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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
Let There Be Light.

Mrs. J. P. Williams, formerly of
Lancaster, now. residing at Mather,
this state, has been an active work
er in church matters there since
that was made her home. There
being no church the Ladies' Aid
society of the village raised 800 as
a nucleus to church building fund.
Recently the M. w. A. camp there,
finding their hall inadequate to &C
commodate the fast increasing mem
bership, decided to dispose of their
hall providing it could be sold for
1926 and would erect a new hall.
Mr.. Braddock, local attorney, gave
the ladies a lot which they turned
over to the Woodmen as part pay
ment on the hall and four gentle
men pledged $25 apiece, SO with tho
proceeds of a supper and fair the
necessary amount was raised and
the ladies will soon be able to wor-
ship in their own church. The next
problem was lighting and heat
ing, and Mrs. Williams III let
ter to a friend in Lancaster wrote:
Il wish we had the lamps from the
M. E. church at home that are
rusting in the basement" The out
come Of her suggestion was that at
the regular prayer meeting held at
the church here Thursday evening
the question was considered with
the result that it was voted to send
the Mather folks the chandelier
that was used in the church prior to
the installation of electric lights,
and Janitor Duncalf was instructed
to prepare same for shipment at
once.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

An old Ex-senator from the dense
ly populated state of Nevada has
assumed the role of lecturer and is
decrying the follies of fashion and
the perils of luxury. He ought to
know whereof he talks, for thirty
years ago as the owner of Steward
Castle, he, through his family, was
the 0most conspicuous example of
the folly of fashion and the peril of
price and doubtless an effort to
initiate the glittering splendor OF
his home has set the pace which to
many has proved ruinous both in
Washington and at other places.
We are all capable of preaching the
simple life when we are sick and
there is not much more Of life for
us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
preparation will be voted.
On motion of Mr.. Kelley the
board adjourned until 7:30 p. m.
EVENING SESSION

e EVENING SESSION.
Board called to order at 7:30 p. m,
Roll called; all members present
Minutes of afternoon session read
and approved.
Resolution was presented pro-
v1dlng for employment of land
scape gardener to advise in regard
to laying out and beautifylng court
yard, at an expense not to exceed
500. Carried.
The new courthouse was formally
accepted by the board in the unani-
nous adoption of the building COM
mlttee's report on motion OF G. A.
Armstrong. The committee was
not discharged, however, as there is
some furniture yet to be installed.
The disposition of large lot of
old papers, deemed Of no value, was
left to the committee on public
property.
A. L. Brown moved to reconsider
the motion of employing land
scape gardener, but his motion was
lost.
Mr.. Thiele of Milwaukee address
ed the board on the subject of
frescoing the interior of the several
rooms in the new courthouse and
submitted plans, specifications and
prices for the job. The board gave
the gentleman a rather chilly re-
ception however, believing that the
wills could be seen to at the fall
session if necessity required.
Matter of insurance on the struct-
ure was also laid over till the
November session and the board
adjourned on motion of Mr.. Mauer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
Total. SO, 486. 10. $193. Is
Baptist Announcements.

Special music morning and even
ing at services tomorrow
Please remember the evangellstic
meetings at the Baptist church be-
ginning tomorrow, conducted by
State Evangelist R. w. Runyan, in
stead of Rev. Patterson as previous
ly stated by mistake. Rev. Runyan
comes Endorsed by the best men of
the state, and was great favorite
with the students at BelOit college
while pastor there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
Easter Lilies to Abound.

Easter lilies in great profusion in
comparison to past years are pTomis-
ed by the florists Of the country.
Owing to the lateness Ct Easter
this year the florists have expert
enced no trouble in gauging the
growth of the plants SO that the
blooms will arrive at the proper
time, and this, added to the fact
that the florists have goodly
supply of this precious plant, will
have tendency to create much
lower prices this year than last
year.
The crop last year was woefully
short owing to the fact that several
of the settings were failures and
also that Easter came at such an
early date. Disease effected the
plants last year, but each florist this
year claims to have perfectly
healthy crop of plants.
The Easter lily is one of the hard
est plants to raise and have it reach
it's perfection in the season that
the florists wants most.
The bulbs for the settings are all
purchased in the land of the Jap
anese and are always ordered to ar
rive in the month of September.
They are then set out in the hot
beds and moved from time to time
according to the advance being
made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

