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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-11
JANUARY Il 8 o

Board met as per adjournment. Full Board present.
Whereupon the following proceedings were had
In the matter of the wages of Road Overseers of the several
Road Districts of Custer county. In this matter, it is hereby or
dered, that the wages of the several Road Overseers of Custer
county be set at So. 90 per day, and when using team $4.50 per day
AT this time the liquor bond of David Daniels and Augusta Helm
was approved.
In the matter of the application of John Tam and M. M. Gao
amelo for a refund on account of an erroneous assessment for 1907
1t is hereby ordered that the Auditor of Custer county, draw a
warrant on the Current Expense Fund of Custer county in favor
of John Tam for $500; and also draw a warrant on the Current
amello. to cover said erroneous assessment
In the matter of the expense of team hire for the Assessor for
the year 1908. 1t is hereby ordered that for each day said Assess
or snail necessarily use his team III tranSactlng the business OF the
business of the county, he shall be allowed the sum of So co..
In the mater of the application of Sheriff Morrison for Deputy
hire for the year 1908. In this matte it is hereby ordered that
Sheriff Morrison be allowed $4,000 per year for all deputy hire.
In the matter of team hire for the Sheriff of Custer county, for
the year 1908. 1t is hereby ordered that the Sheriff of Custer
county be allowed the sum of $3.50 90 to cover all expenses for team
hire for the year 1908.
In the matter of the appointment of School Trustees for the In.
dependent School District No. 1. The following named persons
are hereby appointed for the following terms, or until their sue
cessors are elected and qualified
Jonathan Job and Thomas Jose are hereby appointed Trustees
of Independent School District No. /, to hold office until the next
school election in September, 1908, or until their successors are
elected and qualified.
NJ. M. Sweet and Rodger Brasseur, are hereby appointed School
Trustees OF independent School District No. t., to hold office until
the school election in September, 1909, or until their successors
are elected and qualified.
Thomas Chivers and Alex. Klug, are hereby appointed School
Trustees of Independent School District No. /, to hold Office until
the school election in September, 1910, or until their Successors
are elected and qualified.
AT this time the liquor dealer bond of r. N. Hull & Co. of ChaI.
lis, Idaho, was approved.
In the matter of the appointment of a County Physician. Tn
this matter, it is hereby ordered that DR.. B. B. Slick, be, and he is
hereby appointed County Physician, in and for Custer county
Idaho, for the year 1905.
At this time the Board took a recess for the purpose of conntino
the money on hand in the County Treasury.
AT this time the Board returned from the Treasurer's Office and
ponded with the amount shown to be held by the Treasurer by the
records of the Auditors office.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-11
BILLS-ROAD FUND.

Aloert bmme-work on road. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so
Iheo' Asleson-9 days work on road ....."..... 81 90
W =" hunck-lo days work on road ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 90
George omth-l3t days work on road ................ 40 so
MARX MARX Hurst-lumoer =. 80 IS
william Spencer DAYS work on road. ............ 10 90
. a i"sn uays WORK ON road ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l so
James n Marker-o DAYS work on road. ............... 90
mas AuNeyawork as road overseer ............... SO 90
-os Jays work on road ...,.....,...... 10 so
+ g pIume- on road ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90 so
u T. "arreu-"ork al Road oVerseer. 100. II 90
Jorn - On ROAD acknowledgements. SO 90
oun ocN "a nre ana l DAY on road. ..."....... 300
y eJIs ou'I l uays work on road ............... so
az nos nus Isl work 1 rs
10y w 1nutn Co-suppheS' 20
=, "I'i"m 0"o g OIL lumber -. ,,....."... II 90
o oeo oSioru o"ys work o road With team ........ 5 90
= ~ ~ nns ! oays WORK on ROAD. ........",.... 90
2. w. as hoad overseer.. ..,......... "a 50
TIUse 1"Sse -oUachs'uitp work .'.t.''t.,.."... 4 30
Coun Nc i ,hauhng iumoer 40 90
0us'er Oommercla eo-mose % so
Io'ar /. .. : W =. :. S676(o
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-02-11
14TII, 1908.

Board met as per adjournment. Full Board present.
Whereupon the following proceedings were had:
In the matter of the necessary newspaper printing for the wear
1908. The bids heretofore submitted in response to call for bids
were at this time opened and found to be from M. M. Sweet, and
Dillingham; Bros. of Mackay. After due consideration Of bids
submitted, on motion, it was ordered that the contract for the nee
essary newspaper printing for the year 1908 be awarded to M. M.
Sweet of Chalis.
In the matter OF the care of the INDECENT sick and otherwise de-
pendent poor OF Custer county. At this time were opened the
bids heretofore submitted in response to the call for bids s per
printed notices, and the same were found to be as follows
Barnet B. Slick, M. d, proposed tofll said contract for the sum
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
FASHION College.

