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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
EQUALIZATION.


OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF Co. !
Commissioners of Custer Co.
Idaho, July 18th, 1908.
Pursuant to Statute the Board
of County Commissioners met at
ii q. m. to examine the assess
ment roll and equalize the assess
ment of property of Custer Co.
for the year 1903.
Present.
Com. Frank Uehren, Chairman,
George Hosford,
E B. Curtis,
Clerk, Geo. e. Keyes.
In the matter of the assessment
of Gustab Carlson for the year
1908. In this matter it was or
dered that there be added to such
assessment 81 head of cattle val
ued at S18 per head-$486; two
work horses valued at $50 per
head $50; and that said Gustab
Carlson be notified to appear on
July 9th to show cause why such
additional assessment should not
be confirmed.
La the matter of the assess
ment of the Clayton Mining and
Smelling company for the year
1908. In this matter it was or
dered that there be added to such
assessment valuation of $3.50
per car on ID cars of bullion MAX
ing an additional valuation of
"a, $50; and that said corporation
be notified to appear on July 81
10 show cause why such addition
al valuation should not be con
firmed.
In the matter of the assess
ment of John Flohr for the year
1908. 10 this matter tits order
ed that there be added to such
assessment 20 head of range
horses valued at SO per head land
that said John Flohr be notified
to appear on July 9th to show
cause why such additional assess
ment should not be confirmed.
In the matter of the assessment
of VIM. Bradshaw, Sr., for the
year 1908. 10 this matter it is
ordered that there be added to
such assessment % head of cat
tie valued at SlS per head; and
that said VIM. Bradshaw, Sr. be
notified to appear on July 9th to
show cause why such additional
assessment should not be con-
firmed.
Adjourned to 14th.
July l4th, l9O5.
Board met.
Full Board present.
In the matter of the assess
ment of Jacob Leuzinger for the
year 1908. In this matter it is
ordered that there be added to
such assessment 25 head ofcattle
valued at S18 per head; 10 head
of range horses valued at SO per
head; and it is further ordered
that said Jacob Leuzinger be
notified to appear on July 9th
to show cause why such addition
al assessment should not be con-
tirmed.
In the matter of the assess
ment of Joseph Rodgers for the
year 1908. In this matter it is
ordered that there be added to
such assessment 1900 head of
sheep valued at 81. so per head;
and that said Joseph Rodgers be
notified TO appear on July 9th
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
6uSt6r County

Custer county, Idaho offers inducements TO sees ana
capitalists It's beautiful scenery its enterprpg people, It's var
led and its brilliant prospects not napty commemorate
the whose dashng romantic yet produc
tive has become of our national history Thynve
when placer mining its prime and quartz inning
its infancy the territory embraced in its confines was
known only Indians occasional OF prospctors
travelling from Montana To them Wilderness to the max
maps unexpored" In 1862 pacers actively
worked Stanley Basin what western borders and
1869 rich ground Loon creek
pacers yielded handsomely but
until quartz attention. years the region
forming Custer county practically unknown From 1875 to
lists and increasing popuaton-unl the following year. by
Legislative Custer county created and has thved
since that tme until today has population of 5000 people,
and has the following
ChasCounty seat farming stock raising fruit and mining
Mackay-Mining and farming.
misunderstanding and stock raising
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Clayon--Mining, farming and stock-raising
Bonanza--Mning
CuSer-Mnng
Staney-Placer and quartz mining, and grazing land.
Custer county has large valleys where farming
and stock raising extent Big Lost Rv
valley Thousand Spring. Round Pahsamaro East Fork An
telope and Stanley
Custer embraces irregular outline about 5000
miles, and it is large the State of Connecticut and larger
than Delaware and Rhode Island together situated central Ida
no. is reached by the Oregon Short Line railroad the
and this road will probably be extended Chas The
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone have line from Black
foot TO Chas The of Custer county found in
mines and its agricultural and grazing lands.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11

TO CURE q COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money if it fails to cure. E.
w. Groves signature is on each
box. 25 cents.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11

