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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1906
Page
1
Mrs J P Spalding announces a new board and lodging house at her northeast town residence near the Fox hotel offering first class board and lodging at reasonable rates.
The report details ongoing mining work at the Lost Packer, Parker Mountain, Loon Creek, and Jordan Creek in Custer county Idaho. It notes ore extraction resumes, new vein discoveries, company formations, and a large winter workforce, with comments on local schools, hydraulics, and regional prospecting across Yankee Fork areas.
The probate court orders L Violet Spalding to seek lease of John P Spalding estate real estate Lot 2 Block in Chaille Townsite. Heirs must appear Jan 2 to justify leasing at fifteen dollars monthly to secure arrears. prior entries noted.
Public land notice from Mackay Idaho announcing intention to file desert land claim No 149M for the NEM HW Section 34 Township 5 North Range 34 East before US Commissioner George L Sorgen. Witnesses James Pence Stephen Navarre Job Brunsdale Colly George Bradshaw to prove irrigation and reclamation. Shard, Register. Publication December 1, 191?
Notice is given that Jobs Jobnet at Pabsamarotee Cusser county Idaho applies for final proof on desert land. The district identifies witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation of the land as required. Public notice issued by United States Land Office Hatley Idaho with date of filing and witnesses to be examined.
Probate Court in Idaho issues an order to show cause why the administrator may sell part or all of John P. Spalding deceaseds real estate to pay debts and costs. Hearing set for February 26 1906 at 10 a m in Chalis Idaho. Publication required for four weeks in the Silver Messenger newspaper.
A contest affidavit filed by Casper Mack against homestead entry 2218 dated March 24 1902 for Lots 2 8 6 7 Section 21 Township 13 N Range 19 B. Contestee William H Mosby. Alleged absence from land not due to Army Navy or Marine service in Spain or any other war. Parties must appear and offer evidence at 10.
In Challis Idaho on February 14 1906 before U S Commissioner L H Johnston notice is given that final hearing will be held February 21 1906 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office Hailey Idaho. The contestant filed affidavit December 16 1905 showing due diligence for service. N J SharpRegister. First pub December 26 1905.
W H Casto claims co owners E H Lana heirs must pay 150 75 cents 165 75 total 105 75 within 90 days after publication or their interest in Golconda No 1 and No 4 in Seafoam Mining District Custer Idaho will vest in Casto under US Revised Statutes Section 2424. First publication January 16 1906.
The Yank ee Fork area remains visible though the river is hidden by ice. The winter is cold at night and mild by day with little snowfall and fair sledding conditions. Freight on wheels is common. Loon creek and Custer road have plenty of snow to the summit where transfer to wheels occurs. The Lost Packer Co has acquired all coke stored at Bonanza and holds a good spring smelter supply. An air compressor for the Packer was recently lowered. The Packer mine is valued at about 1.9 million dollars and most small holders have sold stock at five dollars per share or higher last fall. J P Boyle remains mine superintendent with Francis over reductions.
The governor fixes the 1906 terms of the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Idaho, listing dates by county. In Bingham County sessions on February 12, April 30, November 12. In Fremont County sessions on February 19, May 21, December 3.
School report from Challis Public Schools notes top grades in the seventh and eighth ranks with Leila Hammond and William Stephens leading. It lists students neither absent nor tardy, and details enrollment totals for Room 2 and the year and month, naming staff like Grace Anderson as assistant principal.
W K Plenniken constable announces estray steer four years old red and white bald face branded Quarter circle 7 right side ear marked swallow fork right ear from John ir Date January 8 1906 in Challis Precinct for Custer County. Service of copy admitted January 18 1906. First published January 16 1905. Also note annual rate information for Bedrock and Salmon River Stage Co line.
Snow depth in Challis is light for sleighing. Yellow Jacket placer mines sold to a Texas syndicate for 20000 dollars. J C Dougherty reports a pleasant visit to Philadelphia. Board of County Commissioners adjourned Saturday the 13th. Dr C P Huston awarded hospital contract. Messencer county printing. Married Jan 9 1906 at Challis, Billy Reed to Miss Gertrude Mc Kendrick. Judge Finnell presided. Hazell Paul bridesmaid. Meari Shanafels groomsman. Editorial on arithmetic teaching criticizes excessive long problems and favors practical, clear examples.
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