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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
4
Notice of Proof of Completion of Works and Application of Water to Beneficial Use. The hearing set for April 10 in Paste County Custer Idaho, to prove completion of a diversion of 3.2 cubic feet per second from Warm Spring Creek. Applicant is James Stephenson Jr State Engineer, referencing Ver Mull No. 5549. Priority date April 1908. First publication March 2, 1900.
Probate Court of Custer County Idaho orders private sale of parcels in Tock 19 including lots 1 2 5 9 1 7 and 4 with improvements water rights and mining claims Remanerie Flagait Contac Uncle Sim lode mining district to meet March 1 1909 at Milton A Brown Challis Idaho office for bids until court confirms sale PHEDEM PIERCH administratrix Royal A Pierce deceased attorney for administratrix first published March 2 1909
Private sale ordered by the Probate Court of Caster County Idaho for the estate of Elizabeth Christain deceased. Real property described as parts of sections 28 and 33 in Township 14 North Range 19 East containing about eighty acres to be offered at private sale after April 24 1000 with ten percent cash to be paid at sale and court approval required. Milton A Brown attorney for the estate and administrator's attorney, March 2 1000 publication.
Public notice announces at 2 PM on the Mih day of April 140, in Lemhi County Idaho, for the diversion of four cubic feet per second of Voldburg Greek waters. Applicant Hafner Keene lists a Salt Lake City Utah address. Permit number and completion dates set for April 13 1400. Water reserved for irrigation and domestic use. lands available amount to 200 acres described in Bly Ki Section 34 Township 1 North Range 3 East. First publication March 100ti.
Alfred A. Carkin sues Catherine Jane Curlin in the Sixth Judicial District of Idaho for dissolution of marriage. The Clerk issues the summons under G. M. Henderson with first publication January 10, 1909.
Notice is given that on a May day in 1900 in Lemlit County Idaho a proof will be admitted for a water permit allowing 14.6 cubic feet per second from the Pahsuimarol River for irrigation and other uses under Permit No 415 issued by the State Engineer. Edward Popejoy of May Idaho holds the permit.
A Philadelphia Times description profiles a 21 year old man at 1218 Cabot Street as the durable king of invalids. Rheumatoid arthritis and bone formation have left him motionless with dislocated joints and extreme deformity while a nurse and his dog keep vigil as doctors decline to offer hope.
Paris suffers a growing housing squeeze for low income residents as the city densifies with cramped tenements and elevated rents. Workers move to outlying suburbs like Le Villette and Grenelle, while reformers push for better housing as city extension looms.
The death of Ar Rajenden Singh, ruler of Patinia and one of India’s most warlike chieftains, is noted. He served in the Mohmand campaign of 1897 on Sir Hinson Blood’s staff, lived Europeanized life, wore English clothes, married an English wife, and hosted many English visitors. His spending on racing and dissipation strained state revenues. His loss may lead the Punjab government to take control.
Despite impanitary habits observed, Chinese families reportedly escape direness because homes offer good ventilation and children receive daily sun baths.
Dr Corbin J Decker formerly surgeon at International hospital in Taki during the Chinese war reports 40 imperial Pekingese spaniels rescued from the imperial palace after the empress and emperor fled. Led by Wise US Marine Corps, they were housed in Wik quarters then sent to the Monveney. Some pups were given to Mies Conger and Capt Winslow, with the rest remaining in Wise's possession in China. The dogs, known as Sleeve dogs in China, are tied to King Charles spaniel lineage and aristocratic ownership.
Dr Ki Benjamin Andrews chancellor of the University of Nebraska spoke at the University of Chicago lectures, arguing celibacy is not a disgrace. He noted many great men and women achieved fame without marriage and that celibate life can be respected and beneficial, with individuals pouring effort into charitable work.
Test of a rolled sheet steel casket weighing under 80 pounds filled with water showed no leaks. Undertakers predicted it could revolutionize burial for contagious diseases and noted durability after long burials. Dr William R Harper received the Legion of Honor from France for promoting French language in Chicago and Alliance Francaise involvement. England plans pension style aid for widows and orphans of soldiers to boost army enlistments amid South African War concerns.
Custer County Idaho offers rich mining districts Mackay Bayhorse Clayton Stanley Basin and more with quartz placers dredges mills and smelters. The region spans about 5000 square miles locally compared to Connecticut and Delaware, with 5000 mining claims and a growing population, calling for capital and transportation.
The article portrays Custer County's economy diversifying beyond mining through irrigation and agriculture. It notes Salmon River's waters feeding thousands of acres of arable land, potential large canal projects, and strong stock-raising and timber resources. Modernization, schools, and a favorable climate bolster growth while tax revenue rises from livestock.
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