4
In the matter of the assess
ment of j. B. Morrow for the
year 1908. In this matter it is
ordered that there be added to
the said assessment 125 head of
cattle valued at $18 per head land
that said j. B. Morrow be Motif
ed to appear on July
9th to show cause why such adj
ditional assessment should not
be confirmed.
In the matter of the applica-
tons of j. ]. Fitzpatrick, Bren-
nan Bros, W. A. Criswell, H. B.
Garlitz. John Strunk, Mackay &
Central Idaho Stage Co.. each of
whom appeared by M. A. Brown,
Atty. and of N. Fl. Clark and
Frank Uehren who appeared in
person, each of which applica-
tions prayed for reductions in
valuations on town lots in the
town of Mackay.
These matters being all of the
same nature and character, it was
by consent of all parties interest
ed, agreed that said applications
be heard together, and the evil
dence submitted to be considered
in each application. Whereupon
N. HI. Clark was called, sworn
and examined, and the testimony
submitted signed and sworn to
by said N. H. Clark.
Whereupon the Board being
advised in the matter, it was or
dered that the valuation of Lots
5, 6 and Z in Block IL of Mackay.
assessed TO Mackay & Central
Idaho Stage Co. be fixed at $500
per lot; and the valuation of Lots
s, 8 and 10 of Block IL assessed
to the same company be fixed at
5000 per lot.
And it was further ordered
that the valuation of Lots ID and
IA in Block 8 which was assessed
to John Strunk, be fixed at $500
per lot.
And it was further ordered
that the valuation of Lot in
Block 10 assessed to Fl. B. Gar
litz, be fixed at $500.
And it is further ordered that
the valuation of Lots IL and -
Block 13 of the town of Mackay
be fixed at 5000 per lot.
And it is further ordered that
the valuation of Lot 16 i'll Block
10 of the town of Mackay be fix
ed at 5000.
And it is further ordered that
the valuation of Lots 3 and A of
Block IL, assessed to w. A. Girls
well be fixed at $500 per lot.
And it is further ordered that
the valuation of Lots % and 90 in
Block 10, assessed to N. H. Clark
be fixed at $500 per lot.
And it is further ordered that
the valuation of Lot 8 in Block
ID of the town of Mackay assess
ed to Frank Uehren, be fixed at
5000.
And it is further ordered that
such changes be made and enter
ed in the assessment roll.
In the matter OF the applica-
ton of Mrs. S. j. Vance, for
reduction of valuation of proper
ty assessed to her for the year
1903.
At this time appeared Clay
Vance, agent of said Mrs. S. j.
Vance, and presents an applica.
ton, duly verified, praying for a
reduction of valuation on prop
erty described as town lots in
Houston, $35. improvements
thereon 5000. Aud after hearing
the testimony offered in this be-
half, it is ordered that such val
uation be reduced to $435. And
it is further ordered that such
change be made and entered in
the assessment roll.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF Co.
Commissioners of Custer Co.
Idaho. July 9th, 1903.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF Co. !
Commissioners of Custer Co. :
Idaho, July 9th, 1903.
Pursuant to law, Sec. 1885, r.
s., the Board met to hear all par.
ties who might appear, and to
act upon the proposed additional
assessments, changes and cor
rections.
In the matter of the assessment
of J.B. Morrow for the year 1903;
At this time appeared L. H.
Johnston, Esq. on behalf of J.B.
Morrow and presents his objec-
tions to the jurisdiction of said
Board to add 125 head of cattle
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
A Royal Entertainer and
an Entertainer of Royalty
Sings Everything st'S Plays Everything

Why not own Victor end have a The
atre In your own Home
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court OF the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict OF the State of Idaho in and for the
County of Custer.
Charles T. Jones, Plaintiff
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court OF the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Idaho in and for the
County OF Custer.
Hannora Connolly, Plaintiff
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11

Catalogs Sent ON Application. Write
for Prices.
DENVER MUSIC CO.. Denver, Colo.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11

Concluded on 9Th page.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
Mines, Mills and Mining.

