Ney Bros Acquire Diamond O Ranch in Beaverhead County
Ney Bros, pioneer cattlemen from Horse Prairie, bought the Diamond O ranch on the Grasshopper near Beaverhead County, excluding livestock. Possession passes May 1, 1919, with about 7 000 acres under lease and deeded land, 2000 acres of prime land, extensive fences and irrigation ditches, and water rights dating back to 1803. The price is reported around 226000, and the deal ties Diamond O to the Big Hole and Leith operations with possible continued use in Madison County near Sheridan.
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Ditton
Ney Bros
Cattl
Horse Prairie
Ladue & Sanders
Grasshopper
Diamond O Ranch
Beaverhead
Bannack
Diamond O
Isd Lloyd
Bech
Ney Bros. Sal
John Peterson
Email
Big Hole Basin
Diamond
Big Hole Ranch
Grasshopper Holdings
Madison County
Sheridan
Helena Phone Operators Form Local Union
Helena telegram notes the organization of Helena plant telephone operators into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Alisa Nellie Johnson of Portland Oregon vice president of the department announced completion and will depart Helena this evening. Operators express satisfaction with conditions and pay and deny plans to change them.
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Helena
International” Brotherhood ” of Electrical Workers
Alisa Nellie Johnson
Portland
Ore
Plowing Progress and Masonic Visits Reported in Fergus County
Lewistown notes a week of extensive plowing across Fergus County aided by mild weather, with Fergus preparing spring seed land. J W Selden, acting grand commander of the Ralgnis Templars of Montana, visited Harlowton to establish a commandery. Red Cross membership drive gains speed as Lewistown officials rally support. Ku Klux? Templars issue annual Christmas notices.
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Lewistown
Fergus
J. W. Selden
Ralgnis Templars of
Montana
Harlowton
Lewis
The
Red Cross
Lewta
Supreme Court rules on vacancy nominations
Helena reports the supreme court ruled that a candidate’s successor cannot be chosen by a party central committee but must be nominated by petition. The ruling fixes nomination method for the Dec 28 special election to fill the late Frank D. Miracle’s vacancy in County. Republicans nominate Park Smith and Democrats Fred Sanden as independents.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Frank D. Miracle
Park Smith
Fred & Sanden
Influenza Death Toll in Montana Estimated at 1000 in November
Helena reports state health board figures estimate influenza deaths in November at 1,000 in Montana with October at 861. The toll reflects a sustained epidemic impact across the month.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Health
Deer Lodge Notes On Hunters Illness and Community News
Deer Lodge reports key local items from December including Henry Black and Cruse arriving from Park County to hunt on land near Deer Lodge. Homer Youngs, once a forest service veteran, died of wounds suffered in France. Richard Hollenback remains hospitalized after a thrashing machine injury. Influenza cases rise. Red Cross enrollment urged. Hugo Swanson leaves Deer Lodge for vacation.
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Deer Lodge
Dee
Cruse
Henry Black
Gardiner
Park County
Deer Lodge Na Honal “Forest
Deer ‘Lodge
Sruse
Black
Tin Cup
Peterson Creeks
Homer Youngs
The
Forest Service
Forest
France
Firs Youngs
Val
Str
Youngs
Forest” Service
William Rush
Tosh
United “States
Watt
Ted Cross
Red Crows
Uiele
Hugo Swanson
Deer ‘Lodge Farma
Deer Lodge Farma
Dillon News Holiday Homecomings Bring Soldiers Home
Dillon residents report many Love and navy veterans returning for the holidays. A naval petty officer named Price is highlighted for promotion. Community prayers at the Baptist church and a discussion on important matters are planned. Skating on local sloughs improves with cold weather, though no municipal rink has disappointed youths.
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Dillon
Army of Navy
Ueain. Permanenhe
Baptist Church
Naval Service
Price
IC. Brender
Grant
Colonel Morris Dead at Home in Billings
Local report states Colonel Morris died at his residence in Billings. The obituary notes his military rank and mentions survivors and funeral arrangements pending.
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Colonel Morris
Billings
Attempted settlement in Helena ends electric workers strike
In Helena a 10 day strike by electrical workers shows progress toward settlement. Thomas E. Lee of Seattle, representing the president of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and local union committee say differences will be adjusted in a few days amid nationwide industrial talks.
