19 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
1
Mrs. J. P. Spalding opens a first class board and lodging house at her residence in the northeast part of town near the Fox hotel offering reasonable rates.
The Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho met on Sept 11 1905 to set the 1905 tax rate at four dollars per hundred dollars of property value with allocations to state and county funds and a special levy on livestock and sheep. The record is certified by GEO E KEYES Clerk and GEO H KNAPP Chairman.
Notices report D R Biggs of Boise dying at Sheep Mountain on Sept 6 from heart failure after a normal moment with friends. Interment was delayed due to season, with relocation possible later. A second piece mourns Blaine Salisbury, a bright Boise boy, whose sudden death ended his hopeful path and prompts prayers and scripture reflections.
The Salt Lake Herald reports the death of Blaine Salisbury, son of Mr and Mrs C J Salisbury of Salt Lake, a well known figure in Custer County. The brief notice notes his family and local recognition as context for the loss.
A 19th century congregation hosts a Friday night event featuring notes of sorrow for the living and memorial mentions. The program includes a chaotic array of songs, rules, and odd price-laden items offered by women, with fines for various dress and conduct details.
A Boise group led by A Dodd F F Fisher T H Manning and George W Green owns seven claims in Custer county 14 miles from Ketchum. Ore assays show 16 ounces gold 354 ounces silver and 66 percent lead per ton totaling 207 dollars. A drift crew works on the ledge as ore is packed for shipment. Plans call for a mill and concentrating tables next summer.
Clyde Wilkinson left Loon Creek and headed to Singiser last week. Rocky Mountain Securities Co. envoy J R Gillespie visited Challis on business. Local residents en route to Logan to attend Agricultural College. A wedding is planned in Challis for Maude Jose and Wm Chivers. Kittie Burton quartz mill burned, insured for 27000 dollars. State Game Warden requires irrigation headgates screened, or prosecutions. Editorial on late hours and youth behavior. A sock note leads to a Denver man’s mistaken opportunity. Lemhi and Custer counties report tax levies around 3.60 and 4.00. State cattle valuations cut and taxes rise under current administration. District Court to convene in Challis. Local visits and mining news from nearby towns. Several letters note deaths, stock losses, trout shipments, and park reports. Rebekah lodge to hold Colfax Day activities with free admission. A Western editor humorously critiques obituary writing.
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