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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

4

Custer County Idaho Promises to Flourish and Grow

Custer County Idaho offers vast inducements to settlers and capitalists with rich mining districts in Mackay Bayhorse and Yankee Fork, extensive irrigation prospects along Salmon River, and strong agricultural potential. The county, about 5 000 square miles, supports thriving towns Challis Mackay Houston Bayhorse and Stanley with mining, farming, stock-raising and milling, while rail access via Oregon Short Line and a Bell system line to Challis spurs growth. Stock-growing, timber, and a growing school fund complement mineral wealth as irrigation promises to unlock arable lands, boosting tax revenues and development. The article highlights numerous mines, mills, and smelters, and notes a bright future for Challis, Mackay, and surrounding districts.

Guster County Idaho General Custer Montana Stanley Basin Loon Creek Custer County Challis Mackay Houston Bayhorse Caylin Hing Nln Stanley Big Lost River Valley Thousand Spring Round Pahsamarol East Fork Antelope Connecticut Delaware Rhode Island Oregon Short Line Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company Blackfoot Morgan Creek Garden Creek Poverty Flat Centennial Flat Clayton Slate Creek Thompson Creek Robinson Bar Fisher Sheep Mountain Seafoam Washington Basin Yankee Fork Lucky Boy Caster County Custer Sawtooth Mountains Wood River Salmon River

Notice of Application for U S patent in Idaho mining claims

Notice states Henry Hewitt Jr has applied for a patent for Vishnu Group lode mining claims in Yankee Fork Mining District Custer Idaho. The long description covers corners, survey numbers, markers, distances, and boundaries tying Vishnu Vishnu Extension Eurekelode and New Light lodes to official plats and field notes on file at Hailey Land District Salt Lake prior and U S M M references. Boundaries specify up to 1500 feet in length and 600 feet in width with surface ground.

United States Land Hatley Idaho Congress Henry Hewitt, I Jr Tacoma Pierce State of Washington Milton A. Brown Bia Haw Vishnu Group Vishneo Vishnu Extension Eureke New Light Lode Yankee Fork County of Custer State of Kee Fork Custer County Register of the Hailey Land District Towit Annalode N. W N. E Anne Lode B. T Anna Lode Discovery Bears White Bird Lode Delaware Lode Discovery White Bird Eurekelode Theoce Worver Fle Lucky Moy Lode U.S. M Surrey No. 1A Lucky Boy Lode Vishaeo Lode Visheno Lode Visheno Jode Custer Coldnho Megister U.S Yankee Park Diam North Surrey Surrey No Corner Nol Lesyth Custer Cowmty Office of the Register of the Halley Land District Vishnu Wishow

Survey notes and claims for Vishaw and related lodes near Challis

The document details boreal measurements, lode extents, and conflicting claims for Vishaw, Vishnee, Yankee, New Light, and related lodes in the Challis area. It lists total areas claimed, net areas, and survey numbers, with references to adjacent lodes and boundaries. Dated December 31, 1907, filed by Milton A. Brown, attorney for applicant.

Imae Ita Eurika Lode

County Road Construction Sealed Bids Sought

Idaho county commissioners invite sealed bids for a road from the mouth of Frapi Woods Creek to join the South end of the present lay Wigh Urade. Bids require a bond and adherence to grade, drainage, and timber specifications with culverts and rock fills as needed. The board reserves the right to reject any bid.

Seid Board Sal Widh U. M. Menderson

Mining claim co owner notice in Custer county Idaho

Notice to co owners that $200 labor improvements were expended on the Job Mahan and Tom Pettit mining claims at Sheep Fountain Seafoam Mint, Custer county. If the co owners do not contribute their shares within ninety days after full publication, the expended portion may claim their interest under section 324 of the federal statutes. First publication January 10 1907.

Boise Idaho Job Mahan Tom Pettit Sheep Fountain Seafoam Mintelet Custer County United States Hashrol Ck Firat

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