Challis Plans Fourth of July Celebration and Committees
Challis will celebrate the Fourth on Monday the Sth since the 4th falls on Sunday. A picnic and evening ball are likely. A citizens meeting at the Court House elected officers including President J. P. Spalding, Secretary M. M. Sweet, Treasurer Don Rowles, with a large arranging committee and subcommittees for tables grounds program artillery brass band and more led by T. J. Paul and others.
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Challis
Court House
J. P. Spalding
M. M. Sweet
Don. Rowles
Wm. Leaton
Geo. Thompson
T. J. Paul
D. Cameron
W. W. West
Thos. Chivers
Thos. Jose
A. M. Wilson
Clyde Wilkinson
H. C. McKendrick
al. West
Evan Stephens
J. C.fox
Geo. E. Keyes
J. C. Doughterty
Wm. E. Hanna
R. N. Hall
George French
L. Nessline
J Job
J. L. Ebberts
H. F. Powell
W. H. Felkner
L. P. Jacobsen
R. Morrison
C. Pierce
L. H. Johnston
Wm. Buster
Carl Lane
J. G. Pinnell
Enos Watson
James Gayle
Thos. J. Paul
D. L. Rich
J. B. Cutter
H. J. Jones
Wm. Babcock
Duel in Clayton Leaves Two Wounded in Public Altercation
In Clayton Idaho two men, Mr Shott and Mr Willing, dueled after a dispute at the First Fenn restaurant run by MacLaurin and Ferguson. Both were wounded, inspiring verses that recount Shott shooting Willing and Willing’s shot passing through Shott.
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Shott
Willing
Spokane River Poem Wins Spokesman-Review Prize
Spokane teacher Sara F. Archer of Washington School wins the Spokesman-Review prize for the best poem on the Spokane River. The verse extols the river's beauty with vivid imagery of editable mountains, deep sources, and the Columbia River’s echoes, celebrating Spokane’s river heritage.
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Sara F. Archer
Washington School of
Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Beailock Aoe Sr Co
Sealed bids sought for road maintenance in Custer Idaho districts
The Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho invites sealed proposals for care and maintenance of roads in Road Districts 1 3 3 4 and 5. Bids run for two years from July 12 1997. Each bidder must reside in the district bid upon and bids must be sealed and addressed to the Auditor with maintenance of roads noted. The board may reject any or all bids. GHO. KEYES, Clerk.
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Custer County
Idaho
GHO
Keyes
Rich and Barton Unite in Challis Wedding
Married Rich David L. Rich and Miss L Florence Barton wed at the residence of Mr and Mrs C E Pennwell in Challis on Wednesday evening June 2 1897 Rev C E Mason officiating The groom a popular merchant in Challis from Rich Pierce of Challis and the bride from Cozad Neb a former Challis school teacher The Messenger extends congratulations and best wishes.
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David L. Rich
L. Florence Barton
C. E. Pennwell
Challis
C. E. Mason
Rich
Rich Pierce
New York
Cozad
Neb
Messenger
Bayhorse Grade road bids urged by Guster County officials
Notice from the Board of County Commissioners of Guster Idaho invites sealed proposals for work on the Bayhorse Grade road above the present route. Specifications require an 11 foot solid width, slopes of 1 to 1, culverts and bridges to shed water. Bidders must consult Commissioner McGowan or Wm J Treloar, bids due July 2, marked Proposals for work on Bayhorse Grade, and filed with the Auditor. The board may reject any or all bids. Geor ge B. Keyes, Clerk.
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Board of County Commssioners
Guster
Idaho
Bayhorse Creek
Commissioner McGowan
Wm J. I *Treloar
Bayhorse
Hyomer
Board of Country Comtatssioners
Geo. B. Keyes
Notable Mine Revenues in Custer and Bonanza Camps
The figures from the Custer and Bonanza mines show substantial production since work began, totaling about 7,495,000. The record notes several mines with varying yields and adds that placer yields and earlier properties are not included.
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Custer and
Bonanza
Custer
Challis notices and local happenings reflect a bustling town
Varied items from Challis Idaho report a musical entertainment by Professors Voorhees and Davis, a new meat market Stevens, a suicide near Bo nanza, mining officials visiting Challis, court decisions on Boise anti gambling laws, school tax cases, and local arrivals and departures.
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Voorhees
Davis
Challis
O. K
Final Proof Notices for Settlers at Hailey Idaho 1897
The United States Land Office at Hailey Idaho publishes final proofs for settlers Edwin Hawley and Bain Hawley and others. Notices list Timber Culture and homestead claims with sections and ranges, dates of first publication June 1 1897 and required appearance July 7 1897 before the Receiver. Witnesses include W C Smith Ellis Idaho C B Vandorn Clyde Idaho Joseph Branson Arco Idaho Joseph Walker Howe Idaho.
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Hailey
Edwin R. Hawley
William C. Smith
Ellis
Idaho
C. B. Vandorn
Clyde
Joseph Branson
Arco
Joseph Walker
Bain
Hawley
W. C. Smith
Ji Joseph Walker
Howe
Eouy
Edwin Breee van Cae
Ranson
Ssean Eee Rodhead
Final proof notice for desert land claim No 460
William Bradshaw of Custer County Idaho filed notice of intention to make final proof on his desert land claim No 460 for the N W 1 4 Sec 30, N R 9, before L H J Commissioner in Idaho on June 7 1897. Witnesses named: Stephens Jr Chal lis Idaho Horace D Baker Houston Idaho William P Bascom Dickey Idaho William Bradshaw Jr Idaho W H Brophean. First pub May 4 1897.
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L. H. Johnston
Oes
Idaho
Vis
James H. VanCamp
Nwz
Seta
Joseph Rodgers
Jaschie Howell
Ana
Hull
Challis
W. H. Bropzeap
Ustrep States Land Office
Hailey
William Bradshaw
Custer County
N.R
U.S. Circuit Court For District of Idaho
Are Idaho
Stephens, Jr
Horace D. Baker
Houston
William P. Bascom
Dickey
William Bradshaw, Jr
W. H. BropHean
Lanp
Hamey
U. S. Circuit Court For
District of Idaho
David P. Weiss
George McGowan
Archie Howell
Patrick Bonner
Howes
H Bropeead
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