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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

4

Lapel Buttonhole Must Go New Men’s Fashion Revolution

Harry Lehr launches a bold fashion trend abolishing the lapel buttonhole for men. He promotes three button coats with wide collars while urging coats to lack a boutonniere holder. Tailors skeptical, aiming for three to four buttons, broad lapels, and England's style of folded lapels worn with sack and derby. The piece notes implications for wear, jewelry, and formal attire.

Harry Lehr Mr. Lehr Lehre Lebr Lehr Lapela Rollark England

Diamond color change claims by X ray process

A Chicago inventor, W C Buehs, and Fuchs claim X ray treatment can color diamonds and related gems. They report turning a one and a half carat stone green and a six carat white stone to black, with permanent coloration or return to original color. The method supposedly directs rays through natural avenues in the gem before penetration. Further refinement and secrecy are promised before broader use.

Diamemda W. C. Buehs Mr. Poohs Chicago Fuchs Alan King Edward's Crown

Tom the Cat Hurled Near Mile From Blast Site

The tale recounts Thomas J a tomcat linked to a factory blast near Renvil that shook the countryside. Found in a tree at Ledgewood three quarters of a mile from the scene the cat wore an employee collar and cried feebly. Previous near fatalities and oddities surround this curious report.

Thomas Frank O'Neil Kenvit Renvil Thomas J Ledgewood

Treasurer's Notice on County Warrants Under 60 Day Pay Rule

The following warrants against Custer county will be paid with interest to date if presented within 60 days from the notice date. Current Expense Fund Nos. 21 to 47 issued April 16 1908 itemized by district. Interest 7 percent from registry to payment date if presented within ten days after this advertisement. Interest ceases ten days after date of advertisement. F J Chypr County Treasurer Challis Idaho July 28 1908.

Custer County F. J. Chypr Challis Idaho

Public Notice of Water Diversion Permit Completion

In Lemhi Idaho on August 21, 1908 a notice states Magnus Nordstrom requests completion proof for a water diversion permit number 323 from the Idaho State Engineer Saloma J. Cleveland to divert one cubic foot per second from the Pahsimaroi River for irrigation and domestic use on 80 acres within SENE Sec 2 and SWNWi Sec 1 Tp 14 N R 21 E B M. Jas. Stephenson Jr. is the state engineer. First publication July 21, 1908.

Lemhi State of Idaho Saloma J. Cleveland Pahsimaroi River Magnus Nordstrom May Sene B. M. Jas. Stephenson, Jr

Notice of Forfeiture in Idaho Mining Claims

We, G B Mathews, A Telsonson, and Geo W Schare, notify Lee Bunch D S Busch Oliver Carpenter and Dion OBrien that during 1906 we spent 306 on labor and improvements on seven placer claims in Custer county Idaho to hold them under the mining laws and that 266 08 was spent in 1907. If within 60 days after publication or 00 days after service you do not contribute your 793 share of the expenditure as a 4 6 co owner, the claims will become ours. Dated Boise Idaho March 1 1908 First publication March 10 1908.

Lee Bunch D. S. Busch Oliver Carpentler Dion O'Brien Custer County Idaho Stanley Placer Lucky Boy Placer Raceno Placer Arrow Head Budge Placer Bonanza Bar Ward Custer County United States Mathews A'Telnson Geo W. Schare Boise, Idaho Mareh

Notice for Public Publication of Water Permit 417

On August 1, 1008 in May Idaho claims to submit proof to beneficially use 3.2 cubic feet per second of Burnt Creek waters under Permit No. 417. Permit holder Edward Hunter Goldburg Idaho lists domestic use at Hunter's Ditch with priority from October 29, 1903. Government official Jas Stephens State Engineer signs.

Lembi State of Idaho Burnt Creek State of Idaho Edward Hunter Goldburg Hunter's Ditch Jas Stephens

Assessment Notice From Hinds Hawk Mining Co

The Hinds Hawk Mining Company Limited in Challis Idaho levies a two mill per share assessment on capital stock. Payment is due to Treasurer M Sweet at Challis by September 10 1908. Unpaid shares after September 15 1908 will be delinquent and sold at public auction to cover the assessment and advertising costs.

