Ross-Dier Mercantile Company
The Hatch-Dier Mercantile Company changes its name to Ross-Dier Mercantile Company at an Aug 17, 1895 stockholders meeting. George P. Dier becomes president. Ross is vice president and general manager. Snook remains secretary and treasurer. The notice praises George M. Hatch and outlines ongoing management by Raiff, Snook, and Russ, with continued fair dealing and customer service anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch-Dier Mercantile Company
George M. Hatch
Ross-Dier Mercantile Company
Geo. P. Dier
Ross
Snook
Hatch
James Mirrielees
Old Town
McLeod Street
O. M. Hatch
Geo. M. Hatch
Mirrielees
O. M Hatch
Mirrielees & Co
Hatch Bros. & Co
Big Timber Mercantile Co
J. H. Duffey
C. N. Skillman
Big Timber Mercantile Company
Big
Timber Mercantile Company
Hatch-Dier Mercantile Co
Thomas Ross
Big Timber
George
Sweet Grass County
Raiff
Russ
Pro- NEER Subscription Pricing Urges Early Signups
The notice states a prepaid subscription price of $2 and a $3 price for those who pay later. It encourages readers to subscribe now to secure the lower rate.
State College opens for students in 1895
The State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts will open for reception of students on Wednesday Sept 18 1895 with courses in Agricultural Applied Science Business Music and a ladies and preparatory course. Annual expenses range from 150 to 175 dollars. Address James Reid President Bozeman Montana for information. An article from Western Mining World cites real estate as a wealth‑doubling investment due to finite land supply.
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State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts
James Reid
Bozeman, Munt
Cokedale Coke Works Closed By Order Of Superintendent Wickes
The Livingston special reports the Cokedale coal and coke works shut tonight by Superintendent Wickes. About 200 workers lose jobs as the plant may stay closed for months. Rumors say customers will source coke elsewhere at better rates, while East Helena smelter negotiates a new contract. The fire reportedly did not trigger the shutdown.
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Livingston
Livingston Coal & Coke Company
Cokedale
Wickes
Helena
East Helena
Cokedaie Coke
Coke Company
Horr
Boundary line survey crosses counties and mines in Montana
The survey marks the Park and Sweet Grass county boundary from section 35, township two south, range 12 east, outlining the line through hills and mountains to Lake Park. It notes crossings of the main Boulder River, Quartz mountain, Great Falls Creek, and the Independence tramway area. It lists the Park and Sweet Grass locations of ranches and mines and details road divisions and bridge sites along the Boulder.
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Park
Sweet Grass Counties
Range 12
McLeod
West Boulder River
G. W. Baker
Cowen
Newell & Graham’s
Quartz Mountain
Great Falls Creek
Lake Park
Hawley
Dowd
Independence
Monument Mountain
Natural Bridge
Park County
Gould
Cooper
Newell & Graham
Cheney
Berkins
Mueller
Troutman and Winkles
Hicks Park
Boulder
Shilohs Cure in Great Demand at Local Drugstore
The cough and croup remedy Shilohs Cure is popular with many customers. Pock et size contains twenty five doses priced at 25 cents. Children favor it. Sold by Moore and Budd.
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Shiloh
Moore & Budd
Newsy Notes From Nye August 1895 Stillwater County
Regular cor respond ent reports from Nye Montana on Stillwater country life. Notes include J F Ward's survey of Crow reservation craft and tame grouse incidents near livingston, family visits by Simon J Hudson and Miss Hunt, Legacy brothers arriving from Washington with cattle, local property tax discussions, a mountain lion preying on stock, John Hudson and Malinda Stewart wedding at Billings with reception in Fishtail, Mrs Robinson and children visiting Ballenger and Morton in Boulder, and bears hunted by a Red Lodge hunter.
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Nye
Mont
J. F. Ward
Crow Indian Reservation
Bia
Simon J. Hudson
Hunt
Livingston
Peter Legacy
John Hudson
Washington
Stillwater
Legacy
Marshall, Pratton
Ben Hudson
Malinda Stewart
Billings
Fishtail
R. B. Hudson
Jeff Ballinger
Musselshell
Ebe
Elopement Pursuit Ends In Reunion At Mandan
Lon Ostrander of Musselshell area freighter returns home after a three week chase for his wife revealed to have eloped with neighbor W. Draper. Evidence showed the couple fled eastward, but Ostrander tracked them to Mandan, North Dakota and brought them back, restoring harmony at home.
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Stockgrowers Journal
Lon Ostrander
Musselshell
Livrhood
W. Draper
Mr. Ostrander
Draper
Mandan
N. D
Ostrander
Prairie chicken debate in Helena about species origin
M H Bryan of the Helena Independent contends the Montana bird called prairie chicken is not the true prairie chicken found in Iowa. He identifies Montana birds as pin tail grouse with lighter meat and notes both species make good sport, a distinction few sportsmen heed.
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Montana
M. H. Bryan
Helena
Iowa
World famous double cornet artist praised by Reeves band
A. L. Steete is billed as the only double cornet player in the world. D. W. Reeves of Reeves world famed cornet band asserts no other living artist can play two cornets simultaneously with single double and triple tongueing. Prof. Wright and Miss Ruffner also hold statewide reputations.
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A. L. Steete
D. W. Reeves
Reeves
Prof. Wright
Miss Ruffner
Red Lodge Picket Passenger Teases Fare Policy
A passenger traveling with her young son on the Rocky Fork railroad this week delayed a conductor by noting the child was not yet old enough to pay fare. She added that if the train returned before she reached Red Lodge the boy would likely be old enough to pay.
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Red Lodge
Rocky Fork
Liberal Advertisers and Bozeman Opera Delight Livingston
The Anaconda Standard reports on ad rates for Harper’s Century and the New York Herald showing high costs that appeal to small investors. The Bozeman amateurs presented The Little Tycoon at the opera house with Mrs A H Hersey and John F Fich thrilling the audience in a standout musical performance.
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New York Herald
Bozeman
Opera
A. H. Hersey
Helena
John F. Fich
Butte
Livingston
Woman sues to void insurance on murdered sister
Miss Julia Ging files suit through attorney W H Eustis against Harry Hayward to void insurance policies on Catherine Ging and to invalidate notes held by Hayward. Policies from New York Life and Travelers Insurance each worth $5000 issued in 1894. Papers served recently. case set for September term of district court.
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Minneapolis
Julia Ging
Catherine Ging
Harry Hayward
W. H. Eustis
Hayward
Miss Ging
New York Life Insurance Company
Travelers Insurance Company
Disappearance Case Involving Alex Handley Captures Columbus
Mrs. Alex Handley fears for her husband who vanished after a brief business trip to Anaconda leaving about $3000. Handley later appeared in Columbus denying murder or robbery claims and stating he had sent a note to his wife explaining his departure and plan to return only if she came for him.
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Columbus
Butte
Alex. Handley
Anaconda
Hundley
Stillwater
Hundleys
Alex. Hundley
Standard
Handley
Hlood's Pills Promoted as Harmless Vegetable Remedy
An advertising claim touts Hlood's Pills as a purely vegetable remedy that is harmless, effective, and free from pain or gripe.
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Hlood
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H.O. Kellogg
Mason’s
FL. O. Relouogg
Nicholson & Snook
Pete
The
Ross- Dier Mercantile Company
Stillwater Country
Pioneer
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