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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

8

Fatal confrontation near Martin and Arco over stolen saddle

Ed McWilliams killed a man named Sample after a pursuit from Halley toward Arco. Perry, a 64 year old veteran, was found dead earlier in a mill on Big Lost River with no clear signs of violence. Sheriff Finney planned to contact Ella Rowe in Maine with details about Perry's death.

Martin and Arco Big Lost River Ed. McWilliams Philander Perry Martin Perry Ella Rowe Liberty Maine Finney Co. M. First Maine Heavy Artillery McWilliams Silver Creek Halley Sample Fish Creek Case's Vance's LPC Simple Spr Mantin Hach

Fight near Martin's ends with gunfire and arrests

Finney confronted by McWilliams at Martin's, gunfire erupts as McWilliams surrenders. Sample is found dead. ball trajectories injured McWilliams and another man. We find four horses, two saddles, and five counterfeit coins. Two unknowns, Tile Carter and John Armour, claim to be travelers to Blackfoot. Tracks suggest pursuit after camp near Payette.

Finney Martin Mr. Martin McWilliams Fioney Sample Jas. Carey Carey John Johnson Warren Case Payette Samp‘le Tile Carter John Armour Blackfoot Nee bin Hailey News-Miner

Roxen Sails For Homestead Proof In Idaho Territory

Ferdinand Roxen, a settler in the Ida territory, files intent to make final proof on his claim for Lot 4, Sec. 6, Tp. 7, B W, before D. K. McCullum at Houston Idaho on July 24, 1901. Witnesses Rube Ferguson, George Nowacki, C. C. Davesey, J. H. Greene of Houston, Idaho. SHARP, Register. First pub June 16, 1901.

Department OF the Interior Burdeho Fla Bia D. Ki. McCullum A.s.comminsioner Houston Ida

Notice of Homestead Final Proof Halliday Idaho 1901

Notice from the Department of Interior Halley Idaho June 1901 that William P Bascom has filed for final proof to establish residence and cultivation on a claim. Proof to be made before P McCullum Commissioner in Houston Idaho on July 24. Listed witnesses J H Baxter J Greene P Dickey and Robert Parsons all residents of nearby Idaho towns. First publication June 18 1901.

Department OF HH Interior Halley Idaho Bua McCullum Houston Idn William P. Bascom Uus NLMI Baxter Mouston J. Greene P. Dickey Dickey Iauho Hobert Parsons N. Jd. Sharp Regiator

Physician and Surgeon in Challis Idaho Promises Rapid Sprain Relief

C. J. Baugh physician located in Challis. Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised as a cure for severe sprains, often reducing recovery to under a week. Sold by J. P. Spalding for sale.

J. P. Spalding Jull

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