The Literary Societies have mad a
splendid start. Solar one program
has been given by each society. Al
the last business meeting the con-
stitution was adopted, providing
for one organization, divided into
the two societies, Kalathea and Col
umbia.
The students are much pleased
by the outlook of the base bali sea
son. The diamond is in fine con-
dition. Several games are already
secured and the prospect is for the
best team OF several years.
The band is doing finely; not
long ago the Burton citizens were
favored by public evening con-
cert. Soon il will be making trans
confidential tours. The Chorus Club
under Miss McDonald's leadership,
expects to give a public entertain
ment the 10th of April, which will
be we'll worth attendance.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
BAD ROADS

Complaint is made Of the dan
gerous and almost impossible con
dition of the road north OF the post
office. 1t would take but days
work on the part OF our road
master to fill up the worst places,
and make it more safe for traffic.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
BURTON


Mr.. and Mrs. 5. B. Morris anc
little son Clifton OF Seattle, who
were formerly in the light hous,
service with Capt. Geo. Hunt al
Cape Meares, Oregon, visited sew,
eral days last week with Mrs. Hunt
and family, before re-entering the
service.
A club of little girls from the
Burton public school, chaperoned
by Mrs. John Appleton picnicked
last Friday afternoon at the point
by the old mill.
Mrs. L. d. Wadsworth's garden
furnished a bouquet which was
presented to Mrs. J. NJ. Bartkey by
husband Friday in honor Of her
sixty-ninth birthday.
The social given at w. o. w.
ball Friday evening by the High
School Melted them over $40 which
will be used in purchasing more
books for their library, and several
things for furthering their athletic
sports.
Mrs. j. NJ. Foster, Mrs. Geo.
Whitman, Mrs. Aldrich and the
Misses Curtice attended the Bap-
fist Missionary Union held at Puy-
allup Friday OF last week, return
ing on the evening boat.
Mrs. 7. A. Coberly, returned
home Saturday from Ralston, Ok
lahoma, where she had been spend
ing the past eight months with her
relatives.
Miss Bessie Robertson is home
for the week from her school in
Port Townsend while teachers in
stitute is in session.
Mrs. c. A. Tonneson of Tacoma
occupied her cottage here over Sat
urday bringing with her as her
guests, cousin, Mrs. Z. S. Berry,
and son Mr.. Springer. late arrivals
from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Miss Beulah Wright has been
and is, at this writing, very i'll at
her home in north Burton. Her
many friends hope for a speedy
recovery.
Miss Lenora Bach of Adelphia
College Seattle, spent the week end
with Miss lula Young.
Mr.. Ray Graham had as l3is
guest Saturday and Sunday Mr..
Wilmur Edwin OF Seattle.
A meeting to talk up cooper
alive store was held in the W. DIV.
hall Monday evening, but SO few
attended that they adjourned to
meet again Saturday April 4th.
A petition is before the people OF
Burton to be signed, asking for two
mails a day for our town.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
You Can 'Calk 10 Seattle gVCoD.

The Farmers Mutual Telephone
Co. has now completed the laying
of the cable TO Seattle and service
to that city has been in force for
the past few days. 1t is stated the
cable appears working satisfactor-
lily and already good number OF
messages have been Transmitted.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
An Announcement.

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination for County Super
intendent of Schools subject to the
Republican Direct Primary on Sept.
Sth 1909. J. C. Dickson MIA
Paid Announcement.
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
Cine Card

