Custer Relining Men Pressed With Forcing Tables
The readable fragments describe tables and fords with implied action in Custer. It hints at relining and immediacy among relaying men, though details are sparse and names or exact events are unclear.
15 Feb 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1898
Page
1
The readable fragments describe tables and fords with implied action in Custer. It hints at relining and immediacy among relaying men, though details are sparse and names or exact events are unclear.
An old site on Bed Rock hosts a diverse sale at the Jas. stand offering various kinds of goods. Residents are invited to browse a selection of items as the shop operates at this historic location.
Mr H H Cochran hosts a dance on the 25th inst. Frank Tolman returns from Massachusetts with eye surgery. Al Barjsalow hosts a dance. Mrs Ole Mead back from Challis. Thaw reduces snow. Millicks visit. Marey stays with McGowan. Land contest favoring Leo Wiggins over Jas Morrow. Giggle Club forms in valley. Grubb and Gallagher relocate mining claims on Paterson creek. Bob Street eyes Chilcoot pass. Alaska awaits. Morgan creek timber harvests continue. Naspy.
Feb 16 10a Salmon forenoon Wm Stetham left for Salmon on business. Wm Ringold building large coal pit. J C Maben leaves for the Klondike in a few days. He takes his horses with him. John Benjaman handles ribbons from Singiser to Forney.
The High School invites friends to a reception at City Hall on Friday evening February 18. The Crescent Society will present its program instead of in the afternoon, beginning promptly at 8 o clock.
The Challis creek school has been in session three weeks with 11 pupils enrolled and regular attendance. A fundraising program is planned in Challis on March 17. The first public program honors Washington on February 22. There is no school February 23. Visitors Miss Beatrice Bradbury and Kathrine Sullivan attended recently. all are welcome to visit anytime.
Forney Idaho February 9 report lists Joe Porterfield returning after mail week and Wm Feagley handling local wood business as Wyatt and Lewis cease winter deliveries. Hayes and Hammer bring in winter fur catch from Middle Fork, sold at market price in Forney. Snow melts quickly. B L Joslyn crossed line to shoe stock. D L etc.
Feb 10 1896 reports at Blackbird Creek mouth J C Eng land runs station on Salmon route. Six miles in, copper mines attract interest. J C Swift employs six men. Brown & Ford show promising property. Wiley Rose and partners hold valuable claims. John South's holdings look good. Phil Sherman owns promising property. Population about 12 men, weekly mail from Leesburg via Copper Creek post office. Swan England Dewyol boast largest copper show and plan new camp in spring as copper climbs. O E J.
Judge Blewart ruled for the State on the tax collection dispute, holding the county liable for taxes on state purposes including university funds, wagon fund, and general state expenses. The opinion, though lengthy, upholds the state’s right to revenue collection under state statutes and county oversight.
Local notes report Blaine County taxes totaling 87 dollars this year. Miner Joe Kaufman dies on Idaho City road. Mrs. Clawson reports improved health after climate change. Klondike migration rises with residentsintent on travel in early next month. Denver Times notes a coalition between silver Republicans and populists for next Congress. Oregon silver forces unite for June election. Various local happenings and notices conclude the item.
A storekeeper showcased a lump of coal labeled Klondike Nugget. That night a robber broke the window and removed the nugget. The incident prompts possible legal action against the merchant for false pretense.
A fragmentary collection of era quotes about women by male thinkers and writers. References include Momfort Glad Moore Richter Otway Sand and Andrew Johnson, highlighting views on femininity, virtue, and domestic life.
Residents in Blaine County argue about the type of county commissioners that harms governance, contrasting a cold administrative board with a faction described as fools, reflecting sharp local frustration with the current leadership.
Last Wednesday referenced as Ground 1 or Candlemas day with a traditional rhyme. The saying predicts mild or harsh winter based on Candlemas weather with lines about fair or rainy conditions determining winter's return.
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