Dillon Horse Sales draw large turnout. labor seeks Idaho ranch
In Dillon Montana, a crowded second monthly horse sale proceeds at Dillon Horse Sales yards showing good stock. Lee Lewis of Mud Lake Idaho seeks workers for his nearby ranch amid Idaho labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Lee Lewis
Mud Lake
Idaho
Lewis
Beaverhead County
Walter Brierly
Alder
Warren Stone
Butte
Andrus
Dale Metlen
Horse Prairie
Miss Ames
Red Rock
Mountain View
Salmon
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Armstead
Willson
Sheridan
Carter
McCaleb
Hughes
Boulder Man Gets 30 Days Jail For Moonshine Sale
Peter Straub of Butte was sentenced by Judge W A Clark in district court to 30 days in county jail and a $190 fine for making moonshine whiskey from raisin prune mash. He had a 40 gallon copper still 50 gallons of finished product three sacks of sugar and 300 gallons of mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Peter Straub
Butte
Vna Bik Park
W. A. Clark
W. O. Williams
Jefferson City
Liverpool
Lump Gulch
Dan Tucker
W. E. Farlow
Chicago
Rose Gold and Assets
Golconda Gulch
James M. Reynolds
Boulder Hot Springs
San Francisco
Reynolds
United States
Clancy
John W. Hamer
Globe, Ariz
Montana
Virginia City News Highlights Local Visitors and Discoveries
Virginia City reports a stream of visitors from Dillon, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, and California gulch for business and social visits. A rich ore lead near town yields an assay of $1 070.53 per ton, with James Mark E Smith sinking on the find.Robert Gohn’s hospital update shows slight improvement and hope for sight recovery, while a $300 purse from High-Up mine workers aids his expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
J. H. McAllister
McAllister
Madison Valley
Salt Lake City
Lee S. Tower
F. M. Grant
Dillon
E. V. Slack
Frank Lofton
J. C. Thompson
George R. Davis
California Gulch
Lofton
Esthel Hutton
Sheridan
Katie Carey
H. F. Noyd
H. T. Townsend
Pat Carney
E. W. Townsend
John Lally
Waterloo
John C. Mahoney
A. W. Pascoe
Sam A. Campbell
Ruby Valley
Matt Carey
Robert Galahan
Isaac Webb
Mark E. Smith
Butte
Mr. Smith
Hazel McClurg
Don McClurg
Robert Gohn
Robert
Emma Owen
Adobetown
N. P. Nelson
Nelson
Madison County
Seattle
J. 2
Brennan
Laurin
Virgina City
Ray Kohls
Valley Garden
Ennis
George C. Armitage
Cameron
Larry Dunn
Dunn
Wyoming
James Whisman
Henry Seivers Fined for Starving Horses in Billings
Billings March 20. A $100 fine was imposed on rural mail carrier Henry Seivers for failing to feed several horses he owned. Seivers requested a jury trial and acted as his own attorney. Justice Ray Anderson noted a large family kept him from the maximum penalty of $500 and six months in jail. One horse collapsed from starvation and was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Henry Seivers
Seivers
Ray Anderson
Ohio Oil rushes rigs to Winnett and builds warehouse
The Ohio Oil company moves two rigs toward Winnett on the Cat Creek anticline and will begin two wells soon. It also let a contract to erect a large warehouse at Winnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Ohio Oil Company
Winnett
Cat Creek
The
Ohio
Briscoe
Peter A. Anderson
Patrick Nihill
Nihill
James Coleman
Garneill
W. L. Manley
Coleman
Manley
W. D. Symmes
J. B. Bauch
T. C. Sherman
A. A. Franzke
Franzke
New School Board
Old” Board
Deer Lodge Social Notes and Local Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Eldred traveled to Butte last Thursday. Frank Conley head of the state highway commission visited Helena for a key meeting. James Elmose and family moved from Dillon to take over the W T Elliott ranch. A marriage license was issued to Douglass J Doull of Seattle and Agnes Sphear of Butte. J B Cox arrived from Seattle for GE company business.
Gypsy Rover operetta thrills Hamilton crowd
The Gypsy Rover, directed by Florence Naylor, played to a packed Hamilton high school audience Friday with tuneful music and proceeds benefiting the athletic association. Residents and visitors include R. W. Nicol returning from Florida after 54 years in Bitter Root, and various local appointments, visits, and community events noted through the week.
Local Notes From Missoula And Nearby Towns
Weekly roundup lists Frank Inman injured in accident at work and hospitalized in Missoula. Frank Fivans visits from Toronto staying with S A Crawford. Mrs Morrell of Victor visits Ferbrache family. Mrs Sutton and daughter Isabell visit Long Beach California. Roy Woods of Stevensville undergoes medical exam for a US vocational training course. Westminster guild meets at Mrs McCracken. Walter France sustains a fractured arm while cranking a school truck. High school seniors host class party at Margaret Woolagan’s home followed by gathering at Sara Walden’s with refreshments. Granville Stuart visiting Missoula. Richard Dyerer remains at Western Union post while replacement works.
