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27 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1898
Page
1
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The notices announce that two settlers, including Thomas Kehoe and Ferdinand Klug, have filed to make final proof on their land claims in the Challis district, Idaho. They name witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation and set final proof before U.S. Commissioner L. Johnston on specified dates. Additional probate notice from administrator J. H. Baxter seeks creditors to present claims within four months of publication.
The notice lists polling precincts in Custer County with watersheds feeding the Big Lost River, Salmon River, and Yankee Fork. It names precincts Battle Ground Challis Bayhorse Clayton Bonanza Stanly Pahsimarol Sunol with polling places, judge appointments, registrars, and distributing clerks for each locale.
Notice given that Idaho Gold Mining Milling Company by attorney W H Watt seeks U S patent for the Fourth of July and Home stake consolidated lode claims and Fourth of July Mill Site in Yankee Park Mining District Custer County Idaho. public claims adverse filing due within sixty days. locations recorded in Hailey Idaho. Also included is a 1898 tax levy proclamation by Custer County Board of Commissioners detailing levies for state and county funds.
Estate of Hyrum Gul, deceased, Notlovik administrator of the estate, invites all creditors to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be filed at Erin’s residence on Lost River, Custer County. This notice informs creditors to present their claims against the estate of the deceased.
United States Land Office in Hailey Idaho announces a public sale of lands under Section 285A and amended acts. Sale set for October 6 at the office, with Meridian and Boise lands described. Adverse claimants must record by sale date or rights may be foreclosed.
District Court in Custer County Idaho requires Jerome K Bartlett to answer a suit by alias summons. Plaintiff seeks seven hundred twenty dollars plus seven percent interest from June 1 1898 and costs. Publication date August 3 8803 noted, with attorney M A Brown and clerk Geo B Erves.
The infant Lottie daughter of Mr and Mrs H McKendrick died in Challis on Tuesday morning September 20 1898 at 8 oclock aged about one month. Funeral from the residence followed with Odd Fellows services read by Miss Keenan and Mrs Panui. Community extends heartfelt sympathy to the family and notes the parents belong to Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No 27.
An Odd Fellows program in Challis honored Colfax memory with speeches recitations and musical pieces. Bro Colfax’s memory inspired a composition by the writer, followed by a recital The Sign of the Cross by Miss Mary and humorous pieces by Miss Paul and Miss Margaret Keenan. The evening supported the good of the order.
A letter argues against the so called Challis Ring and urges good people to fill county offices. It notes low salaries push outsiders away and cites specific posts with salaries, including Treasurer, Attorney, Probate Judge, School Superintendent, and Coroner, with only Sheriff, Assessor, and Auditor offering livable pay. It adds challengers from other precincts are not shy about seeking offices.
The report describes Miss Sadie M. Reber of Boise City visiting Challis and critiquing local millinery workers while a satirical observer lampoons a local candidate. The piece mocks political promotion, claiming the candidate overstates achievements and spends carelessly to attract support.
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