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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

May
Horses sleep but 8 hours out
of "a hours.
You can now go fishing for
trout provided you have a fish
license dated 1911.
Col. c. c. Wilson and his CO.
workers in the United Wireless
Telegraph Company, who are
alleged to have swindled small
investors throughout the country
out of several million dollars
through stock selling scheme,
were arraigned for trial last
week in the United States cir
cult court in New York. The
indictments charge the defend
ants with misuse of the mails in
a plan to defraud.
On the 10Th of last February
George Smith killed silver grey
fox at Mrs. Benner's place al
Stanley. The fur is said to be
one of the most beautiful speci-
mems that can be imagined. The
hide was given to Mrs. Bennel
by Mr.. Smith. The fur of thi:
variety of fox is quoted at from
$500 to 81, 500. according to quail
ity and condition.-Hailey News
Miner.
The silver grey fox-prime, i:
quoted in our catalogue at from
$500 to $500.
The fieeting days add interes
to the tax muddle. We hav'
gone to little trouble to ascer
tain whether or not the assessor
of some of the counties of tn,
State are really assessing at tn
cash valuation" as instructe'
by Governor Hawley. Our con
clusion is that he has been in
formed by the assessors, meta
phorically speaking. to do wha
the Caldwell News suggested
take a jump at himself" "
don't believe you could go owe
Idaho with a fine tooth comb an
discover a single assessor wh
: is assessing at the valuatio
5 prescribed by the intrepid go,
, ernor. The street corner sag
;. and those occupying any relativ
position between him and tn
governor are declaring that "th
regular levies will be reduced
like proportion" The peopl
who make this statement, an
the governor included, shoul
know that certain levieS are d!
ed by law, and they are fixed Q
the basis of the old plan of a
sessment. We should like
know what Governor Hawle
e and others of his way of thinl
e ing propose to do with thOs
e fixed levies. AS the Boise Sta
/, esman has we'll said, If tx
d high assessment prevails ov'
e the State the fixed levy will pr
e duce enough to practically wiz
v out Idaho's bonded indebtedne'
5. in two years. Moscow Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Except CUSTER with pride its pub
buildings hence make mention that Custer Couny Court
House undergoing needed roof has been
the Auditors Office it will be epapeed and linoeum will
the and the old shell will be patched in different places
the side of the building will take the place
gone county financial
public buildings show for it. Our county
since it and still
Offices And its the Black
foot Jail although Bingham is adjoining county.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02
Local News Items.

Rain and snow makes the grass
grow.
April showers bring May
flowers.
District Court is scheduled to
convene in Challis next Monday,
May 8th.
Uncle Joe" Cannon is deter
mined that the people shall un-
derstand he is in his seat and not
in a sarcOphagus.
All interested in forming
Dramatic Club will please meet
at the Hall in Challis, on Fri
day evening, May 18th, at eight
O'Clock.
A dance will be held at the
Hall in Challis Wednesday night
May 10th. The usual price of
admissi =. A general invitation
extend d.
That New York girl who knelt
at church alters as if to pray
and picked pockets instead, m ust
have been reading magazine ar
ticles on the lives of pious com
mercial pirates.
Chris Morler formerly of Chal-
lis, but now a resident of Boise,
last week lost his dwelling house
in that city by fire. The loss is
estimated at $1,000, which is full
, ly covered by insurance.
James G. Sims and Miss Eliza
\ beth Mcdonald, both of Salmon,
Idaho, were married at Butte,
Montana, on Wednesday evening
April 18th. The bride is Supt.
of Public Instruction of Lemhi
county.
T. H. Bacon, Chief Engineer
and w. n. Bickler, Auditor o.
the Gilmore & Pittsburg Rail
road Company. have been stay
ing in Salmon the past week
Z Concerning the future move
, ments of the railroad company
gentlemen are a perfect mine o
Observation-Disclosures. Th'
fact that several condemnation
suits for right-Of-way up Salmon
river have been dismissed b.
u the railroad company is cOnstru
ed in some quarters. to mea
that future construction wOr
. will be down the river to Lewis
ton. 1t is, however, eviden
that there is something in tn
air, and "doings" may brea
loose at any moment. Salmo
Recorder.
The rumor persists, althoug
some, who claim to have insid
= information, state it for a fac
Il that the Gilmore & Pittsbur
Railroad Company has lease
the Short Line track from Arm
stead to a point one mile sOut
of Dillon. And that from thi
point the road is to be extende
as speedily as possible down tf
valley to Twin Bridges.
There may be something in i
If right-of-way man has bee
working in the valley no or
seems to have heard of him.
No construction outfits ha,
vet been unloaded at this st
ton; they may be coming wit
their own motive power by ws
of the wagon road from Arr
'th stead. There are several outti
ity in that vicinity.
n For week a small party
G. & p. engineers have be-
working in this vicinity. eros
Is sectioning. 1t may mean som
q thing or it may mean nothing.
some are of the opinion that Il
engineers are simply verifyir
previous surveys and putting
the time until more importa
work is ready for them.
A fine assortment of rumOrs
y" all conceivable kinds have be
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

