On the Trail of the Idaho Pioneers
In Challis Idaho on June 16 1907 a pioneer sketch honors Maggie Hallaren Jose as a key figure in Idaho and American pioneer life. The article recounts her journey from Ireland to Boston to Utah and Challis, detailing early mining camps, wagon trains, and fort defense during 1874 to 1878, with references to the Ramshorn mine and local families. It notes her marriage to Thomas Jose and her two daughters Mabel and Maud, plus son Tommy, portraying a resilient woman integral to frontier communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
America
Emerald Isle
Erin
Jose
United States
Boston
Timothy
Utah
Bingham
Park City
Ramshorn
Yankee Fork
Salmon River
Hal Jeran
Colvin
Jensen Place
A. P. Challis
Ben
Sam Blackburn
Rocky Mountain Sons of Sons of the Wild Woods
Injens
Oro Grande
Loon Creek
Utab
Challis
Maj
E. W. Jones
Los Angeles
T. B. Linsley
Spokane
Owen Long
Jack Kirk
Peter Shanley
Timothy Hallaren
Creighton
Hallaren
Jim van
Jim Briner
al. Barslow
McTucker
Charlie Schirtekie
Salmon
Round Valley
Lemhi
Salmon City
J. D. Wood
L. H. Johnston
Wood Supply
Maggie Halloren
Reveline Conover
A. H. Conover
Richards
Ramahorn
Bayhorse
Lost River
Thos. Jose
Mabel
W. W. Adamson
Parker Mountain
Maud
Wm. Chivers
Tommy the Kid
Alias Summons in Idaho Divorce Case
Margaret McGowan sues George L McGowan in Custer County Idaho seeking dissolution of marriage and restoration of maiden name Sarah Margaret Keenan. Defendant must answer within 40 days if outside district. otherwise 20 or 10 days depending on service. Case filed May 21 1907 in Challis. C M Henderson clerk. L H Johnston attorney. First publication May 21 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L.mcgowan
State of Idaho
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Custer
Sarah Margaret Keenan
Challis
Idaho
Coffins Made To Order In Challis Idaho
Coffins made to order and trimmed on short notice. Call or write to Rowles & Brasseur in Challis Idaho for arrangements and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowles & Brasseur
Challis
Idaho
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in J. J. Mitchell Estate
In the Probate Court of Custer Idaho, under an order dated December 26 1906, the estate of J J Mitchell deceased offers for sale the Houston Idaho property including one stable corral and house. Bids to F J Clyde Public Administrator Challis Idaho by June 29 1907. sale after July 1 1907. Cash terms 10 percent down and balance on court confirmation. right to reject bids reserved. First publication June 11 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mitchell
Custer
State of Idaho
Houston
F. J. Clyde
Challis
Idaho
Cash buyer ad from Western Investment Company
A short classified notice offering cash purchase capability. Western Investment Company invites prospects to contact 1023 Marquette Building Chicago Illinois for a cash deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Investment Company
Marquette Building
Chicago, Ill
Blacksmith Coal Car Load For Sale In Idaho
A car load of first class black smith coal just received and offered at a reasonable price. Call or address Rodger Brasseur, Challis, Idaho, 461.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Brasseur
Challis
Idaho
Gold Mining Company Hiring at Meyers Cove Idaho
In Lemhi county Idaho at Meyers Cove twenty skilled first class miners are sought. Preference for those who can operate a Murphy Air rock drill. For wages and information contact George W. McKenney Meyers Cove P O Lemhi county Idaho. A Arlington Hibbs General Manager of the organization serves as point of contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers’ Cove
Singiser
Lemhi County
Idaho
Murphy Air
George W. McKenney
Meyers' Cove
P.O
OrgGon-SpaHo Gold Mining Company
A. Arlington Hibbs
Gen. Mgr
Notice to bids for wood cutting near Custer Idaho
Milton A Brown asks bidders to cut and bank out 1500 cords of wood on company property near Custer Idaho. Bids accepted until May 28 1907 with right to reject all bids. Dated April 30 1907 by OxaRNA GoLD Migino Co.Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton A. Brown
Challis
Idaho
Custer
Custer County
Oxarna Gold Migino Co.Ltd
Postal Cards From Custer County for Sale
A dealer offers more Custer county postal cards at 5 cents each or 60 cents per dozen. Available views include Red Fish Lake Stanley Lake Trout Stream Salmon River Lily Pond Pettit Lake Challis Lady Face Falls Petrified Forest and Beardsley Hot Mineral Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Red Fish Lake
Stanley Lake
Trout Stream
Salmon River
Lily Pond
Pettit Lake
Challis
Lady Face Falls
Petrified Forest
Beardsley Hot Mineral Springs
Notice of Forfeiture for Olive Lode Mining Claim
Meridian Idaho March 21 1907 to Ernest H Bross you are notified I have expended 300 dollars labor and improvements on Olive lode mining claim Sheep Mountain Mining District Custer county Idaho to hold for years ending 1904 1905 1906 cost of publication 15 dollars if within ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute your portion your interest will become the Scribers under Section 2324 Signed W H Daly First publication March 26 1907 wi4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Idaho
Ernest H. Bross
Sheep Mountain
Custer County
United States of America
W H, Daly
Notice of Forfeiture in Idaho Mining Claim
Co owner of the Botte quartz lode claim in Loon Creek mining district Custer county Idaho is informed of $25 required for 1908 labor plus $16 ad cost to be paid within ninety days after full publication or rights will be forfeited per US statutes. Charles Rischmann Ivers Custer county Idaho dated March 28 1907 first publication April 5 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loon Creek
Coster County
State of
Idaho
United States
Charles Rischmann
Ivers
Custer County
Notice to Creditors in John Mullen Estate Challis Idaho
Fr J Clyde Public Administrator of the Estate of John Mullen deceased notifies creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication to the Administrator at his Challis Idaho office. Dated May 21 1907. First publication May 21 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. J. Clyde
John Mullen
Challis
Custer
State of
Idaho
F. J. Clyde
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The
Idaho Pioneers
MHS
Maggie Halleran Jose
Gmaru
Ida
Margaret McGowan
Blacksmith
L. Seigmund
Ron
James Gayle
W. H. Fenexer
R.n.hull & CO
General Merchandise
Challis Pharmaly
P. Huston
Prop
F.nigkgisonkoo
Ealers
Araranar
Crockery and Hardware
Allis
Dahc
Custer and
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