17 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
1
Mrs Hoelzie prop. H opens a new hotel on North Main Street near Watson and Jordan, inviting liberal public patronage. Lodging by day or month with single meals at one dollar. Goods offered include banquet services and full attention to travelers, employing white help.
The item details horse dentition timing from ages to two years, followed by a Challis social column noting Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No.27 events, initiation of Pearl McGowan Daisy Lane Beatrice Bradbury, and a banquet at Odd Fellows. Also covered are police reports, weddings, local travel, and government notices including school text book changes and district annexation.
Edward Jones, an Idaho miner from Custer, was drugged and robbed in San Francisco. Elevator attendant Joseph Martin, tied to the case, was arrested for complicity but not the attacker, while an unknown woman remains at large. Jones had resided at the Winchester House for over two weeks and met Martin through the hotel staff.
Houston Idaho October 11 1800 bad weather still fine evening copper smelter runs with about 22 men furnacemen Billy Peterson and Billy Williams. A new sinking pump taken to the new shaft. Asst Supt John F Evans busy handling duties and assaying. Walker from Salt Lake to run shops and the assay department. D E McCallum opening copper property in Rio Grande gulch with rich ore. Chris Carr building cabins with claims for winter campaign. Mr Canada from Montana represents Copper Hill interests. Chris Peterson leaving for Clayton to tend property there. SEc.
W E Cooners and Mrs Hillier wed at the bride’s home on Wednesday evening October 10 with Judge Davis officiating. Local notes report Chas Grotell Ed Warrens and Davy James traveled to Salt Lake via Ketchum last Monday. Ben Metager from Challis will work in Bonanza meat market for Mr McGowan. The Barnes Dog and Pony Show drew a full house last Saturday despite a small stage. Performers impressed with the iron jawed van vita scope singing and music.
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