Wedding at the Parsonage in Raymond and Bynum
John F. Maule of Bynum and Miss Mary Miller of Raymond quietly wed Saturday afternoon December 5 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. H A Prescott officiating. Both are well known locally and gain many friends who wish them happiness. Miss Miller is Cyrus E. Cook’s half sister and recently proved on a nearby homestead. The groom has long resided in Bynum and vicinity. The Acantha offers congratulations.
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John F. Maule
Bynum
Mary
Miller
Raymond
Methodist
H. A. Prescott
Bynum and Vicinity
Acantha
State board in session in Helena this week
State education board convenes in Helena this week as part of ongoing oversight. The report highlights discussions on centralization, administration, and cost efficiency for Montana's educational institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Helena
Dedway
The
State University
Death of Mary Louise Van Every in Powassan Canada
Mr and Mrs War Stonehouse of Bynum report the death of their daughter Mrs Mary Louise Van Every of Powassan Canada. She leaves a grieving husband and three young boys aged 41 2 weeks and 2 weeks. May God be near the small orphans in their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War. Stonehouse
Bynum
Mary Louise van Every
Powassan
Canada
West
Pennsylvania Leads in Minerals and Coal Output in 1907
The United States Geological Survey reports total mineral product value at 2 069 289 196 for 1907, up 8.68 percent from 1906. Pennsylvania tops states in mineral value at 267,783,345, with Ohio second and Illinois third, led by coal and iron production gains.
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United States Geological Surveys
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
West Virginia
Colorado
Michigan
New York
Montana
Arizona
California
Missouri
Alabama
Indiana
Utah
New Jersey
State Mine Inspector Reports Montana Mining Output
William Walsh, state mining inspector, filed his annual report with Governor Edwin Norris estimating Montana's mineral production for the year at about 58 million dollars. Copper leads at 45.2 million, silver 8 million, lead 2.5 million, gold 2.25 million. The report notes Montana tops in copper and silver production and calls for tighter mine safety laws after 21 fatal accidents in 1908 across several counties.
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William Walsh
Edwin Norris
Walsh
Commonwealth
Montana
Madison
Fergus
Jefferson
Silver Bow
Assay Office Report Totals for Montana and Nearby States
Assayer T P Miller of the Helena United States assay office compiles November totals of precious metals received. Montana counties show varied sums led by Madison and Lewis and Clark, with other states Idaho Washington and Utah contributing additional receipts. Overall November total equals 112318.14 with 10099.59 from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Miller
United States
Helena
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Utah
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathead
Granite
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Missoula
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Silver Bow
I'étal
National Law Makers Convene on Opening Day at Capitol
The national congress second term met in the capital Tuesday with brief sessions in both chambers. Senator Page of Vermont was sworn in in the Senate, and several new members took oaths to fill vacancies. A large turnout and visiting dignitaries marked the event, while Speaker Cannon and Mr. Sherman received ovations. The sessions resembled a social function more than work.
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National Congress
National Capital
Senate
Page
Vermont
Cannon
Sherman
Galleita
Wm.b. Allison
Laws
Epworth League Social Draws Large Local Crowd
The Epworth League chapter hosted a social on Friday night with a large representative audience. The event featured conversations, games, and a 10 o’clock refreshments break. A literary and musical program at 8:30 delighted attendees with solos and recitations by local members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
County awards bridge work to Minneapolis firm
Commissioners let a contract to A Y Bayne and Co of Minneapolis for Marias bridge improvements. End moves 400 to 500 feet, other end a few feet. Floor raised 2 to 4 feet. 250 feet of south side approach to be built. Total payment 4500 dollars. Other postings include poor farm move and janitor contract for the courthouse. Complete session details to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. Bayne & Co
Minneapolis
Marias Bridge
W. D. Luther
Holmes
L. Summerlin
Belleview Social Club Holds Final Meeting and Plans New Group
Belleview hosts a Saturday gathering with Mrs. Nat Collins and Harry Drury visiting for a week. Trustees attend a school meeting and the Belleview Social club meets with Mrs. Frank Salmond. Mrs. Watson resigns the presidency as the club ends under its original rules and a chartered new organization forms with Mrs. Ward hosting on December 19.
