Hon C J Salisbury celebrated Western pathfinder and leader
The Salt Lake citizen Hon C J Salisbury died after a long life as a prominent Western figure. A twenty year Salt Lake resident, his work linked the West to the East, opening mines and guiding development. A staunch Republican, he supported Democratic cause in 1896 for national good, loved his home, and left a grieving family. Goodwin's Weekly offers a tribute framed as hope and despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Salt Lake
Utah
Neglected Letters and Emotions When Mail Arrives
A brief meditation on how people view letter writing and the mail. It contrasts neglect with anticipation as letters surface, stirring varied feelings from indifference to joy. The piece reflects on communication, patience, and the human hunger for connection through correspondence.
Haywood trial lurches amid defense claims and witness challenges
The prosecution finishes its case against Haywood with only Orchards testimony tying him to Steunenberg’s murder and doubt about its strength. Defense counters with claims Orchard lied, predicting a robust rebuttal during forthcoming days. Observers question the state’s $100,000 effort and anticipate potential acquittal or hung jury while implicating Federation officers and Borah in broader land fraud issues.
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Haywood
Steunenberg
Orchard
Gammon County
Gooding
McPartland
Federation
Idaho
W. E. Borah
Teddy
Decree Sought in Idaho Divorce Action McGowan
Margaret McGowan sues George L McGowan in Custer County Idaho District Court seeking dissolution of marriage and her former name Sarah Margaret Keenan. Plaintiff claims years of marriage since 1900, husband’s neglect, and support by plaintiff from separate funds. Judgment by default cautioned if no answer within prescribed period. May 16 1907 probate seal and official filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. McGowan
State of Idaho
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Custer
Sarah Margaret Keenan
Challis
Idaho
State of
Boalin
Oochster
C. M. Henderson
L. H. Johnston
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in J. J. Mitchell Estate
In the Probate Court of Custer County Idaho the estate of J. J. Mitchell deceased offers sale of one stable corral and one house in Houston Idaho. Bids due June 29 1907 at F. J. Clyde Public Administrator Challis Idaho. Sale after July 1 1907 with cash ten percent at sale and balance after probate court confirmation. Right to reject bids reserved. First publication June 11 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mitchell
Custer
State of Idaho
Towit
Houston
F. J. Clyde
Challis
Idaho
J. Clyde
Notice of water diversion permit in Custer Idaho
The State Engineer publishes a notice at 8 PM on the date in August 1907 that proof of completion of works for diversifying one cubic foot per second of Kuck Spring water in Custer County Idaho will be submitted. The permit is No. 1445 and the applicant is James Matley of Patterson Lemhi County. Priority date is July 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalix
Custer
State of Idaho
Jobston
Kuck Spring
Custer Co
Tdal
Chas
Ir Matley
Patterson
Lembt County
Idaho
New See
Miners Wanted by Lost Packer Mining Co in Idaho
Good miners and laborers are wanted by the Lost Packer Mining Company at Ivers Idaho. For wages and other information inquire of Lost Packer Mining Co P J Sheahan Superintendent Ivers Custer County Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Packer Mining Company
Ivers
Idaho
Lost Packer Minxine Co
P. J. Sheahan, Sapt
Custer County
Blacksmith Coal Car Load Arrives For Sale in Idaho
A car load of first class blacksmith coal was just received and offered for sale at a reasonable price. Interested buyers may contact Rodger Brasseur in Challis, Idaho, for details and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black- Smith
Rodger Brasseur
Challis
Idaho
Notice of Forfeiture on Olive Lode Claim in Idaho
Notice from Meridian Idaho dated March 21 1907 informs ER Near His Bross you owe 100 dollars labor costs and 15 dollars publication costs for the Olive lode mining claim in Sheep Mountain mining district Custer county Idaho. If you do not contribute within 90 days your co ownership interest will become property of the subscriber W L Daly. First publication March 26 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Idaho
Bross
Sheep Mountalo
Custer County
United States of America
WLU
Notice of Forfeiture on Custer Idaho Quartz Claim
Charles Rischmann, as co owner, publishes forfeiture notice for the atte quartz mining claim in Loon Creek District Custer Idaho. He expended 100 dollars in labor for 1906 and demands heirs or administrators pay 25 dollars plus 15 dollars ads within 90 days of final publication to avoid forfeiture per 2424 RSU. First published April 9 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Seigmund
Atte
Loon Creek
Custer County
State of
Idaho
Sint
United States
Charles Rischmann
Iyera
Notice to Creditors in Idaho Estate of John Mullen
Public Administrator F J Clyde gives notice to creditors and all claimants to John Mullen deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be presented to the administrator at Challis, Custer County, Idaho. Dated May 21, 1907. First publication May 21, 1907.
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F. J. Clyde
John Mullen
Challis
Custer
State of
Idaho
Postal cards from Caster county offered at low prices
A vendor lists limited edition Caster county postal cards for sale at five cents each or six cents per dozen. The views include Red Fish Lake Stanley Lake Trout Stream Salmon River Lily Pond Pettit Lake Challis Lady Face Falls Petrified Forest and Beardsley Hot Mineral Springs.
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Caster County
Red Fish Lake
Stanley Lake
Trout Stream
Salmon River
Lily Pond
Pettit Lake
Challis
Lady Face Falls
Petrified Forest
Beardsley Hot Mineral Springs
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Silver Messenger
Sweet
Challis Poat-Omee
Moutha
C. J. Salisbury
Ida
Margaret McGowan
Hoyt
James Gayle
W, H. Peexer
Jas, Stennessox
Trey
R.N. Hull & Co
General Merchandise
Challis Pharmaly
P. Huston
Prop
Blacksmith
F.nigkeisonkoo
Crockery and Hardware
IE Lumi
Custer and Loon Creek
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