This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1911
Page
5
Free information on public lands and cultivation residence details offered by Clark and Weight lawyers at 662 F Street, Maton D.C. They advertise descent on contest matters before the Interior Department and provide guidance on obtaining information and locating disputed lands.
The Custer County Commissioners meet in special session at Challis on Sept 27 1911 to revoke the Arthur Fox jail contract for failure to furnish a bond and approve bids for a new oakrall building. Bids to be opened Sept 25 1911 with J P Maxfield awarded rock and wood work totaling 959 00 and 791 50 respectively, bond 1500, S M Ballard appointed supervisor, meeting adjourned.
A long list details Henry Larter and others performing road work with days logged, equipment use, overseers, and supplies. Names include Loyd Larter Peter Java George Brown Dames Mavity Ired Tame Alex Kurnett Jr C Hi Zilkey Wm Goodman Perry Shull Theo Aleson Lee Watson Will Centaurs Lee Bell Have Evans AR Geary Mackay Lumber Co Pardy Wagon M B Co TH Price Ralph Laeter RN Hull Frank Brockway Auton Caparilla Lost Packer Clayton M Co SM Ballard Rodger Urasseur F AF Blyme Alex Burnett WW Adamson LA Wan iuster GE Killion and others. Also mentions district overseers and appropriations for road work.
The Challis Idaho board met in regular session with Chairman Robert Campbell and members Aloy Burnett Jonathan Job and Clerk B J Michael. They examined and approved reports from Sheriff W K Hantington County School JE Kelleher and others and considered petitions on polling place establishment bonds road and bridge projects tax refunds and staff.
A fragmented 19th century ledger item lists payments and disbursements including over payment of fees to J Roberts, livery hire for Alex Burnett, supplies from Lushong Co, witness certificates for AM Wilson and James Grayle, juror and justice court witnesses, jail plans, printing contracts, and various county office expenses. Many entries reference delinquencies, pending actions, and disallowed amounts.
Marsoda T. Nordstrom formerly Murands Thompson of May Idaho files final proof intent for 100 acres desert land in See 15 I M to establish claim. Witnesses include Valentine Maelzer Magnus Nordstrom and August Norell in Challis, Idaho. Public notice of proof proceedings before B K Barnes on December 12.
A small classiced ad by J L Ebberts announces first class barber services in Challis Idaho. Shaves cost 25 cents and haircuts 30 cents with a prompt drop in offer. The ad is signed by proprietor J L Ebberts on Main Street.
The Winter Term at the State Academy Pocatello will begin Monday November 6 and run five months. Students may register for Agriculture Home Economics Industrial Arts Music and General Academic subjects. Full information is available by writing to the Academy Secretary Pocatello Idaho. Also notice of attachment in the Sixth Judicial District Idaho District Court in Custer County. The Gulither Machinery Company vs Mackay Novelty Works and Frank Sweeny attachment issued October 19 1911 for 1773.00 dollars plus 3 percent interest and 400.00 attorney fees and costs. Witness the court seal dated October 20 1911. First publication Get 2th 1914.
The Pacific Monthly of Portland Oregon presents a series on Western industries with articles on success in cherries apples live stock walnuts and fodder crops by expert writers. It advertises strong independent articles, wholesome stories, and testy monthly content at 16 cents per month for new readers with a six month trial.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.