DR.. Lynn made a hurried trip
to see Mrs. Knight, at Pahsama-
roi, who is very i'll.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Mrs. r. o. Fowler who was
operated on some time ago, re-
turned to her home in Mackay.
She is now well.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Margaret. the eldest daughter
of Attorney and Mrs Adamson,
had her adenoids removed re-
Gently.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

DR.. Lynn was called to see Mr..
Sullivan at Clayton last Thurs
day He is rapidly getting over
his severe sickness.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Mrs Knight of Double Springs
returned to her home, after un-
dergoing a critical operation
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Mrs. A. B. Chamberlain Who
has been in the Challis hospital
for 10 months, was able to re-
turn to her own home on SAtur-
day, the 22nd inst.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Tony Tam of Custer. and Tony
Gini, of Bayhorse, each return
ed home after four days at the
hospital.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Floyd Bradley fell on q horse
and broke his arm on the 23rd
inst. He was brought to the
hospital where his suffering5
were relieved
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-05-02

Joe Aurilla was operated on at
the hospital On the 23rd inst.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
NOANK
Litsis Items of Local Nsws-Psoole
 Who Como and Go.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Wilbur and dauEhtet Clara of Groton were guests Sunday of Mrs. Melville Daboll in Davis court
 pr. Hairy Rathbun has returned to New Haven after a short visit with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Walter
 Mrs. Charies Barber of Main street is visiting friends in New Haven.
 Mrs. James Wilbur is visiting MT. and Mrs. George c. Lane at Willow Point.
 Mrs. Lida Packer and son Clifford have returned to Meriden after a short visit with local friends.
 Mir. ana Mrs. Frank Lan1phere and daughter Ursula of New London were guests recently of Mir. and Mrs. John Kelley -on High street.
 Misses Maude Carson and Lois Ashcroft were Stonington, callers on Sunday.
 Mrs Andrea Leuba has returned to Waterford after a visit with Mrs. Cor nelius Fowler on Cove street.
 Society Meetings.
 The Farther Lights of the Baptist church will meet at the parsonage this (Tuesday) evening.
 The Silver Link society of the Meth odiSt church is to meet with Mrs. John Specht this (Tuesday) afternoon
 Myron Chester, who has been seri- ously ill with pneumonia, is better.
 Miss Jessie Chesebro will entertain the Jolly Dozen club at her home on High street, Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Ina King. who has been visit ing Mrs. Jennie Porter, returned to Mystic Monday.
 Miss Florence Wilcox of Ashaway is visiting her parents. Capt. and Mrs. Sidney Wilcox.
 Mrs. George Hart and daughter Mar guerite of New London are guests of Mrs. John Minnis on Prospect Hill.
 Thomas Spencer and family are moving to the Collins house on Pros- pect Hill.
 Douglas and Bernard Mcdonald were recent callers in Stonington.
 Mrs. George Miller of New London visited her mother, Mrs. Peter Deveau, on Pearl street, Monday.
 John Lamb of High street called on friends in New London recently.
 Mrs Elizabeth Hurst of New Lon don was the guest Monday of friends in the village
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
COLCHESTER.
Hyman Mintz Sued on Account oi Property Deeded as in Original Doc ument-News in General.

