UNITED IN WEDLOCK IN CHALLIS IDAHO 1902 WEDDING
Miss Ida H Hanna of Challis wed James C Jensen of Custer Idaho on November 26 1902 at the brides parents home in Challis The ceremony by Judge Jesse G Finnell followed by luncheon Many local residents attended and the couple received numerous gifts before departing for Custer to start their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis
Idaho
Ida H. Hanna
James C. Jensen
Custer
Jesse G. Finnell
Mabel Jose
the Messenger
Lana
Geo. McGowan
Alice Felkner
W. H. Felkner
J. L. Ebberts
Thos. Jose
T. J. Paul
Wm. Elder
J. A. Howell
Myrtle Morrison
Maude Jose
Fionell
M. M. Sweet
R. N. Hall
Nettie C. Hanna
George McGowan
Felkner
W. H. Hanna
Old Pioneer Pilliner Dies at 76 in Idaho Town
William H Pilliner aged 76 years 7 months died at Mt Home Idaho on Wednesday November 19 1902 He was an early West pioneer reaching California in 1848 Born in Bristol England April 19 1826 He lived in Jamaica and Philadelphia before enlisting in the Navy for the Mexican War He arrived on the Pacific coast in 1848 and later worked as a photographer He married Eliza McGuire in 1860 He was a charter member of the Improved Order of Red Men and Apollo lodge No 128 I O O F He moved to Mt Home in 1899 and left a widow one son and two daughters Georgia Swan and Nelia Brewer He was well known in Challis where he also lived and worked in photography.
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William H. Pilliner
Mt. Ome
Idaho
Mr. Pilliner
California
Bristol
England
Savanah le Marie
Jamaica
United States
Philadelphia
Pilliner
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Eliza McGuire
Santa Rosa
Improved Order of Red Man
Ana
Apollo Lodge
Middle West
Mt. Home
Georgia Swan
Nelia Brewer
Elmore
Challis
State Board of Canvassers Reports Official Returns
The State Board of Canvassers met last week and issued official returns for state offices and a congress race. Burton French leads Congress with 7463 votes, Morrison and Stevens top governor and lieutenant governor, and Airshie tops Supreme Court. Ballot totals include Secretary of State Gibson 6772, Attorney General Bagley 7003, Auditor Turner 6288, Treasurer Coffin, School Superintendent Las Robert Ninin, and other offices with varied tallies.
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State Board of
Congress
Burton French
John T. Morrison
James Stevens
Supreme Justice
James F. Airshie
W. H.gibson
John Bagley
Theo, Turner
N. H. Coffin
Metiniog Las
Robert N ‘Inin
Tor
Deacon White Refuses to Lead Sermon
A tired preacher calls on Deacon White to lead at the end of a sermon. White sleeps through the request and finally blurts out a misinformed reply, insisting he cannot lead and jokes about Thunder Mountain. The scene ends with confusion and humor.
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Deacon White
Thunder Mountain
Timely Suggestion for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A period ad urges prudent households to stock Chamberlain Cough Remedy for winter, claiming early use wards off colds and is safe for children. It notes prompt, satisfactory results and lists J P Spalding as the seller.
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Chamberlain
J.p.spalding
Local News Items From Challis and Vicinity
Wm. Branca visited from Clayton. A sociable was held in the gym tonight. Wm. Buster builds offices on Main Street. Thanksgiving ball received praise. Dr. Arthur Greene visited Challis. The Song and Praise Service drew a large crowd. Dr. F. S. Wright attended to Albert Honey, ill with appendicitis. Reports of smallpox in the valley and Manila itch in Salmon. County officials went to Hailey for Lemhi vs. Custer case. Judge Heyburn opposes unions, sparking labor support. Benj. Brown buys land for a courthouse shoemaker shop. Medical note promotes Chamberlains tablets. Rebekah banquet and officer elections in Challis. Sheriff Finney departed for Portland to pursue a theft case. Lostriver theft detailed. suspect Charles Ward. Elmore County crater activity noted near Mountainhome. Idaho and Utah volcanos compared for novelty. Poem by Eugene Field referenced. John A. Nelson of Lostriver judged to have religious mania. George W. Speake and Ralph W. Besne report activity at Ton creek camp. Lost Packer ore vein details and 60 dollars ore value. Custer Lodge No. 21 IOOF elects officers. District 1 figures published. Mrs. Edell and Ruth Cameron due in Challis. Goodwin’s Weekly attacks Reed Smoot’s Utah Senate bid. Wood-Hagenbarth Cattle Co. buys large Mexican ranch. FR. J. Hagenbarth to manage company.
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Custer Lodge No. 21
O. F
M. M. Sweet
W. G
Wm. Elder
J. G. Finnell
Doom
Thomas Jose
Peck
Robert Morrison
William D. Bradbury
Fourth Judicial District
Edell
Ruth Cameron
Challis
Nova Scotia
Goodwin
Reed Smoot
U.S
Utah
Mormon Church
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Morton Church
Paniestery
Free Republic
Senate
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
S ‘Thurman, & Baker
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Meat Market
North Main Street
Boyd Hotel
Willow Creek
Dickey
Mackay
Edward W. Bascom
Nevada Hotel
Nevada
Charles E. Barrett
Chas. E. Barrett
E. Williams
Prop
Main St
Eter Kerm Bros
Morr
Mgr. Challis
MacKay & Challis
Concord
Three Forks
Lemhi
V, Hansen
Mgr
Nickerson
Agt
D. W. Shanafelt
Watchmaker & Jewelin, Oeaved
Printing oMee
Second Street
Morrison Hotel
Ipano
United
Wm. Branca
Clayton
Wm. Buster
Main Street
Arthur Greene
Monk & Greene
Salmon
Wright
Albert Honey
Cotter
Pahsamaroi
Manila
Johnston
Keyes
Hailey
Custer County
Lemhi County
Custer Co
Benj. Brown
J.C. Dougherty
J. P. Spalding
Silver Leaf Rebekah
N. G
Pearl McGowan
V. G
Lillie McKendrick
Mary G. Dorgan
Eudora Huffman
Finney
Portland
Oregon
Lostriver
Arco
Charles Ward
Hailey News-Miner
Elmore County
Mountainhome
Caldwell News
Eugene Field
John A. Nelson
J. D. Martin
Nicholas Swanson
Nelson
Hoor
Martin
Klondike
First National Bank of
Hailey Times
George W. Speake
Ralph W. Besne
Ton Creek
Loon Creek
Lostacker Company
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