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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Beehiye a Head one

John Nelghbor, British beekeeper
and lecturer, was so engrossed and in
terested In his calling that when he
died provision was made for erecting
headstone for his grave that would
perpetuate his memory as bee ex-
pert Accordingly. an actual beehive
mas been set up as the headstoue for
his grave.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Thought Turquoise Lucky

Inc various peoples who have been
particularly fond of turquoises have
a''aehed most curious superstitions to
tnem. Persians and Egyptinns car
,leu .hen In the desert to bring good
TUCK ior the finding Of an oasis where
they might be refreshed on the Jour.
ney Inc Persians fastened them to
'ne tails OF their horses. mules and
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Led BY Inafirct2

Sea lions by the hundreds come to
the safe refuge OF the Ana Nuevo
Islands, government lighthouse reser-
walton or the coast Of California.
where the animals are protected by
state laws.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29

Inc nrst book printed in English
was the "Recuyell Of the Historves
OF lroye' translated from the French
oy "i'liam caxton. The exact date OF
Its publication is not known. but II an
pears to be about l47t.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Placing Her

A young man about to be married
went to see the clergyman to engage
MIN to perform the ceremony. us your
intended wife spinster?' the clergy
man asked. The man thought for a
moment; then he replied: mo. sir;
she's a dressmaker.y
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Churck's Election se--,,..

IN me Old South church in Boston
famous for many exciting meetings In
l'esoiuuohary days, It was an annual
custom 10 have an election sermon.
I'M. ms custom began in 1872 and con
to 1872. 'e"iiy'
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Joy Comes From Within

Joy Is prize unbought, and is
freest, purest in Its flow, when it
comes unsought No getting into
heaven. as place, will compass 1t.
You must carry 1t with you, else it is
not there.--Horace Bushnell.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29

me Oldest single-tax colony In the
word is located IT Fairhope. Ala. 1t
contains many WI RS. musicians and
scno'ars' among whom are 4 few NIL
honaires' and is marked by the great.
est simplicity and democracy
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
UnipersaL Phrase

1t takes a big element of the I'M
Known out of the home equation when
the family has children. "a place to
bring up family is phrase with
universal meaning.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
CHAINS against the County dsalowed as follows
CURRENT EXPENSE
Land of Great Chan,

When John Cabot returned to Eng.
land after having reached the main
land Of North America he declared no
mad round about 700 leagues distant.
the country os he Great Cham. the
king Of China
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
His Snoo Shoes

The caribou really grows snow
shoes for use In the winter. The
edges Of his hoofs grow out in sharp,
thin ridges which make It possible for
him to travel easily through the snow
and on Icy surfaces.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
UncoIled-for Worry

We should enjoy more peace If we
did not busy ourselves with the words
and deeds of other men, which apper-
tain not to our charge.-Jeremy Tay-
lor.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS


missioners of Custer County, Idah
Challis, Idaho, April 10, 1925.
Pursuant to law the Board o
County Commissioners of Custe
County Idaho, convened at 9 o'clocl
A. NJ, with Richard Bennetts, Chail
, man, David NJ. Williams and Sam N
Miller, Commissioners, and Emmett
. IDonahue, Clerk, present:
Whereupon the following proceed
lings We're had:
At this time the resignation of Jul
ius G. Maelzer as County Surveyor
of Custer County, was received and
accepted.
In the matter OF appointing brand
inspector for the year 1925, the appli-
cation of A. w Lambson was re-
ceived and accepted and it is hereby
ordered that said A. w. Lambson be
and is hereby appointed, and is here
by directed to furnish a sufficient
bond with the Clerk of this Board.
A certificate of pending suit to
contest Election of Sheriff, Assessor
and Prosecuting Attorney waas ex-
amined aand ordered placed in file.
The following reports were exam
med and approved County Officials:
Emmett Clerk of the District Court,
Auditor aand Recorder.
Thos. s. McKenney, Assessor and |
Collector of Personal Property taxes. |
Charles McKelvey, Sheriff of Gus
er County.
Jonathan job Probate Judge.
Mary w. Jose. ounty Treasurer and
lx-offcio Tax Collector.
The following Road Overseer's re-
orts were examined and approved: '
Stanton Van Camp Road District {
%. 1. c
Frank Marker, Road District No.
Clyde A. Torrey, Road District No. +
In the matter of the application t.
ON Chas. r. Baker and others for
e appointment of J. Fl. Baxter as Fl
Istice of the Peace of Mackav Pre- "
net. After due consideration it was c.
dered that the same be denied "
The following official bonds were Al
and approved: pl
Bond of Rose Nowacl1i, Justice of
? Peace of Mackay Precinct. ii
9. w. Gillispie, Road Overseer of til
ad District No. 2. th
FRANK Marker, Road Overseer of
ad District No. 2.
Clyde A. Torrey, Road Overseer of
ad District No. 2. ia
A.
Nc this time the resignation Of Ell
Thomas, Deputy Sheriff, was re- J.,
we'd and accepted.
the matter of confirming the
sale on the property sold by the i.o
riff on March 18th, 1925, the fol III
inc ,vere onrro, ors
I'd issued: iur
roperty assessed is the name of vi
rles TaFevor. ,,4 Coz
ne name of John H. Nelson: pro- VI
Y assessed in the name of Jules 4
gins; property assess in the name cha
"a c. Lambert; property assessed Gle
ne name of Frank Kohler: pro- san
assessed in the name of Mabel F
on; property assessed in the at
e of Jules Sarrett; properly ass 8, 1
l in the name of w r. Woo,sev. 2S2
erty assessed in the name of J. N
oss; property assessed Is the this
Of Mason Allen; properly ass die.
IN the name of Clara Hartman.
e Did OF VIM. Ebberts for the fur EMF
ne of forty cords of fire wood
lowing claims against the County. all
CURRENT EXP
uott-F1sher Co. ribbons for Book M
ate Insurance Fund, Workman's Com
y Drug Store, Mackay, supplies
rrie NJ Boone, Mothers pension
tel Mackay. room rent, Assessor
'erwood Typewriter Co. ribbons
ISL Publishing Co. Pacific Reporter 90
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
The Wayside Preacher

I've no time in which to abuse the
world, and IL had the world wouldn't
turn to look at me and listen, for its
task Is to keep a-goIng' till times I'D
for it.--Exchange
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Uncle Eben

"Dont git mad in IN argument"
said Uncle Eben. You needs yoh
friendships jes as much us you does
yoh politics. Washington Srar.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Strong Laugh at Luck

SWALLOW pen believe In luck, believe
circumstances. Strong men believe
\ cause and effect.-Emerson
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Powerful EDil Spir;t

OF all the evil spirits abroad a. az,
aour IN the world, insincerity is the
most dangerous.-Froude. " '"e
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29