In Bulletin of recent date, under W1liimantic news. an account of an att tachment on the store of Hyman Mintz of this place. on account of real ea- tate deal between Mintz and a man in Lebanon, who claims that Mintz de- ffauded him. He claims that Mfnta gave him a deed of the property and said to contain 40 acres, more or less, and that there were only 20. The place Bissell, who took the place for fore closure of mortgage on the owner, MT. Doubleday. Bisself sold the place to Mintz for $200. Mintx then sold the property to the plaintiff for $500 Tha deed was made out from an original deed handed down from Mr.. Double days great-grandfafher, and all suc- cessive deeds were given from the orig inal deed, reading 70 acres more or less within the boundaries given The plain tiff last fall was offered $1,o00 for the place and would not sell Mintz has offered to buy the property back and give $500, double the price he sold 1t for. Mr. Mintz claims that when he sold the property he did so in good faith, believing that it contained the full number of acres which the deed said it contained. MT. Mintz claims before the public, as being fraud and is detrimental to his business.
 Congregational Services.
 At the morning service at the Con- gregatfonal church Sunday tine pastor, Rev. Edmond c. ngalls, took as the subject of his sermon, The Divine For gdveness. At the offertory Miss Jessie B. Wharton of New Haven eanH solo entitled Far From My Heavenly Home by Niedlanger.
 About tho Borough.
 Henry J. Bailey and son, Harold, were guests of relatives in Bozrah over Sunday.
 W. Harry Jennings of Norwioh was in town Saturday.
 Amasa Darling Of Salem was in town Monday.
 Oscar o. Palmer of New Haven was the guest of friends in town Saturday. Thomas M. Shields and William Wes- ton of Norwich were visiting friends in town Saturday.
 Miss Sarah Palmer of New Haven,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
Brief State News

ponbury-A teachers institute will b. Geld in the Danbury State Normal T11n1ng school o1 March 4.
 Nsw Havsn:-Prof: Horatio \. Par kor = New Haven has just won first prfno for a song aria with organ ac- o0mpaniment. offered by the National Federation of Music Clubs.
 Waterbury.-The old drinking cups have boen discarded at the Driggs school and bubbiers installed in their place The intention is to carry out this idea in all the schools.
 Now Dritaiu.-The net receipts of the fnxr conducted by New Britain lodge, R .. O. E.. amounted to more than xle00o. The Elks have about $30.000 toward t1seir new building fund.
 aqSddJstovn-The Middletown Busi- ness Men's association has adopted resolutions favoring the proposed reel prec1ty agreement with Canada, and tho D0cRsf9Fy has forwarded letters to Ssnakors Bullxeley and Brandegee.
 Winsesd--with an average class GGnnd1uy of 9f-24 for three and one haR yeaes, Miss Frances Glynn has bonn chosen valedictorian of the sem iog claD of Gilbert school. Miss Mar RnrUe Way. whose standing was 90.49, 0l8kolf8x-
 uo0sdon.-Loris J. Reilly, son of Mayor Reilly, who has been engaged fn 0DUupaper work in Washington for fho DoDt year, has returned to Meriden 10 6aocmo city editor of the Journal. His snraer. wh6 has been discharging xhcno duties for some months, has re- ufKned because of his congressional duf1os-
  fros delivery carrier of Sufield, and who has the largest rural route in the stafo fs starting his tenth year as car r1or of route No. 2. When he made the f1rBt trip over the route in 1901 he rarr1ed 200 pieces of mail. and the sal ary WAS $500. Now he handles over ccoc pieces Q month and on July 1 the salngY will be increased from $500 to S1.000. He serves 1000 persons a day. q.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
uo 1lnI Knowledge
1DuUcuA poeoDe Should Learn te
 ouooGe 4ne Approaeh ef Kid 9 ~ 01ooaoa

I1o oynUtoms of kidney trouble ogo = unm1staknbls that they leave no UBuun1 Or Goubt- Sick kidneys ex- crueo . thack, cloudy. offensive urine. nm c ood1ment. irregular of passage e aeesn1sd by . ssnsakion of scalding. Tho baek eehes constantly, headaches apd dizzy sbslls may occur and the e<o<in b ef3sn weighed down by a 5eellng of lnnguor and fntieue- Neg Iect these warnings and there is dam uer of dropsy Bright's disease, or dia- 6staa Any ore of these symptoms is wuru1ng enough to begin treating the 16Gneys at once. Delay often proves faanl.
 You can use no better remedy than Doan'o Kidney Pills. Here's Norwich
 Ds ,. Brown, ( Summer Street, Nor Wfeh C0on- says: '-Ths results that IoI1oWo6 the use of Doan's Kidney RIUD In my case were most satisfac- 6nry I procured this remedy at N. D. 8oVon c Sons Drug Store. and in view of my experience. can heartily recom- mend it as an excellent preparation fur tonkng up the kidneys and relieving an complaints due to disordered kid- nsya"
 Fur sale by all dealers. Price 50 oGnfa Foster Mi1burn Co, Buffalo New York. sole agents for the United
 6snsuser the name e- Doan's s- and tnas no ether.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
Local Laconics.