IturaI and grazing lands
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-08-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court of Custer County, State
of Idaho.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24

Old mother Nature has never been inn
proved upcn-somctimes she needs lit
tie assistance over hard places though.
But when VIC assist her, the nearer we
keep to her own methods and processes
the better.
Sometimes the digestive organs need
help. we have Indigestion. Pepsin Is
what nature has selected 10 do the work
of digestion in the stomach; hence, the
best help to digestion Is pepsin. The
pleasantcst and most beneficial way to
take pepsin is with pure port wine. as
combined IN Walther's Peptonized Port,
and sold by all druggists in that form.
The port IS itself valuable tonic.
Small size 80 cents, large size sl.oo.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24
Very Remar.abls Cure Of Dlarrhoea.

..About ak years ago for the first time
in my life had sudden and severe at
tack OF diarrhoea." says Airs. Alice Mil
Ter. of Morgan, Texas. 81 got temporary
relief, but it came back again and again,
and for six long years have suffered
more misery and agony than 1 can tell
It was worse than death. My husband
spent hundreds of dollars for physicians
prescriptions and treatment, without
avail. Finally we moved to Bosque
county, our present home. and one day
] happened to see an advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoca Remedy with testimonial of a
man who'll ad been cured by it. The case
was 50 similar to my own that conclud-
ed to try the remedy. The result was
wonderful. could hardly realize that
] was well again, or believe it could be
SO after having suffered so long, but that
one bottle of medicine, costing but n
few cents, cured me-. For sale by Geo.
c. Stone.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24
A Puzzle Worth Having.

DR.. C. G. Green, of Woodbury., New
Jersey. whose advertisement appears in
our paper regularly, will mail to amy one
sending two.ccnt stamp to pay post
age, one Of his new German Syrup and
August Flower Puzzles. made of wood
and glass It amuses and perplexes
young and old. Although very difiicnit,
It can be mastered. Mention this. pa
per.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24
working Night and Day.

The busiest and m.shties. little thing
that ever was made is Dr.. King's New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health. Only
25c per boz. Sold by Geo. G. Stone,
druggist.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24
RECEIVERS FROM TYPHOID.

Col. Robert B. Phillips has been dis
charged from the Harrison couHIe hos
pital, having recovered from siege of
typhoid fever He will rest some time
before returning to work. The sick.
ness affected his strength, but ne be.
gins to look natural again and Us his
own former genial self.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24

Cost 4 Holden, headquartess Tor
scythes, rakes, forks, and an kinds 81
harvesting tools. jIlsMtf
Cost & Holden, headquarters for
scythes. rakes, forks, and an kinds Of
haryessinE tools. M.wtf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24

Mrs. r. c. Laaerty is visiting Mrs.
Florida Giidden at Dexter City. Ohio,
who is dangerously i'll.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24

Misses b. Kelley and Julia whalen
passed through clarksburg this morning
on their way to wamseidorf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24

him while working with one of the street
car construction gangs, took place from
the late residence in Northview Satur-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The remains
were laid to rest in the 1. o. o. F. Gene
terry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
TIMELY TOPICS

4
 The Colby Sherwood Go are killing off competitors with the lines of shoes they are bringing to the front.
 Keep your eye on 7Veinstein's big clearing out sale. Don't get in the wrong place when looking for bar gains.
 The new embroideries at Reid & Hughes are dainty and exquisite. Some nice allovers and headings.
 Read about fannelette garments for women and children in Grieve, Bisset x Hollands ad tonight.
 Buy good, fleece lined,! derby ribbed underwear at K. A. WenzePs for 35c a garment.
 The Public market gives $1 worth of stamps with every pound of tea or coffee sold this week.
 Phelan thinks anyone who uses his tea or coffee will have a good clear head to go through this excitement.
 Because BurralPs furniture is well made is no cause for eXtravagant prices. Every dollar counts there
 Blankets and comfortables are some of the things Turnbull speaks about to-day in his ad.
 Look over Currans ad tonight and get prices on anything in the line of dry goods and housefurnishings. They are always up to the times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
Mrs. Maybrick May Lose rltle.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 19.-Mrs. Florence J. Maybrick and her mother, the Baroness yon Roques, will, it is said, lose all title and interest in 2,552,- BOP acres of land in Virginia, West Vir- ginia and Kentucky, valued at about $7,5O0,00o, unless Mrs Maybrick is re- leased from prison in England in time to testify in a suit now pending In the chaneery court of this city. Charles O. Saville, clerk of the court, said last night that the suit had been filed in the chancery court about seven years ago by Judge Leo D. Terrell of Elm poria on behalf of Mrs. Maybrick and her mother and has been in the court ever since.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
A Brain Fatigue Meter.

