31 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1897
Page
1
A fragment from Botae City notes a diary stained with tears. It contrasts memories of love with a harsh present, showing a girl’s sorrow as lines blur in the diary and the line Nothing but tears appears across the page. The excerpt references Shelley and notes August entries with a mournful tone.
Sarah Ann Bush Horn of Montgomery County Kentucky born February 5 1888 died August 28 1897 at her Idaho home aged 74 years 6 months and 18 days. She married John Horn in 1887 later remarrying days before death. Survived by five daughters and three sons. Remains brought to Challis for interment with graveside service.
The marriage of John A Bowman to Amanda C Johnson was held at the bride's Challis Idaho home on August 25 at 9 PM officiated by Rev C E Mason. Also Andrew Mulligan wed Minnie Sweeting at Lost River per B A Pearson J P both residents of Lost River. S40 per month ad seeks canvassers with above salary for MKS A J F Houston Custer county Idaho.
Probate Court of Custer County Idaho orders sale of estate of Peter Hughes. Administrator to sell at private sale with confirmation by court. Describes Silver Star mine on State Creek Custer Idaho and one cabin in Clayton. Sale set for November at Challis office, cash only, in United States dollars. Court reserves ten percent for costs.
Tacoma readers debate Klondike gold rush logistics and timing as stock advice, steamer routes, and mountain passes dominate columns. Reports detail the Idaho miners heading for Skagway and Dyea with lean outfits while warnings about winter travel and illness temper the rush.
Morse Idaho reports the Jolley Gallagher wedding at Salmen on August 19 1897 with notes on their future home and local visits. The piece lists residents visiting Challis and nearby towns, mentions a Boise death of Major Frank Cavansh a noted wining man at 66, and notes Labor Day and wage changes at the Lucky Boy G M Co in Custer due to silver prices with a miner’s comment on board costs.
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