Challis News Briefs and Local Notices
Local items from Challis Idaho report election plans for June 4 and a June 1 eighth grade commencement. Weather shows rain and spring travel, with arrivals from Bayhorse and Pahsamaroi. Socials include an ice cream social and a church redecoration. A Republican state nominating convention is outlined for August 1 in Pocatello. Local weddings and business notes appear amid mining industry chatter about the Lost Packer mine and regional development plans.
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Republican State Central Committee
Pocatello
Washington
Gold Find at Daisy Mine Promises Rich Vein
The Daisy mine in Sun beam Mining Co. holdings shows a new cross cut into a foundation porphyry vein unseen on surface. Vein spans three to six feet, blooded with gold, runs $50 to $1000 per ton, with higher streaks. A recent test yielded $8000 in medium ore. Mine lies near Bismarck hill, five miles from Custer, on a Jordan creek wagon route. mill to be repaired as machinery arrives. water-powered grinder supports mining operations.
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Yankee Fork
Loon Creek
Mt. Estes
Mes
J. A. Czizek
C. E. Gable
Eddy
Boise Statesman
Sunbeam Mining Company
Bismarck Hill
Estes Mountain
Jordan Creek
Custer
Looncreek
Clayton Commencement Honors Eighth Grade Class
The Eighth Grade Commencement at Clayton Friday night May 18 featured a beautifully decorated hall in pink and white. Students including Will Ernst Roy Tracht and Albert Smith delivered strong essays and orations while Amelia Marker read original poetry. Naomi Hosford offered a fine class history and Miss Bascom gave a thoughtful address praising the pupils welfare and effort.
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Clayton
Will Ernst
Roy Tracht
Albert Smith
Naomi Hosford
Amelia Marker
Miss Bascom
Pecs
San Francisco Earthquake Diary From May 16 Letter
A San Francisco correspondent describes the 1906 quake and fire aftermath at 596 Haight Street. He details ground ruptures, widespread house damage, water mains broken, and the near total rebuilding needed. He notes chaotic scenes, unexpected acts of resilience, and various humorous escapes amid destruction.
Butte Line Assured Party Sees Boise Route Feasibility
A Caldwell visit by railroad promoters from Butte and Boise signals progress for the Butte Caldwell and San Francisco line. They toured the Boise grade and promise work starting within 60 days on the first hundred miles. The route may run up the Boise river, possibly reaching Boise and the Sawtooth region, with exact path undecided. Local official Farns notes Caldwell’s strong position for a through road if concessions are made.
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Boise
Butte
San Francisco
Butte, Caldwell
Caldwell
Messrs
Donald Grant
EB. E. Springer
C. P. Peace
G. T. Propper
T. Parker
Farns
James Munro
the Tribune
Nevada
Boise River
Canyon
Sawtooth Mountains
Caldwell Tribune
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Grace K
Dodge
Challis
Idaho
Feed & Sale
Bate
T. J. Kerr & Son
S. Challis
D. W. Shanafelt
Messenger
IpaHo
Thunder Mt
Board & Lodging
Challis, Idaho
J. P. Spalding
Fox
Leaton
Hotel Leaten
Nor
Chailia
Lomddmlalmardarides
Will Leaton
Buster's
Owen Swift
George Ellis
Pahsamaroi
W. H. Felkner
Indiana
E. J. Michael
Baby
Miss Michael
Bayhorse
Dr. Fouding
R. Coryell
Dr. Flouding
Ohio
Bascom
Fitch
Lady May Osborn
Mackay
A. Hommel
J. A. Folger & Co
Golden Gate
Geo. L. McDougall
Custer County
James H. Marker
Minnie Hurst
Chas, Shaw
Challis Creek
State of Idaho
James H. Brady
Addison T. Smith
Sanfrancisco
Cal
Dean Mr. Fox
Haight Street
Roosevelt
Taft
Senate
Philippines
United States
Atlantic
Gres
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