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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1903
Page
8
The Challis Silver Messenger, edited by TH Sweet, is published weekly on Tuesdays. This issue is entered at the Challis post office as second class matter and dated Tuesday November 17, 1903.
A dialogue on November's mood and the cycle of life, with Miss Littlegray and others weighing both romantic poetry and practical work. The Nez Perces speaker recounts past glory, current decline, and a hopeful path toward citizenship, education, and self mastery amid white influence.
Chief George Moses of the Nez Perces delivers a conciliatory address after a war dance at the Lewiston Interstate Fair. He recalls 98 years ago when Lewis and Clark were welcomed by Nez Perces, noting their ancestors shared camas, dried roots, berries, venison, elk meat, and fish, aided in canoe construction, and guided the party to safe camps along the Clearwater, Snake, and Columbia rivers in a spirit of friendship. The speech emphasizes enduring friendship between the tribes and early white explorers.
A historical report notes President Roosevelt's intimate friendship and frequent conferences with Representative Littauer, suggesting the arrangement reflects poorly on the Chief Executive and prompts scrutiny of his conduct and judgment.
Senator Hanna, known for campaign contributions, may be needed by Republicans to direct the 1904 political campaign as they discuss creating a new Colonial Department.
United States Land Office Hurley Idaho issues contest against Desert Land Entry 903 for NW and SW parcels in sections 22 and 27 township 14 north range 19 east. Rex Marquis failed to reclaim or cultivate. Frank H Olsen contests. Hearing set December 16 1903 before U S Commissioner L H Johnston at Challis Idaho with final hearing December 24 1903 at Hailey office. Publication begins November 10 1903.
Members of The Union Congregational Church of Gibbonsville Idaho will vote on mortgaging church property to The Congregational Church Building Society of New York. The meeting is in Gibbonsville Lemhi County Idaho on Main Street Nov 18 1903 at 7 o clock p m. If approved the mortgage for 300 dollars covers the property described including the church building and improvements. By order of the Board of Trustees Mus Manin Huowns Clerk First publication Nov 10 1903.
The next regular examination for teachers' First, Second and Third Grade Certificates will be held in Challis on November 19, 20 and 21. Questions in School Law and State Constitution will be taken from the entire pamphlet. Mantua Keenan, County Supt.
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