Local items and notes from Challis and Salmon events
Ghauls Locals Frank E Johness of Boise now a U S Land Inspector arrives Friday. Mailing arrears prompt collections. Salmon River floods homes as Salmon City electric plant freezes. Various snow and cold readings across Challis, Mackay, Arco, Salmon City. Misc notes include bids by Robert Morrison on mail routes, Guy Watson near death, Odd Fellows visit, a child’s clothing fire, and a Salmon Recorder obituary for Mrs Eddie Edwards aged 39. Also a power dam to Sunbeam line and local subscription offers.
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Hulley
Challis
Salmon
Custer
Mackay
Boise City
Arco
Pabsamaroi
Salmon City
Eddie Edwards
Maud Johnson
Corrine
Utah
Lamhi
Geo. H. Monk
Geo. Ellis
Pahsamaroi
H. P. Johnson
Sandy
Monk
Ellis
Salmon Recorder
Edwards
BE. P
Johnson
Development of Central Canada Promises Wealth and Growth
A historical discussion notes farmers in Central Canada already seeing land values rise from fifteen to seventy dollars per acre and yields of 40 to 60 bushels per acre. Railways, schools, churches, and towns rapidly expand as prairie land becomes tilled farms and thriving homes. The author urges readers to consult Canadian officials about homesteads and to consider emigrating to help build a prosperous northern nation.
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Ealled
Canada
United Stat
United States
Wrestling Match Set for Hall in Challis Next Friday
A wrestling contest at the Hall in Challis features Joe McGown of Custer versus Henry Adamson of Challis for a 350 purse. The match is best two out of three, starts 6:30 PM with admission 50 cents, children 25 cents, and a 50-cent ball after the bout.
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Challis
Joe McGown
Custer
Henry Adamson
Fire in Odd Fellows Hall and local notes from Idaho counties
District Court dates listed for Bingham Fremont Lemhi and Luster counties. Odd Fellows hall burned last Saturday night due to a defective duct but was extinguished with little damage. Birth announced at Challis for a 7 pound son to Mrs Dell Grubb. County Board meeting reports. Ed Wells operated on, successful. D W Truitt reduced irrigation crew due to cold. Geo F Tate arrived from Mackay. Critique of Idaho Direct Primary Law, opposition to party recognition, cites Sec 46 of the act approved March 6 1909.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Geo. F. Tate
Mackay
Idaho
Shaw
Rail lines seek Idaho routes to Walla Walla and Lewiston
Sunbeam Minus The Gilmore and Pittsburg rail way company files plats for right of way in Idaho. Surveys run Salmon river to Big Squaw Creek and from Salmon river to Grangeville then across prairies to Lewiston. Plans include a line from Salmon river to Snake river to Lewiston and Walla Walla with routes via Grand Ronde. Sunbeam Consolidated Gold Mines organized in Utah for 1,250,000 shares. dam on Salmon river soon to transmit 2500 HP to power two Manadnock mills and related facilities. ore described as massive porphyry with free milling gold values 8 to 10 per ton and potential long term mine operation in Custer county.
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Salmon River
Sunbeam
Jordan Creek
Challis
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railway Company
Idaho
Boise Land Office
Lewiston
Bacon
Walla Walla
Wash
Pittsburg
Gilmore
North Coast
Strahorn
Whitebird
Snake River
Grangeville
Cumas and
Nez Perce Prairies
Craig Mountain
Lanyon
Clarkston
Evening Capital News
Sunbeam Consolidated Gold Mines Company
Glory Holes
Gable
Custer County
Bulldog Rescued After 14 Days Adrift in Atlantic
The British steamship Bulldog was rescued in mid ocean on December 19 after 14 days adrift. The U S scout cruiser Birmingham saved the vessel and its crew living on crackers and sardines. Captain Sullivan saluted Captain Fletcher with thanks as a rescued cat became the Birmingham mascot.
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Bulldog
U. S
Birmingham
Bert Clarrington
Challis
Atlantic Ocean
Sullivan
Fletcher
The
States
Birminghami
Notice of Public Water Use Proof for Knight Ditch Idaho
Public notice announces proof of beneficial water use for irrigation and domestic purposes from Big Creek under Permit No 1693. B A Knight of Goldburg Idaho holds the permit with Knight Ditch delivering 0.8 cubic feet per second to SE of Sec 40 Tp Us N R24 BM. Priority date October 13, 1903. First publication January 11, 1910.
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Saloma
Cleveland
Lewhl
Ldsho
Big Creek
Idaho
B. A. Knight
Goldbharg
Knight Ditch
Hig Creek
Big Creek Canyon
Jas, Stephenson
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Lar Factory
Vandervort
Savana
Mestic
Lis
City ‘Rug Store
Wes
LW. Lynn
W. Jackson
Jackson
RUG Store
C.W. Meitzler & Co
Salmon, Idaho
Heil
Ghauls
Frank E. Johness
Boise
U. 8
Robert Morrison
Challis-Custer
Pierson
Stanley Basin
Mr. Mortgan
Guy Watson
Nebraska
Center Street
Mr. Watson
Pocatello Tribune
Pete Colter
May ‘Lodge
Rocky Road
Jennie Kelleher
Challis Public School
Wood
Fred Blume
McClure’s Magazine
New York World
Messenger
Mrs. Metzgar
Arthur Gayle
Pierce Dorgan
Rodger Brasseur
Mrs. Sweet
Kate Loynacan
Elizabeth Henderson
Amos Leyton
Jas. Colter
J. A. Wood
Waters
Calvin
Central
District Court
Bingham County
Dell Grubb
Ed. Wells
Lynn
D. W. Truitt
Dick Bennetts
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railway
Yankee Fork
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