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Helena
Decine
Bre
Atrike
Thomas E. Lee
Seattle
Protherhood
Electrical Workers
Lee
Revoke Permit for Automobile Road Near Yellowstone
Livingston December 11 The Livingston Enterprise reports that Secretary Lane canceled a permit granted to Robert T McKay for a metal surfaced road near Yellowstone National Park between Gardiner and the Cooke City mining region. The permit was transferred to the Cooke City Transit Co with involvement of Tom Stout.
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Livingston
Livingston Enterprise
Lane
Robert T. McKay
Yellowstone Naonal Park
Gardiner
Sooke City
Cooke Gly. Transit. Company
Cof
Tom Stout
Tefe
Lha Fe
Fetary Lane
McKay
Tom ‘Stout
College Trustees Discuss Building Plans
Montana Wesleyan College trustees meet to discuss building plans as the school prepares to resume. Attending officials include President Leon H. Seetland and Helena delegates such as W. D. Tripton HG Pickett Dr Jacob Mills and others from Great Falls and Min koula.
Helena News Briefs and Travel Notices
Bishop R J Cooke departed for New York en route to Porto Rico for a Meti at churches inspection and plans to return in spring. Local figures include auto dealer C B Lanstrum and attorney WB Rodgers. Mrs Mary Cook, widow of W M Bickett, died in Spokane from influenza leaving a mother husband and two daughters. She was daughter of the late Av Taylor of Helena. Siberia’s area is larger than half the United States by a great margin.
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Helena
R. J. Cooke
New York
Porto Rico
C. B Lanstrum
WB Rodgers Mra
Mary. Cook
Slater
W. M.bickett
Spokane
Siberia
United States
Belleau Wood Battle Remembered by Wounded Marine
Private Washam of the United States Marines recalls the July advance on Belleau Wood in the Soissons sector. He describes grave injuries, hours in a shell hole, the vision of blood and wheat, and the flotilla of American troops moving toward the front while German forces retreat from the wood.
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Butte
American Marine
Belleau Wood
Red Cross
Washam
Hell
The
Marne
Fifty-fifth Company
Fifth , Regiment
Ighung
Soissons
Diten
Wal High
Chales
France
Soldier recalls near front lines and monkey meat ordeal
Washam details nights of July 17 to 18 as his unit moved toward the front with machine gun support and artillery staged around. He recalls skirmish lines preserved after sleepless heat, two earlier open warfare efforts, and the French supplied canned “monkey meat” later nicknamed for its origin and stamps. The account notes Butte as a memorable stop and the generous treatment of soldiers by locals.
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Arts Washam
Washam
Butte
Sin Rica
Eneral
M C Morris Dies In Billings Publisher Of Local Paper
Billings December 17 M C Morris publisher and usher of the Billings Times died here today aged. Authorities restore eisley ban and influenza measures in Drummond Philipsburg. No public gatherings will be held until further notice.
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Billings
M. C. Morris
The
Billings Times
Drummond
Philipsburg
Durban suicide under suspicious circumstances found by neighbor
Durban 38 was found dead on a bed in Mercury street alley by neighbor Sam Brenton after a Monday remark about suicide. Police reported a cheap revolver in his left hand and a bullet wound through the mouth exiting the back of the skull. Durban had been despondent in recent weeks and lived alone.
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Durban
Mercury
Sam Brenton
East Galen
Brenton
Lane
French hotel men bar Hun guests for ten years
Paris reports the general syndicate of French hotel men will not employ or serve natives of enemy countries for ten years. The decision will be sent to hotel associations in all allied nations. A separate note mentions weather folklore and Seagull sayings about approaching storms.
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Paris
Preich Hotel
Anmourices Fratie Hes
Hotel Ten
Quentin Pa Renames Town From Bismarck to Honor World War I Hero
Independence then Bismarck the G man town kept its name until recent memory when residents shed the German tie and renamed the village Quentin Pa to honor a president’s son who died fighting in France according to the New York Tribune.
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Quente
Independence
Bismarck
Quentin
France
New York ‘Tribune
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Cure for Women
An old advertisement urges women to suspect kidney trouble in common symptoms such as back pain headaches and nervousness. It touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as effective for kidney liver and bladder issues and offers a sample bottle for ten cents plus mail order details.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
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Dillon News
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Sa Pati
E. Park St
Uay
Hellenu Wood
Red
United States Marines
Tutte
International
Sheep Hearers’ Union
Boise
Thano
Bremerton Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Swift & Company
U.S. A
M.c.morris
Scotland
Ulster
Montana Jewelry Co
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