06 May 1902
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
1
Summary of a historic travel route: starting at Mackay to Salmon River Railroad terminus, 50 miles by stage to Challis, then 40 miles by wagon to Singiser or Three Forks, and 0 miles by trail to Thunder Mountain, totaling 140 miles. Describes methods and distances between locations along the Thunder Mountain region.
Public notice advertising first class meals and lodging at Mrs M Jose northwest of R N Hull Co store in Challis Idaho. Offers meals and lodging by the day week or month at reasonable rates with fine rooms and good beds and the best market table.
At the Ed N Mahan residence in Bonanza Custer County Idaho on April 23 1902 Justice Cal C Clawson united George W Bell of Custer and Lucy E Bow man of Bonanza. A cozy home was prepared in Custer and guests from Bonanza and Custer attended the ceremony and luncheon with friends sending best wishes.
Mrs. Etta Eddy wife of William Eddy died at home on Challis creek Monday night April 28 at 11 oclock aged 80 years four months. Born in Towa she left four small children and a grieving husband and brother. Funeral at TI CC F hall Challis last Wednesday at 3 pm conducted by Rev. R S Nickerson with relatives and friends in attendance and flowers on the casket.
Lawrence Phelan wed May Purviance in a small Thursday ceremony at the home of Mrs. Phelan in Weiser. Rev. BE Ashman officiated. The bride, daughter of Col. Purviance of Los Angeles, wore a white mulle dress trimmed with silk. The groom, active in Thunder Mountain deals, is well regarded locally. The couple will reside in Weiser.
John Lockhead died in Boise on April 27 1902 from consumption at age 60 He was a Basin pioneer and a quarta miner who came from Scotland 87 years ago He resided with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Jas Ballantyne of Squawcreek He was well known and cherished in Custer county where he lived many years leaving many friends in the county.
The article details Challis residents and visitors photographing a group on April 19 1902, then extols the Petrified Forest in Custer County about 15 miles SW of Challis. It describes the largest tree 20 feet high and 12 feet 2 inches in diameter, petrification, geology theories, and notes about vegetation, age, and ancient axes marks. It also mentions Three Forks as a growing town on the Challis route to Thunder Mountain Gold Field with distances to Challis and Thunder Mountain.
A brief note of gratitude from WittaM Eppy of Challis Creek Ida to friends who offered aid during a recent bereavement dated May 2, 1902.
County Superintendent Martha Keenan announces the final eighth grade examinations on May 8 and 9, 1902, at Clayton Caswr Challis Bayhorse and Mackay with nearby centers for others. A college scholarship at Grand Island Nebraska will be awarded to the county’s top pupil on the final exam.
Beginning May first the Challis Mackay stage line changes its schedule. Challis arrivals occur at six o clock in the morning with payments distributed and mail sent upriver at six. The Mackay bound stage leaves Challis at seven p m connecting with up river stages and the Salmon stage. Local notes report residents visiting Challis and mining plans. The Pocatello Tribune says a Salmon River Railroad daily train may start May 5, boosting mail to Custer County.
The C BE Society of Challis enjoyed an evening at Rev R S Nickerson's home with a fine repast and prizes for pine board wood carving. Miss Mable Bowles won a pen knife and Mrs Senger a musical whistle. Visitors included Sam Kooser and brother from Chicago. Mrs M Hewitson of Salmon arrived. Idaho fishing season legally allowed May 1 to November 1.
Weekly list of guests arriving at New Challis House includes Sid Roberts Three Forks Ira John Altham Forney Ida Stacio Giacomini Bayhorse Ida Peter Morris Salmon Ida H E B Burnett Salmon Ida A L Norell Salmon Ida Roy Davis Mackay Ida Emmett Hosford Clayton Ida Ralph Larter and wife Lost River Ida Henry Walker Custer Ida Wm Oster Custer Ida Chas Waller Custer Ida John Anderson Bayhorse Ida C V Hansen Blackfoot Ida K Arnold Salt Lake Utah J Q Arnold Salt Lake Utah Thos Bradshaw Salt Lake Utah Geo Harland Bayhorse Ida V Nonini Bayhorse Ida R G Henderson San Francisco Cal J H Lamon Salt Lake Utah Lee Field Ogden Utah Joe T Sawyer Kemmer Wyoming Jensen Idaho Falls Ida Jas Arnold Ouray Colo Mal Branca Bayhorse Ida Cliff Johnson Mackay Ida Jas H Mark er Bayhorse Ida Mrs M Hewitson Salmon Ida W W Kouser Chicago Ill S S D Kouser Chicago Ill Bert Roberts Shoshone Idaho Mrs V Nonini Bayhorse Ida W S Sterling Portland Ore Leon Mackay Idaho
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