Major Arthur N. Nash spent Mon- day in Providence.
 John M. Callahan of New London visited Westerly Monday.
 Within a week it will be Congress- man George H. Utter of Westerly.
 Postmaster and Mrs. Charles J. But Ter have returned from 8 southern trip.
 Carl Seamon. assistant yard master at Midway. was Westerly visitor on Monday.
 Thomas w. Casey, a New London granite manufacturer was in Westerly Monday.
 The Pollock -Bagiey wedding takes place in Christ church this (Tuesday) afternoon.
 Miss Rose Ahearn went to New York Monday, to remain the rest of the week.
 Mrs. John B. Browr, is in Brooklyn, N. Y, the guest of her daughter Mrs. William D. Hoxie.
 Astro. the man of mystery, and Zo- beida, the harem refugee, attracted many to the EllSs' fair Monday even- ing.
 The balance of the iron material for the James A. Welch building has ar rived, and the work of construction will soon be resumed.
 The case of James M. Blake against the Kimball & Conbe company occu- pied Monday in the superior court. The case will probably go to the jury Tuesday morning.
 No official call has yet been mada for a pastor of the First Baptist church, to succeed Rev. George w. Rfgler, who resigned to accept the pas torate of the church in Lonsdale.
 It is said that the appropriation for a fully equipped fire station near Tow CT street will soon be expended, in compliance with a vote passed at the annual meeting of the Westerly fire district.
 If assertion made at the recent hear ing on the fight pictures license be- public exhibitions appointed at the March meeting of the Westerly town council.
 During the absence of Bishop Law renee of the Boston diocese, in the west, the bishops office hours in the diocesan home will by filled by Arch deacon Samuel c. Babcock, formerly of Westerly.
 In the Third district court Monday Charles House pleaded guilty to the charge of being a common drunkard. and Jacob Lynch pleaded guilty to as- saulting John Holmes. Sentence was suspended in both cases.
 Representative Sheffield has present. ed the petition of Pawcatuclx> branch, Junior Order United Amercan Mechan ics, of Shamrock, urging the passage of legislation making more difficult the entrance of immigrants into the United States.
 The ATiddletown Press says: Dr. M. IT. Scanlon of Westerly, R. l., has made application for administration on the estate of his mother, Nora Scanlon, in order to clear the title of certain real estate on High street Mrs Scanlon died about ten years ago.
 Miss Margaret Peacock is the guest of her brother, Rev. Joseph l.. Peacock. She was in consultation Monday aft ernoon with physicians and the officers of the District Nurse association in Mystic, prior to assuming the duties of district nurse for that place.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Chapman re- ceived the congratulations of many friends at their home. on the Potter Fl, ,HiIl road Thursday the 50th anniver sary of their marriaGe. MT. Chapman served in tho civil war and Mrs. Chap
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28

Cheshire@The Connecticut company has finished double tracking tho Cheshire line from East Farms to Eastwood
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
MYSTIC
conedon nsJorgenso Wedding - Mems Club Hears Fine Address-Sociai and Personal Matters.

' Os oOsial SsahsOf Ss
 Saturday evening at T o'clock. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Cong don, their son, William Ellsworth Congdon, was united in marriage with Miss Ragna Jorgenson of New York. parlor by Rev. Albert Corey Jones, rec tor of St. Marks Episcopal church. Miss Maud Congtlon, a sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, and Colby Morgan was best man. The bride was handsomely attired in a travelling suit of blue broadcloth with picture hat to match. After the ceremony a supper was served only the family being present. Mr., and Mrs. Congdon left for New York on Sunday evening, and on Saturday, March 4, will sail for Europe, where they win remain for three or four months, travelling on the continent. On their return they will reside in New York city, where Mir. Congdon is an electrical engineer.
 Addressed Mems Club.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Mems club was largely attended at the parish house of the Congregational church Monday evening, over 50 mem being their guests. The speaker of the evening was MT. Scandlin of New York. His subject was Heroes of the Surf. The lecture was illustrated with stere- opticon views by Rev. MT. Rankin of Noanlx. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served and a smoke talk enjoyed. MT. Scandlin is a friend of George E. Tingley, and 1t is through hfs<efforts. that the Mystic men were privileged to hear such a fine lecture.
 Measuring Party.
 At the Methodist church parlors on Monday evening the Epworth league gave a measuring party and orange tea. Everyone present was charged three cents per foot and one cent an inch. Afterwards musical programme was rendered. The parlors were dec- orated in orange and white. The suc- cess was largely due to thu committee in charge, Mrs. William F. Bostwick, Mrs. Henry Schoder, Mrs. Otis Abelq, Mrs. Elmer Holdredge, Mrs. J. A. Rose, Mrs. Alexander Taylor and Mrs. Amos Hancox.
 Club and Social Affairs.
 The Monday club met at the home of Mrs. Walter T. Fish on Reynolds Hill. The subject of Naples was taken up. There was a large attendance. Refresh ments were served by the hostess.
 MT. and Mrs Leonard HerInas enter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
THE MATCH TRUST
 TO BE INVESTIGATED.
May Result in Prohibition of Manu- facture of Phosphorous Matches.