duced to compete for the position,
Notwithstanding the attractiveness
of the office.
The office Of probate judge IS one
of the most important within the
gift of the people, as every estate in
the count passes rhl,.9gi. e.. /.
court within a renarha biv short
number of years. A mn Of good
Judgment, sterling character Of the
highest order and rare judicial
temperament should be retained in
this position, not only to mete out
equal aud exact justice to all, but
to straighten out the hard taugles
and render smoother the rough
paths of the widow, the orphan
and the unfortunate, without the
fear or favor of anybody in ex-
istence.
Chas. FL. Nye, superintendent of
Grant county schools, in response
to petition signed by nearly every
body to whom it was presented,
has consented to be candidate for
reelection to the position which he
has for SO many years filled with
credit to himself and profit to the
educational interests of Grant coun-
ty.
Foremost among Mr.. Nye's sup
porters are the teachers themselves,
whose dis cernment and judgment
on this question should be power
full factor in convincing others OF
his exceptional worth as superin-
tendent.
Mr.. Nye has devoted his life to
educational work, and was for a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

Corporate greed has now laid it's
fat hand upon the Holsters Of the
people and the midnight supper of
the millionaire and the chorus girl
has been attacked The country
should be filed with indignation at
this last act Of ruthless rapacity on
the part of the trusts. It should be
brought to the attention of Congress
and lobster rate regulation bill be
passed for the benefit of the OPP
pressed and hungry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

long time professor in the State
Normal school at Platteville, where
he left an enviable record as a
teacher. But the tender Of the
superintendency of the county
schools attracted him. and SO he
resigned his position to take up the
new work, which he has accom- lish-
ed to the satisfaction of nearly all
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

people in any manner interested in
education and the welfare of the
Grant county schools.
His victory at the forthcoming
election promises to be almost un-
animous, as nowhere in the
county can be found any reason
able objection to his. retention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Cupid's Franks as Recorded by County
Clerk Tuffley.

Robert K. Stoffel and Laura A.
Vesperman, both of Lancaster.
Thomas Swenson and Lena John
srud, both of Hickory Grove.
Clarence McCluskey, Mt Hope,
and Grace L. Hale, Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

Verne Edwards, Clar Hughes,
Esrkln Jay and Don. Lewis and
sister, all students of the Platteville
Normal, were here Wednesday, the
first three enroute to Bloomington
and Lewises to Patch Grove, where
they will enjoy weeks vacation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
Delinquent Taxes.

Following is list of the delin-
quent taxes from the different
towns, villages and cities of the
county as furnished by Treasurer
Wenzel. Some have been and
are being paid since the books were
returned by the different treasurers,
but the amounts are small:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

All the banks in the District of
Columbia are to be placed under
special official supervision. With
all the improvements the District is
engaged in now it can not afford
any Chadwicking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

Photographer Walton desired to
take picture of the board and on
motion of J. f. Walsh a recess was
taken and all repaired to the front
of the new building and posed while
this operation was on.
At 2:30 the board reconvened and
listened to the reading Of the report
of the building committee, presented
by it's chairman John M. Gardner.
The report is printed herewith in
full and was referred to the COM
mittee on finance:
TO the Honorable Board of Sup
ervisors of Grant counGy, Gentle
men:
We, the Court House Building
Committee, respectfully report:
Our last report shows a balance
on hand in Building Fund of 1852.
rs.
We have allowed and paid as fol-
lows:
Estimate No. Robt Brooker.. s 1880 rs
NHN.w D@I~S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

SI35,Yl7 50
The following shows amounts paid
into fund from different sources:
A balance left from first $lOOOOO APP
preparation ...............,......S 493 SO
sale OF old furniture and brick. 1913 10
for Dome, Stone Cornice, & Marble
work.. ....... $4,000 90
2nd loan from State at 3h D int. 26,33S 90
sra loan sale OF per cent bonds. "a l19 AS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
COUNTY BOARD.
Proceedings of Adjourned Session
Held at Courthouse Thursday.

