Ranch land sale near Basin taunts homeseekers across 7 townships
The A L Thomas ranch of about 3,000 acres north of Col. Basin will be subdivided into small farms offered to homeseekers under an incentivized plan. Purchasers include E B Kingman Broadview and JH Hoge Beloit Wis, who have bought other large tracts nearby. The land stretches miles wide and 24 miles long, with seven townships involved.
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A. L. Thomas
Basin
Col
E. B. Kingman
Broadview
JH Hoge
Beloit
Wis
Thomas
Thomapered
B. Shorey
Repetition of Big Yield of Wheat Noted at Billings
Billings reports Mid Winter wheat near Billings ten inches high and in good condition. With normal rainfall a repeat of last year's large yield is expected. Range grass also in excellent condition. Sugar beet seeding nearly complete, with harvesting delayed to extend the harvest period and avoid cultivation difficulties. Ideal wet weather in April favors farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Espionage System in Federal Buildings Revealed
A report describes a covert surveillance system in a $150000 federal building with hidden peepholes and compact compartments enabling inspectors to move unseen. Superintendent Johnson notes similar installations in other federal structures while Senator Myers seeks $39090 for a third-story addition to the Killings holding, expected to be ready when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Myers Hax
Man guilty of involuntary manslaughter in infant death
Fred Hudson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter before Judge H. B. Law in Bozeman and was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary. The infant found on the Northern Pacific tracks between Belgrade and Manhattan on March 10 died after a troubled sequence involving a suitcase and a hoped destination at the state orphans' home.
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Bozeman
Fred Hudson
Hudson
Northern Pacific
Belgrate
Manhattan
State Orphans’ Home
Gallatin River
Easter banquet honors visiting matron at White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur Springs hosted seven guests for a banquet in honor of Grand Worthy Matron Gilham of Townsend. After a brief meeting, visitors were welcomed and a pleasant social hour followed. Music provided by a choir, and supper was served at 11 o clock. Chase Hunt, 12, son of M F Hunt, is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilham
Townsend
White Sulphur Council Starts With Clean Slate
White Sulphur Springs May 7 The city council met Monday evening and approved ordinances and fiscal actions. Ordinance No 33 passed setting depot and grounds charges at 2.90 and $10 to railroad companies for engine boilers. Bridge crews were authorized, warrants issued, and funds reallocated. Council reorganized with Fo H Mayn as president and W L Ford replacing James Wood. Tipton and Jackson reelected aldermen. Mayor appointed Wallwork police magistrate and Gilesexton as marshal with other appointed posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fo H Mayn
F. A.” McDonald
W. L. Ford
James ‘T. Wood
Tipton
Jackson
Scond
Wallwork
M.T Marshal
TS. Gilesexton
Sayre
Nearly Three Thousand Land Filings Under Investigation
Morena May 7 There were 2808 land filings pending for investigation by general land office special agents in Montana at month start. The total covers all state entries not proceeding to patent, with 658 held for mineral and coal prospects. Many involve desert and timber entries, while some are routine appraisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morena
General Land Office
Montana
Office of Tract of the Fourth Field Divide General Land Office
Boulder County Court adjourns. Reed trial postponed
Regular term of district court opened with Judge J B Poindexter presiding. Jury drawn but excused until Saturday. State v George Reed charged with stealing a calf from a Lower Boulder rancher. trial postponed to next term. Three divorces granted to couples from Three Forks area, including Grace May Woodward and Frances A Eddy.
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Boulder
J.B. Poindexter
Dillon
George Reed
Boulder Valley
Three Forks
Grace May Woodward
Frederick Alexander Woodward
Frances A. Eddy
Branch Agencies Classified Ads Reach Local Branches
Classified notices for the Standard are distributed to branch offices in Butte Ava conda and other towns. Rates are kept at one cent. Listings include Henry's Pharmacy Granite Valley Madama Streets Tunzler Drug Co and multiple Walkerville and Walkerville Drag Co locations with street addresses.
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Butte
Avaconda
Butte—W
South Butte Pharmacy
Aluminum and Utah
Family Drug
Wilson's Drug Store
Farrison Avenue
C. EF. Rago
Aluminum
Walkerville
Walkerville Drag Co
Erville, Co
Hutter
2 Row Employment Co. hires various laborers and cooks
Employment notices list carpenters, laborers, dishwashers and cooks with wages. Entries reference Butte Belt and 80, plus other locations in Wyoming. Additional notes mention arsonetic female employee and a jail transfer for burglary suspect Hardy, and a sick county treasurer with ongoing ailments. William Batterswell is reported as arriving in Boulder after illness.
