School reopens with lessons and student promotions in Challis
After a ten day holiday break Challis schools report rising attendance. A eye anatomy lesson by Barton used a Geotara and a sheep lung for illustration. Sadie Horton and Maude Jose advanced to the High School Department. Visitors included Mrs Cameron Dodge ford Seaton Rev Mason H F Powell and Prof Shermer. The Literati and Lyceum Societies held programs January 22 with music. Written exams in B and C grades were given in Miss Barton's room. The top percent earners to be announced next week. Parents and friends urged to visit. Challis Idaho February 5 1897.
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Barton
Mani
Challis
Idaho
Bayhorse grade road widening and new route proposals
Sealed proposals sought by Custer County Commissioners in April 1807 for either widening the Bayhorse grade 12 feet with drainage and culverts or constructing a new road over the present route from the dam at the creek to above the springs. Bids to be filed by April 2 1897. commission reserves right to reject. Also notices to creditors in the Lodis Barr estate and an invitation to a Beardsley Hot Springs dance next Friday night.
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Norice
Board of County Commissioners
Custer County
Bayhorse Creek
McGowan
Died in Challis Idaho Mrs Martha J Carmen
Obituary tribute for Mrs Martha J Carmen aged nearly 72 years who died of pneumonia on Feb 3 1697 in Challis Idaho. The notice cites her life from Stratton Pennsylvania to Iowa Colorado Montana Utah Salmon Idaho and East Fork. Rev C E Mason quotes praise of her Christian faith, widowhood, two children, and a funeral held Feb 4 at the church with large attendance.
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Challis
Idaho
Feenspule
Martha J. Men
C. E. Mason
Martha J. Carmen
Stratton
Penn
Iowa
Denver
Colorado
Plains
Salmon
Montana
Utah
East Fork
D. Tewart
Tewalt
Thanks for aid during sickness and death of our mother
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during illness and death, and who helped relieve the suffering of our mother. Signed by Se L. wit D. Tewner.
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Se L. Wit D. Tewner
Challis, Idaho
Marriage at Challis Idaho in January 1897
At Challis Idaho in January 1897 at the home of A K Zeigler by Rev C E Mason William DeWitt of Houston married Mrs Susie L Sinclaire of San Francisco in a quiet gathering with few friends and bountiful refreshments served.
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Challis
Idaho
A. K. Zeigler
C. E. Mason
Wm. DeWitt
Houston
Susie L. Sinclaire
San Francisco
Wedding Cake and Congratulatory Note for Sinclaire Ziegler
The Messenger notes Sinclaire and her newly married spouse, who traveled to Houston to establish a home, thanking them for the wedding cake and offering belated congratulations. The notice explains such notices are never too late to publish, and adds a lighthearted reminder about celebrating with cake.
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Sinclaire
Idaho Land Office notices and a late 19th century senator
Notice records township plats received for filing in Hailey Idaho and outlines entry rights while noting the death of Celestie Branca in Bayhorse and background on Henry Heitfeld Idaho’s new senator-elect including his birth and career path. It also cites a Challis Christian Endeavor event and a series of brief legal notices and obituaries from the period.
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United States Land Office
Hailey
Idaho
Eas
St Pe
Celestie Branca
Bayhorse
Branca
W. H. Bropreap
Hailey, Id
Boise
Henry Heitfeld
Jupiter
United States
St. Louis
Seneca
Kansas
Henry
Heitfeld
Northwest
Pomeroy, Wash
Big Bend
Northern Pacific Railroad
Sprague
Nez Perce
Uniontown
Wash
Cleveland
New Party
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Mowrin
Directories
Attiomey
Ghalon P. Gantini
P. Quarles
Atormey
George F. Moore
s.George J. Lewis
Hailey District
W. H. Brodhead
WH. Horne
Brate Bemator
District Court
Weirhall
Chains
C. McKendrick, N
D.L, Riew
Sulver Leaf Redewah
Sillver Leet
Rebekah Lodge
C. F
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Belle Thompson
G. Fronesce
Boman
Custer
No. W
I. C.C. F. Hall
L. P. Jacobsen
C. P. WD
Prenon
Bombe
Silver Knights OF America
Challis Temple
Odd Fellows Hall
A. K Zeigler
Frank Dearden
Lincoln Post
Lincoln Post No
Department of Idaho
G. A
C. F. Hall
L. H. Johnston
NJ. Bhep
H. G. Redwine
Lemhi
W. T. Reeves
Pocatello
F. C. Mandell
Mailey and
Clayton, Idaho
N. J. Sharp
R. A. Pierce
Antma Weer
Sadie Horton
Maude Jose
Mesdames Ene Cameron
Dodgeford
Seaton
H. F. Powell
Prof. Shermer
Literati Society
Mesdames Gayle and
Tennell
M. Fox
Lyceum Society
Mesdames Bradbury
Thompson
Gayle
Hosford
Womacks
Fox
C. E
Mason
Riley
Allison
Bowman
Lodis Barr
Ellen Barr
John Burr
Beardsley Hot Springs
Plomeer Et
Paradise
Carmen
Latah
Senate
St Valentine's Day
District Court of the
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Main Street
Challis Last
Lereby
Fourth Judicial District Court of
Geo. E. Keyes
Oyeen
Sor 'S
Earth
Eer
Ballentine
Blaine
Pennsylve
Barnum
Aee
Merchan Banesti
Wales
Kaka
Mini Goryell
Nevada
Davis
Oregon
Harris
Cal
Hestfeld—Misaeari
Kellor
Minn
Nelson
North Carolina
Pierce—Tenn
Rich—Ilinois
Pee
Meror Tarner
Bingham
Wis
Joseph Rawlins
Jobn Galland
Boise City
Sask
Col. Sharp
J. P. Spalding
Salt Lake City
Theodore Roosevelt
Ted
Marco Boszaris
Roosevelt
Greece
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