Precincts and polling places named for Custer county elections
A historic notice lists precincts including Sreby go Olen line Saber Houston and Battle Ground with defined river waters, polling places such as Easley Saloon building Challis County Court room and Bradshaw School, and appoints judges of election and clerks like John Fitzpatrick J. Baxter A. Reed Wm Bradshaw and Geo K Keyes as clerk, detailing election administration across multiple precincts in Custer county. The document also mentions Yankee Fork Salmon River and Palouse river-related boundaries and the potential for Saturday notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreby Goolen
Saber Houston
Custer County
Big Leat River
Insula
Easley ¢Aloon
John J. Fitzpatrick
Alex Burnett
John Ewanger
Baxter
John. Easley
Battle Ground
Quster
Big Lost River
Tower
Narrows
Aid
Bradshaw School Bourne
A. Reed
Lee Pence
Frank Uehren
Val. Bowers
Wm. Bradshaw. Challis
Salmon River
Bayhorse Creek
Enos. Watson
Challis
W. I. Felkner
Wm. Millick
M. M. Sweet
Donaldson Rowles
Frank Nickerson
Reg Antrar
Bayhorse
Lyon Creek
Naid
Hurst & McNate Falcon Building
Enri J. Milchael
Andy Newman
M. Donnelly
Chas, Baker
A. D. Sargent
Clayton
Arecinet
Jfan Grok
Robinson Bury
Chas. Kopp
Emmet Houford
4. M. Dnigh
Fleetion
J. H. Pitzer
J. Clyde
Honanza
Cunter County
Yankee Fork
Purser Gulch
Faulkner Saloon Vuilding
John Faulkner Julien Bodard
Win
Rankin
John Mareou
Geo
le McGowan
Kexlytrur
Willett
Peart
Hooper Ranch
J. D. Wood
James Alger
Nan
Elmer Reese
Mayrick Ax
Curtis
Pabramarol
Pahramarol
W. C. Smith
Geo. Chas, Matley
Cy Jones
W. G. Short
W. G. Smith
Geo. K, Keyes
Idaho Counties Show Stark Assessment Gaps and Wealth Gaps
Idaho state reports reveal wide disparities in county valuations with Ada county leading in total value while many counties show minimal money on hand. Notable figures include Ada with 8.16 million total and 2,200 dollars in money, and Shoshone with 1.50 million, showing sparse cash across the state. The piece notes the overall assessment system under scrutiny and hints at a forthcoming state equalization process led by McFarland and Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Blaterman
State Board of Equalization
McFarland
Lewis
Commonwealth
Idaho
Ada
Idaho County
Kootenai
Owyhee
Custer
Boise County
Custer County
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Boise
Canyon
Cassia
Elmore
Fremont
Latah
Lembi
Lincoln
Boom at Bonanza and Dye mine sale in Custer Idaho
In Custer Idaho on Aug 19 1898 reports say Bonanza is booming with lots staked and a saloon opened by Dearden and McGowan. The Dye mine reportedly sold for 50000 dollars with plans to build a road and install mill machinery. Additional notes mention Barratt family leaving for Utah and Mitchell’s escape, while Miners Union posts a large flag. News from Manila reports Dewey bombarding and Manila city surrender after two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Idaho
Barratt
Utah
Union
Lee
Weiser
Foster
Challis
Union Hall
Bonanza
Dearden & McGowan
Local Notes and Socials From Challis and Nearby
Axel Olson returned from Salmon Saturday evening. Wedding Chronicles expected next issue. Challis dances and a ball in Yaane plus a Friday party. One boy rued his hard fate at a butterfly gathering. Mrs. Driscoll and the family left for East Lake City with Miss Ethel Thompson to attend school. Public sale notice by J P Spalding for Montana Idaho Stage Co. at Challis on Sept 3 at 2 pm. Delegates to Boise conventions listed, N J Sharp, Jas H VanCamp among others. Eye care ad for Bomars promotes affordable glasses. Challis party at Mrs Strand’s honoring Miss Edwards Salmon and Miss Walden Park City with music, recitations, games and banquet. John Bowman’s talking machine entertains. Many attendees named. News on Ned Bomar’s accident death in Yankee Fork canyon. funeral held in Houston, Aug 13 with large turnout. Messages of thanks from Mrs Minnie Gill and Mary Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Spalding
Montana & Idaho Stage Co
Challis
Peres
Sealize
Challis Rouse
Strand
Edwards
Salmon
Walden
Park City
Utah
John Bowman
Mixes Mamle Edwards
Mary Tames