BERLIN, Jan, 19.-Among the curi- ous exhibits that the Prussian minis try of public instruction will include in it's educational display at the St. Louis exposition is an apparatus for measuring mental fatigue, which is widely employed. It is called an msthesiometer and measures the sensi- tiveness of the skin, which corresponds directly to brain fatigue, the sensitive ness diminishing as the mind wearies. The instrument, which is applied to the forehead or cheek, consists of bar of polished steel divided into millimeters, which registers the skins sensitive ness. This device has wholly displaced the erograph.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 19.-Two men are dead and two others are perhaps fatally injured as the result of the ex- plosion of. a freight locomotive on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Mon- rovia. The dead are: Lewis Hahn, fire man, Baltimore; James Graham fire man, Baltimore Conductor Charles Cutsail and Brakeman Newman are thought to be fatally injured from cuts and bruises and the inhalation of es- caping steam. All were brought to Bal tinore hospitals, where the two first named men died last night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
China Does Not Answer.

PEKING, Jan. 19.-China has not yet replied to the note signed by all the foreign ministers here, with the excep- ton of United States Minister Conger, informing the Chinese government that the failure to fulfill it's obligations ill refusing to pay the war indemnity on a gold basis, as provided for by the peace protocol, would entail grave con- sequences. The government is undoubt- edly hard pressed for money, although If the provincial officials collected the revenues honestly the indemnity easily could be raised
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
A Victim of Yellow Fever,

PANAMA, Colombia Jan. 19.-Lieu- tenant Mitchell, graduate of Annapo- lis, who was an officer on board the Colombian government gunboat Bogo- ta, died here Saturday night of yellow fever. Several of the Bogota's officers left here for the United States about two weeks ago. Lieutenant Mitchell was prevented from accompanying them by the illness which has resulted in his death. ,e
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
Crew of Foundered Ship Rescued.

CHATHAM, Mass, Jan. 19.-Two life saving crews, one from Monomoy and, the other made up of volunteers from this town. rowed out into Nan tucket sound to the assistance of the crew of the Machias schooner Emeline c. Sawyer, Captain Keith, in the teeth of an icy northwest gale. The volun- teer crew won the race and carried the shipwrecked mariners to land. The schooner, which is ashore on Common flats, will probably be total loss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
May Tie Up Railroad.

TOLEDO, O., Jan. 19.-The employ ees of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad have threatened tie up of the entire system because Gen. eral Manager Waldo has refused to deal with the federated board repre- senting the various branches of labor on the road, This refusal was made last week when the board wished to present demand for an advance in waReS
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
Oil Company I'm Receivers Hands

DALLAS, Tex, Jan. 19.-The San concerns in. Dallas, operating in the Beaumont field, has been placed in the hands of receiver on the application of the Texas Cotton Products Company of Texas, which company had con- tract with the San Jacinto Oil con- pany for large quantity of crude oil. The differences between what the con- tracts called for and the present price for oil approximates $1,500.0OO. There are about coco stockholders of the company scattered over the United States -
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
Rogers, Silver Plant Closes.

MERIDEN, Conn, Jan. 19.-A big sur, prise was sprung on the 1000 employ ees of the silver plated ware manufac- turing company of c. Rogers & Bros. when upon receiving their pay en- velopes they found inclosed notice of their dismissal The sweeping edict inals- cry employee of the big fac .ory, from the president Cephas Rog CTS, down to the least paid person on the roll.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
TiIImau's Victim Still Alive.

