06 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1897
Page
1
The Clayton Restaurant announces reopening and readiness to serve a good square meal. The note promises first class dining and invites patrons to visit for a refreshed dining experience.
In a wounded veteran tale set in New Jersey, a former private speaks to a judge about his limp and past deeds. He claims honesty and hard work since service, while the judge weighs mercy against accountability, acknowledging sacrifice but seeking justice.
A fragmented poem of farewell lines references love and heartbreak set beside a public notice from Boise City Idaho dated June 27 1987. The County Commissioners session includes a Board of Equalization. a historic clock malfunction during Webster’s Senate address is noted with a humorous remark about the clock being out of order and the speaker claiming the floor.
A Challis Idaho article describes the New Challis Meat Makers shop as a large, well finished building with rock sides and iron front, 22 by 40 feet. It features a spacious sausage room, cooling room by Stevens Patent No 6, a full cellar, polished interiors, and olive green trim with gilt accents. Built for George McGowan, leased by Wm. Buster and Archie Howell, it is hailed as the finest of its size and highly admired by local reformers. Also noted is a promotional magazine venture by Erick Adams and B O Flower and a July 1897 land notice for Ehlert Schriver with final proof set for August 11, 1897.
The final proof in support of Geo. E. Fuchs and Ehlert Schriver's land claims will be made before L. Johnston, Commissioner, United States Circuit Court, District of Idaho, Challis, Idaho, on August 11, 1897. The notice lists land parcels in Sec. 16 and Sec. 15, Nwt, with residence and cultivation details, and is recorded by Register W. H. Bropmap. First published July 6, 1897.
The New Time consolidates The Arena and New Occasions under one title. Editor Fred leads the merged publication, signaling a rebrand and strategic shift for both papers. The move aims to unify coverage and resources.
Reports say around 500 Indians from various reservations gathered near Challis Blaine County wearing war paint and provoking unrest as authorities seek protection for settlers. The issue is paired with wide range of 1897 Cosmopolitan contents and local incidents including tax sales, school census, community events, and notices from county officials and residents.
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