An adjourned session of the Grant
County Board of Supervisors, called
for the purpose Of accepting the
new courthouse, was held Thursday
in the circuit court room of the new
structure.
Chairman Richard Meyer called
the meeting to order at 1870 p. M,
and County Clerk Tuf1ey read the
roll, all members responding but
Ben Elscamp of Potosi who was ill.
E. A. Berge of that village was
present with proper credentials to
represent his town and on motion of
T. D. Maggie was seated.
The roll as called was as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01
Levied for furniture fixtures etc.. $500 90
IOUaI-. -...-----Sl59.444 70
Robert BROKER has been paid


Robert BROKER has been paid
total amount Of all estimates as
made by architect less the penalty
of $40 per day for AS days delay
intervening over the Northern
Building company's contract. He re-
ceipted for money paid him reserv-
ing any rights he may have in the
$4450.00 SO deducted.
Total amounG borrowed from State s1O6 33S 90
Of which there has been paid III 633 so
Yet owing state SS7,7 O4 20
Total bonds sold. ...... 1924, 119 46
OF this there has been
paid ....................... 100000 12,119.46
Total owing Observation-Disclosures 500 1923 66
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

and Wells. These gentlemen after
due elaboration selected the fol-
lowing members for said commit
tee-Geiger, Wells, Leighton, John
son, Birch, Stevens and Mauer.
This action was ratified by the
board.
w. A. Johnson presented a resolu-
ton pertaining to insurance on
new courthouse which was referred
to committee on public property.
At the November session OF the
board petition was presented from
the town of Millville asking aid in
construction of bridge, according
to law. The amount desired was
duly appropriated on recommends
ton of the committee on highways,
bridges and ferries, but a clerical
error on part of the petitioners left
a shortage of $3.50 in the APP
preparation. H. G. Brown of that
town made a request for this al
lowance and used his best efforts to
secure the same, but owing to the
fact that there was no money in the
fund devoted for this purpose
Millville was deprived of the use of
the above named amount until the
November session of the board; it is
probable that at that time the ap.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-04-01

To this balance of So, 464.49 there
is to be added APP
preparation made $8,3OO.O0
last session. ...... $lO,764,49
From which we have to pay for steel
fixtures go. ......:.. -. $500 90
ID. j. Brown, Mfg. Co. for light fix
lures. ..,..... ......... ............. 10000
H. 5. Rhodes for furniture. ......... 2,695, so
Il. BROKER extra. 1873 33
Total ......................$ 81, 2S2 SO
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08
COUNTY BOARD.


on roads on Antelope creek. 1t
was ordered that the same be
not granted.
In the matter of the petition
of the parents of 10 children for
the organization of school dis
trict out of part of the present
school district No. 5 (Custer).
AT this time was taken up said
petition together with the pro-
tests of certain residents of said
School district No. 5, and it was
ordered that the matter be pass
ed for the present, to be taken
up and passed upon at the regu-
lar October, 1905, meeting of
this Board.
In the matter of the petition
of IL residents of Lost River
valley, praying for the construc-
tion of bridge across Lost river
at or near the Northwest corner
of Sec. 30, TIP. 6 N, Range 25E.
b. M. 1t was ordered that the
prayer of the petition be granted
on condition that a right-of-way
be given to the county, making
said bridge accessible to public
and it was further order
ed that Commissioner Hanson be
delegated authority to arrange
the details of said construction,
etc.
In the matter of abolishing
Road District No. 5.
1t was at this time ordered
that Road District No. 5 as es-
tablished at the April, 1905.
of this Board, be abol-
ished, and said roads in the said
district, be declared no longer
county roads, and the Clerk is
directed to notify the present
overseer of the action of this
and that no further work
expenditure at the expense of
Custer county to be placed there
on.
Reports of Treasurer and Aud |
ltor examined and approved.
Report of Water Master, Geo. |
D. Montgomery, examined.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The Regular Teachers Exam
ination will be held in Challis on
August 24-25-26, 1905.
Questions will be issued for
Life Diploma, State Certificate,
First, Second, Third. and Prim-
airy Grade County Certificates.
Eighth Grade questions will
also be issued for the benefit of
pupils who desire to try for an
Eighth Grade certificate.
AS General History is one of
the studies required for First
Grade County Certificate, Geolo-
gy viii be substituted in place of
same for State Certificate.
Questions in School Law will
be taken from the 1903 edition
as there has been such a delay
in getting the new ones printed.
LOUISE BASCoM,
County Supt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
july "a, 1905.


