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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1897
Page
2
The Springs near Clayton on the Salmon river rise two and a half miles above town on the south bank. The waters are temperate and medicinal with sulfur predominance. It attracts invalids and pleasure seekers as Mr Sullivan adds guest comforts. A day round trip costs 50 cents with a carriage for transport. Two plunge baths are finished and more conveniences planned.
An advertisement promotes IsabeRh Gold Mining Company of Cripple Creek Colorado offering 1,000,000 shares at 2 cents each for limited investors. It claims rich veins near C. O. D mine and potential $40,000 monthly returns, with price rising to 5 cents after 50,000 shares sell. Descriptive pamphlet and market letter available.
United States Land Office Hailey Idaho issue notice Valentine Bowers of Dickey Idaho filed intent to prove desert land claim No 505 for Lots 1 3 and SE NW Sec 3 Township 8 North Range 22 East before L H Johnston US Commissioner Challis Custer County Idaho Wednesday September 1 1897 Witnesses to prove complete irrigation and reclamation Carl Schoonover Dwight Peck Jesse M Morressey Robert Parsons Wait Brophead register first published July 27 1897
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