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Bozeman
Anaconda
Atte
Frank Fivans
Toronto
S. A. Crawford
Robert O'Hara
Butzerin
Catholic Guild
Northern Pacific
Missoula
L. H. Sutton
Isabell
Long Beach
Cal
Sutton
Butte
Roy Woods
Stevensville
United States
France
Westminster Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
McCracken
Walter France
Grantsdale
Margaret Woolagan
Sara Walden
Granville Stuart
Hamilton Robertson
Western Union
Richard Dyerer
Bozeman Social News Highlights Local Club Meetings
Bozeman notes record a Housekeepers Club gathering at Mrs. Dean's home with a program by Rosalia A. Lee. fund requests for the city library and school sewing department. stance against Sunday pool rooms and council notices. Also covered are birthday celebrations, campus visitors during basketball tournament, and multiple social visits around town.
Montana Couple Tie The Knot As They Plan Stevensville Move
William S. Burgoyne and Doris A. Farquharson married Tuesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage with Rev R P Smith officiating. After a brief wedding trip they will reside in Stevensville. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs BF Schumacher on Central avenue south before returning to Belgrade where Hieronymus is in business. Mrs A N Gullic of Helena, a former resident, visits her daughter at the Oxford hotel. Ada Walton hosted a dinner for Frank Hieronymus and his bride who arrived from Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Florence Naylor
The
Athletic Association
R. W. Nicol
Florida
Nicol
Bitter Root
N. Grow
Mr. Woodson
Chicago
George Carmody
Hillsboro
N. C
J. J. Pringly
Portland
Mabel Pringly
J. J. Millette
Butte
Elizabeth Lemon
T. B. Warner
Seattle
Warner
LaVerne Robertson
Missoula
Alexander Robertson
Ladies of the Christian Church
Knights of Pythias
W. L. Gray
Burnett Motor Company
Main Street
F. ©. Stevens
New York City
M. A. White
Ravalli County Bank
Los Angeles
Allan Shaffe
H. E. Jones
B. E. Chew
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Chew
South First Street
J. B. Plummer
Anaconda
Plummer
Woman's Club
Virginia
South Third Street
W. P. Dungan
Valley Mercantile Company
J. C. Irvin
Wenatchee
Wash
Clem Irvin
Spokane
Hamon
Charles Gerlach
Hamilton Woman's Club
R. L. Crane
Central States
E. Ji Mills
B. M. Palmer
Alfred Lucas
Third Street
Hamilton Shriners
Bitter Root Shriners
Ashley Dixon
Stevensville
St. Patrick's
Burns Hall
Frank Burns
Johnson
Stuart
Doran Addition
W. B. Prentiss
Crutchfield
Johnsons
R. W. Beck
Highway Commission
Helena
Ravalli
Florence Murray
Bowden Mercantile Company
Corvallis
Homer Benson
Stark
J. J. Fitzgibbons
Helen
Julia
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Bros
Florence Carlton
Charles Hoffman
Son Dean
Mae Voigt
Hamilton Hospital
Dell Meeker
Catholic Ladies’ Guild
P. Tobin
Rosalia A. Lee
Bozeman Business College
A. B. Morgan
Katherine Story
W. N. Purdy
Logan
Florence Dunbar
Three Forks
Bgzeman
Montana State College
Ruby Settle
Martinsdale
Chico Hot Springs
Bozeman
Margaret Hammond
Hazel Day
Billings
Miss Hammond
E. L. Houston
the Blackmore
J. R. Chambers
P. Kk. G. Smith
Dan Allen
Livingston
Margaret Jones
Philip Aldrith
A. L. Chapman
Christian Church
West Lamme Street
Thomas H. Rea
Tucson
Ariz
Ikea
Jewel Circle Thimble Club
H. Heltinger Tuessley
Marvin Morgan
O. W. Smith
Dillon
L. G. Street
Gallatin Valley
Edna Cobb
Frank Hieronymus
Beryl Tucker
Lexington
BF. W. Schumacher
Central Avenue
Belgrade
Hieronymus
A. N. Gullic
J. R. Robinson
Oxford
William S. Burgoyne
Doris A. Farquharson
R. P. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mont
Ada Walton
Kentucky
Trout Fry Stocking Planned for Yellowstone Streams
Billings Montana authorities plan to plant 200000 trout fry this spring in Yellowstone county streams under the Billings Rod and Gun club. Hatchery shipments have begun to replace fish lost last year to drought and irrigation canal losses. State screens will be supplied to canal heads to minimize future losses.