In the matter of the assess
ment of Roscoe Hamilton for the
year 1905. At this time was tax
en- up the communication of said
Roscoe Hamilton in response to
notice heretofore served, and
after due consideration of the
matter it was ordered that there
be no alteration in the assess
ment rendered to the assessor.
In the matter of the assess
ment of G. P. Huston and Geo.
l.. MCGOWAN for the year 1905.
Pursuant to notice heretofore
given, at this time appeared Geo
l.. MCGOWAN, and after consid-
Grafton of the testimony offered,
it was ordered that no assess
ment be made as contemplated
for the reason that the property
had been already assessed.
In the matter of the applica-
tion of Mrs. L. V. Spalding for
a reduction in valuations on
property in Challis. 1t was or
dered that the valuations on i'm
provements on lots 2 and 4 of
Block 16 be fixed at $400; that
valuation of merchandise assess
ed to John P. Spalding be fixed
at $400.
No other parties appearing, it
was ordered that all contemplate
ed changes to be made in the
assessment roll, be confirmed,
and the Clerk as Auditor is in.
structed TO make the necessary
entries in the assessment book,
as follows
William Bradshaw, Sr., 500
added to the valuation of i'm
provementS.
Daniel Burnett 5000 added to
the valuation of improvements.
Joseph Clark 500 added to the
valuation of improvements.
Chas. Dewitt 5000 added to the
valuation of improvements.
II. Ii. Ewing $3.50 added to
valuation of improvements.
Thomas Fullmer 500 added
to valuation of improvements.
G. H. Farnsworth 500 added
to valuation of improvements.
Chas. Herman $3.50 added for
valuation of work horses and >
wagons.
Mrs. ]. G. Richardson $3.50 ad-
ded for valuation of 80 head of
cattle.
Frank Uehren 500 added for
valuation of improvements.
And now, the proposed addit-
ional assessments. changes and
corrections having been acted
on, it is ordered this Board do
now adjourn.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08

In the Probate Court OF the County OF Custer.
state OF Idaho.
In the Matter OF the Estate
OF
Benjamin F. Wood. deceased.
Notice is hereby given: That in pursuance
Of an order Of the Probate court OF Caster
county, Idaho, made and entered on the 27th
day OF February, 1905. in the matter OF the es-
tate OF said Benjamin F. Wosd, deceased. the
undersigned administrative OF said estate will
sell a. private sale for cash, subject 10 the con-
irmation Of and by said Probate court OF said
Custer county. Idaho, the real estate OF said
deceased hereinafter described. Bids will be
opened on the sIst day of August. 1895. at
o'clock p. m. OF said day, at the residence OF
andministratrix in the town of Nampa Idaho.
for lhe following described property to-wit
That certain ranch known as the Frank Wood
ranch situated on Salmon river. at the mouth
of French creek about miles west OF Clayton.
Idaho, containing l60 acres of land with all i'm
provements thereon.
Bids viii be received on the above property
by the undersigned administrators of said es-
tate at her residence IN Nampa. Idaho. or said
bids may be left with WI Lamme. OF ChalIis.
Idaho, until that date. Ten per cent Of the bid
shall be payable at the time OF sale and the
balance upon confirmation OF said sale by the
Probate court.
SARAH E. WOOD.
Administrators of the estate of Benjamin
F. Wood, deceased.
First publication Aug. 18th, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08
THE ACADEMY OF IDAHO.
PoeateIIo.

The Academy Of Idaho is the best equipped
secondary school in the West The following
courses are offered: College Preparatory. Com
merciai. Domestic Economy, Mechanic Arts,
Shorthand and Music.
New Features--Giri's Dormitory Dining Hall,
Gymnasium, Science Laboratories. instructions
in Athletics.
No tuition is charged; living expenses SIC a
month. All teachers are specialists. Next
term opens September 18th.
the principal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DESERT LAND. FINAL PRooF.)
United States Land once.
HALEY, Ida. July 10, 1855

Spencer. Fremont county, Idaho, has filed no.
tice OF Intention 10 make proof on her desert
land claim No. go. tor the Lot 9, So NEH. N1s
SEA. Sec. 6 Swl4 Nws4. NwA Sw1s Sec. 5,
TIP. ls n. R. "a E. b. NJ. before George L.
Morgan Q. s. Commissioner at Maekay. Ida.
on Monday. the s5th day of September. 1905.
She names the following witnesses 10 prove
the complete irrigation ani reclamation of said
land:
II. G. Wood, Harry Dunn. Charles Matley,
James Wells. all OF Fremont county. idaho.
y. j. SHARP, Register.
First publication August sth, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08
s4Oss.75
Total.
ROAD FUND.

