08 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
1
Lodging available with spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Daily weekly or monthly rates offered. Reasonable pricing and convenient options for long or short stays. Located to meet varied lodging needs.
Financial report for the Public Christmas Tree committee in Chellis Idaho recounts receipts of funds collected and disbursed on Monday night December 24 1906. Names listed include Lizzie Thompson Ruth M Cameron and committee members with several candy presents and toys purchased. A vote of thanks is extended to Mrs Sweet Reed and Mr Mer for help and time given.
Co owners claim labor and improvements totaling 115 dollars for the Alteral lode on Estes Mountain Yankee Fork Mining District Custer Idaho. If the proportionate share of 115 dollars plus publication costs is not paid within 90 days after final publication, the claimant's interest will vest in the other co owners under U.S. Revised Statutes. First publication January 5 1907.
Albert M. Williams informs C. V. Haxsosx that $200 spent in 1906 on Payaca and Grand Bag lode claims to retain rights in Parker Mountain District Lemhi County Idaho. As half owner, Haxsosx owes $115.50 including publication and recording costs, or title will transfer per 224 Revised Statutes. notice dated Jan 8 1907 with first publication same day.
In a strong editorial stance, the paper condemns President Roosevelt for creating the Palouse forest reserve, arguing it seizes fertile Idaho farmland in Kootenai and Latah counties and ignores local rights. It accuses the administration of autocratic power and warns of broader political overreach impacting farmers, stockmen, and miners.
Amid travel notes and community notices, Challis readers learn of military discharge mysteries, school returns, mining talks, and a wave of local marriages and births. The column lists local residents in Boise Seattle Denver and Mackay along with county officers, elections, and new year snow reports.
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