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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1896
Page
3
Former governor and U S senator Benjamin R. Trauman defends his Senate speech, denounces newspaper critics as biased, and calls for reform. He asserts voters support truth and liberty, cites South Carolina progress under his leadership, and warns of threats to democracy if press abuse continues.
The speaker labels Patterson a Goldite and criticizes his Keystone State resource speech at the World's Fair. The text urges silver supporters to oppose him, claiming he opposes the poor while seeking their vote. It frames Patterson as an enemy to silver advocates across parties.
The writer denounces reform press candidates, claims Bimetallic Party support is needed, and calls for honest collaboration from all who favor gold and silver. They warn against pretenders and traitors and pledge to serve loyal supporters in the cause.
It notes the letter e is never in cash debt or danger yet never in war and always in nothing. It claims e marks existence ease and end of trouble, and that without it there would be no bread meat water life eternity.
John d., homestead entry holder, files final proof for NI SW SW4 SW} Sec. 13 and SEI SEI Sec. 14 Tp. 13 N, R3W before L. Johnston at Challis, Idaho, on a Wednesday in March 1896. Witnesses: John Curran, Jesse P. Wilson, Young C. Abernathy, Hugh C. Wood, all of Goldburg Idaho. Registration by W. H. Bropeau. First pub March 10 1896.
Probate Judge A K Zeigler of Custer county Idaho announces land in Challis townsite W4 NW and ENE sections 33 32 township 14N range 19E 160 acres. Within 60 days claimants must file in writing their interest and basis with Zeigler or be barred from claims. First publication February 11 1896.
Springs of Sullivan Hot Springs lie two miles from Clayton on Salmon River. The waters are temperate and medicinal with sulphur dominance, drawing invalids and pleasure seekers. Improvements include guest comfort, a constant carriage for guests, daily return trips at 50 cents, and two plunge baths with more enhancements planned.
Lane Oprice at Hailey Idaho March 5 1896 marks a filing for Homestead Entry No 1239 SESEt Wt of SESWt Sec 13 Tp 13 N R 22W with residence and cultivation proof to be presented before Commissioner L H Johnston. Witnesses John R Galland Jesse P Wilson John Curran Hugh C Wood all of Goldburg Idaho. W H Broprean Register. First pub March 10 1896.
A compact description outlines Cripple Creek utilities and a sans trench request for an interurban map. It notes market letter style guidance and references local infrastructure services. The pamphlet summarizes municipal utilities options and appeals to residents for feedback on service improvements.
For sale a $5,000 fruit ranch on the Snake River about 30 miles below Shoshone. It covers 80 acres with 40 acres of prime fruit land under fence and 1100 fruit trees, mostly bearing. Orchard yields excellent apples and strong prune, cherry, and pear production, plus 2504 trees, 550 prune trees, 100 cherry trees and 250 pear trees. The farm makes about 75 tons of hay yearly, with good ditches and ample water. One-half down and easy terms for the balance. View it. 8. P. Briggs, proprietor, Shoshone, Idaho.
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