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Nat Collins
Harry Drury
Frank Salmond
Belleview Social Club
Collins
Watson
John W. Ward
Ward
Lane
Miss Wheat
H. Jefferson
Belleview
Land Contests Set For January February March Hearings
Burlingame and Receiver Wilson report from Lewis D. Sharp a list of land contest cases by the government to be heard in the Great Falls land district at Chateau with dates from January 18 through February 4. Named contestants include William Davis Grant A. Gorman John Harris Anuvust Kropp Louise Hettinger Michael Luchock John Swenson Oliver C Shepherd Francois Truchet James Cockrill Loy Leech Minnie Matchett Margaret S Quail John P D Brinegar Mary Deschennu with deserts and homestead entries scheduled on respective days.
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Register Burlingame
Wilson
Great Falls
Lewis D. Sharp
General Land Office
Alls
Chateau
William Davis
Desert
Grant A. Gorman
John Harris
Anuvust Kropp
Loulse Hettinger
Michael Luchock
John Swenson
Homestead
Oliver UC. Shepherd
Francois ‘I'ruchet
James Cockrill
Lloy C. Leech
Minnie Matchett
Margaret S. Quail
John PD. Brinegar
Mary Deschennu
Examination for Railway Mail Clerk Positions Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination on January 15 1909 for male citizens 18 to 35 in Arizona Colorado Florida Montana Nevada North Dakota South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Washington Wyoming. Applicants must meet height and weight limits and pass tests in spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying geography reading addresses and railway systems with papers shipped to designated cities.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Arizona
Colorado
Florida
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
Wyoming
United States
D. C
Secretary of the Board of Examiners
Post Office
Atlanta
San Francisco
Cal
St. Paul
Three at Deer Lodge From Teton
Missoula county has displaced Silver Bow as the state’s top patron of the Deer Lodge penitentiary. The warden’s annual report shows 322 new inmates in the year distributed among counties, with Missoula 44 and Silver Bow 21, Deer Lodge reporting no inmates. The total prison population now stands at 582. 7 pardons, 33 paroles, 1 death, 1 asylum placement, 7 hangings, and 1 escape recorded. Three women are confined.
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Missoula County
Silver Gow County
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow County
Deer Lodge County
Penitentiary
Beaverhead
Deaf Custer
Carbon
Choutenay
Cascade
Dawson
Fergus
Flathead
Chiallatin
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Missoula
Meagher
Powell
Park
Rosebud
Ravatli
Silver Bow
Sweet Grass
Sanders
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
World at Large Summary of Various 1906 Events
The report covers Heney’s recovery from a pistol wound and readiness to resume graft prosecutions in Frisco. It notes Champ Clark named minority leader, Panama canal bond sale, National Apple Show opens in Spokane with international exhibitors and substantial premiums, turmoil in Portau Prince after Nord Alexis’s withdrawal, Castro’s health travel, Harriman orders for Oregon & Navigation freight cars, Chicago election fraud grand jury findings, and Admiral Coghlan’s death with his Spanish American War notoriety.
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Admiral Coghlan
United States Navy
New Rochelle
N.Y
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Choteau
G. M. Copfey
W. M
W. B. Bultchart
Sec’y
A. C. Warner
1. S
Unotary
Fa.long, M. D
Main Street
Choteau, Mont
J. EK. Webb
Mont
St. Clair House
H. Beaupre
D.S
John W. Shields, C. E
Notary Prustic
A. B. Hardin
J. McGowan
Srconp Sr. Sourh
PxHore
Mrs
T. A. Smith
Lou Coy
Firet Ave
Fourth Street
Great Falls, Mont
News of the
Newsboy's Club
Butte
W. St. Clark
Pitter Root
Chicago
Yellowstone Valley
Daniel Wardlow
Wolf Creek
Geological Survey
Jim Rafferty
Kalispell
Finley
la Forte
Havre
Livingston
Country Life Commission
Roosevelt
Bozeman
Geo. J. Allen
Park County
J. H. Dailey
H. J. Keeley
Northern Pacific
District Court
Sanders County
Olive
Anaconda
Business Men’s Association of
Congress
Ducktown
Tenn
Win
Stonehouse
Pennsyyvania
Report of Assay Office
National Law
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Eecess Lrof, Jones Oe
Lasca
Pearl
Heighton
Juhitae
Rupert Ward
Martin Read
K. G. McLean
John Burrell
the Cross
Hancis J. Heney
Morris Haasas
Champ Clark
John Sharp Williams
Louisiana
Spokane
England
Germany
France
Norway
Japan
Nord Alexis
Hayti
Portou Prince
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Northwest
Harriman
Oregon & Navigation Company
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