Montana sapphire mines show strong activity in 1912 output
Washington reports the Geological Survey annual gems production for the past year. In Montana sapphire mining large yields were reported from Fergus county mines operated by Yogo American Sapphire Co and New Mine Sapphire Syndicate on the same vein about two miles apart. In Granite county the American Gem Mining Syndicate placer mines on Went Fork of Rock Creek were heavily worked, with further prospecting and promising results by Richard Stingle of Philipsburg. Stones ranged colorless to greenish blue and up to seven to eight carats rough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geological Survey
Montana
Fergus County
Yogo-American Sapphire Company
New Mine Sapphire Syndicate
Iike
Granite County
American Gem Mining Syndicate
Went Fork
Tock Creek
Richard Stingle
Philipsburg
Mont
American Gem
Rock Creek
Stingle
Bozeman Plans Memorial Statue On Main Street Corner
In Bozeman on July 3 a proposed memorial statue for J Bozeman may be funded by a petition from property owners. The plan calls for the statue at Fifth Avenue and West Main, with West Main paved from Fourth to Eighth and a central park area. Parking along Eighth would extend north to West Main to connect with existing spaces.
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Fourth Avenue
Main Street
Eighth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Bozeman
West Main Street
Governor to Head Parade in Roundup Celebration
Miles City hosts a three day roundup with a governor led parade. Featured are a large cowgirl troop, Cheyenne and Crow Indians, pioneers from Eastern Montana, old stagecoaches including one from Judith Gap, cowboys, and a pure white horse shipped from Forsyth. The governor rides the horse, a special saddle by Al Furst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Stewart
Cheyenne
Crow
Montana
Judith Gap
Forsyth
H. D. Cook
Custer National Forest
al Furst
Boulder Bride Changes Local Stockman’s Plans For Life
Patrick H Wietham Jr, noted stockman of the Boulder valley, wed Nellie Lacy Harrington of Spokane widow of James B Harrington. The couple will reside on a Boulder ranch. Fourth of July celebration plans promise a major county event with sports and a evening ball. Several local residents are noted visitors and recoveries, including Mrs Foley of Butte and Misses Thompson Holmes Hoopes Baker and Twohy family members visiting relatives in Helena Sheridan and Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Patrick H. Wietham Jr
Boulder Valley
Butte
Nellie Lacy Harrington
Spokane
Wash
Harrington
James B. Harrington
J.J. Foley
William J. Stewart
Lotta Thompson
Anaconda
Thomas Boyd
Lotta Holmes
Helena
Will ‘Travis
Helen Hoopes
Missoula
Thomas Hoopes
John Baker
Charles Mason
Dr. Dedrick
Billings
Albert Carrier
Ethel Baker
Sheridan
Wyo
Frank McCarthy
Harry Gill
Brady
Twohy
Unusually Large Crops Promised in Lincoln County
Libby July 3 Lincoln county farmers expect unusually large crops this year County Commissioner Paul D Pratt reports after road work inspection in south and east Libby Hay is the principal crop with a very good yield likely Swamp Creek hay cutting to start in about three weeks A vast crop is anticipated on John H Geiger s ranch on the Fisher River The Geiger fields are so thick the grass appears like solid masses and Geiger s tall grain rises above the head image blocked by tall grain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
Lincoln County
Paul D. Pratt
John H. Geiger
Fisher River
Judge orders county to pay court attendant salary
Helena July 3 a district judge in Department No 2 causing an order to be entered directing the county treasurer to pay 105 dollars to Wow Hillis a bailiff for June services. The judge contends he can appoint bailiffs to aid court business while the attorney general argues it is sheriff duty. The commissioners had balked at the bill leading to the court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Miller Smith
Wow Hillis
Judge Smith
Hilly
Hillis
Great Falls Ch teau-Bynum line to move regional crops
The Great Falls and Teton County railway promises to have the Ch teau Bynum branch of the Great Northern ready by fall to move wheat from Teton county. Track laying from Power to the junction with Great Northern is expected by mid month, with graded sections near Power nearly complete and work continuing toward Bynum. The 43 mile line will serve five new towns between Power and Choteau and between Choteau and Bynum.
