining Company Challis Idaho announcing a two mill assessment on capital stock levied July 1904 payable to M M Sweet Treasurer by September 10. Delinquent shares after September 10 will be advertised for sale and may be sold October 15 to cover the assessment cost and advertising. Milton A Brown secretary Challis Custer County Idaho first published July 5 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Sweet
Challis
Idaho
Ethel Salome Clark Files Final Proof in Mackay Idaho
Ethel Salome Clark of Mackay Idaho has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a land claim for Desert Entry No 170 unsurveyed land described as beginning 21000 feet 45 degrees south of east from the W corner of Lee Townsite. The hearing is before Geo L Morgan at Mackay on September 2, 194, with witnesses Jack Heldt Charles Magee Clark Rodgers and A I McMahon as registered. First publication July 24 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
L.S. Land
Otte
Hatley
Maho
Lily Lh
Ethel Salome Clark
Mackay
Idaho
Lee
Geo. L. Morgan
A. S
Jack D. Heldt
Charles M. Magee
Chase A. Clark
Joseph Rodgers
Challis
A. I. McMahon
Register
Notice of Forfeiture on Mining Claims in Idaho
Notice to the estate administrator of Arthur Smith. Co owners must contribute 125 dollars each within ninety days from first publication or their interest in the Bunker Hill Alturas John P Junction Jumper lode mining claims at Stanley Lake Creek in Custer county Idaho will vest in J J Plumer. Work done by N E Livingston. Hailey Idaho January 8 1908. first publication January 21 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Bunker Hill
Alturas
John P
Junction
Jumpett
Stanley Lake
Stanley Mining District
Custer County
Idaho
United States
Lode
N. E. Livingston
J. J. Plumer
Notice of mining claim expenditure and co owner
E H Hasick notices that two hundred dollars in labor and improvements have been expended on the John Mahan and Tom Mettit mining claims on Sheep Mountain in Custer county Idaho to hold the lodes under the Revised Statutes. Co owners are urged to contribute their share within sixty days of publication. first published January 7 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Sheep Mountain
Seafonia
Custer County
State of Idaho
United States
E. H. Hasirouck
Notice in Probate Court of Idaho Estate Hearing
In the probate matter of Thomas Kehoe deceased the executor William Lambson seeks final account settlement and residue distribution. A hearing is set for Monday August 4 1908 at the courthouse Challis Custer county Idaho. Clerk GraP affixed seal July 27 1903. Chase A. Clarke attorney for petitioner. First publication August 4 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kehoe
William Lambson
Challis
Custer County
Idaho
J.G. Pinnell
Chase A. Clarke
Notice to Co-Owner on W. J. Bryan Mining Claim
Tarvey Lester in Rayhorse Idaho dated May 23 1903 notices co owner Alvin Lewis or assigns of shared mining claim W. J. Bryan in Yankee Fork Mining District Custer Idaho owes 1650 in assessment and publication costs for years 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907. If 90 days pass without payment the claimant may be forced to surrender the interest to the other co owner.
Custer County Idaho Offers Vast Inducements to Settlers
A historical overview extols Custer County Idaho as rich in mining and farming potential. It traces early placers on Loon Creek and Stanley Basin, lists towns and industries, notes 5000 residents, substantial valleys, and extensive mining activity including Mackay and Bayhorse. It highlights transportation needs and capital appeal for development, with mills, smelters, and a dredge boat in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Idaho
General Custer
Montana
Stanley Busin
Challis
Mackay
Houston
Bayhorse
Clayton
Custer
Stanley
Big Lost River
Thousand Spring
Round
Pahsamaroi
East Fort
Antelope
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
Oregon Short Line
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Blackfoot
Morgan Creek
Garden Creek
Poventy Flat
Centennial Plat
East Fork
Slate Creek
Thompson Creek
Robinson Bar
Stanley Basin
Fisher
Sheep Mountain
Seafoam
Loon Creek
Washington Basin
Yankee Fo
Lucky Boy
Yankee Fork
Agriculture and Irrigation Boost Custer County
The Salmon River and its tributaries nourish vast arid land in Custer County, turning deserts into verdant valleys through irrigation. Agriculture and stock-raising are rising industries, with timber, mining wealth, and strong schools shaping a growing tax base and prosperous rural economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawtooth
Wood River
Salmon River
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Germany
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England
Indianapolia News
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Kasparilla
Erure
Lee Buneh
Oliver Carpentier
Dion O'Brien
Stanley Placer
Kneeno
Arrow Head
Budge Place
Bonanza Mar
Recorder
Cnpartner
Matihews
JV. Atkinson
Geo
WO Schare
Keren
Blaine County
Tasac N
Dany
Charles Crane
Duck Hawk Mining Company
Linited
Omen
Challis, Custer Co
Milton A. Hrown
Chaullis
Kaha
J.J. Plumer
Hailey
Ida
Nootice
Alvin Lewis
W. J. Bryan
Custer Mountain
Clat Tarvey Lester
Rayhorse
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