MAIL SCHEDULE
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
COVE

Y. ERICKSON mas removed ms dom
key engine to Mr.. Lokke's place to
pull a few stumps for Mr.. Lokke.
p. Newstlom is now busy clear
ing land for Mr.. 7. Statelen.
The young ladies sewing society
met at the home OF Mrs. Knutson
last Friday evening. Everyone re-
ports a fine time. Mrs. G.. Mathc-
son and Albin Sunbery won the
prizes in the doll dressing contest
We are sorry to hear that Mrs.
Dunn is on the sick list.
Miss Jennie Abrahanson has
gone to Seattle to work for a time.
The Young Peoples Society
meets at the Cove NJ. Z. Church
every Sunday evening. Remem-
Der the time Z O'clock. EVERYBODY
welcome.
John Hope visited at X. Paul.
sons Sunday.
Great excitement prevails among
water front property holders here,
over the announcement that the
tide lands between Lisabeula and
Colvas are to be sold at public auc-
ton Saturday, April fourth.
The long talked of and hoped
for telephone extension through
Cove and north seems now to be an
assured fact, as solitary individ-
uai with the ear marks of a line
man may be seen almost daily in
the laborious task OF excavating,
what appear to be the post holes
for said line. -
Last summer the farmers here
were greatly annoyed by the APP
pearance, in their midst, of large
black steer who stopped not to esti-
mate the height of fences but calm
ly walked through them as if they
were made OF thread instead of high
priced wire. As he has made his
debut again the person or persons
owning him will save himself and
them a great deal of trouble BY re-
moving this annoyance from this
neighhorhood.
Superintendent Storey Of the
public schools has issued contracts
for the clearing OF his land and
also the erection of house ON
the same.
The Young Peoples Society OF
the NJ. E. Church OF Cove, will give
an entertainment Saturday even
ing, April 18th at the church.
Rev. Loree OF Lisabuela will give
a lecture, and in connection with
this, a fine musical program will be
rendered. The proceeds Of this
entertainment will go towards aid
ing those that are suffering want.
Everybody welcome, and good
time is promised. Admission 10
and is cents.
Rev. J. Bringhdall left Monday
Tor a weeks visit in Portland.
Mrs noyle's sister is visiting at
Cove Tor a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lamphrect are
visiting with Mrs. Lampbrect's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Renouff-
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
Easter Millinery Sale.

At Vashon, Tuesday and We'd
nesday April IA and 10, two days
only, at vanolinda's hall. Prices
lower than in the city. Your old
retrlmmtd. X-4-lO
Mrs. Geo. Thompson
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03
Business Locals

nc CENTS FOR FIRST INSERTION NOT 10
ZxD EXCEED FIVE LINES. FIVE CENTS PER
Line THEREAFTER
Vashon Island news. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1907-19??, 1908-04-03

For Sale, A few fine b Rock
Cockerels, also eggs for Matching.
7. Mccormick, 2. 0. Portage Wn.
Vashon Center. SO
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
DECLARES AGAINST BILL
Resolution Adopted Calling upaA
Representatives 10 Oppose Pro-
posed Hsw Pl|0laga Law.
QUESTION ARGUED Ar Length
Mr.. Holmes, Representing Shipping
Interests, and Captain. Boutwell,,
President of the Virginia PiIota' AS
soclasion, Present Their Respective
csnsentlons-Three Negative votes,

Resolved. That 1t Is the sense
OF the Newport News Chamber
of Commerce that the threatene,a
increase of pilotage fees OH tho
foreign commerce OF Virginia
ports Is serious menace to our
shipplnS interests.
Resolved further. That our
senator and representative in the
Virginia legislature are urged to
use every honorable means to
compass The defeat OF that fea-
fure of the pending measure
tHouse Bill No. 75.J
Resolved further. That we IA
ivor the abolition OF compulsory
coastwlse pilotnge.
Resolved further, That we ra-
yor the pending bill having as It's
object the placing of the Virginia
Pilots Association under the su.
peryislQn Of the state corporation
commission.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
die peIectabIe slnklnn Room.

A Persian diplomat, seated on the
white beach at Ormond, famed his
moist trow with Panama.
THE February sun is hot he said
cit recalls family to me the heat o.
Persia. But YOU have no need OF
sinking rooms here"
Sinking rooms?" said the girl In
white. 'I've heard of sinking funds,
but"
"You use them in Persia-if you're
rich enough~-in the great heats" he
interposed They're rooms of glass
that sink down into the vitreous blue
depths of Lake Niris. the most beau
tiful of Persian lakes. Is almost
crowded with sinking rooms during
the hot weather.
They're very pleasant. You fur
nish them sumptuously-rugs and
pale silk haneings ivory carvings and
mother pearl-and YOU take down
with You singing girls and dancing
girls, and girls TO serve the sherbet
and TO fill the hookahs."
lie sighed.
"All this he said. lis very pleas
ant, but would gladly exchange the
glare of this hot sun, the smell and
dust and roar of these high powered
motor cars. or Lake Niris' cool
depths. the vltreous blue light. and
the clear laughter OF the Circassian
serving girls. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