0. only bid il was ordered that the sam
be awarded to VIM. Ebberts and tn
( Prosecuting Attorney was INSTRUCTED
r to draw the necessary contract ant
( have sufficient bond furnished TO
:. said delivery at 1894 per cord.
. The hour of adjournment having ar
rived. at this time the Board ordered
adjournment until o'clock A. M. A
= pril 18th, 1925.
Pursuant to adjournment of yester
day the Board convened at 9 O'Clock
A. M. with all members and Clerk
present
Whereupon the following proceed
ings were had: 10
At this time the Board ordered that
| all money now in the Redemption
fund be transferred to the Current Elk
Ipense Fund.
At this time the bid of Arthur Fox
for the construction of sew Jail
building was examined and accepted
and the Prosecuting Attorney was in
structed to draw the necessary con-
tract as follows:
For removing old Jail building and
cage, 100000.
Erecting new building according
to plans and specifications os file in
recorders office, $99950.
For building foundation and put
ting in cement floor, $3.50.
For putting in water works and cess
,ool, s55075.
Total s3,25O.75.
The Auditor is instructed to draw
in part payment of such
obstruction according to the amounts
pecifed is said contract
In the matter of the application of
oseph Rodgers, Jr, for segrega-
ion of Personal Property tax from
cal estatd tn same was deferred
} the July meeting.
In the matter of a communication =
ON relatives of s. R. Nelson and 4
life to have further County Aid dis b
'ntinued to said persons the same c
as denied for the reason that said b
)Dicanta had filed the necessary a, "
ications for County Aid. 9.
At this time the Board recessed un- d
the 18th to enable them to attend h
e highway meeting at MaclSay on N
e 18th. al
Challis, Idaho, Apr. 1s, 1925 "
Pursuant to recess taken on April y
tn, the Board convened at 9 O'Clock -
M. &c
the following proceed Sc
IS were had: aV
VI
The matter Of publishing the Aud thu
RS Financial Statement was 81 tn,
S time taken up and the contract to
agreed each and separately to thi
nlsh In Pamphlet form 100 copies IN
said financial statement TO the A.,
nty Auditor of Custer County free
charge, for the year 1924. RI
It this time it was decided to pul
sc car for the Assessor and tn
rk was instructed to pay for tn
lie, on delivery of car n
or claims presented to the Board for
he April 1925 meeting, see TOOK al
ecord of claims at pages 25o TO he
inc. prlr
, frrtbo, h,,.;- tion
"' Cor
time the Board adjourned, e.ne 49,
lar
RICHARD BENEFITS, Chairman lAe
lett DONAHUE. Clerk. the
int
mar
owed or disallowed as follows: far
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
The Difference

Man In English police court-'I did
'ot call him a liar. I said. Thou art a
hber'"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29
Lack of Opportunity

Woman Witness-'T did not
Ter, but | would have done
'ould have got at her."
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29

Love reckons hours for month
days for years; and every lit,
sence is an age.-Dryden.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29

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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-04-29

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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
PL AzA OFFERS
JOHNNY HINES
{ D NJ { D !

The Plaza attractions for the week
begin today with a two-day engage
ment Of the Johnny Hines comedy,
Conductor 1902" in which the come
dian breezes through situation after
situation of real humor. The comedy
is filled with action and novel laugh
getting scenes.
For the three days beginning Tues
day the Plaza will offer as its chief
attraction the highly successful Victor
Seastrom production, "He Who Gets
Slapped" featuring Lon CLANCY, Nor
ma Shearer, John Gilbert, Tully Mar
shall, Ford Sterling and Clyde Cook.
The lure of the sawdust ring in all its
fascination is found in this dramatic
romance of the circus.
Friday and Saturday the offering
will be Seven Chances Buster Kea-
toms immensely funny comedy of n
young man who sets out TO secure a
bride within a very few hours in order
that he might inherit the several mil.
lions Of dollars provided he is married
by q certain time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
RICHARD DIX SET
. FOR 'W0MANHANDLED'

Richard Dix, bronzed and thinner
from his exposure to desert winds and
sun encountered during the making of
THE Vanishing American" has ar
rived in New York. He went imme-
liately into conference with Gregory
La Cava, who is, to direct Dix's next
picture, "womanhandled,' and with
Luther Reed, who is writing the adap-
tation from Arthur Stringer's Satur-
day Evening Post story.
La Cava was responsible for the
stunt scenes in two of Dix's recent
pictures. "The Shock Punch" and The
Lucky Devil" In "Womanhandled
he makes his bow as a full Pledged
director.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
STRANGE STORY
ON FILM At
EMPIRE +
Lon Clancy Brings Unusual
Picture, "The UnhOly
Three" to Patrons.