Washington. Feb. 27.-The house adopted a joint resolution today look ing to an investigation of the so-calIed match trust. The resolution is the re- suit of the recent recommendation of President Taft that the use of white phoesphorous matches be prohibited be- cause of the injurious effect upon en- pFeyes in match factories and the dis closures since a brief inquiry by the committee on ways and means.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
WESTERLY BILL DE PRICES
Must De Settled by Granite Men by Tonight New Three Year Term Begins March 1st-High School to Have Strong Ball Team Tower Street Fire Station be Equipped Voted.

man acted as hospital nurse at the same time.
 A number from Westerly have been invited to tho hearing at the state cap- itol today (Tuesday) relative to the pe- tition of the Pawcatuck Valley Street Railway company to issue additional bonds not to exceed $50, ,000, and to be given increased powers to sell or lease the property or purchase other trolley property
 Haydn,s oratorio, The Creation, will be sung in High school hall this (Tues- day) evening by the Westerly High school chorus, the solo parts being talk en by Mrs. Frank l.. Sample, soprano; George O. Bowen, tenor, and Walter B. Marsh, bass. Miss Emile Zangrundi will be the accompanist and Robert Merton Howard director.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
Club and Social Affairs.

The Monday club met at the home of Mrs. Walter T. Fish on Reynolds Hill. The subject of Naples was taken I'D. There was a large attendance. Refresh ments were served by the hostess
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Hermas enter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28
AT GOLDEN WEDDING.
Westerly Anniversary Celebration At
 tended by Norwich Guests.

MT. and Mrs. H. H. Kingsley, Mrs. Byron J. Frink and son, and Mrs. C1a-- of Orange, Mass. attended the golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Chapman of Westerly on Feb. 23d. Among the many presents there was a purse of gold amounting to nearly fff- ty dollars. There were many friends and neighbors in attendance, to whom refreshments were served. There was a. wedding cake dec.rated with flags and the years 1861-1 1911. Mir. and Mrs. Chapman enjoyed the day very much, it being a very beautiful winters day. MT. Chapman's health is not good, as he was a prisoner in the civil war, but Mrs. Chapman is able to attend to her household duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28

S5ll7 . e ceysssss.ss ' mss,s. !ssH .,I1. le
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28

aS1red the men1bers ok <he xoun9 Peo- IDIea2 eociety a& their homo on PearlS Sfreet on Monday evening. A1ser ehe' {zsgness meeting a musical and Siter- farv p1,o1rannme was rendered. Refresh-g aisafs were served Mrs. Heranas was ssr1 1sfed in entertaining by her mother. MfA Conrad kretxer.
 Carr Schofleld has returned from a v1ee1k in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28

Greenwich Richard Ritch, for six years & clerk at the County club, has resigned Norman R. Franklin of New York takes his place March 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28

of town schools, is with the teachers of the First district this week.
 MT. Crumm of New London was in town Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-28

Bridgeport.-Dealing in lime, cement and masons' supplies, the H. M. Purdy
 company of Bridgeport is bankrupt $1 1,990.
The evening world., 1911-09-23

frequently 20 influence perspective GUS
TONERS.
Tnquirers would be referred 60 Mr..
Morgan. who by virtue of his long SER
vice as Treasurer of the United states
exerted a very strong influence. Mr..
Morgan would assure all inquirers that
he was investor in Flagg's enterprise
and had never failed 70 collect the
promised dividends.
Flagg is not a member of the stock
Exchange or any other exchange, ac-
cording to the Post-Ofice Inspectors.
He claimed to do his business through
brokers. The plan as he outlined II was
tie concentration of large sums OF
money in speculative movements with
certain stocks. These movements. he
said, backed by experience and inside
information could not fail to net ; per
cent. a week.
Nicely, since his failure at a book pub
fisher. has conducted a brokerage ONCE
at No. % Broad street. Higgins Is al
legged by the post office men to have
been the legal adviser OF the outfit.
The prisoners were allowed to have
luncheon before they were started down
town In custody. United States Com
missioner Gilchrist was waiting for
them at the Federal Building. Inspcc-
tor Dixon said he intended to ask that
bail be fxed In F1agg's case at sS,'o
and in the other cases In proportion TO
the importation of the prisoners.