27 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1906
Page
1
The notice promotes lodging at Mrs M Jose's Hotel located a short distance northwest of R N Hull and Co's store. It highlights large rooms, good beds, and flexible rates by the day week or month.
Notice states I intend to apply to the Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho at their January 1907 regular session for a deputy. Robert Morrison sheriff elect of Custer County Idaho dated November 19 1906 first publication November 27 1906.
Notice announces a road election at Challis Court House on Monday December 3 1906 to elect a Road Overseer for Road District No 1. Polls open from 1 to 9 p m on the same day.
A historical note explains counts from Horne's Introduction to the Study of the Scriptures. It presents Bible totals for the King James Old Testament and Apocrypha, including books, chapters, verses, words, and letters, plus observed midpoints and extremes in verse, chapter, and alphabet usage.
Thanksgiving ball next Thursday night and a noon road election on Monday. Challenges include a petition for twelve club dances in Challis this winter and moves for T. J. Paul to Mackay. Deer hunters report eight kept, with law restricts. Miss Anderson’s scholars hold a 2 PM program at Challis public school tomorrow. Mothers' Congress seeks curfew law passage in Idaho. Local business notes on Clay Vence, Joseph Darrah, and Gold Sen Sunbeam property plans. School report lists enrollments and honor rolls in Challis Public School.
The Parker Mountain region in central Idaho is described as a rugged but inviting land rich in timber streams and game. Early prospectors Williams and Adamson discovered gold quartz ledges near Warm Springs creek in 1903, with development now ongoing by Parker Mountain Mining Co. and associates. A successful 16 ton ore sample yielded values of 222 per ton, and ore ships continue as the area remains remote with high transport costs.
F J Clyde Public Administrator of the Estate of J J Mitchell deceased notifies creditors and all who hold claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication at the administrator s office in Challis Custer County Idaho dated November 27 1906 first pub November 27 1906.
The Salmon Herald reports the death of Mrs Mary E Jensen Jineger at 3:10 AM Sunday from pneumonia after two weeks illness. She leaves husband Al Jineger and three children Ritta Vera and Valda. Born Fort Kearney Nebraska June 14 1865, she was a Challis native and charter member of the Rebekah lodge. She was buried under Royal Neighbors honors in Salmon.
Custer County Idaho County Commissioners in regular January 1907 session seek a deputy. C. M. Henderson Clerk of the District Court-elect announces filing. Dated November 24 1906 first publication November 27 1906.
The Challis Mothers Club informs merchants and saloon-keepers that selling liquor or tobacco to boys under 21 is punishable by fines under Idaho laws Sections 4716 4766 and 4994. Committee members Mrs M A Waters Mrs C D Fisher Mrs J Q Adams. Challis Idaho November 24 1906.
The Lemhi county official returns list majorities for Burton L. French and other candidates including O. Stockslager, G. B. Quarels, W. C. Whitwell, Jas. L. Kirtley, Wm. C. Smith, Wm. L. Mulkey, Guy Edwards, Harry S. Waters, George Steel, Ethel Goodrich and J. Cowen. It notes Allen C. Merritt and John Long among others with varying party labels, mentions Lt Senator Macbeth and wife en route to Louis, and remarks on compiling the table from the official count after noting Custer county figures in the MESSENGER and Mackay Miner.
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