her TO vote no. Mr.. Fred Cock then
called for a recorded vote. Requests
f.om two members being necessary,
II appeared for time that no re-
cd'ded Mote woulk be taken, but
Captain j. L, u. Stuart finally Joined
In Mr.. Cocks request. When Mr..
Cocks name was reached by the
secretary. he asked to he excused
from voting, on the ground that he
WIS an Interested marty (belng u
member of the Virginia Pilots AS
soc.atlon. Captain Stuart said that
" Mr., Cock did not desire to vote,
he would withdraw his request for a
recorded vote, whereupon Mr. Cock
cast his vote under protest.
MIR. nickford. Mr.. Cocl, ana DR..
X. n. Styll were the only members
voting in the negative,
Before Senate Committee,
a copy of the resolution adopted
by the chamber will be sent today 10
Senator Holt and Representative
Barrett. The Cox Edwards bin Is
now pending before the Senate COM
mittee, which has promised the local
shipping men full hearing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
Filling Many Wants.

One OF the most useful trees in the
world Is a species of palm which
grows In Brazil. 1t might safely he
called vegetable emporium, for II
Yields everything, from medicine to
cattle food. W.
From the roots is obtained n very
valuable medicine which Is used for
purifying tho blood In spring,ime. Its
timber takes n very high polish ana
is eagerly sought after BY cabinet
makers for fine work. The sap be-
comes wine or vinegar, according TO
the treatment It receives. From the
sap starch and sugar are also oh.
tanned.
The fruit of the tree is given to
cattle for food; the nut. ground to
powder makes good substitute for
coffee. and the pitch becomes bottle
corks.
Thus from this one tree are OH
tanned medicine. tlmt,,r, wine. vine
gar starch, sugar, coffee. cattle food
and corks II really deserves To he
called n useful London An
swers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
DENcE FOO TIEs-Up
SHIPS AND SHIPPING
Regular Liners DELAYED end Naviaa.
ton in Harbor Rendered
Difficult.

The dense fog that prevailed along
the entire Atlantic coast from Hat
tcras to Sandy Hook Thursday nieht
and YESTERDAY practically tied m ship
ming along the coaT'. The Old Do
minson liner Princess Anne. which
was scheduled 10 leave New York
Thursday. conid not got underway an
I'll noon Yesterday. and she will not
reach the Roads ,mtil this morning
The Merchants G Miners steamer
Iuniaia. which was due here from
Baltimore Yesterday morning, did not
arrive until late last night All OF
The bay steamers were late in arriv-
Ing at Old Point yesterday morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
Men Hhhee Are Are 10 Feed The North
Cardinals Furnaces sill
Aboard 0. D. Liner.
SHOULD ARRIVE EARLY THIS MORNING
Failure Of Force to Reach Here on
sehedueI Time Prevented the New
Warship From Leaving Yard Last
Night But She VIII Go Out For
Third Trial Today.

Owing to the dense fog that pre-
vailed here yesterday. Americans new
arnored cruiser, the North Carolina.
which Is to run third official speed
test OF the Virginia Capes today, did
not steam down to Old Point from the
shipyard yesterday afternoon us hnL
been planned. The cruiser will leave
the yard at G:3O o'clock this morning
and, after taking aboard the members
of the naval trial board. who will come
down TO Old Point from Washington
on the Norfolk & Washington steamer
early this morning, she will proceed
ont to sea. 1t Is expected Chat the
cruiser will return to Old Point to-
night, and she will return hero to-
morrow morning.
Firemen Still at Sea.
The Old Dominion Line steamship
Princess Anne. which is bringing from
IIoboken, N. j. the flremen who are
to fire the North Carolina during to-
days trial, was DELAYED Mt New York
by the fog and she is not expected TO
arrive at Old Point before O'Clock
this morning. The hremen will be
landed at Old Point and taken aboard
the cruiser there.
Since the last trial OF the Virginia
Capes in January, several changes and
some repairs have been made 10 the
cruisers engines and the yard on
Gals believe that the vessel will he
able to maintain her contract speed OF
% knots an hour during today's fonr
hours forced draft run IN the Atlantic.
On the dock trial held Tuesday the
engines worked very satisfactorily
Should Return Tonight.
The North Carolina should pass out
of the Capes not later than . o'clock
this morning and she should start on
the four hours run under forced draft
ut II O'clock. If the trial is conclui-
cd ut o'cocls she should get back in
to the Roads by 10 o'clock tonight.
Captain William G. Melvin will COM
mand the cruiser on this trip and she
will he manned ty crew of shipyard
mechanics.
Several of the yard officials ana
naval officers stationed here will make
the trip on her The crew spent last
night aboard the vessel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
TEN OF THE CREW SWEPT
OVERHEARD AND DROWNED
American Ship Emily Reed Goes
Ashore at Mouth of Nehalem
River, Oregon.
(Ry Associated press.l

