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October 7, 1902
The Silver Messenger
Challis, Custer County, Idaho
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The first Democratic State campaign rally in Custer County was held on Tuesday night, Sept. 30, at Odd Fellows' Hall in Challis. Governor Hunt and Hon. James R. Sovereign spoke on campaign issues, escorted from Salmon by Hon. James Macnab and Sheriff Hughes. M. M. Sweet chaired the event, attended by a large crowd despite expectations.
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The first rally held in Custer county was last Tuesday night, Sept. 30, at the Odd Fellows' hall in Challis. This marked the opening of the Democratic State campaign in this county, when Governor Hunt and Hon. James R. Sovereign addressed the citizens upon the important issues of the campaign from a Democratic standpoint.
They were escorted from Salmon to Challis by Hon. James Macnab and Sheriff Hughes of Lemhi county.
The speakers did not arrive till late in the evening, for it is a long and tedious drive to make in a day, and our people had almost given up their coming, but nevertheless they received a warm welcome on their arrival - bonfires were lighted and anvils fired in honor of our distinguished guests.
It was past 8 o'clock when the speaking commenced. M. M. Sweet acted in the capacity of chairman and introduced the speakers. The audience was much larger than expected, owing to the fact that so many people were out of town. Both Governor Hunt and Mr. Sovereign made good and logical arguments, and the last named is an able orator.
The first rally held in Custer county was last Tuesday night, Sept. 30, at the Odd Fellows' hall in Challis. This marked the opening of the Democratic State campaign in this county, when Governor Hunt and Hon. James R. Sovereign addressed the citizens upon the important issues of the campaign from a Democratic standpoint.
They were escorted from Salmon to Challis by Hon. James Macnab and Sheriff Hughes of Lemhi county.
The speakers did not arrive till late in the evening, for it is a long and tedious drive to make in a day, and our people had almost given up their coming, but nevertheless they received a warm welcome on their arrival - bonfires were lighted and anvils fired in honor of our distinguished guests.
It was past 8 o'clock when the speaking commenced. M. M. Sweet acted in the capacity of chairman and introduced the speakers. The audience was much larger than expected, owing to the fact that so many people were out of town. Both Governor Hunt and Mr. Sovereign made good and logical arguments, and the last named is an able orator.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Rally
Custer County
Governor Hunt
James R Sovereign
Political Speeches
Challis Hall
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Hunt
Hon. James R. Sovereign
Hon. James Macnab
Sheriff Hughes
M. M. Sweet
Where did it happen?
Challis, Custer County
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Hunt
Hon. James R. Sovereign
Hon. James Macnab
Sheriff Hughes
M. M. Sweet
Location
Challis, Custer County
Event Date
Tuesday Night, Sept. 30
Story Details
First Democratic rally in Custer County opens state campaign with speeches by Governor Hunt and James R. Sovereign on key issues, chaired by M. M. Sweet, with warm reception despite late arrival.