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Great Falls
Chteau-Bynum
Great Northern Railroad
Teton County
Great Falls &Teton County Railway
Great Northern
Power
Bynum
Choteau
Ween Choteau
Gallatin National Forest annual report submitted
Bozeman July 8 Fifty six thousand sheep nearly six thousand cattle and early thousand horses grazed in Gallatin forest. Increase in cattle and horses slight, sheep slight decrease. Homestead entries listed 1805.5 acres. 64 acres planted to pine and red fir. Seventy two predatory animals killed 14 coyotes 10 lynxes 5 wildcats 3 wolves. 8060000 feet timber sold and 1380000 feet Amber cut. Free use permits to nearby farmers called for 1437000 feet lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Gallatin National Forest
D.T. Conkling
National Forest
Livingston News Highlights Law Contests and Divorces
An appeal to the state supreme court was filed in the case of M B Brown versus W W Foster after a district court ruling declaring Foster ineligible for Clyde Park councilman. Divorce actions progressed as Emma R TeSelle vs Jan TeSelle claims desertion, and Marie Hof vs George Hoffman resulted in a divorce grant, with Marie Unger’s rest home rights noted. Dr A J McMillan, returning from a 149 day hunting trip in Wyoming and Yellowstone with Dr W B Shore, reports bears and fish and plans for elk hunting in fall. Veterinary licenses were issued to several practitioners including Charles Schmitt, Didgville, Wistem.
Licenses Granted In Montana List Of Recipients
A long list of individuals across Montana towns including Havre Kalispell Geyser Baker Forsyth Virginia City Wilsall Philipsburg and more receive various licenses. Names include Walter J. Cleveland J N Reynolds James Robert Ward Alongo H Cheney Samuel Ralph Grielmer Harry Jones John C Boyd Frederick Sumner Gray Lewis Nutting C Stevens Leslie Kalispell Joshua Thompson Richard Dennis Albert Morro Dillon Philadelphia Sharp Ed Easley Martin Erickson Leverton Toothaker Moran Burk Deter Roy Den Meir Amber Marcos David Holmquist Alva Simmons Thomas Wright M M Thornton Wallis Morgan Alfred Heyer Warren Wheeler Allan Dentehorn Robert McLeod Robert Richeson Plaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Cleveland
Havre
Mont
J. N Reynolds
Columbia Falls
James Robert Ward
Missoula
Alongo H. Cheney
Miles City
Samuel Franklin de Ralph Grielmer
Glendive
Harry Jones
Deer Lodge
John C. Boyd
Butte
Frederick Sumner Gray
Helena
Lewis A. Nutting
Great Falls
C. H. Stevens
Stevenaville
C.F. Lesiie
Kalispell
Joshua P. Thompson
Billings
Richard A. Dennis
Albert Caine Morro Dillon
Louis Philly Sharp
Moore
Ed Easley
Sidney
Martin O. Erickson
A. J. Leverton
Geyser
J. K. Toothaker
Woodworth
C.J. Moran
Baker
J. H. Higgins
Som
Burk Deter
Forsyth
Roy 0. den
Death of Young Engineer May Be Probed Further
Virginia City July 3 Despite a verdict of accidental drowning for David De Muth authorities consider possible further inquiry. Peculiar circumstances cited include water and rock injuries not matching the head wound, and money or a self payable check missing from altered pockets when he disappeared. Investigators will review the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
David de Muth
Bozeman Firemen Organize Relief Association
Bozeman July 3 The Roseman fire department has organized a firemen relief association under a law from the last legislature. Local associations receive part of funds raised by taxing fire insurance companies doing business with the state to aid injured or disabled firefighters. Chief W G Alexander of Bozeman is voted to attend the International Fire Chiefs' meeting in New York City in September.
