Challis to Celebrate July 4th in 1903 Town Record
Challis plans a large Fourth of July celebration with an arrangements committee. The town quotes several notices of events including minstrel shows by the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Mackay on May 27 and a dance after the show. Local notables visit Mackay and Salmon, and road and railroad projects are discussed along with local incidents and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis
Black of
Salmon
Dr. Furgeson
Nen Chase Clark Auto
Fraternal
Order of Eagles of Mackay
Joseph Rodgers, Jr
Salt Lake
Eighth Grade Commencement Program at Challis Opera House
The eighth grade commencement will be held at the Challis Opera House Idaho on Thursday evening May 19 1910 at 8 15 o clock. Invocation by Rev William Burnett song by Frank A Reed address by Prof Miles F Reed Academy of Idaho Pocatello remarks by Mrs Josephine Thompson and Mrs Ada Sweet presentation of diplomas by Miss Belle Chamberlain state superintendent of public instruction Boise Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Challis
Idaho
Miles F. Reed
Academy of Idaho
Pocatello
Belle Chamberlain State Supt. of Public Instruction
Boise City
School Notes and Medal Contests at Local Academy
The school board awards a gold medal for the best speller in Seventh and Eighth Grades to Philip Kirk. A tie in the Fifth and Sixth Grade spelling contest awards a shared silver medal to Florence and Gertrude Nickerson. A silver medal for Seventh Grade top general scholar will be given next Friday. On Thursday evening May 19, Prof. Reed of the Academy of Idaho will speak on up to date education ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Philip Kirk
Waters
Florence
Gertrude Nickerson
Reed
The
Academy of Idaho
Going Up Salmon River Rail Line Boosts Southeastern Idaho
Dr. Truitt of Challis, president of the Salmon River Land and Irrigation Co., says rail expansion up the Salmon river will unlock irrigation for 10 000 acres this year and next. The Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad obtained right of way within six miles of Challis, with property values rising sharply as industry activity accelerates.
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Salmon River
Salmon City
Dr. Truitt
Challis
Mr. Truitt
Idaho
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Boise
Ina
District Court Proceedings and Dismissals in Idaho
District Court in Custer County Idaho during May session handles numerous cases and dispositions. Notable outcomes include not guilty verdict for Frank O'Leary, multiple dismissals on county attorney motion, continuances for term, and several divorces granted or pending. A jury awarded $437.50 to W. J. Lammers Joseph Rodgers in a debt suit, with several quiet title, damages, and condemnation actions carried over or transferred to other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Idaho
Frank O'Leary
Gus. Carlson
Otto Hudson
D. E. McCallum
ML Gales
James H. VanCamp
Daniel Breyer
Wm. J. Bowen
Robert Morrison
D. B. Drake
Brazilla W. Clark
Geo. McGowan Co
Jos
Rodgers
Amanda Alberts
Peter Alberts
Mackay Irrigation Co
Speer Et al
Big Lost River Irrigation Co
D. C. Davidson
Blackfoot
Alfred Carkin
Catherine Carkin
J. Roberts
Board of Co.Com
Supreme Court
Blackhawk Mining Co
K. J. Perky
Village of
Challis
J. G. Finnell
Mandamus
E. V. Pechin
Standard .Metals Co
Geo. Nowaski
Bingham County
T. L. Pence
Warm Bocas Livestock Co
J. L. Mower
Mike Julio
Oxarne Gold Mining Co
James Burgnn
John Newman
Blanche Newman
Henry Hewett, Jr
Joseph Carter
E. L. Dye
Maude Bradley
James
Bradley
Emma Taylor
Joseph
Taylor
Mary A. Daniels
Ben M. Daniels
Randall Dodd Auto Co
Mackay &, Central Idaho Stage Co
W. J. Lammers
Joseph Rodgers
John Calvin
Marie
Christian Calvin
Challis Millinery and Local Court Docket Summary
Nobby Millinery, Mrs. Wm Buster of Challis, advertises large stock of millinery in Custer county and markets Boise Daily Capital News. Legal items show appeals from arbitrators, several divorce actions, damages cases, a debt suit dismissed at plaintiff’s cost, and a jury verdict for damages of 150 dollars in a Mackay bank case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster
Challis
Custer County
Boise Daily Capital News
L. Violet Spalding
I. W. Lynn
Delores Cripps
Walter ,Cripps
Caddie McLerren
Geo. McLerran
Phoebe Pierce
Admin
J. C. Fox
Demurrer
South Sunbeam Company
Golden Rosbeam Mines Company
Frank G
Tevin N. Crafts
Emil Kleupfer
W. N.saunders
State Bank of Mackay
F. Tayler
Rumors Of Railroad Building Stir in Dillon
The Dillon Tribone notes rumors that Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad work may start soon, with reports of surveying parties, incoming railroad men, and shipments of rails and ties arriving at Twin Bridges. Attorney John R. Wheeler reportedly paid for land in Dillon for a terminal site, suggesting progress toward a new road.
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Gilmore & Pittsburg
Dillon
Chicago
Armstead
Salmon
John R. Wheeler
Pittsburg
Messrs
Morse & Bishop
Dillon Tribone
Notice to Cattlemen on Registered Thoroughbreds for Sale
Notice to cattlemen announces the sale of 20 head of registered Thoroughbred Short Hero Bully horses aged 2 to 4 years. They were shipped from Iowa and Minasuri, with pricing noted as 100K season. Sale logistics mention readiness after July and fall shipments. For further information contact H CO LEWIS in Ketchum, Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minasuri
Lewis
Ketchum
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Watch Maker
Caacuis
Jose
Cuallis, Idaho
M. Jose
Atc
Edison
Signet Horns
Pace
DE. J. W. Lynn
Dchal
RB. Vanderwort
Havana
Miestic Cigars
Albis
Prof. Bennie Outson
F. O. E. Minstrel
G.& P. Railroad
I. C. C. F. Hall
Wm. Buster
Adamson Law Office
Main Street
L. E. Glennon
B. B. Barnes
West
Dickey
Ladies’ Home Journal
Eitner
Bill
A. V. Hanson
M. & C.1, Stage Co
Mackay
Salmon River Land & Irrigation Co’s
Italy
J. H. Greene
Davis
W. J. Lamme
Hailey
W. H. Felkner
Zion
Edward
England
Prince Wales
George V
P. F. Horne
Rebekah Assembley
Rebekah
GC. V. Hanson
Parker
Parker Mountain
George Sewell
Maude Treloar
Wm. H. Peck
John Staas
Datel
John
San Francisco
Alex. Klug
Boise-Butte
Boise- Butte
Oregon Short Line
Bonanza
J. H. Hickey
Washington
Sunbeam
Board of County Commissioners
Hot Springs
William Burnett
Frank A.reed
Mary Brasseur
Josephine Thompson
Mrs. Ada Sweet
District Court
Custerscounty
Nobby Millinery Goods
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