1'The Unholy Three" strange story
of the underworld, without precedent
on the screen, began a weeks engage
ment Saturday at the Empire, playing
to enthusiastic audiences throughout
the day.
IN The Unholy Three" Lon CLANCY
again proves his mastery in the art of
characterization. His Interpretation Of
the character Echo" ventriloquist,
earns for him still further distinction
as a really great actor.
-The Unholy Three" is a strange
story Of crime with Echo. the ven
triloouist. Hercules, the giant, and
Tweedledee. the dwarf, banded together
as @The Unholy Three" The ventrilo-
ouist practices deception with his
voice. the giant can cope with many
strong men and the dwarf can enter
places only a child could enter. With
their combined talents these three con-
stitute an almost invincible organize
ton for criminal purposes, entering
seemingly invulnerable places and rob
bling them of their riches.
There are many interesting scenes
in the story that enhance the enter
tainment value of the picture. One
Of these is tie sideshow scenes show
ing the various freaks of the sideshow
in their natural element. Life behind
the scenes Of such places is revealed
for the first time in a motion picture.
Besides Lon CLANCY, the cast Of
The Unholy Three" includes Mae
Busch. Matt Moore and several other
well known screen players.
The Empire is presenting for the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
NEW FLAPPER FILM
TO BE SEEN SHORTLY

What Fools Men Are" an attrac-
ton that deals with the adventures Of
a current day flapper when she is
confronted with situation Of the
married man with whom she has be-
come infatuated is to be shown at a
local theater shortly. This is reported
as being one Of the most interesting
pictures Of the current year and to
convey a concept of circumstances as
they really are today in better fashion
than any picture that has been pro-
duced in recent wears.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
"GRAUSTARK" COMING
TO LOCAL SCREEN

Norma Talmadge in a modcrnized
version Of "Graustark, George Barr
McCutcheon's famous novel, will soon
have it's San Antonio premier. This
is reported as being one Of the finest
pictures in which the most talented Of
the Talmadge girls has ever appeared
and should please San Antonio audi
cnccs nightly.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
VILLAIN GETS JOB
DESIGNING COSTUMES

A movie william who designs cos
tunes
That's the strange combination out
at Douglas Fairbanks studio.
A short time ago Doug signed An
ders Randolf to play heavy" in
his new picture, "The Black Pirate"
Doug was having trouble in getting
the costumes for Lis pirates virile
enough. He wanted real he-men cos
tunes, not the foppish things that the
Pirate books show.
Randolf drew a sketch of his own
idea of his costume.
"You design all the pirates cos
Tunes" Doug said, and put Randolf
in a quiet room with sign on the
door saying he was not to be dis
turbed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
CHINESE TO CRANK
FOR MENJOU FILM

To James Howe, the only Chinese
cameraman in the industry, goes the
honor Of having been selected to pho.
tograph The King on Main Street, "
which Monta Bell viii direct for Par,
amount and in which Adolphe MenjoU
Will play the title role.
Howe photographed Pola Negri's
The Spanish Dancer" Peter Pan, -
Not So Long Ago." POla Negri's,
The Charmer" and THE Best PeO-
pie"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13

first time this week the new musical
organization, The Empire Melody
Makers" going in for lighter forms
of music, playing to the popular taste.
The comedy for the week is "Shoot-
in Injuns," a comedy featuring Our
Gang" of Juvenile players.
Other film features are Pathe News
and the latest Felix the Cat" cartoon
comedy. "Baffled by BanjOs."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
SWEDISH CH0RALISTS
MAKE MARY tENOTE'

"Sideline music" is the music
played for motion picture stars to
"emote" by and is usually provided
by a violin, cello and portable or
gan. Mary PickfOrd had sideline
music de luxe the other day when the
entire Swedish Choral Club Of Chi
cago, on a tour of Hollywood, sang
for her while she played. -.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
"THE WHITE MONKEY

Barbara La Mari in The White
Monkey" will be shown shortly in
San Antonio. This is reported as
being ono Of the most interesting pic
lures that has ever been offered and
should prove Of high audience value
locally.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-13
TOM MIX HEADS
MAJEST|C'S
FILM BILL

