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Fragmentary note refers to MHA and old Jas tand, with unclear full meaning. The readable bits mention bed rock and a misread or garbled proper name, suggesting a historical site or property term.
22 Feb 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary note refers to MHA and old Jas tand, with unclear full meaning. The readable bits mention bed rock and a misread or garbled proper name, suggesting a historical site or property term.
A poetic reflection on destined union and perpetual mingling of souls, comparing two streams as ocean and river that forever flow together. The verses evoke longing, devotion, and a single shared identity beyond separate beings.
Fragmentary verse expresses torment and attraction toward love. The speaker pleads to break fetters and release the heart, noting past sorrows transformed into brighter skies. Imagery centers on chains, sky, and longing, with archaic spellings and a mournful romantic tone.
Poetic tribute praising George Washington as thrice glorious, noting empires and scepters pale before his arm and virtue as the true reward, implying a moral greatness beyond royal rewards.
Local notes from Challis Idaho cover social events and travel. Dwight Peck's visit from Dickey, J P Spalding’s trip to Houston, and Ex Senator Hanrahan’s Friday excursion are listed alongside stage delays from snow slides near Yankee Fork and a fire alarm hoax on Main Street. The paper records a death near Lost River, a hopeful plan for an upcoming student entertainment, a dangerous accident at Challis school, and various visits by notable figures and politicians.
Havana reports say the United States cruiser Maine exploded in Havana harbor around 9 40 tonight or 10 15 and is largely destroyed. Many killed or wounded, Captain Sigsbee and officers saved. Spanish ships assist as officials seek cause while public alarm runs high in Havana.
Clayton residents report Joe Gardner visiting for several days and rumors citing a coming wedding. Mr J P Spalding visited on business while Mike Foley of Bayhorse attended a local dance. Mr and Mrs A M Fischer plan a short visit to Round Valley and Mrs Geo Hosford and family intend to spend February 22 in Charlis. I F W Treasor and Win Waters were in and out of town recently.
In the Custer area the community remains orderly after a severe storm with rain at town level and snow and wind up the mountains. Snow slides on Yankee Fork delayed mail as workers seek employment while a few idle locals sustain themselves via petty theft and poker. The Lucky Boy mill and mine show improving ore flow under Norman, with hopes to sustain production. the Black mill edges toward full operation with water limits, guided by Prof Schermerhorn. Senator Coryell becomes acting postmaster as Mrs Whalans goes East, with Mrs Woop Cropper as a potential match for the role.
The report notes Stethem returning from Salmon on Wednesday as the community mentions sleighing damage from rain and Brockman with two mules keeping the mill supplied with ore. The fragment ends with mare referenced.
PORNEY IDAHO Feb 17 18 Geo Lewis was out after the mail Wednesday Mrs Farnham is up and around Co C Williams is stopping at the Placer Dick Twiss returned from Salmon today and will start putting up ice for ER J Ripley Two 6 horse teams delivered a boiler and engine bought by McBride Bill from Prairie Basin Placer Mining Co Mill being erected on land silenced by Geo Smith above Salmon Steady rain for 34 hours the range is bare Stage driving is hard business Lee Watson sleeps poorly Mr Stone the No 1 driver has gone out to the seen heart trouble D
Indications point to a torpedo explosion sinking the battleship Maine with heavy casualties. Out of 834 officers and crew, 96 are saved while most are believed lost. John Kirk suffers severe rheumatism and ailments.
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