COLUMBIA, S. O., Jan. 19.-The lat est bulletin issued by pr. Guerry con- corning the, condition of Editor Gonza- les says: "Wound dressed and found to be in satisfactory condition. Drainage from the wound was in healthy condi- ton. Patient stood the dressing very we'll indeed. Pulse, 122; temperature, 102; respiration, 3o."
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
General Booth In Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 19.-General William Booth of the Salvation Army spoke to 1o,oGS people in the Cleveland theater yesterday. Three services were held. One hundred aud fifty converts were made as result of the generals authorizations. An important army con clave will be held here, beginning Tues day and lasting until Friday. Four hundred delegates from the Cleveland district will attend.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
steam Packet and Crew Misn,nr.

LONDON, Jan. 19.-The steam pack ct Upupa, from Cardiff for Cork, has been missing since last Friday Wreck age which has been washed up on the coast near Cork leaves no doubt that the vessel foundered during a gale. She had crew of twenty men and some steerage passengers on board.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
Meannes of Brown.

Green-Brown told an acquaintance of mine that heeould have beat my time and married you himself if he had wanted to. Mrs. Green-The idea! I wonder why he didn't do it, then?
 ''Oh, I can readily understand why he didn't He had a grudge against me. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
SPECIAL MEETING.

There will be a special meeting of Painters and Decorators union, No 491, at Franco-American hall, 263 Bank street, this evening at s o'clock for the purpose of taking action rela- tive to the trolley strike.
 E. J. o. MOORE, Pres. FRANK MORAN, Sec.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19

Our complete stock of Ladies, Misses Mems and Boys Ready-to- Wear Garments, also Furs and Millinery of all descriptions will be sacrificed at the re- duction of B l-3 off on each dollar. Our win ter stock must and will be disposed of, and this great, reduction will surelymove them quick, so don't tarry, but come at once, money or no money 7 and secure some of the great bar gains at
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
sugtan,. Brother-tn-law Dend

BRUSSELS, Jan. 19. Mahmlld- sha, brother-in-law of the < .,an of Turkey and leader of the Turkish re- form party. died here in exile.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19
ValtS-FO Sale -TORglt

ENOR RENT-Six rooms, second floor, bath aA and store rooms; hot and cold water. Suit able for nice family. z8 Rose street, east of Walnut street l-I9-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-19

HAVE you S1, GOO to invest? Call on Dr Hinck- A ley Il East Main street, and he can show you safe and teSirabe, lucrative investment, Must be attended to without delay if you get it.
 I-l9-6
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

yesterday that weighd under five ponds
but he got away also a reel hope you
are well and Will send fish basbit too.
Your sincere SON.
ITO discover sincerity in a son so
early in life. to say nothing of the love
of exactness involved in a trout weigh
ing unier five pounds said Mr.. Bangs,
was delightkul."
When asked as to the critical judg-
ment of his young correspondents. Mr..
Bangs said:
ITO 2 professional scribbler thereis of
ten a nugget of real though unconscious
criticism concealed in the letter of q
small friend. whose choice OF terms
is generally Inherently sound. When a
ceEtain volume Of my own was published
recently a copy of it was sent to fine
little lad of my acquaintance. who &C
knowledged it in the following fashion
My Dear Mr.. Bangs-I am very
much obliged to you for the copy of yodr
book. which arrived this morning.
shall try to read it soon. From what
have seen OF II l amagine IL is the
thickest book you ever wrote. Yours
truly, RODERICK RANDO.'
The Washington times., 1903-08-02

others serious, and at times pathetic,
but all earnest and to the point
LAS a rule" he said. children write
in behalf of their father, brother. or
some near relative seeking employment
OF favor from the railroad"
Like former President Cleveland, Mr..
Depew considered the personality and
condolences of the little ones sacred, ard
said IL would not do 10 publish names OF
reveal the identity of petitions.
Hence a food of infantile appeals
precocious, pathetic. eloquent, and 9TH
erwise-fron: all parts OF the country,
telling how much dear papa needed mon
ey or a good place, which would make
mama and papa. Mamie and Jasper so
happy If Mr.. Depew could give papa an
office or some good job on the railroad.
John Kendrick Bangs was of the opin-
ion that Mark Twain was, as usual,
dealing with great and inspired truths
when he spoke of the absolute sincerity
of the child's letter. 81 have had many
such letters myself" said Mr.. Bangs,
land 1 cannot recall any in which the