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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
5
Notice invites readers to contact Clark & Wright at 002 FF Street Y opposite Geri Land Office Washington DC for free information on contests and where to obtain locatable details about public binds foster residence or cultivation.
A garbled court scene reports Lawes Extremities and Mr Pegeival Figraiter facing a charge of speeding. Several names appear curiously, with odd spellings and phrases. The narrative suggests a confrontation over a sentence, a judge’s remark, and a curious exchange about fines and seating, amid a chaotic transcript.
The Challis Independent School District No. 1 in Custer County Idaho calls an annual meeting and election on Tuesday September 6 at the school house. At 1 30 PM a meeting to transact school business will occur. polls open at 2 PM and close at 6 PM Two trustees will be elected for two years to replace Thomas Jose and Milton A Brown whose terms expire.
Warrants against School District No. 1 in Custer county Idaho may be presented within 0 days of this notice. Interest to accrue. Wording notes include liability for payment and due dates. County treasurer and deputy names appear among officials.
A playful tale follows a young hopeful attempting to become an expert canoeist. He asks peers for the name of his boat, receiving a punny exchange about named vessels and a quip about the New England Conscience being nearly always upset.
The Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho invites sealed bids for building a jail at Challis Custer County Idaho. The structure will be of concrete plank walls with concrete foundation and a cement floor, shed roof with corrugated iron. Bids due May 7. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A garbled OCR fragment contemplates a change and an afterdeath schooling topic. It mentions a sitter and fangs, with references to conversations about someone named Morey and a possible school move. The text is unclear but implies discussion of schooling after death.
A distorted passage describes a thin caller and a warned professor figure. The Linusckweper narrator remarks on a man who devoured many books about astronomy but could not digest them all. The fragment hints at ridicule and shadowy consequences in a lore-filled scene.
Notice indicates at 2 pm on September 11 at Challis Idaho a permit for diversion of 2.4 cubic feet per second from Challis Creek for reflief and domestic use. Applicant Haniel Stephens with address Challis Amador Idaho. Lands 120 acres described as NW SE Sec 1 Tr 1. State Engineer AF Robinson notes first publication March 16.
Purchaser accuses Weil the horse dealer of selling a lame horse claiming it had no faults. The dealer dismisses the lameness as an affliction and a misunderstanding of fault.
A pepper salesman explains how selling pepper helps him avoid unwanted attention. He notes privacy comes from mentioning his trade and a light sneeze effect when pepper is carried on his clothes. The vendor says people smile and greet him differently once they know his occupation.
Notice states AK 41 M to submit proof of works completion for diverting 22 mile feet per second of water from Bitter Greek to the state under a permit issued by the Idaho State Engineer. Applicant is Harvey Street Stanley County Idaho. District address is Stanley Idaho. Publication notes September 21 0011 and lists A J Robinson as State Engineer. First publication August 2.
Notice to Fran Deval and heirs that a water and labor expenditure on the Warm Springs lode mining claim in East Fork Mining District Idaho was due. Coowner must contribute $4.00 within ninety days after publication or stake forfeiture will transfer to the undersigned. Claim located on record in Book 7 page 6 with undivided interest owned by Joun Ek Crest. Last publication May 1th.
Sheriff Work Bunington reports a public auction by order of the Guard of County Commissioners. On Saturday at 2 pm in Challis Idaho the high bidder will pay cash for land and buildings known as the Custer County Jail property. The description covers Main Avenue and First Street frontages with structures to remain.
The Village of Challis Idaho invites bids for five thousand five hundred dollars in Water Works bonds. Denominations include 5100 and 5100, dated July 1, 1911 with semiannual interest not exceeding six percent. Redeemable after ten years. bids due by September 11, 1971 with cash or certified check required.
Notice is given by George Coryell administrator of Joan W Faulkner deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within 4 months after first publication to George Coryell at Challis Idaho the place for estate business dated July 1 1911 Burge Coryele Administrator first publication July 1 1911
Notice states that on September 6, 1991 at Challis Idaho before Milton A Brown the completion of works for diverting 6.2 cubic feet per second of spring and seepage water will be certified under a permit issued by the State Engineer Gustav Carlson holder is Clyde Cuaver Idaho. The land to which the water is available covers 320 acres described as SE1 1x and NEY See Sec. BINSON.
Notice states a hearing on a water right permit for Cuallis Creek in Custer County Idaho. Albert Harper's petition seeks 0 cubic feet per second for irrigation and domestic use. Location described as the Ki of the SW of Section 5, Township 1 North Range 42 East. State Engineer’s office to publish further details.
A bank cashier from Sparta, A L Wilson, endorses liver pills claiming natural, easy relief. He writes that using Anti Pais Pills helped headaches and brain fog with immediate relief, noting his long tenure as cashier at the First Frugal Bank.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills as gentler than typical liver pills. It claims the product works naturally without griping and is not habit forming. If the first bottle fails to benefit, the purchase price is refunded. Akhun, Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
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