New Owner for Big Stock Ranch Near Rapelje
Billings June 26 All Barth and J I Armatrone took control of the 4000 acre Big Stock Ranch near Rapelje Water county The sale to Kingman remains undisclosed but is tied to former Columbus banker Al Thomas who built his fortune in livestock The move aims to shift machinery and crops to the Rapelje farm The Lake Basin region has received ample rainfall and a bumper yield is anticipated with three new grain elevators planned at Rapelje The report also notes deaths and local obituaries including Jos Mevander and Plumb with minor crash details.
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Billings
Barth
J. 1 Armatrone
Rn Kingman
Rapelje
Water County
Suil
al Thomas
Columbus
Kingman
Ith
Tosemud
Armstrong
Lake Basin
Hes
Melville
Harlowton
Tapelje
Twin Bridges News Sees Growth From Drainage and Farming Boost
Twin Bridges prepares for a major drainage and organization push to convert swamps into farmland and improve sanitation. The town anticipates a busier Fourth of July ball game fund drive, with local efforts connected to Madison county quota and a send off for Camp Lewis. Elmore mine activity returns under Liberty Gold, while residents undertake errands in nearby Butte and Blaine mail routes shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewan
Hae
Twin Bridges
Sted
Madison County
Camp Lewis
State Orphans Home Band
Virginia City
Elmore
Goodsic
Liberty Gold Company
Lucile D. Knight
California
Joe Morrow
Montana Garage
Roy Amerine
Butte Tuesda
Tom Kern
Blaine
Karl Johnson
Miss’ Mills
Knight
Butte
Notice to Contractors Idaho Highway Sealed Proposals
State Highway Commission of Idaho invites sealed proposals for sections of state highways in Custer and Lemhi counties. Bids due July 11, 1818 at 2 PM Boise office. Sections cover roads between Dickey Salmon River Mackay and Salmon Pahsimerol ver. Plans available at Boise Salmon Mackay offices. Bond required 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission of Idaho
Secreta of State
Boise
Idaho
Oelock M
Dickey
Custer County
Salmon
Lemt
State Highway Engines
Gineers
Mackay
Tanne
Idate
The
Bate Highway ‘Commission
Falls
Faluses
Ord
Ais Mate
Hightway ‘Commission
Commission
W.doucnerry
State “Highway Commie
Lewistown Red Cross shows strong support in posts war effort
In Fergus county reports crowd cheers as State Senator J B Lane and Harry B Lay volunteer for Red Cross service. A ball game raised 415 dollars for the Red Cross and 213 dollars from spectators fed floats in the patriotic parade. Local officials note improving crop prospects amid heat and rain, while Helena officials pursue oil overcharge remedies. Yellowstone Park roads are in good condition as auto travel nears 1917 levels with park season running through September 25.
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Lewistown
J.B. Lane
Harry B. Lay
France
Red Cross
Ound
Reeves
Black Watch
Sanderson
Forest’ Grove
Corporal Sanderson
Carey
Fergus County
Inter
Asia
Dillon 15 Ready to Celebrate Fourth in City
Dillon prepares for Fourth of July festivities mirroring the town’s 46 year old pioneer celebration. A community picnic at Dillmont Park features dancing trap shooting and a patriotic program with speeches and singing. Free park transport and car pooling organized by George Melton and Ed Butts. Beaverhead County sends 118 men. immigration impacts and a future Dry era noted. Marriage licenses issued to John F. O’Neil and Mary Healy. County Assessor finalizes annual property lists with delinquent filings and out of town visitors.