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Bozeman
Roseman Fire Department
Fire Department
W.g.alexander
New York City
International Fire Chiefs’ Association
Soo Line Moves Forward With Northern Montana Extension
Great Falls July 3 The Soo line plans further extension through Northern Montana to Sweet Grass and has invited bids for about 5 miles of extension. Previous contracts covered grading toward Plentywood. The line aims to run west of the International boundary to a junction with Canadian Pacific near Sweet Grass with President Pennington expected to visit to review the survey through Dawson Fergus Chouteau and Teton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Soo Line
Montana
Sweet Grass
Ambrose
Sheridan County
Plentywood
Con
Barre
Valley County
Soo
Canadian Pacific
Pennington
Dawson
Fergus
Chotttea
Teton
Conrad
Fort Benton
Wool prices and sales dominate Big Timber market notes
Wool clips sold and stored for better prices dominate Big Timber July 3 reports. Parker refused 1644 cents, Forsythe moved 49060 pounds to J Koshy land Co at 16 cents, and Piper loaded 69000 pounds for Billings. Distinct trips include Rae family passing through, Bridger to Red Lodge, and plans for a quiet Fourth. Regional celebrations spark interest in Miles City and Livingston, with various entertainment and picnics noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen M. Parker
B.O. Forsythe
J. Koshyland & Co
George RC. Colby
Boston
Brown, & Adams
Montana
L.C. Piper
Absarokee
William C. Rae
Helena
Bridger
Red Lodge
Harlowton
Miles City
Boulder Valley
McConnichle
Roundup
C. H. Ketchum
Cordingly & Barrett
Gettysburg readings and poems by Captain Sack in Butte
Captain Sack, the poet scout, inspired by West lore and home, drew crowds in Butte with new poems and a benediction at Gettysburg. He recited "Hello There Johnnie" and "A Poem and a Benediction" amid memories of Civil War battles, urging unity and peace through verse.
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West
Jack Crawford
Butte
Home
Gettysburg
Captain Sack
Jack
Johnnie
Mort
Satan
Twin Bridges News Thrifty Dry Farm Crops Promise Large Yields
The Twin Bridges News reports on a coastal state subdivision east of town where dry-land farming under Bozeman pediment station supervision divides land into small tracts for macaroni wheat oats barley and flax. Superintendent Nelson praises progress and predicts 24 to 35 bushels per acre for grain and at least 20 for flax, with favorable weather needed to secure strong yields. Max Lauterbach, a leading local wool grower, is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belrng Farm
Bozeman
Mr Nelson
Nelson
Max Lauterbach
Local stock quotes and personnel changes in Blaine area
The past years have seen a 90 000 pound Boston clip sold by a Blain e area owner located 20 miles above Alder. Lauterbach clip valued as a top southern state freight is sold to a major buyer. Nichols & Call of Blaine sold 49 000 pounds and will ship it next week. J L Martin, a longtime resident, plans to move to California and will manage a large Santa Clara stock farm.
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Hias
Alder
Boston
Nichols & Call of
Blaine
J. L. Martin
California
Martin
Santa Clara
Miles City Roundup Shatters Attendance Records
Miles City July 2 roundup draws 3000 spectators with larger crowds expected. A standout bucking horse named a spinner tops events, while across town Uncle Joe Brown of Gardiner dies at 70 after a long illness. Funeral Sunday at Mountain View under Masonic auspices. only relative in the U S. is Mrs Al Trager.
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Miles City
Livingston
Joseon Town
Joe” Brown
Gardiner
Montana
Pennsylvania
Germany
Plo Hers’ Association
Masonic Fraternity
Livingston Mountain View Cemetery
al Trager
Eerie Ines
Northwestern League Scores Parade Mixed Results
Minneapolis tied St Paul 2 2 as Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis and Seattle posted varied results. Vancouver and Seattle are noted with cadman and Kon nick battery lines.
