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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1903
Page
5
The Boyd Hotel announces its opening in the old building. It will operate in first class style with meals served at all hours. The managers invite the public to patronize the new establishment and promise a pleasant stay for strangers arriving in town. CHALLIS.
A devotional verse by B. H. Foss to United Presbyterian praising blessed promises and the day when believers see eye to eye with God. It weaves themes of comfort, hope, peace, and faith guiding souls beyond earthly care to a future world beyond sorrow.
Mr Thompkins fixates on a brass sign near a door reading Ring the bell and proceeds to ring the bell repeatedly despite a housemaid and mistress’ protests. He explains the sign’s command triggers his errand to reform, while Mrs Thompkins worries about disaster as they wander downtown and arrive at an art store.
City Bakery advertises fresh bread pies and cakes along with delicious ice cream and lunch options. Call for details and daily specials.
Four horse Concord coaches offer first class daily stage between Challis and Mackay, nearest railroad point, Challis and Three Forks on the Thunder Mountain route. Stages arrive in Challis at noon and depart at 7 p m, carrying passengers mail and express with connections to Custer and Lemhi counties. C. V. Hansen, Mer. F. Nickerson, Agent, Challis.
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt Mr Thompkins argues with a store cashier about a complaint sign while his wife guards the scene. His crusade escalates into a playful clash with messenger boys who mob him after he repeatedly pulls a department box bell. A police officer finally deescalates the scene as the couple depart.
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