George Baker-22s days work. INNS g. 80
Joseph Vanouse-I days work. ......... 90
A f Blume-1 days work logs .......... 5s5
Bradbury-5 days work. 10 %
disallowed 1919 as excessive
Mackay Lumber Coz plow shares. 10 so
Fullmer Killion-lumber. 81 55
q l. Carman-9h. days work ............ q 50
George Monroe-5lz days work. ......... 2l4 30
b L Carman-i5 days work rk................ ls5 90
w II Smith-sOls days work. ............ 3Ss 10
Clayton Mer. Co-mdse. ......,........... 7eo
Al blacksmith work. ........... 40 so
George Monroe-5 days work. Is 90
Mike Drasovich-i days work. .........., 500
]. Vanoni--l3 days work. .....-........... - 90
II Durbin-6 l-5 days work. ..... IS so
Bernardo-Hls days work ............ 40 so
John Cooper-l5.6 days work. 46 50
James Cassidy-H.4 days work. ..,...,... 43 ~
II Cooper-l46 days work. .....-........ 4S 80
VIM Lomba rdino-53 days work ......... l59 %
F Seiuchetti--is days work. k........... 40 50
Gollino Lino--T.4 days work ............ 50 20
Dave Hancock-s.5 days work ........... 20 10
j. Pedrino-AOi days work,....-.....,.., ,.., Is0 30
Joe Jugoyteh-i days work, .........,... 90
Frank Shafer-52 days work ........,,.. l56 %
Nicholas CutIin-I days work ......... 500
r n Huh & Co-mdse se................. AS
James Maverty-SS days work - o.
IL McKenneJy- blacksmith work. e5
Luck, Boy Cold VI Co-planks, etc.... >
JalleS Josh-ssis DAYS work. .....-....... ga %
Charles Raine-S days work. rs.....,..-..,.. so
John Jaryi>-si days work .,,...,..,.,.. - %
Nm BuSter-timher,.. ......,..,.-,t. 40
Ioan Mock - days work .,........., j., 20 q
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-08-08

81, 1000.
Miss Clara Golfer of Bayhorse
returned Saturday evening from
Salt Lake.
A petition has been circulated
IN Challis to retain Rev. Geo. l.
McDougall another year.
Mrs. Nellie Hoelzle returned
from Mackay Friday apparently
recovered from her illness.
j. d. Wood and wife, and F.
j. Hagenbarth and wife, of Salt
Lake, are visiting on Pahsama.
roi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. T. Gayle
and family departed yesterday
for a months visit at Idaho Falls
and Birch creek.
]. II. Greene, manager of the
Lost River Commercial company
at Mackay, made a business trip
to Challis last week.
y Thomas Kane and Lou Ramey
on July 9th, sold their Silver
Creek mines to Cleveland, Ohio,
capitalists, for $4,000. A pay
ment of $1,000 was made on the
property.
A number of young men ex-
pect to leave Challis in a few
days on tour of the National
Park, viz: George Thompson,
Alex Klug, Stan VanCamp and
Arthur Gayle.
VIM. Eddy and Chas. Pagan,
Challis creek ranchers had a lit
tie fistic encounter over a wagon
road last week. The matter was
brought into court and Eddy was
fined So and costs.
Byrd Trego of the Idaho Re-
publican, and Miss Susie Boice,
of California, were married at
July 31st. The Mes.
SENGER extends its congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Governor Gooding reports fav-
orable on the Seafoam wagon
road, and says the State will do
nate one-half towards building
it. He estimates the cost to con-
struct it will be $4,000.
All of the instruments between
here and Blackfoot on the tele-
phone line were burned out by
lightning one day last week. The
Office caught on fire and
the Challis Office came near tax
ing fire.
The remains of Frank Mar
rian, an old Blackfoot and Chal-
lis stage driver, were found in an
Did shed near Blackfoot, on July
Both, where they had been for
i've days. Excessive drinking is
said to be the cause of his death.
Last week Attorney Adamson,
If Blackfoot, bonded his one-half
interest in the Parker mine, at
Parker Mountain, to G. J. Goss,
representing the United States
& Smelling company, of
Bingham Canyon, Utah, for the
sum of $4,000.
Good reports constantly come
from Parker Mountain. New
edges are being opened, and de-
velopment work has commenced
on some of the claims, and pros
Decting is being carried on in all
parts of the district. 1t is not
20 be expected that all the claims
hat have been located will turn
)ut to be bonanzas. The Parker,
Ed. Williams and Togo group at
his time have the best showing,
md the two first named claims
larry exceptionally high grade
'res. The Togo group is a low
grade proposition with big ore
bodies of gold ore.