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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
5
Multiple land entries in Challis National Forest Idaho described for homestead purposes. Applicants with preference rights listed, including details of tracts ranging from 150 to 1900 acres, metes and bounds, landmarks, and survey status. Notices authorize settlement and entry after specified dates with priority to preexisting claimants.
Notice lists settlers from Idaho area who may file under homestead laws after abandoning prior agricultural claims. It notes land listings and preferences for qualified individuals to make entries, with dates and procedural steps to pursue settlement rights.
Lands described in national forest lands will be opened for settlement under homestead laws with preferences for qualified settlers. Descriptions list survey bearings, distances, landmarks, and parcels with names such as Patrick Sexton Challis Idaho and Patrick Sexton listed as applicant. The notice outlines valuation, location along Peach Creek Salmon River and Keach Creek, and applicable dates and officials.
David um of May Idaho filed notice of intention to make final proof on land described as SW4 Section 27 Township 15 North Range 21 East Boise Meridian. Witnesses named: George A. Ellis Peter Smith Ed Norman and others. Public notice from U S Land Office Hailey Idaho dated October 7 with Challis Idaho appearance December 1 as witness list.
The Pacific Monthly of Portland Oregon promotes a series of articles on fruit growing and related industries. September features Cherries and October covers Growing Apples while forthcoming pieces include Success with Live Stock and Growing Walnuts. The magazine offers a broad mix of expert essays and readable stories at 50 cents per year. A introductory offer invites new readers to receive three months free if mentioned.
In the Probate Court of the County of Custer Idaho the matter concerns the estate of Martin Joyce, deceased. This notice confirms probate proceedings and related formalities for the decedent's estate under Idaho law.
U S Land Office at Hailey Idaho 1911 notice for Andrew E Lee of Myers Cave Idaho who filed June 19 1909 for a 161 52 acre forest homestead tract in T 17 N BR WE with detailed boundary courses and a five year final proof to establish claim before William C Smith Salmon Idaho on January 1912 Witnesses Jesse E Shorett Leadore Idaho Thomas Kane Salmon Idaho Louis F Ramey Frank O Connors Forney P Horne Register First pub November 21 1911
Challis Drug Co advertises remedies and cold tablets while Linbert Taxidermist and Tanner offers fur buying in Minneapolis with addresses and local shop details. The notice mentions hunting and fur trade services and a promotional line about taxidermy work.
United States Land Office Hailey Idaho announces a public sale under the General Land Office act of 1906. John W Stephens Challis Idaho holds Serial 09596 and land tract SWNW Section 10 Township 14 North Range 19 East B M. Sale set for December 23 at 10 am with objections due by sale time. First pub November 21 1929
Public notice announces proof of application for beneficial use of two cubic feet per second from four springs in Challis Idaho under Permit 4734. James H VanCamp of Challis Idaho holds the permit for irrigation and domestic use with priority date June 16 1809 as stated by state engineer A E Ronson. First publication November 21 1914.
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