Stage Line Four-Horse Concord Coaches Service
Stage line operates four horse Concord coaches with first class daily service between Challis and Mackay, the nearest railroad point, Challis and Three Forks on the Thunder Mountain route. Stages arrive Challis at 4 a m and depart at 6 p m carrying passengers mail and express with connections to lines in Custer and Lembi counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis
P.m
Gr. F. Nickerson
Agt
Concord
Mackay
Tha
Three Forks
Thunder Mountain
Custer
Lembi
The Darke Home Song of a Beloved One Gone
Poem memorializing Mrs. Wilms Rady of Challis Idaho. Sentimental verses describe a darkened home yet warm memories. Acknowledges birds sunlit scenes and heavenly reunion beyond grief. Signed B. Eddy Mills Idaho June 24 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wims ‘Rady
Challis, Xauho
Yaradion Hrvathan
Wright
B. Eddy
Mills, Idaho
Stanley Basin Mine Prospects Highlight Rich Ore Ledge
Lyttleton Price Jr. returns from Stanley Basin detailing ore from Captain Bryan’s mine seen in a rich specimen. He notes a four to six foot wide vein traceable 2000 feet on surface and reports Stanley country teeming with prospectors despite delays toward Thunder Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyttleton Price, Jr
Stanley Basin
Stanley
Thunder Mountain
Mr. Price
Captain Bryan
Probate Court orders sale of real estate in Dodge estate
In the Probate Court of Custer County Idaho the executor A C Omar petitions to sell part of Sarah J Dodge’s real estate to pay debts and administration costs. The court orders all interested parties to appear July 2 to show cause why the executor should not be granted authorization to sell enough property and to publish the order weekly in The Silver Messenger for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Idaho
Sarah J. Dodge
A. C. Omar
Chante
Custer County
Tate
Finnel
Milton A. Brown
Bryan attacks Cleveland's Tilden club and calls for reform
Wm. J. Bryan issued a statement denouncing Cleveland's 1892 secret bargain with financiers and accusing his administration of bank ties, trusts, and political betrayal. He argues reorganizers should back Cleveland's nomination, outlines tariff reform as the issue, and warns of plutocratic control over the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Wall Street
Washington
Treasury Department
Knox
Virginus
Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Hill
Poet C B Eddy and Ralph Beane Headed to Thunder Mountain
The Poet C B Eddy and his brother Ralph Beane from Portland Oregon took a pack animal and headed for Thunder Mountain last Thursday evening. They travel via Custer land and the Loon creeks trail to reach the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B, Eddy
Ralph Beane
Portland
Oregon
Hills
Thunder Mountain
Custer Land
Loon Creeks
Mackay Mines Closed After Indefinite Shutdown
Word reached Challis that the White Knob Copper Co. suspended all work at Mackay on the 26th with a Newark telegraph ordering indefinite closure. The move threatens 500 jobs, alarm bell to merchants, and hints at stock manipulation amid $1 million in improvements. General Manager Boyd is in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis
White Knob Copper Co
Mackay
Newark
Boyd
New York
Stanley Basin Prospecting Buzz and New Post Office Hopes
Placer miners report poor water season but expect solid cleanups on Stanley bedrock. Challis and Starkey ground sold to Montana buyers. dredge sold to Chicago interests. New companys prospecting, Valley Creek mine seeks patent with plant planned. Post office to be Bryan at Stanley mouth with mail from Ketchum. Prospectors from Colorado among arrivals. Thunder Mountain lure debated. roads and mills needed. two years may yield rich returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis & Starkey
Montana
Chicago
Wm. Lutz
B. McAdair
Mountain Girl
Quartz
Capt. Bryan
Spokane
Stanley Creek
Bryan
Ketchum
Valley Creek
Stanley Country
Colorado
Stanley
Salmon
Thunder Mountain
Johnson
Custer County
Chas. Haney
Mackay
Thunder
W. J. Lamme
Stanley Basin
Lemme
Coster County
Idaho
Eastern Capital
Thunder Mt
Jos. Hutchinson
Boise
I Mao
Wright
New York
Mega- Senger
Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Challis News Highlights Mining Move and Local Life
Local figures visit Challis for mining business while Challis stages a gymnasium upgrade and plans a daily mail service push. Reports cover Thunder Mountain activity, wool sales at Arco, new census of Custer county finances, and a notable death in the Salmon River area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Coryell
Custer
Challis
Jack Gardner
Jack
Salmon River
Ram's Fork
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thave
Challia
North Main Street
Boyd Hotel
Willow Creek
Dickey
Edward W. Bascom
Dickey P. D
Nevada
Charles H. Barrett
Chas. E. Barrett
Salmon & Challis
MacKay & Challis
C. V. Hansen
Mgr. J
Liberty Car
Hazel Paul
Gertrude McKendrick
Erc McKendrick
Maude Kbverts
Maude Jose
Mabel Jose
Jella Pailx
Flora Falls
Delia Morrison
Ruth Dorgan
Jennie Rodgers
Pearl Adams
Lizele Thompson
Mabel Strand
Lida Strand
Nettie Potter
Elenor Adams
Charles Crane
Salt Lake
Bulldog
Seafoam
Luster
Sheep Mountain
Rapid River
Carl Malm
Cus
Ter
AL. Barselow
Pabsamaroi
Allen
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Bradley
Wallace
Tda
L. H. Johnston
J. A. Howell
Challis, Hayhorse, Clayton & Custer Stage Co
Chanel
C. Hansen
George 5
John I. Minear
M. A. Brown
POSEN
Sho
Haunt
Martin
Steunenberg
Hunt
Cour d’Alenes
Stannenberg
Northern
Goves
F. H. Tolman
Morse
Arco
Charles Paine
Jennie A. Wardle
Dubugque
Iowa
Masonheimer
Pocatello Tribune
Willow Creel
Joseph Rodgers
Alex Robinson
Dabinea
James Kerr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!