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Dillon
Tilané
Dillmont Park
George Melton
Ed’ Butts
Hannack
Beaverhead
John F. O'Neil
Mary” Healy
Butte
Nining
Noes Evter
Sisted
George Crangle
A.W. McKeown
Wisdom
Mes. Seidenstick
Twin Bridges
C.J Cutler
Ars M.C. Jackson
Jackson
Lew Swanson
DIRECTOR LEAVITT IN BOZEMAN
Bozeman June 26 Scott Leavitt of Great Falls state director of the public service reserve and feder dir ector of employment in Montana conferred with A Harader a Boze man Chamber of Commerce federal agent for Gallatin county regarding the employment question in this part of the state Leavitt has recently ed from Washington Plans were discussed for the handling of the labor problem of the United States He had county agents and 180 enrollment agents working under his direction in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt
Bozeman
Scott Leavitt
Great Falls
Public Service Reserve
Feder
Montana
A. Harader
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce
Gallatin County
Washington, D.C
United States
State Crop Report Shows Mixed Montana Conditions
Montana crop report for week ending June 18 shows winter wheat hurt by heat and drought in several counties while spring wheat and other crops fare better. Rain and showers in southern regions improve conditions with winter wheat starting to head as forecasts indicate variable results across counties and valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Charles D. Greenich
Mixta “Commiasioner
Fork
Plains
Teton
Toole
Yellowstone
Montana
William ”A.mittchell
United States
Diocesan Convention Ends with officers chosen
Missoula June 26 The Montana Protestant Episcopal diocese elected officers for the women's auxiliary: Mrs H S Gatley president Miss A R Robertson vice president Miss Mary Lewis secretary Mrs D L Larrabee treasurer and Mrs W W Conner recording secretary The Rev G B Bennett of Great Falls was elected suffragan bishop and will decide within 10 days whether to accept, after a call to St Pauls Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana
Lightning Strike Kills Mrs Dale at Home
Great Falls June 26 Mrs Ole Dale 55 was instantly killed by lightning during a storm while standing at a window. The bolt entered the house through the chimney and followed to the cellar then to the window spot tearing one foot burning hair and passing down the urn before leaving the house. She is survived by her husband and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Ole Dale
Teton County
Mitchell files for Congress in Eastern District race
Great Falls June 26 Harry B Mitchell of this city will be a candidate for the democratic nomination for congress from the eastern district at the coming primary election. He filed today with the secretary of state his nominating petition. Mitchell was one of two candidate rivals in 1910 and is counting on support for suffrage causes he championed then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Harry
Mitchell
Congress
Secretary of State
Nds
Transcontinental Highway Begun Across Rocky Range
Helena June 26 state highway commission will start a 35 mile Rocky Mountain crossing from Glacier Park Station to Helton as the first link in a new transcontinental highway. The $100000 road will connect to a northward route to Canada and marks an initial cross mountain route in Montana. Forest fire costs for June are projected at 56300, higher than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Rocky Mountains
Glacier Park Station
Helton
State Highway Commission
Rocky” Mountains
Montana
Elton End
Patriotic Knights of Pythias Celebrate July 6
Deer Lodge and all Knights of Pythias lodges plan a patriotic celebration in Deer Lodge on July 6 with addresses music and flag ceremonies. The event honors loyalty to country and supports Red Cross war relief while highlighting donations from the order and members to Liberty bonds and other causes. A second note reports on tick and spotted fever control efforts with Dr Parker visiting Hamilton and local case updates in Western Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
John J. Brown
K.P
Red Cross
Pythian Order
Pythian Sisters
Order
Knights of Khorasan
Indicted men face judge over notes selling scheme
Louis Palski pleads guilty and Ruelski pleads not guilty in Helena court over boxes claimed to print bank notes. Palski to be sentenced tomorrow. Ruelski to stand trial July 9. Separately, Knights Templar set for their thirty first annual conclave in the city. Also reports on Western Montana dairying progress and a contested $25,000 Kaut will case with witnesses to be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Louis Palski