Mary Meyer
Ethel Thompson
Berdinn Tennell
Ruth Cameron
Grace Foote
Mixs
Iese Owens
Mabel Rowlon
Mins Myrtle Morrison
Mixs Dells Morrison
Myrtle Willemoon
Margaret Barrack
Beatrice Bradbury
Mabel Jose
Cassandra West
May Paul
Clyde Anderson
Mr. Emmons
George Sewell
John Altnam
Jun
Maylear
Mr. Botkyn
George Thompson
Ned Bomar
Dr. F. Pyle
Mike Foley
Wm. Andrews
Men Metzrar
Hyrum Gill
Yankee Fork Canyon
Houston
Custer County
Peece
Carver
Local Nuggets and Misadventures Shine in Challis Dispatch
A Challis roundup reports Wm Andrews returning from Redbird mine after a week’s earth troubles. Visits from E B Edwards family and Salmon guests, plus a large picnic on Pabstomori with 40 chickens claimed. Mart Newcomb sick at Clayton hospital shows some improvement. Willis Chambers suffers a bad ankle fracture from a 85 foot winze near Bayhorse. Dr Meyer and dentist Dr F arrive in Challis. Idaho City World notes Jack Mitchell’s escape from Deputy Waller on Boise river. Mitchell evaded pursuit after leaving Kempner’s ranch. Waller failed to recapture him as he fled. Mitchell is also charged with breaking into the Wm Dunn hotel in Custer and stealing a saddle and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Chambers
Bayhorse
Challis
Idaho City World
Jack Mitchell
Boise River
Charles Waller
Guster County
Waller
Kempner
Mitchell
Mr. Waller
Wm. Dunn
Custer
Various local notes on births, mines, politics and a hay measure
Mrs E G Dodge receives a fine piano. Mr and Mrs Drake quit the Boyd hotel at Challis after eight weeks. A 104 pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs H C McKendrick last Sunday. Manila dispatches report eight Americans killed and 50 wounded. Spanish loss 800 killed. 7000 taken prisoners. Idaho troops engaged. E ae for Retohom reunion, Miss Mabel and Donnie Rowles with him. Dye Bros mines near Bonanza sold for 53000. new mill to be built and wagon road planned. Possible county offices contested. Miss Margaret Keenan a candidate for County Superintendent. An Irishman in Illinois father of 13. Ten O Clock postmaster title. Idaho gold ticket at Boise predicted to lose in November. Simple rule for hay tonnage in a conical stack explained with example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Merritt
Idaho
Dye Bros
Jordan Creek
Bonanza
Silver Republican County Convention In Custer Idaho 1898
The Silver Republicans of Custer County Idaho meet to nominate county officers including State Senator State Representative Auditor and Recorder Sheriff Assessor and Collector Treasurer Probate Judge County Attorney three Commissioners County Supt Public Schools Coroner and County Surveyor. Primaries recommended for September 17 1898 in multiple precincts with delegate counts listed. J P Spalding chairman F B Scheemerhorn secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Republicans
Custer County
Idaho
County Central Committee
Silver Republican Party
Custer
Allis
Antelope
Crystal
Bayhorse
Houston
Bonanza
Pahsamori
Battle Ground
Stanley Basin
Challis
Sundl
Clayton
Ramshorn
J. P. Spalding
F. B. Scheemerhorn
Sec
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susann Corr
Alirg
Goard
Cister
Deadwood, Southe
First National Tank
Garporai
Tnt
Dames Vw
Inate
Plata
Tale of
James W. Ton
Mboys
District Court
Fourth
Tdxico
Anid
Aloe
Tament
Washington
Central Com
Mitice
Geo. E. Keyes
Aiit
Boise City
Chas. G. Kopp
Wm. Bradshaw
R. A. Pierce
L. Hillman
John Kirk
Alex Barnett
W.E. Hanna
Robt. Campbell
J. H. Green
Clayton Custer
Pahsamori Stanley Sund
Gro. E. Keyes
Chas
Wednay
Mose Kempler
W. D. Pierce
A. M. Wilson
Arch Howell
Billy
Dewey
Axel Olson
Aryaane
N. J. Sharp
Jas. H. VanCamp
Jas. T. Gayle
Jas. F. Wilkinson
Peter McGuire
John Merriott
M. A. Brown
Bomars
Andrews
Redbird Mine
E. 8. Edwards
Land
Mamie
Pabsamori
Isora
Boise Ellis
H. Cochran
D. Reese
Mart Newcomb
F. A
E. G. Dodge
Mrs. Drake
Boyd Hotel
Messenger
H. C. McKendrick
E. Ae
Miss Mabel
Donnie Rowles
Iis County
Margaret Keenan
County Sept of Public Instruction
Sill
Illinois
O'Clock
Ten O'Clock
W. Heyburn
A. J. Bons
J. F. Hunt
Kobtert
Jas. B. i
Seceete Po
Rold
Mark
Alaska
Silver
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