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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
3
Burron and Company proprietors of Kercnum operate at Ipaso in a brief notice. The segment mentions a business designation and location, signaling corporate naming or tenancy details. No additional context or dates are provided.
Idaho Yellow Jacket Company throughput sixty stamps and 150 tons per day. New Columbia Company buys chlorination mill gear to operate by July. Rasor herbs from Wilson Creek. several claims show rich copper and gold veins with high assays. Uncle Sam reef carries 29.9 percent copper and $23.20 per ton gold. multiple ledges promise extensive ore near dyke. Political commentary on western tariff policy and Grover Cleveland’s possible third term closes the column.
The notice outlines Idaho campaign themes for 1896 including a constitutional amendment on equal suffrage, a senatorial contest, and state conventions. It promotes fusion discussions and offers a subscription deal for the Twice Week Statesman from now until after the November 1 election.
Notice lists John R Galland seeking final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No 1238 in Goldburg Idaho with claims to sections 13 and 14 in township 13 north, witnesses John Curran Jesse Wilson Young Abernathy Hugh Wood, to be examined by L H Johnston in Challis Idaho on April 15 1896, first published March 10 1896.
Probate Judge I Ams K Zeigler of Custer County Idaho declares the Challis townsite lands of 160 acres. Claimants must file within sixty days a written description of their interest and facts supporting it with Judge Zeigler, or be forever barred. First publication February 11, 1896.
The salubrious springs lie two and a half miles above Clayton beside Salmon river. Water is temperate and strongly medicinal with sulphur predominance. The site attracts invalids and pleasure seekers as Mr Sullivan enhances guest comfort. A carriage runs for day trips, round trip 50 cents. Two plunge baths are complete with more amenities planned.
Notice for publication in Goldburg Idaho lists Lanxp Orrice Ar Hailey as claimant and seeks final commutation support. Witnesses John R. Galland Jesse P. Wilson John Curran Hugh C. Wood testify to continuous residence and cultivation. Register W. H. Bropean. First pub March 10 1896.
Notice for final commutation proof in a homestead claim to be made before L H Johnston Commissioner at Challis Idaho on June 15 1896. Jesse P Wilson Homestead Entry No 1240 Lot 2 SE NW NW SE NE SW Sec 19 Tp 13 N R 28 E. He is urged to prove continuous residence with occupants Young C Abernathy John R Galland John Curran Hugh Wood all of Goldburg Idaho.
A vintage style ad-like fragment praises mining investments as a path to wealth, urging readers that a small stake could lead to independence and riches, framed around the idea of a prosperous life through mining ventures. The line suggests a promotional tone from a past era.
A compact market note describes Cripple Creek attractions and scenic views with concise guidance for visitors. It outlines key sights, accessibility, and the charm of the town, inviting readers to explore local offerings while noting practical travel tips.
A $5,000 fruit ranch of 80 acres lies on Snake river about 30 miles below Shoshone Idaho. Forty acres are excellent fruit land fenced with 1100 trees mostly bearing including 250 apples 550 prunes 100 cherries and 250 pears. Produces about 75 tons hay yearly with good ditches and ample water. Half down and easy terms on balance. S P Briggs proprietor Shoshane Idaho.
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