Fresh fruits at Buster's and Challis news
Fresh fruits at Buster's. A large pack-train runs Challis to Parker Mountain with camp supplies. Eighth Grade class exams succeeded in Challis. Local figures and changes, land prices, and town improvements noted. A history piece recalls Challis Fourth of July celebrations in 1850 with officers, races, and civic memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis
Parker Mountain
Minnie McLerran
Will Stephens
Tommy Jose
Joe Paul
Everett Baxter
Franklin Cameron
John Anderson
Fourth of July Races Recalled in Quixotic Verse
A fragmentary reminiscence speaks of Challis races on a memorable Fourth as horses and riders soar in memory. The piece, attributed to Guaru the Historian and signed May 16 1900, blends whimsy with tribute to Sage Brush Buckskin and Roan Cal t in imagined afterlife urban splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challis
New Jerusalem
Guaru
Yankee Park Observatory
Kat Klawoon
Mouth of
Jordan
Married at the Bridge Near Challis Colvin Bridge Wedding
A quiet May 16 1906 wedding at the Colvin bridge four miles southeast of Challis united James N Kerr and Dora Jensen in matrimony. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home with Rev Geo L McDougal officiating. Relatives attended and many presents were given as tokens of esteem. The bride is popular in the community. the groom is noted as energetic. The Messenger offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colvin Bridge
Challis
James N. Kerr
Dora Jensen
Geo. L. McDougal
Nels C. Jensen
Yellow Jacket Mine to Reopen July Amid Revival in Lemhi County
The Yellow Jacket mine, shut for a decade, will restart on July 1 with a 60 stamp mill and full mill, tramway, sawmill, and water power setup. Owner Searles failed, estate went to a receiver, bankruptcy followed, and the town declined. reopening promises activity as ore is reduced into bullion and the schoolhouse, hotel, and surrounding area look to revitalization after years of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heed
Colgin
Burns’ Hotel
Charles
Yankee Fork Herald
Lembi
Galbraith
Montana
Burns
Challis
W. F. Anderson
Shoshone
Felix Rheinholdt
Ogden
J. L. Onderdonk
Idaho
Alaska
Capt
C. B. Austin
Kinnikinck
Clayton
James Shoup
A. S
Jim) Hawley
Thulu Hardenbrook
Goddess of Liberty
John R. Toole
Custer County
Marcus Daly
Anaconda
National Bank
Missoula
Thula
Searles
New York
Yellow Jacket
Lemhi County
Dasrel Nares
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Challis House
Grace K. Dodge
Cdeam
T. J. Kerr & Son
Prop
Challis, Idaho
D. W. Shanafelt
Watchmaker & Jeweler
MxssmxcEn
Job
Main Street
Thunder Mt. Tourists
Board & Lodging
J. P. Spalding
Fox
Buster's
Mrs. Maelzer
Miss Maelzer
Pahsamaroi
Jin Challis
Oregon
Washington
Bonanza
Boise and
Boston
Clayton School
Elmore Bulletin
Mountain Home Maverick
George
Henry McGowan
Nevada
Williams Boys
Wm. Buster
Milton A. Brown
J. L. Ebberts
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Burley Bulletin
George Thompson
Lana
Alfonso
Philippines
City of
Mexico
Stanley Basin
Iowa
J. A. Caizek
Matt W. Stewart
Lemhi
Kenney
Robinson
T the Peace
Salmon
Eprrck Messenger
Bayhorse
Kinnikink
East Fork
Jas. Shoup
Felix Reinbold
Beerley's Grove
Liberty
James Barns
Musical Society
America
Leaton
Ma Breet
Chaltis
Lesbo
Ix Ol
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