, PORTLAND, ORE. Feb II - The
American ship Emily Reed, 113 days
ont from Newcastle. n. s.. for Port
land with coal, went ashore early to-
day at the mouth of the Nehalem siv-
err On the Oregon coast and broke in
two.
The crew was swept Owe board by
the seas. Ten seamen Were lost,
while six were saved, including the
captain and his wife.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

,rnn, NOS ,ia,, 80 ariands =, s,wo,,,
''''" I" 49, ~ -'.e"N' ~
,, -, nn ,,.,,, 90
MISS Louise fo"e'i OF A'iah,a, Cd,
nome WIN her sister MIS- ~ U Ming
on Huntington avenue
n. c., is visiting her sister, Mrs. T..
H. Reing, on Thirty second street
Miss MabIa Sherwood has return
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
KIlpartlek salla ro..nx

The United States army transport
hilpatrlck viii sail at 10 O'Clock this
morning for Havana. Cuba. with n
cargo OF stores and supplies for the
Army OF Cuban Publication. The
vessel will also take a number of
passengers. including several army
officers. to the island.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
One stu Missing.
(By Asaocinted Presa

+ ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE last
of the three French automobiles in
the New York TO Paris race. tho Siz-
aire- Naudin. August Pons driver, ar
rived here tonight. This II the fifth
OF The six cars in the race 10 reach
Albany. One machine is yet to be
heard from.
Pons will continue his journey early
tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

and Zust, Italian. cars. of the New
York to Paris race, passed through
Canastota, 20 miles east of here al
Z o'clock this evening. Soon after
they became stalled in n snowdrift
and returned to Canastota to spend
the night. They will resume the
western trip tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

az, a story about Washington headed
Georges Auto" looked as If some
parefaced liar was getting into nrlnt
nut Il closer investigation showed hat
reference was made to his autoeronh
not motor car. 'o'''"p"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

ana the steamers plying on James
river were also delayed.
The fog here yesterday afternoon
been experienced here in several
years and navigation in tn harbor
was exceedingly difficult So far as
has been reported no accidents TO
shipping resulted from the fog.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

One reads many ads claiming won
derini results. Some we believe. 9TH
ers we don't. We are not trying to
deceive You by fancy ads. but simply
ask you to try HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea: If it falls. get your
money back. 35c. Tea OF Tablets !.
c. GoRSUrH G. co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15

We do sil kinds or commercial,
printing, and at prices that are con
sistent with good work. Small order.
given the same careful attention az
the large ones. Promptnsss Ia ons
OF onr characteristics. WARWICK
EBilIT1Sa co, mo. 1oaO,1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
Bazaar.

In store at 1904 Washinptd,, avenue
February is. 10, 20. 81 and % f1ndo,
We e,,.. auspices Of st. Paul's Episcopal
cnurcn. Doors open at 6 y. m. every
e'N'i'S' 2lI512t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
HOLDS UP RACERS
I'M REH YORK STATE
Tn &c Motors Leading Could Not
Make Scheduled Place Last
Nlsht-one Messing.

tBy Associated Press.)
YRACUSE, N. ", Feb. IA = The
Thomas, American; Dion. French.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-15
Social-PersonaE

Miss Alice Ellington has returned
from visit to friends in Suffolk
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-03
NOME LOSES BY
 A SMALL MARGIN

The Nome boys have now met and been defeated three times by Salt Lake.
 The game last night was the best game of basketball ever witnessed in this place. and so fast was the play on both sides. and the score so even, that not until time was called could the thousands of spectators present pick the winner
 The last ten minutes of play was exceptionally fast and each side fought desperately. The team work was mag nificent Much money changed hands, and the large crowd present all ex- pressed a desire to see still another match between the boys from the North and Salt Lakes pride.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-03
ANNA G0uLD'S PAST
 AND PRESENT ARRESTED

rank outsider.
 Both of the gentlemen and noblemen attended church on New Years day, as gentlemen and noblemen should do, and both left at the same time. Just outside the gate they net and began to punch each others noble faces with their gentlemanly hands
 By all accounts. Bon would have received a decision if Jim Jeffrics had been referee, and all the papers of this city this morning proclaim the count as the victor.
 The case has not yet been decided. A duel may result.