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ROW Employment Co
Wyoming
Butte
Belton
Horn
Eddy
Roy
Boulder
William Batterswell
Frank A. Batterfiell
Southern Memorial Day Address Set For Gettysburg
The 1883 Memorial Day address at Gettysburg will be delivered by a Southerner for the first time since the soldiers national cemetery dedication. Congressman James Thomas Hetting of Alabama and New York has accepted the invitation to speak. A republican national committee meeting was planned for May 21 in Washington, chaired by Charles D. Hilles, following the November election.
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Gettysburs
Soldiers’ National Cemetery
James Thomas Hettin
Alabama
New York
Wan
Washington
Charles D. Hilles
Missing Bits Provide No Clear Headline Yet
Fragmentary OCR notes show an ad or notice with garbled phrases about standards, a weekly selling schedule, and an address Idaho Street Dillon. It mentions a maker and a person named A. Johnson Christie, but the text is unreadable and lacks coherent facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed-Bright Koys
Kate
Idaho
St. Dillon
A. Johnson
Christie
Young Woman Wanted For Housework And Help
Help wanted notices show a young woman needed for general housework at 87 W Park and a separate request for a young woman to assist with housework at Butte addresses. Also listings seek a young man for a cashier role with four years of experience and other domestic help ads from Anaconda to Butte. Vendors offer positions and sales notices among routine classified briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Cali Forene Butte
Anaconda
W. Park
Butte
Mas Cal
Big’ Corporation
Portland Livestock Market Report Outsizes Declines
Market firm for Portland livestock as receipts show mixed results. Choice steers around 1908 and ounder numbers hold steady. cows and calves variety priced with heavy calves around 7.50 to 6.50, light offerings mixed. yearling wethers and lambs show firm prices. Sheep receipts steady. overall activity remains steady with cautious demand.
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HSI
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS AND REALTY OFFERS
Classifieds show mixed sale notes from two room frame homes to six room brick veneers, farm acres, and farm equipment. Listings include two acre farm on Bitter Root valley terms, flathead ranch near Anaconda, multiple frame homes with prices from 1.00 to 3% etc, and various business and household items for sale or exchange. Investors prompted by modern flats paying high rates. Contact local offices for details.
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Harrison Avenue
Ington
East West
Bitter Root Valley
E. Aluminum
Butte
Ind
Anaconda
Sullivan & Peterson
Flathead Ranch
Cor Main
Erm
South Butte
CI Week
Good Groom House
Hutte
Jackson
Bids Wanted for Dormitory at Jefferson County Poor Farm
Jefferson County Montana invites sealed proposals by June 2 1813 for dormitory erection at the poor farm with plumbing and heating. Plans by Link and Haire on file in Boulder county clerk office. Bid must include certified check for percent. board may reject any bids. Proposals addressed to county commissioners marked Proposals for dormitory at poor farm.
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Board of County Commissioners
Jefferson County
Montana
Link & Haire
Flem
Boulder
Wil Rapowts
A.m
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White Sulphur Council
Boulder News
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Colt
Lotte Employment Agency
Hell Ind
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Gregson Springs
Mig Hole Basin
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Main St
Milwaukee Road
Davenport Co
Phoenix
Smith & E Company
E. Broadway
Simon Bank
NIS
Wotte
Robert
Anderson
Phoenix Building
Wannipes
Portland Livestock
Hickey Bros
South
Montana St
Easy Payments
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Greis
Park Avenue
Ing. Ind
Picker Street
Manis Dte Doren
Arrier
Cadillac
James A. Butt
South Butte Auto Company
Por
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Care Standard
Standard
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Insutanes
Wright Land and Investment Co
Lewistown, Mont
Rhode Island
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Barich Lock
Morley & Thonmpany
WE. Broadway
Butte, Mont
Uncle Butte
Jay
Avon New Management
Alaska
South Math
O'Rourke
Mente
J. J. Oppenheimer Co
Galena
Dy Kota
West Galas Street
Symons
Butte Money
Edsil
Oxley
W. Broadway
Boll Ts
Butte Marinello Motor Cream
Sayers
Thomas Buggy
N. Main St
Rox & Goopatt
Rombauer Assay CO
Assaers
Granite
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Sofragm
Denver
Anacon
R. Houghto
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