24 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
1
An advance notice describes a new hotel on North Street near Jordan's place offering daily lodging and meals at a dollar, with liberal patronage sought. It promises ample accommodations for the public, suitable for traveling salesmen and banquets, and notes attention to ball events.
A revised service links Cas Manza Clayton Bay to Challis via Salmon City and ik Montana with four horse Concord coaches. Travel time shown as 25 hours to Challis with no night rides. Rates claimed lower than rivals. tickets available at all railroad points and through stage agents. Enquiries for rates and schedules requested.
Notice in hereby given that the following claimants filed notice of intent to make final proof in support of their claim before L H Johnston A B Commissioner at Challis Idaho on November 9 1800 John A Alger administrator of the estate of James L Alger deceased for Mary Alger heir of James L Alger deceased for Lot 4 Rec 6 Tp 12 N R 1 206 and Lot 3 4 85 HW Bea aI Tp 13 N ROME. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation: Rimer O Reese Everett Y Curtis Tolman Gustive Serand all of Challis Idaho. S J SiaRi Hegister October M 1600. First publication October 2th 1809.etos of Sake CASH Dated October 1th 1800 J Spalding Administrator of Charles Michaelson deceased Mulot ma Brows Administrator's Attorney.
The AFL meeting in Washington on October 16 reported a surge in newly affiliated bodies and over doubled revenue since 1898. A plea for funds to aid Idaho Coeur d’Alenes miners’ legal defense was approved, urging unions to donate generously. Also covered: Columbia's yacht race supremacy over Shamrock, with Shamrock damaged after the finish.
Jottings note snow disrupts teamsters and tram workers as a frosty scene unfolds. Con Sullivan Jr visits town and corrects a misprint about a marriage. McKenzie and Waller plan a saloon addition. Frank Coleman and Kate Sullivan wed at Oster home with Judge Davis presiding.
The Idaho jurisdiction IOOP held its annual Weiser session on Oct 16 17 18 electing officers. Grand Representative W Dunton Home. Grand Patriarch Jas Criswell Pocatello. Grand Bish Priested Be Bonning. Grand Warden B A Weidman. Grand Scribe D J Batley Meridian. Grand Treasurer M B Gwinn Caldwell. Grand Junior Warden Beayts Thompson Lewiston. Grand Representative P D Hall Moscow.
A Swiss chemist claims an embalm ing process that ossifies a body within ten hours by injecting fluids into the heart and stomach after death. The procedure preserves features, allows recognition, and could crowd cemeteries if adopted. The Swiss government may ban its use without burial. funerals and home displays become a possibility in ossified form.
Challis readers learn of Challis and Salmon Basin activity as A P Challis and H H Marshall push Stanley Basin placer claims toward profitability. A dredge boat nears full power, plans for more plants rise, and a March spring start is anticipated. Mayors and residents prepare for a Court House meeting on October 27 to organize a Ladies Literary Club.
In Denver at noon on Saturday October 14 1899 Hon Matthew G Luney aged 84 died after a possible cancer related operation. A pioneer who arrived in Centerville in 1854 later moved to Pioneer then Shasta County California before settling in Denver. He built the Lana House in 1867 and served in Idaho legislature. he is survived by Mary Galbreith and many old friends. The funeral was to be held today.
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