08 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
1
Spring arrives as residents report improvements and travel updates. Julius Blume Sr. shows progress while W. Job and Julius Maelzer return from Logan forestry school. Hon. James Kirtley of Salmon visits Challis after Boise City business travel.
Easter week reports show eggs at 35 cents a dozen and a Shenon ranch sale for 70000 dollars near Salmon. Mrs Webb at Challis hospital awaiting appendicitis surgery. Grubb family movements from May, Dodge ranch sale discussed, and hospital recovery updates. Local court case dismissed for lack of evidence. New spring fashions arrive and a high quantity of mining and railroad developments are outlined, including Gilmore Pittsburg railroad progress and expected Boise to Salmon City train service within two years. Birding events and deer relocation note amid regional weather shifts.
In the Probate Court of Custer County Idaho Lettice Tl Johnston is deceased. An order on February 1 1910 sets Wednesday March 30 1910 as the time to prove the will at the Court House Challis and to hear L T Johnston's petition for letters testamentary. Any interested person may appear and contest. Dated February 1010. (Seal) G Kinnell Clerk. First publication February 22 1910.
P W Truitt, secretary of Salmon River Lead and Irrigation, drove 53 miles from Mackay to Jensen's Bridge on the Salmon River in four hours and 80 minutes to reach the bedside of his dying wife Mary Connelly Truitt. He started after notifying Mackay officials and relay teams were prepared as the train arrived late. The route over 8000 foot passes included Antelope and Lone Pine summits, with multiple teams aiding and a final 14 mile leg to Jensen's Bridge in 72 minutes. Mr Truitt's wife is ill with blood poisoning and remains barely able to recognize him. a cautious outlook for her recovery.
The Class of 1910 of the Challis Public School hosts a basket social and dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday night March 11. All welcome with ladies asked to bring baskets. Upstairs open for non-dancers and lunches served in the banquet hall. Proceeds fund an address by a state educational official to the graduating class in May.
Rob Morrison reports at least seventeen snowslides along the Clayton to Custer wagon road with the largest near Robinson Bar at Treon cabin. A 300 foot slide 40 feet deep blocks the road and mail service is disrupted as snow and trees fill the path. Weather and floods caused mails to arrive irregularly with long gaps from Custer Salmon Mackay and other points.
In a February 21 1910 Messenger item a correspondent reports visiting Harry Friend's cabin in Rough Gulch after a January 22 disappearance. Snow slides blocked the old trail and no trace of Friend has been found. Lyscu hopes to contact Nebraska relatives to aid the search.
Last week jurors were drawn for the Challis District Court term starting May 2. The list includes Harvey Stout through Daniel Stephens numbered 1 to 24. Also, a personal note expresses gratitude for aid during the late wife Mary Connelly Truitt's illness.
In Challis the First National Bank urges farmers to save time and energy by adopting modern, efficient farming machinery. The address notes plowing consumes vast power compared to railways and factories, and stresses that halving travel saves wealth. D C Smurz urges visiting the bank to arrange financing for economical equipment.
Saturday March 26 marks the storewide spring opening in Caster County with the largest selection of ladies and misses hats. The event promises the latest Parisian styles shipped directly, featuring the popular Paria line and a choice of several hat types.
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