Tom Mix. Cuero cow puncher and
hero of the movies, steps out in a new
character role at the Majestic this
week. The plainsman, whose exploits
as a delineator Of the Wild West, have
made him a ranking favorite of movie
stars. appears in The Lucky Horse
shot" newest William Fox produc-
ton.
THE Lucky Horseshoe" is especially
pre-released for the Majestic. 1t is
the first time a Mix feature has been
shown in the theater.
The Majestic's featured phOtoplay
carries Mix through exploits in Spain.
There's enough of the wild west spirit
and action in the story to make i
typically Mix, however. Billie Dove,
who rides along as Mix leading lady
again takes the stellar role in the
new picture. Also featured with Tom
is Ann Pennington, whose dimpled
knees and terpsichOTean ability made
her a favorite in Ziegfcld's Follies.
This dancing star appears in several Of
the big scenes.
AL MOORE'S ORCHESTRA.
The vaudeville portion of the pro
gram is in keeping with the featured
picture.
Ensign Al Moore and his Jack Tars,
turn loose a lot Of instrumental and
vocal melody. The orchestra is a sym
phOnic organization with lots Of tricky
numbers. Al Moore himself is sweet
voiced singer in addition to leading
the band.
Tiny" 5ackson. Freddie Vogt and
Sonny Hoey are featured in the act.
The former two are sOlOsits. yOcally
and on the instruments, while HOcy
is a dancing marvel with n heap az
acrObatic steps. Scenic effects Of n
novel manner enhance the headline act.
The orchestra went over big with the
Saturday audience.
Franklyn Ardell has an up-to-the-
minute comedy act he calls The Wife
Saver Ardell gamers the laughs
with his waterfront lot sale ballyho
while his pretty partner ties into him
for his MASKING proclivities.
IN SONG AND DANCE.
Chatter. song and dance in a bright
breezy manner introduce FrancIne
Dunlop and Jessie Block. These
youngsters have 4 smart act Of bright
says, peppery dance steps and a few
songs they call Orchids" It, too.
went big with the Saturday customers
at the Majestic.
The Royal Sydneys start the show
with some tricky juggling and riding
The male portion Of the team rides
almost everything except a bike. The
juggling is novel.
Emily Darrell in Late for Re
hersal," draws lot Of laughs through
her eccentric comedy lines and bust
ness. A small pup is in the act AMI
around the canine partner Miss Oar
rell builds up n good laughing act.
At yesterdays performances The
Lucky Horseshoe" was augmented on
the screen by another chapter Of Play
Ball, the serial, a comedy, news reel
and the fables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-11-13
Bis BAG PANTS
ARE REFUSED
CADETS
Tailor Exposes oxford" Plot,
and Kramer Makes EN-
is Inches Round

Nearly 500 high school cadets
were q crestfallen lot today, when
they got their new uniform pants.
The snappy looking uniforms are
being distributed among members
OF the corps, but the thrill has
been lost for the boys-the pants
are narrow.
The dictates of collegiate fashion
in which the boys insisted, have
not been adhered to by the tailor.
Instead of giving the cadets the
style they ordered, which was Ok
ford bag type measuring some
where near "a inches near the
bottom, the standard 16-inch was
forced upon them.
The inside dope has it that the
cadets tried to put one over on
the school officials, by ordering the
baggy bags, but because the tailor
found 1t would take too much cloth
to make them he wired to First
Assistant Superintendent Of Schools.
s. e. Kramer, asking what he
should do about it..
Keep them down to 16 inches. ="
he was told
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-11-13
MAKES FAST N. Y. TO D. c.
TRlP-AND GETS 10 DAYS

Friday the 18th may hold no su'
perstitions for the judges at Police
Court, but the customers who APP
proach the bar think differently.
Take Thomas H. Jones, for In
stance.
Thomas was arrested at the
Peace Monument this morning, and
firmly believes that he walked from
the Grand Central Station, in New
York, to the point Of his arrest, in
the record time Of fifteen minutes.
Thomas was charged with intoxica-
ton, and Judge George III. Macdon-
aid had no reason to disbelieve the
allegation.
Furthermore, he added insult to
injury. after telling the story of
his trip, by offering Policeman w.
G.. Harshard 81 to take him home.
You can't buy our police force for
the trifling sum of 81" said the
court. Ten dollars or ten days"