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Billings
Yellowstone County
Billings Rod and Gun Club
Heidel Named State Engineer in Montana
Helena March 20 Gov S W Stewart announces C B Heidel hydrographer in the state engineer’s office will succeed Archie W Mahon as state engineer. Mahon resigns to start a business April 1 Heidel 32 grew up Minnesota engineer of mines and has worked as hydrographer since 1919 heading hydrographic field work and keeping current staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
S. W. Stewart
Heidel
Archie W. Mahon
Mahon
Stewart
University of Minnesota
Butte
Crowds Attend Lease Auction in Helena Oil Belt
A large crowd gathered in Helena for an oil and gas lease auction at the state land office. Bids focused on surface rental. minimum is $100 per half section yearly. Of nine leases offered, most fetched good prices, with only two at the minimum. All leases were in Fergus and Musselshell counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State
Land Board
Fergus
Musselshell
Doctors arraigned on murder charges in Helena
Helena March 20 Dr D E Rainville and Mary B Sanders charged with murder in the death of Mrs Harry Smith alleged to follow an illegal operation were arraigned before District Judge R Lee Ward at 10 this morning Defense counsel A H McConnell and W D Rankin stated the defendants will plead Wednesday morning March 24 at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
D. E
Rainville and Mary
B. Sanders
Harry Smith
R. Lee Ward
A. H. McConnell
W. D. Rankin
Incorporations listed in Helena March 20 release
Montana filings announce several new companies including Northwest Theater in Missoula with Idaho ties and $250 000 capitalization, The Poplar Dome Development in Poplar at $100 000, Nevins Frank in Butte at $750 000, and Roundup Mutual Oil and Gas at $1 000 000. Also notes Hoosier Oil increases to $100 000 and McGowan Bros. Hardware in Spokane appointing an agent.
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Helena
Northwest Theater Company of
Missoula
Idaho Cities
W. A. Simons
W. H. Smead
F. F. Moe
James A. Walsh
Henry Turner
J. H. Toole
H. F. Forbis
Fred R. Angevine
Hoosier Oil Company
Joliet
Charlies P. Nevin
Lou Frank
Sol Genzberger
McGowan Bros. Hardware Company
Spokane
Montana
A. Kl. Smith
Garfield Development Company
Jordan
H. D. Duff
George OO. Ayer
J. C. Attix
H. A. Hetherington
W. F. Sheehan
P. F. Collier & Son
Roundup Mutual Oil and Gas Company
Roundup
J. A. Moran
W. J. McFadden
Everett R. West
Locomotive Repair Shop to Rise at Whitefish
Great Northern to build a locomotive repair shop at Whitefish with capacity for 10 locomotives and light repair work. General Superintendent W R Smith announces the project planned for spring. The company will also construct 25 employee residences to house the added workers.
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Great Falls
Great Northern
Whitefish
W. R. Smith
Browning Elects First Mayor and Aldermen
Great Falls reports Charles Devereaux elected unopposed as Browning Montana’s first mayor on the Blackfeet Indian reservation. Two aldermen were chosen from each ward with First ward Tweedy and Charles A. Jones in the lead. Second ward A. B. Jones and Georg Schmidt among the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Charles Devereaux
Browning
Blackfeet
Devereaux
Tweedy
Charles A
A. B. Jones
Georg Schmidt
Drills Pound Devil 3 Basin As Companies Push Sand Tests
March roundup reports Van Duren and Roundup oil firms drilling in Devil’s Basin shale seeking the second and larger pay sand. Van Duren faces oil influx from the first sand hindering operations. depth about 1310 feet, with pay sand expected near 1450 feet. Roundup reach near 1216 feet. Tri City joint well on section 30 spudding in, with tools dropped at 450 feet. Additional rigs arrived. spudding for a 50 day lead time to bring in a well. Washington Montana rig en route to section 6, others to section 4 north in township 11 range 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Duren Oil Company
Roundup Oil and Gas Company
Devil's Basin
van Duren Company
Tri City
Washington-Montana
Montana voters set to choose eight delegates four electors
Helena March 20. Montana voters will ballot for eight delegates to their party national convention and four presidential electors at the April 23 primary. Attorney General S C Ford rules on section 3 of the law. Secretary of State Stewart says petitions must be filed by April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
S. C. Ford
Charles L. Stewart
Stewart
Social happenings in Big Timber spread across town
March social calendar highlights Mrs Adelbert Whitney hosting a springtime auction bridge session with six tables and a luncheon. J H Trower also entertained with auction bridge and lunch. Church and club groups held programs and visits, featuring music readings and talks. Delphine Olmstead of this city wed John Plaggerman in Billings on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Adelbert Whitney
Upper McLeod Street
St. Patrick's
Rolf
Alice Mo
J. H. Trower
West Side
C. F. Ullman
Guy Skillman
Roy MacDonald
Frank Henry
Marvin Sell
Guy Williamson
Congregational Church
C. N. Skillman
Selmar Solberg
A. C. Roecher
Bozeman
Mothers’ Department
Woman's Club
John Ellingson
Harold Veblen
D. V. Higbie
Herman Utermohle
John Plaggerman
Billings
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Mali
Drummond
Helmville
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No. 4
Ige
Virginia City News
Myrtle Helm
Nora Smithey
Jeffers
Miss Smithey
H. F. Jackson
Donald
H. A. Perz
Twin Bridges
Alma Trennery
O. W. Bank
James C. Barnett
James Darnitzer
Walter Morris
Blaine
Walter Ellinghouse
L. A. Metzel
Lewistown News
Deer Lodge
Hamilton News
N. Slop
BIG Timber News
Melander Studio
Mary Carlyle
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