16 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1909
Page
1
Local items from Challis and nearby communities cover a broad mix of news. Notes on postmaster W G Sweet, cattle shipments to Omaha, and local officials mark civic activity, while social events include a Quiet wedding and a dramatic musical planned by the Christian Endeavor Society.
The P and G Railroad project resumes after profitable gains and aims to finish the main canal by May next year to supply Salmon river water to landowners. Promoters Truitt Kilgore Lane and Hunter plan rock work and a short tunnel near Mock's ranch, with the line expected to boost Challis valley land values and trigger further rail developments. Nearby Gilmore and Pittsburg railway progress in Horse Prairie tracks rapidly toward Armstead, with two locomotives arrived and passenger coaches and box cars anticipated soon. James B Short reports a rich strike near Mullan Idaho with $250,000 offers, involving major investors and officials from Spokane and the region.
The P. and G. railroad survey between Challis and Clayton is over halfway done with stakes beyond the Nick Johnson ranch and a water grade along Salmon River. They report a higher grade between Challis and the Bayhorse bridge, and may follow the river’s south side toward Clayton. Towns may arise at Challis Creek or nearby ranches, while another likely site appears at the mouth of Pahsamaroi, prompting calls to address rights of way and depot grounds with officials.
Rev Father M Charrepin S J of St Louis University warns the world faces destruction this winter from a collision with Halley’s comet and says this fiery ending matches Christ’s prophecy. He has studied 15 years of comet visits and biblical interpretation, predicting a tremendous pyrotechnic end as Halley’s comet becomes visible next month.
Mrs Mars W J Bowen and Family extend heartfelt thanks to friends who offered help after the loss of a husband and father. Special appreciation to the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges for their noble work during this time.
A lodge of the Order that meets in Custer Lodge No 21, I O U F, mourns Brother William J Bowen. The resolutions vow loyalty to the Order, recognize immortality, and request the charter be draped in mourning. A copy of the record is to be given to his widow.
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