Granite County Prospers Through Mining and Agriculture
Granite county in western Montana shows renewed prosperity after the 1893 slump. Old Hope mill at Philipsburg keeps grinding ore, while the Combination Mining and Milling plant at Combination seeks a spring revival. The Sun Rise, Bell Flower, and McClure properties promise wealth as water works and new equipment expand operations. Farmers report strong grain and fruit yields, with record tax collections and low delinquency.
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Montana
Granite
Granite Mountain
Old Hope
Philipsburg
St. Louis Mining Company
Black Pine
Bell Flower
McClure Syndicate
Old Henderson Gulch
McClures
Rock Creek
McLures
United States
Flint Creek
Georgetown Flats
Granite-Bimetallic Company
Moose Lake
Garnet
Coloma
Bearmouth
Mitchell & Mussigbrod
Flirt Creek
Granite County
Drummond a Pleasant Busy Rail Junction and Coal Prospect
Drummond thrives as a railway junction serving Gran ite county and the Blackfoot region. The town attracts travelers and supports robust commerce with rising building activity. A coal discovery nearby sparks expectations of further growth and a faster pace for its merchants and industries.
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Northern Pacific
Drummond
Granite County
Blackfoot
Mills as town gauges in Western Montana growth
A Western Montana observer argues mills reflect a town’s vitality. He cites Missoula’s Clark mill Bonner’s Big Blackfoot mill and Hamilton’s up to date plant as signs of progress. The mills spurred farmers to improve grain quality, raising wheat prices and quality across the valleys.
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Montana
Missoula
New Clark
Bonner
Hamilton
Clark Mill
Montana wheat market growth spurs ditch, grain plans
A rising demand for wheat boosts farmer capital, prompting increased acreage and the Grass Valley ditch project to expand arable land. Western Montana mills plan to diversify with flour, buckwheat, and rye, while A. J. Gibson gains prominence for state public buildings and housing designs in Missoula, including Coleman terrace and Sacred Heart academy.
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Western Montana
Missoula
State University
State of Montana
A. J. Gibson
Gibson
Coleman Terrace
Cedar and
Pattee Streets
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Higgins Avenue
Busy term at county court presided by Judge Webster
Mis soula county endured a busy term of court with Judge Webster presiding. County Attorney Hall handled extensive criminal business and a Robieau murder trial drew a large witness crowd. Forgery cases dominated the docket, with state prosecutions prepared to convict but defendants entering pleas of guilty.
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Missoula County
Webster
Hall
Robieau
La-La-See
Piges
Tenants of the county jail and notable civil cases
Several men will serve time in the county jail to curb the habit of issuing worthless checks. In the civil list, important cases were continued to the next term, including Jane Johnson versus Big Blackfoot company. Other matters settled or reached out of court include Missoula Water against J S Kemp for a supply pipe right of way and Northern Pacific Railway against James McHugh for a ranch crossing.
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Jane Johnson
Big Blackfoot Company
Missoula Water Company
J. S. Kemp
What the Small Farm Does in Missoula Valley
The Standard cites tests by Orchard Homes residents showing profits from small farms. H J Davis reports over 1000 dollars net on seven and a half acres as market garden. M A Robinson notes profits from small fruits and garden truck including 750 dollars from peddling. William Dorsett, two years’ experience, claims about 2000 dollars net, with more from young orchard. Replies cite six hundred dollars per acre from strawberries. These figures argue small farms boost profit and attract residents, expanding cultivation beyond large, partly used farms.
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Missoula
H. J. Davis
Davis
M. A. Robinson
Robinson
William Dorsett
Minnesota
Garden City Bottling & Liquor Co. Reputation Noted
Garden City Bottling and Liquor Co. offers a large stock of wines, liquors, cigars, and fixtures. W H Yerrick heads the firm with long experience, ensuring prompt mail orders and reliable service for saloon outfitting and delivery.
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Garden City Bottling & Liquor Company
W. H. Yerrick
Henry Tr
Gato
Rose Coghlan
Glendon Club
Spring Hill
Old Crow
Garden City Company
Yerrick
Garnet Camp Grows as Dr Mussigbrod Drives Mines
In Garnet Montana the famous Bear Gulch area becomes a quartz camp as Dr Peter Mussigbrod continues development and ships ore regularly. His persistent efforts lift local confidence and promise Garnet will rank among Western Montana’s leading mining districts in Granite county.
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Pers
Garnet
Old Bear Gulch
Montana
Peter Mussigbrod
Mussigbrod
Granite County
He Sells the Standard in Philipsburg
Charles Williams, a well known news dealer and storekeeper, operates the Standard at his Philipsburg store. He handles subscriptions and will also take advertising orders. Williams maintains a prominent, accessible stand in town for the paper.
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The
Standard
Philipsburg
Charles Willams
Willams
Williams
Standard at Granite circulation chief in silver camp
The Standard at Granite assigns J. D. Mitchell to oversee circulation up on Granite mountain in the famous silver camp. Maeuril is widely known and will fulfill all Standard orders in the camp.
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Granite Mountain
Silver Camp
J. D. Mitchell
Standard
Maeuril
Mining prospects emerge in Granite County
It is believed the coming year will bring important developments in Granite County mining circles with new properties rapidly coming to the fore and likely to enter the list of mines active before winter.
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Granite County
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Bran
Bonrer
Mortana
Ape
Phye
Granite Conty’s Railway
Enteys
Repu
Grass Valley
Frenchtown Valley
Garden City Co
Matin Street
Alaskas
J.C. McLeod
J. A. Spencer
Philipsburg, Montana
A. A. Fairburn
Insurance
Walker
Ed Wilhelm
Optician
Man Spricht Deutsch
Norsk Tales
F.T. Mette
Handies Life Insurance
Harry A. Featherman
Drummond, Mont
G. W. Commons
Justice of the Peace Notary
Drammernd
Montane
Josiah Shull
W. EB. Moore
Philipsburg, Mont
D. L. Cannon
Stevensville
Bitter Root Valley
College
Efist Creek Valley
P. P. Royal
Drummond, Montana
Windsor Hotel
George Dalgliesh
J. D. Norris
Deering
Dr. Geo. D. Craven
John McDermott
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