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York i
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
St Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Milwaukee
Louleville
St Paul Ry
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Loulaville
Seattle
Vancouver
Pacific Coast League Battery News From July Showdowns
The report links July games across the Pacific Coast League with Oakland Venice and Los Angeles matchups. It cites Battery pairings such as Christian and Mitze for Oakland and Ryan and Sehmiat for another contest. Portland and Sacramento are noted with scores and players including Higginbotham and Fisher, indicating regional action and player pairings.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Venice
Sac ‘Mento
Oakland
Seattle
Vancouver
Victoria
Tacoma
Spokane
Christian and
Mitze
Koostener
Elliott
Peancteco
Ryan
Sehmiat
RHE
Sacramento
Ar Higginbotham
Iiss
Cheekid Fisher
Clymer Switches to Boston From Chicago Club
Chicago outfielder Otis Clymer was sold to the Boston club today. Clymer formerly played with the Minneapolis American Association team and had been with the Chicago National League club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Otis Clymer
Boston
Sai Teague
Clymer
Minneapolis American
Mandot Predicts Cross to Defeat Anderson in Comeback
Mandot declares Cross will beat Anderson as the boxing world watches. He praises Crone’s punching power and cunning, notes Anderson’s rough style and openness to a punch, and details plans to see Rivers and Ritchie before a fall return to action with manager Tommy Walsh guiding scheduling and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tera Fudge
Mandot
Leach ‘Crome
Anderson
Los Angeles
Tommy Walsh
Crone
Han
Angie
Kerous
Jacke Britton
Rivers
Joe
Iie
Seco
Brown
Leach Cross
New York
Frisco
Ritchie
Angeles
Chicago
Walsh
Diane
W& Love
Baldwin
Wolgast
Daily Race Entries From Opening Card
Entries list for today's program shows four races with distances from four and a half to five and a half lengths. Horses include Sir Harry 110 Auntie Carl 107 Duke Shelby 105 and many others across maiden and selling events.
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Tie
Sir Harry
Auntie Carl
Rick
Princess Janice
Duke Shelby
Bob Hensley
Milton Kles
Say
Ada
Kenedy
Yip
Beye
Chief
Province
Mossie
Dana
Mollie Richards
Marle Coghill
Ruth Esther
Schneider
Dottie B
Sam
Wild Beat
Order of Dance
Crex
Mary O'Day
Lady Jaide
Brigham
Pendence
Parlor Boy
Americus
Harry
Der
Cantem
Mimorioso
Finn
Daddy
Gip
New Haven
Attersom
Down to Weight in Hightow Belt Showdown
San Francisco July 2 Boxers Willie Ritehle and Joe Rivers claim full weight for tomorrow’s ten round match for the Hightow belt. They weighed 148 1/2 pounds at the close of sparring as plans form with manager Joe Levy presiding and public sentiment building for live coverage. Local delegates arrive to assist in the event and betting odds tilt toward Rivers for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Willie Ritehle
Joe Rivers
Wallder
Fotey
Joe Levys
Cornet
Tim McGrath
AlbuAterque
Lnberadl Ters
Mel Nny Dundee
New York
Tommy Dixon
Itot Favors
Taat
Sretoek
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Steward
John Bozeman
Boulder News
Livingston News
Bozemen Firemen
BIG Timber News
C. R. Atverson
Yale University School of Forestry
Yank
Savannah
Forest Service
Charles B. Anderson
Anceney
Camp Creek
Wostmaster
Bowler
Mae M'Kisseck
Carbon County
H. T. Winchiel
Jem
Lincoln
Grant
Lee
Capt
American Assoc
Western League
Missoula Butte
Ogden
Cleveland
Bostones
Detroit
Denver
T. Josepha
Des Moines
Ea Omaha
Sioux City
Topeka
Wiehita
Twin Bridges News
Northwestern League
Spok
Ree
Martinon
Callarhan and Murray
Kraft Covaieskie
Hannah and
Altra
I Tacoma
Boatman
Shea
Botee
Kurfuse
Harris
GOP
Cross
Reevenman
Ritchie Over
Hee Chalee
Mandar
Whi
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