19 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
1
A terse historical classified snippet notes ad rates of 25 cents and 50 cents for adverts on Main Street Idaho. Mentions names or entities unclear due to OCR, but implies property or advertising context and local business listing.
Mer aid Beeren Beerdein references appear in a fragmentary item listing names and roles. The readable text notes polemun and vicepresident references, with unclear context and no clear event or outcome. Further details are not available in the accessible segment.
Local notes report Christmas near, travel by residents to Pocatello and Boise, visits from Blackfoot and Salt Lake, and school holiday dates. Events include dance suppers at Seaton Hotel, a Challis wedding, horse and cattle folks returning from trips, and a birthday party fundraiser. Examinations offered by Dr. Walker. railroad talks mention Salmon to Challis plans. several residents listed with travels and returns.
I C O F Ball Custer Lodge No 21 plans a public event with members invited and details to be announced. The notice gives initials and indicates a local fraternal gathering may be held.
Xmas Dance set for Monday night December 25 with floor managers Geo, L McGowan, Don Rowles and W Job and general committee J C Fox, A L Moats, Guy Bradbury handling duties.
Department of the Interior Hailey Idaho announces Henry Nichols of May Idaho has filed for final year proof on his 1906 homestead entry for section 9 township 15 north range 21 east Boise meridian. witnesses listed William Halloran Del Grabb John Hammond Samuel Atkinson. Final proof set for February 6 in Challis Idaho before U.S. Commissioner Berriman B. Barnes. First publication December 19, 1911.
Notice for publication states George Thompson of Challis Idaho filed intent to make final five year proof to establish land claim for Lot 1 NWt NE NE NW Section 31 Township 14 North Range 19 East Boise Meridian. He will appear before U.S. Commissioner Berriman B. Barnes in Challis Idaho on February 5, 1912. Witnesses named: Thomas Chivers Challis Alex Klug Robert W. Philips Samuel Pepe. First pub December 19 1911.
A reader from far away returns after 14 years to Custer County and notes steady growth and prosperity. Citizens express gratitude for his consideration in leaving and praise the county's sensible, warm hearted, energetic people observed during his travels.
Clayton Ida December 14 1911 Andrew R Marker writes of returning to Custer County recalling friends Dan and Alex Burnett Earl J Michael and late local figures John Haney J H Greene and the Silver Messenger. He laments Houston’s loss to progress and honors teacher Marsh Lemon while celebrating education and community ties.
Warrant payments are urged for the Road and Bridge Fund and Road Redemption Warrants numbered 17 to 44 and 134 to 191 issued Jan 14 1911. Current expense fund Warrants 67 to 98 and School Warrants District No 1 248 to 258. Interest ceases ten days after notice. County Treasurer Alice B Chamberlain, Deputy Edna W Keyes, dated Dec 16 1911.
J A Harrington underwent eye growth removal last week. Thomas Cloward’s daughter of Chilly, under Dr Kelley’s care in Challis, and Alice Tolman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Tolman, also had operations. Keith Dodge, Bessie Vandervort, and Andrew Tam were operated on last week by Dr Kelley. Henry VanCamp, bed fast with rheumatism, under Dr Kelley’s care. George Harland, 86, had cataract surgery. second operation. Louis Wells’s two daughters had tonsils and adenoids removed by Dr Kelley and Dr Lynn. Miss Tam of Bayhorse suffered a severe stomach ulcer hemorrhage. Dr Kelley was called.
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