Alaska Yukon prospecting letters describe vast summer work
A letter from O E Venwell to Carl Lane recounts Alaska Yukon prospects around Dawson City, with 5000 mining claims, pack horses, and mules valued at up to $600. Wages, pack rates, and shipping by river and rail are discussed, along with emigration trends, supplies pricing, and potential profits for prospectors heading to Tanana and Stewart River districts.
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Dawson Citmar
Montana
Kilendike
O. E. ‘Enwell
Carl Lane
Fana
Alaska
Dawson City
Tailas
Sic
Sam
Stewart Brothers
Tana
Challis
Seattle
Chaced
Detcom Jen
Sib
Pansimari Picking and Valley Dances Near Challis
The Challis area reports social activity with dances in the valley, visits from residents of Round Valley, Challis visitors from Dell Bartlett, and local marriages. Stock conditions are good with ample snow cover. A hospital contract in Challis is let for 1275 dollars, and district court schedule details are listed for several towns. A notable tale from an Ohio senator and a Klondike travel interest add local color to this period's news.
Notice of Final Proof in Challis Idaho
Notice is given that Goberf Swauger for the SEY and certain fractions seeks final proof before T S Commissioner LH Johnston at Challis Idaho on February 16 1658. Witnesses include Franklin Mowston Ewing Houston Idaho and William Innes. First publication January 18 1888. Banquet report details Silver Leaf Rebekah No 27 installation of officers and banquet held January 11 1898 with twenty five members attending.
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LH Johnston
T. S
Challis
Idaho
Gobert F. Swauger
Shep
M. Pranktin
Mowston
HA. Ewing
Houston
Kaho
Silver Leaf
Rebekah No. 27
F. A. Bomar
N. G
J. L. Ebberts
T. J. Pant
H. C. McKendrick
Tress
Mary Colter
Hilda Carlson
Ida Hanna
May Paul
P. Bomar
Colter
R.S.V.G
Belle Thompson
L.S. V.G
Mabel Funkhouse
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Fagie
Tome
Ope
Eaen Party
Ask Ball
Aho
George L
James Frank Steune
George F
Geopee
Culet Suctor
Sullivan
Ler Prsorres
LW. H. Brodkent
Aos
Wenty
George Corset
John J. McCurtty
A.C. Bomar
George E. Keres
Geo. McGowan
Wm. J. Tretonr
Henry H. Keapp
Jobs P. Spalding
James P. Wilkinson
Bomar
Hi. J. Jones
Brothers
N.G. Tary
Rebreah
H Lodge
N.G. Rick
Hall
J. Q. Adams
C.D. Scribe
the Congregational Church
Guy Foster
Whifister
Prop
Tru
Alaber
Mark
Hanna
Ohio
Mark A. Hanna
Alles
America
Washington
McKinley
Secret Service
Bashnell
Foraker
Republican Party
Pansimari
Morse
Eddy
E. P. Wilson
Roscoe Hamilton
Round Valley
Dell Bartlett
Messrs. Borjison and
McGouhera
Fred Horn
Jas. Hooper
Geo. L. Morgan
Ole Mead
Frank Hagenbarch
Baimer Jones
Will Jolley
Lou Weiss
Mr. Logie
The
Valley
the Klondike
Jes Horton
Chas
Waddleton
Alby
Chas. Small
Clayton
L. Greene
Clayton M.& 8. Co
Durrant
J. B. Cutter
Robt. Campbell
Salt Lake City
Pocatello
A. C. Bomar’s
Court House
Hoods
Hood
C. I. Hood& Co
Lowell
Mass
J. B. Carter
Board of Commissioners
Fourth Judicial District
Mt. Home
Elmore
Shoshon
Lincoln County
Albion
Cassia
Custer County
Heiley
Blaine County
C. StockstaceEr
Chicago
Deep Creek
Salmon River
Duibois
American Paris
Idaho Northern Ry
Boise
Lembi
Custer
Butte
Nampa
Salmon
Springer
Jas. Jackson
Klondike
U. S
Buckeye
Seth
Jon4 Fats
la Western
San Francisco
California
Hagerman
Col. Senter
Hamer
Sparo
Sancary
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