13 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1899
Page
1
A damaged ad promotes Star Enamels offering washable enamel products for all surfaces including porcelain and stovepipes. It claims a hard, glossy finish and easy application by brush, promising durable home results and a dollar’s worth of newness with each purchase. Samples shown at a8 d. P. Spalding's CHALLIS Ipano.
Mrs Hollie Elder announces her relocation to Pleasant Avenue Challis inviting old patrons from the Boyd hotel era on Main Street to visit and see her new service. Strangers and former customers are urged to call and be welcomed.
A tender verse lays a woman to rest, calling her not dead but sleeping and dreaming of the past. Custer Idaho notices follow with details on county business and railroad plans, including a proposed Idaho railroad system and the Lucky Boy cyanide plant progress.
Mrs Ed Morris on sick list and very low. E McKenzie returned from Challis. E Morris hand severely cut by falling hatchet. McKinley of Challis visiting. hopes for two upcoming weddings. Watson and Jordan may assist with living expenses.
The Constellation Mining Company Limited is organized to work the Montana mine on Estes Mountain in Custer County with capital stock of 250000 dollars. Directors include D. M. Steen as president and Fred R. Reed as secretary and treasurer. Lone J. Shaw, Albert B. Kohny, and Fremont Wood serve as directors. The mine has produced 260000 dollars in gold, 500 feet of workings, and substantial ore shows. A 10 stamp mill will be erected on the property at once.
A list of district court actions shows continuances and submissions in multiple cases from Bowen v Morrison to Bomar v Custer County. Notable entries include a not guilty jury verdict for Fisher Curley, a divorce granted for Elizabeth Pierce, and a marriage of George W Pulver to Maggie Ramey with Ramey noted as J L Ebberts's sister.
Archie Howell of Bonanza Idaho wed Mrs Consuelo Pierce of Challis Idaho on Thursday evening June 8 1899 at 9 30 pm in Challis by Rev Foster. Guests enjoyed ice cream cake and lemonade with a homelike reception. The groom a lifelong Challis area resident and industrious. bride well known and esteemed. The Messenger and friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
The following warrants issued in Custer county will be paid on presentation with interest to the date of advertisement. Warrants numbers 23 24 25 21 80 239 with 7 percent interest. Interest starts from registry date to ten days after advertisement. Dated Challis June 13 1899 BR N Hull County Treasurer.
The Southern Idaho Mail debuts as a weekly pay paper in Blackfoot, lauded as a goldbug McKinley organ. Idaho Leader merges into a daily with Associated Press dispatches, praised for Nampa publishers. Reports from Salt Lake mention a bond transfer to W S McCornick and Alaska-bound figures. Earthquake shocks, court proceedings, political shifts, and local incidents fill a sprawling roundup from Challis to Grangeville with community notes and arrivals.
Idaho items report boxing plans for Fitzsimmons versus Jefferies postponed. betting favored Fitz. Local notes cover Boise Sentinel silence, a Salt Lake surgery trip, a drowned pack-train, Wardner dynamiters trial, and various county court actions. District Court in Challis closes quickly. alfalfa outlook, fruit and veg promising. local elections select school trustees and officers. Miss Effie Owens departs for Horse City. county warrants dispute decided against clerk with over 200 dollars involved.
Reports from Challis say Fitzsimmons was knocked out in the eleventh round by Jefferies. Fitzsimmons was knocked down in the second round and nearly counted out.
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