27 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
1
Reports from Challis Idaho cover health concerns of Charles Funkhouser, mine activity at Rabbit Foot and White Knob, and plans to sink a 500 foot shaft. Local business, land sales, bridge construction, and railroad surveys amid community events including a July wedding and Red Fish Lake tourism potential.
Reports describe two survey crews for Pittsburg & Gilmore Ry Co surveying Salmon River toward Challis with 800 men at Armstead and 100 cars of steel rails arrived. Rumors name Burlington as a likely terminus to Boise, while other routes like Northwestern or Northern Pacific are mentioned. The Boise branch would extend 250 miles from Salmon City to Boise via Challis, Lemhi, Custer, and Ada counties.
The Treasury Department announces that The First National Bank of Challis in Challis Idaho has complied with federal law and is authorized to commence banking. Deputy Comptroller P. Kane certifies the bank’s authorization and validity under Revised Statutes section. Public notices dated July 14, 1908, with official seals and signatures.
The Golden Sunbeam mine on Jordan creek is described as the country’s largest mining proposition with a million tons of ore in sight and potential for profitable operation. A 1000 horsepower power plant and two mills will enable 850 tons daily, allowing $5 ore to be mined profitably, despite abundant high grade ore. Mr. Gable reportedly declined $600,000 for his stake. Additional power plans at Yankee Fork and purchases by Lost Packer and Valley Creek groups are noted as they seek to run mills when the plant is completed.
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