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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1907

Page

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Idaho Divorce Summons in Sixth Judicial District

The state of Idaho issues a summons directing the defendant to appear in the district court in Custer County to answer a complaint seeking dissolution of bonds of matrimony. The plaintiff and defendant married in Blackfoot, Idaho, no issue exists, and desertion without cause is alleged. If not answered in time, the plaintiff seeks relief as deemed just and equitable. First publication December 10, 1907.

State of Idaho District Court of Sixth Judicial District County of Uister Blackfoot Bingham Idaho District Court State of Custer M. Henderson M. A. Brown Pialowift Challis

Challis News Notes and Local Notices Update

Challis reports no snow yet while Custer sees over a foot. Notable items include verdict in Senator Brown murder case of not guilty, local ordinances moving toward full enforcement, and a basket social raising 147 dollars. The Messenger notices personal travels, weddings, and a December 16 stock ordinance change. A long list documents Christmas gifts from the Yankee Fork Sunday Rest event with many donors and items, ending with Messenger congratulations to the newlyweds.

Challis Daily Mail Custer

Coal Find Spurs Mammoth Mine Near Salmon River

In Custer county prospecting for coal has lagged though small coal seams appear on the surface. About three weeks ago George Ellis found a 13 foot wide coal body on the west side of Salmon river in Dry Gulch opposite Tom Cassidy ranch, northeast of Challis. Ledged work progresses as the deposit expands, promising a railroad boon to Salmon river.

Custer County George Ellis Salmon River Dry Gulch Tom Cassidy Ranch Challis

Star Pupils in Room One for December 1907

The Star Pupils in Room One for the month ending December 6 1907 include Mary Adams Edna Morrison Lawrence O Neal Archie Campbell Harry Pushaw Esther Zilkey Laura West Vivian Larter George Adams Willie Bowen Franklin Nickerson Jesse Zilkey Merle Drake Fay Larter Ritta Wilson Ora Larter Millie Brown Alfred Fisher Frank Brown Harvey Brown Dottie Brown Willie Fisher George Keyes Decatur Spalding. Mayor Groves, Teacher.

Room One Mary Adams Edna Morrison Lawrence O'Neal Archie Campbell Harry Pushaw Esther Zilkey Laura West Vivian Larter George Adams Willie Bowen Franklin Nickerson Jesse Zilkey Merle Drake Fay Larter Ritta Wilson Ora Larter Millie Brown Alfred Fisher Frank Brown Harvey Brown Dottie Brown Willie Fisher George Keyes Decatur Spalding Mavor Groves

Wedding Bells as Baxter and Boyd Unite in Challis Creek

On Monday evening December 2 1907 at o o clock Ralph L Baxter and Isabel M Boyd were married at the residence of E P Wilson Challis Creek. Rev A J Hoar officiated. The couple will reside in Challis and begin housekeeping. A luncheon followed, with a ball the next night in honor of the nuptials.

At & O'Clock Ralph L. ‘Baxter Isabel M. Boyd E. P. Wilson Challis Creek F. A. Reed Ritta Wilson A. J. Hoar Ralph L. Baxter Della Morrison John Boyd

Silver Wedding Blessing in Custer Celebrates Union

A happy silver wedding took place Sunday evening at 5 p m November 24 1907 at the bride's parents home uniting Mr Walter C Silver and Miss Mattie A Mavity. Judge A R Smith officiated and a supper followed. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mavity, was born at Bayhorse Idaho nineteen years ago. Mr Silver, 24, has lived in Idaho four years and worked in mines in Colorado Montana and Oklahoma where his father is in business. They plan to settle in Idaho and are wished well by many friends.

Custer Walter C. Silver Mattie A. Mavity A. R. Smith Jas. Mavity Bayhorse Mr. Silver Nebraska Idaho Colorado Montana Oklahoma Lucky Star Loon Creek Salt,Lake Silver

Amendments in Challis Idaho decree odd town rules

A 1907 Challis Idaho notice outlines bizarre proposed laws including banning singing in public after curfew, taxing canaries unable to sing, forcing gentlemen to carry tobacco receptacles, doubling tobacco ration for cigarette addicts, tolerating tax dodgers, scolding gossipers with badges, rewarding a worst gossip medal, urging rubber use for navy tires, feeding nocturnal livestock, and boycotting stores for smoke filled aisles, with a closing AMEN.

Challis Custer County Idaho Ida

SPECIAL WEIGHING FOR MAILS AT CHALLIS 1907

Summary of mail weighing at Challis for November 1907 with counts for first and second class matter, penalty totals, and equipment figures. Notice to erase cattle, horses, and sweep within the UR MHI SOUTH NATIONAL FOREST season. applications due by February 15 at Mackay Idaho. Also advertises Christmas domino cards set from Dominocard Co. St. Louis.

Challis UR Mhi South Mackay Idaho Egardine Ube Guy Dominocards Co Chouteau St St. Louis

Christmas gifts offered by Mrs Waddleton

For Xmas presents call on Mrs Waddleton. Books, albums, toys and all kinds of goods suitable for presents. Postal cards of Custer county scenery 50 cts per dos.

Waddleton Custer County

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Joe He Thunder Mt Challis House Board & Lodging Mrs. Neff G. W. Meitzler W. C. Whitwell Drug CO Salmon, Idaho Kum J.p.spalding Challis Sata Lange Furry Cents Hour Chemical Co Odd Fellows’ Hall Custer Lodge No.21 L.C.C.F C. M. Henderson J. C. Fox William Elder Anna Morell Platovist Jack Morell W. G. Sweet Michigan Sadie Shiremnan Indiana Senator Brown J. C. Leonard Idaho Falls Bro. Times Skien Job Wilson Don Rowles Barry Dish Mrx Belle Thompson Lowlie Jones Berry Theo Cameron Merry Net Harry McKendricke Ed. O'Neal Mother Eddy T. J. Kare Guy Bradbury Clayton Duncan Wilams Bere Willads George Lissie Millie & Ton Anderson Roy Chivers Judge Pinsell W. A. Dustin Mrs. Chas Fankhouse W. KC. Fleuniken Dora Alex Klug Mrs. Adams Mrs. Kierax Mrs. Millick Lortle Jones Mr. Johnston Amos Leaton Eider Uby Jones Mra B. & Wilson Polat Luce Handkerchler Mrs. Sweet Pour Lockhurt Boyd Myrtie Morrison Aix Lottles Oregon C. P. Huston Watchmaker & Jeweler MamnsmcRm Guaranloeg Cballis Tpano F. A. Reep P. M
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