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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1895
Page
3
Legal notice from the county clerk citing compulsory publication of claims and assessments for the year. The notice lists the intention of the claimant and urges witnesses to prove claims before the circuit court in Custer County.
Notice of sealed bids for county care of the indigent poor commencing after a set date. Bids must be received by the county clerk and marked Poor. One bid may be accepted to form a contract covering care, food, clothing, beds, attendance, medical care, and hospital room costs. Bond required to ensure performance. County commission adjourns Oct 12, 1800. Clerk, etc. Following notices of intention before Clerk of Custer County for January 19, 1805, from James Pands and others, with witnesses and proof of cultivation and residence in Idaho.
Notice for Publication states that Willa J Hammond of Morse Idaho seeks final proof for the NEY and Ey NWg Sec 34 Tp 5N R4E before L H Johnston in Challis Idaho on February 8 1908. Witnesses Michael McGovern Lee Wiggins Noble Lewis and John P Christian will testify to residence and cultivation. BuoDREAn, Register. First pub Jun 1 1908.
Notice to the heirs of Rhoda Potter of a re hearing ordered by the Commissioner of the General Land Office in the State of Holaho va. The hearing concerns a tract under grant for use of common ses00 k, to be held before the Register. Time noted as September 2, 1H, at 9 o'clock p m. W. L. Brockneard, Register.
News from Boise notes lively interest during the winter legislative session. The campaign for the senatorship between Willis Sweet and George L. Shoup will draw statewide attention. The paper offers extended reports on legislation for $1 for six months in the Semi- Weekly Statesman or three months for $1.50 in the Daily.
Public notice from Custer county Idaho adjusts sale of delinquent tax property. Sale now set for February 2, 1895 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the county courthouse, replacing the prior January 9, 1895 date. Assessor George Hostorp signs.
A reflective piece questions modern conflict with Christ's teachings and asks when Christmas will symbolize universal goodwill. It cites Bryant and emphasizes moral change as essential for the world to believe in Christ's coming and its benefit to the poor, urging awakening compassion.
The piece claims Cleveland will call an immediate extra session of Congress after the current session ends if the Bankers' bill or Carlisle money measure fails. It accuses Grover Cleveland of being controlled by Wall Street and predicts his resignation and continued turmoil for years.
It is claimed Idaho Lieutenant Governor elect Mills is nearly two years under the required age of 30. The constitution sets 30 as the minimum for governor and lieutenant governor. Mills, a Republican, may escape furor due to party, while a Populist or Democrat would face sharp opposition.
The speaker mocks National Bankers for lacking patriotic financial views and equates their influence with oppression on industry. They describe bankers as cold and dismal, using hyperbolic imagery of snow storms in Egypt and the devil skating on lava as a critique of supposed reluctance to share profits.
Newly elected county officers are listed by party. Auditors show Republicans 9 Democrats 8 Populists 4. Sheriffs Republicans 10 Democrats 6 Populists 5. Treasurers Republicans 12 Democrats 5 Populists 4. Assessors Republicans 12 Democrats 5 Populists 4. Probate Judges Republicans 13 Democrats 4 Populists 4. Commissioners Republicans 38 Democrats 11 Populists 14.
The dialogue questions whether the Carlisle curve bill now before Congress, opposed by the Populists, amounts to fiat money policy. It frames the issue as a clash between the two major parties and Populist concerns in the campaign era.
A terse reflection notes that large Democratic waves of prosperity arrive slowly and are hard to manage, suggesting the scale makes timely impact unlikely. The line uses metaphor to critique economic expectations and policy effects.
The note likens national finance to a gambling game where Carl Isle plays banker, Congress makes passes, and Wall Street profits as the rake. It uses a metaphor to criticize the distribution of power and gains among financial elites and lawmakers.
The Yankee Fork Gold Mining and Milling company of Custer county Idaho was incorporated in Denver by Jas A McFadden F Cook and H Bruen. Capitalization is 2,000,000 with 1 per share value. A 20 stamp mill is expected to be erected on the property next spring.
State leaders seek power in the senate and house with Col N J Sharp targeted for sergeant at arms and Vic Bierkower likely pres pro tem as lawmakers include several practicing attorneys. A fatal boiler accident on Leesburg mountain costs Jack Taft his life after hours of delay. a Burke ball room tragedy kills an 11 month old child. Idaho City reports a new 30 stamp mill. Asa Miles dies at DeLamar. Idaho Falls notes large spring immigration and rich mining prospects near Fish creek with promising silver and gold yields fueling development.
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