Hinds Hawk Mining Company, Limited Oston, Challis, Custer Co Tudo M, Sweet Challis, Wade

Notice of Forfeiture in Idaho Mining Claims

Walter Powers and heirs are notified that J L Hill expended 800 dollars on labor and improvements for Silver Queen Nos 1 2 3 4 lode mining claims in Seafoam District Custer County Idaho to hold the premises for 1906 1907 under Section 2324. If a co owner does not contribute within 90 days of service or publication the interest will be sold to the subscriber. First pub April 14 1908.

Walter Powers Seafoam J. L. Hill

Forfeiture Notice on A Lode Mining Claim in Idaho

Exreuem Blaine County Idaho notices that labor costing two hundred dollars was expended to hold the a lode mining claim in Seafoam Mining District Custer County Idaho under the Revised Statutes. If co-owners fail to contribute within ninety six days after full publication, their interests may become property of the claimant Charles Crank. Publication date February 10.

Notice for Public Final Proof and Estate Hearing

Public notice covers land claim final proof filed by Ethel Salome Clark of Mackay Idaho with stake details and witnesses. and probate hearing for Thomas Kehoe estate set for August 24 1908 at Challis Idaho Court House. Includes names Lambson McMahon Clark Rodgers Magee Heldt. First publication July 29 1908.

Department of the Interior U.S Halley Ethel Salome Clark Mackay Tate W. Comer Ste. &i Muviny Toho Charles M. Magee Chase A. Clark Joseph Rodgers Chaliis Idaho AT. McMahon Thomas Kehoe William Lambson Challis Custer County Thosp J.G. Finnell A. Clark

Notice to heirs on mineral claim expenditures in Idaho

To the Administrator of the Estate of Arthur Smith deceased and heirs. It states that $500 was expended in 1907 to hold the Bunker Hill Alturas John P Junction Jumpoff lode mining claims at Stanley Lake Creek head, Stanley Mining District Custer County Idaho. Each co-owner owes $125 and if not paid within ninety days after first publication, the co-owner's interest will vest in the undersigned under Section 2824 Revised Statutes United States. Work done by N E Livingston and paid by J J Plumer. Hailey Idaho January 8 1908. First pub January 21 1908.

Arthur Smith Bunker Hill Alturas John P Jonection Jumpoft Stanley Lake Creek Stanley Lake Stanley Mining District Custer County Idaho United States N. E. Livingston J. J. Plumer

John Mahan and Tom Pettit mining claims notice Idaho

Notice to co owners in Custer county Idaho that expended labor and improvements on the John Mahan and Tom Pettit mining claims on Sheep Mountain Seafouth Mining District to hold under Section 2424 Revised Statutes. If not paid within nine days after full publication the claimant will seek your interest. First publication January 7 1904.

Boise Idaho Jun Dirina Oe Jones John Mahan Tom Pettit Sheep Mountain Seafouth Custer County State of Idaho United Hasbrouck, Prat

Co owner warns of loss of mine claim in Idaho holdings

Harvey Lester notices a co owner in the Yankee Fork Mining District county Idaho that he has spent 713.00 in assessment work for years 1900 1907 to hold the claim and demands payment within 90 days or the creditor will take the interest. The amount due is 305.00 plus 15.00 for advertisement. The notice is dated Rayhorse Idaho May 23 1908 with first publication May 26 1908.

Alvan Lewis OW. J. Bryan Custer Mountain Yankee Fork United States Harvey Lester Rayhorse Idaho

Custer County Idaho's mining boom and vast prospects

A historic overview extolls Custer County Idaho's rich mining districts and farming valleys. It notes Challis as county seat, lists Mackay Bayhorse and other mining towns, outlines 5900 square miles, transport links like the Oregon Short Line and a telephone line, and highlights 5000 mining claims awaiting full prospecting. It emphasizes the need for capital and better transport to develop the region.

Custer County Idaho General Custer Montana Stanley Basin Challis Mackay Houston Clayton Custer Stanley Big Lost River Thousand Spring Round Pahsamaroj East Fork Aptelope Connecticut Delaware Rhode Island Tiaho Oregon Short Line Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company Blacksfoo

Agriculture and Stock Raising in Custer County

Agriculture in Custer county ably supplements mining along Salmon river and tributaries. Irrigation will reclaim vast arable lands now unused, boosting stock raising and farming yields. The mild climate, timbered high country, and potential revenue from agriculture and minerals promise a progressive regional economy.

Sawtooth Mountains Wood River

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