19 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1899
Page
1
Furnished on application at Hoelzle property, a new hotel on the north in street, near Son and Jordan's place. Rooms and meals available with single meals and trips priced at $1.00. Public accommodations, ball and banquet hosting, traveling salesmen and hire help provided.
An advertisement offers a durable gloss enamel for bathtubs and metals, claiming heat resistance and a raven black glossy finish. It promises ready mixed paint with no experience needed and urges customers to invest in newness, with samples available at 43-28 P. Spalding's.
The CKFOOT, HOUS N & CHALLIS AGE LINE operates four horses between Challis and Blackfoot Idaho with daily departures at 6 o'clock, offering the only direct, cheapest route to Ton and Challis Bayhorse Jon Custer Bonanza and surrounding districts. Shipment and freight are handled by B. H. & C. Stage Co with agent J. P. Sparoza in Idaho.
A fragmented earful recalls a boy and his father fishing by a river. The son endures slips, near falls, a cautious scolding, and a stubborn attempt to catch any bite as the day wears on. The scene ends with them heading home after a dry, uneventful outing.
A fragmented verse hints at sorrow and relief as a hopeful refrain emerges. The lines describe tears turning to kindness and a friendly voice offering cheerful tone, with music-like praise for lips and warmth amid suffering.
An antiquated ad fragment lists wood for sale and related notes. It mentions cords of wood, replacement desire, and accounts with J. A. Horton, referencing "Morton" and "Chailiswood" amid unclear pricing and quantities.
In Challis Idaho on Sunday September 17 the wife of Rev Guy Foster gave birth to a seventh son.
The notice lists warrants against Custer county payable on presentation within sixty days from date. It covers current expense fund April 1899 and road fund 1899 with 7 percent interest. Interest begins from registration to ten days after date of advertisement. Dated Challis September 1, 1899.
The famous Black performers staged a costly exhibition in Challis last Tuesday to an empty house. The program echoed past acts, deemed stale by locals, who criticized the performers as perpetuating stereotypes and questioned their place in small towns.
The 1899 Custer County Board of Commissioners discuss tax levy adjustments with Lemhi County and refuse a demand for a 25 cent special tax. They fix a $5.00 levy per $100 of property and address district annexation, school funding, and ongoing regional debates on education and county governance. The record notes lawyers, court history, and local political commentary.
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