Soe Ruelski
Fletals
Mourquin
Palski
Rueski
Res
Rand
William “Luhr
Alger
Sanders County
Minnie Auf Smith
Fred Kaut
Kaut
Kau
Employee of Copper Company Killed in Accident
Great Falls June 26 Elmer Wade 20 an employee of the Anaconda Copper Company at the Great Falls section works was electrocuted last night his body badly burned as electric current coursed through him while he thrust a steel bar between the electric locomotive and its third rail Wade had been with the company only a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Elmer
Wade
Anaconda Comepany
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Events and Travels
Mrs Virgil undergoes an operation at James hospital and nears recovery. Relatives in California plan to return to the old home for interment arrangements. The Lintz family toured the West visiting relatives and noting Ray Lintz progressing in aviation service. Powell county men Edward Os and Jesus Stenje greeted at the station. Cant cant women served ice cream to soldiers. Gold Creek flood washes out a county bridge near Dead Man's Hollow. McAdoo freight charges to be cash after July 1 affecting local shipments. Local singers urged to rehearse for July 4 concert at the high school auditorium. Sam Matthias and A C Lindsey hosts noted. Charles Witt visits from Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
James’ Hospital
Butte
Willows
Promin Wando
California
Ee Tyder
Sissiton
J. A. Robinson
William Lints
Lintz
Hay
Aviation
Cay
Wilbur Wright
Springfeld
Ray
Camp Lewis
Powell County
Edward 02S
Jwsus Sten Je
Gold Creek
McAdoo
Sam Matthias
Spokane
Atr
A. C. Lindsey
Charles Witt
Livingston
Montanan Wins Bride at St. Paul
Miss Mabel Douglas a stenographer at Equity Co operative Exchange married Edward J Tu a rancher near Great Falls Mont The ceremony was held at the court Roumo during her errand the couple returned to work Byron Pamper of Livingston commissioned captain in the medical reserve corps Slings Black former telegraph operator died by suicide today by swallowing carbolic weld
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montanan
Standard
Washington
Byron 1
Pamper
Livingston
Medical Reserve Corps
Slings
June W._ Black
ESAS Commission Tariffs Notice in Helena
Helena June 26 The ESAS Commission for AIL tariffs calls attention that only five states in the Union have failed to file their division under. The director wires the Mone section asking for information as to the system and moiety. The commission replies to the director of counting, stating a uniform rate system is prescribed and to be used nationwide, with objection noted in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Union
Urey
Montana
Horoscope Warning and Naval Training Plans
A mixed column mixes a dated horoscope foretelling misfortunes and health risks for the young and old with notes on political and military concerns. It mentions Congress investigations, potential international tensions between Russia and France, and forthcoming naval training station expansions to accommodate thousands of personnel. An aviation accident at Mount Clemens, Michigan reports Second Lieut. John Zieyte killed and Second Lieut. Allen Bibbey injured at Selfridge field.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
John Zieyte
Selfridge Field
Allen Bi Bbey
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BIG Stock Ranch
Joseph Plumb
Jos Mevandairs
Martin J
Olive
Heynt Smith
First’ Methodist Episcopal Church
Boseman
Manhattan
Logan
Dez Seased
Mrother
Ster
Plumb
Loc As
L. F. Cashman
Eatth
Cashman
Twin Bridges News
Lewistown News
Shepherd
War Department
Mone Lana
Wyoming
Oregon
Mone Lana State College
Hazeman
Government ‘Conservation Division
Beaverhead County
Dillmontark
Tommy" Smith
Tommy” Smith
Record-Herald
Thomasmitch
Broadwater County
T. N. Averill
Dale
Harry B. Mitchell
Dana
Gotts
Toxeman
Fred_Vannerstrom
Istrict
Pythians
Hamilton
Or. Re. Parker
Board of Enomology
Vietor
Walker
Ravalli
Missoula County
Parker
Bureau
Farn Bureau
Copper Company
Caspar Whitney
American Defence Society
AUD
Ger
Bride
ST. Paul
Esas Commission For Ail
Saturn
Janus
Matt
Ma Md
Russia
McCure
Syndicate
Nor
Newport
Pelham Bay
N.Y
Simgle
Maten
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