Birch Creek oil field discovery near summit of mountains
Report of a new oil find near Birch Creek by Ex Sheriff Geo Taylor Henry Arnott and others. An immense black bituminous shale resembling anthracite coal rests on Hamilton limestone with red sandstone overlie. Experts note oil origin from ancient organic matter and outline general oil formation principles and regional examples from Pennsylvania.
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Geo. . c. Taylor
Henry Arnott
Birch Creek
Hamilton
Venango County
Pennsylvania
Oil Boom Foretold by Sandstone Trap Across Counties
The article notes a sandstone reservoir above oil pockets trapping oil and preventing escape to the surface. It compares situations in Ohio and Southern New York and hints at countywide oil boom potential, with readers promised fuller details in future issues.
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Ohio
New York
Acantha
Dupuyer Notices and Local Goings On Report
A Dupuyer column reports Mrs Anderson enjoying a Montana visit during the World’s Fair trip, Carl Harris in Great Falls on business, J F Burd’s oil inquiry, and B Sutherland settling a stock balance with S Berthiaume out of court. It notes Holy Family Mission exercises, land sales, ditch propositions, and local oil activity with Birch Creek and Heart Butte prospects. The Fourth will be quietly observed as harvest and wool season proceeds.
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Anderson
Montana
Carl’ Harris
Greatfalls
J. F Burd
B. Sutherland
G. Berthiaume
Dupuyer
Morris Ublich
Shields &Clack
E. BE. Leech
W.D. Hagen
Birch Creek
Perry Aspling
Black Leaf
Heart Butte
Basket Picnic a Great Success at Farmers Gathering
The Farmers and Stockgrowers picnic at Spring Creek grove last Saturday drew strong attendance. J J Daley spoke on western development and future prospects while Jane Gamble showcased grasses grown on her Burton Bench ranch. Rev W D Luther read Vailey county Woolridge address and Mrs Collins urged cooperative progress amid improving conditions.
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J.J. Daley
Jane
Montana and Japanese Girls Steal Spotlight at Jai Alai Fronton
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports Montana and Japanese girls drew eyes away from the games at the Jai Alai fronton. Kathryn Kennedy of Choteau attracted attention while geisha from Fair Japan and Missoula host Mary McNamara urged bets and cheers. The crowd’s fluttering praise and hats in the air cooled focus on the ball and affected play.
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Montana
Hod Geisha
Japan
Pelota
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Was
was_O’Kona San, Oukri Kitawaro
Yo San
Pitti Sing
Fair Japan
Oulkeri Kitamura
America
Silver
Kathryn Kennedy
Choteau
Teton County
Mont
Kennedy
Mary McNamara
Missoula
Bynum Area Residents and Visitors Noted in Week's Travel
Elmer Woodman of Helena and Walter Mathews of Choteau spent a day in Bynum this week. Mrs. John Kennedy and son Gail of Choteau passed through town en route to Browning for summer visits. Mrs. Henry Fincher hosted by her daughter near Choteau. Joho Armstrong of Blackleaf and Chas Suiste of Farmers Coulee were in town, with other locals visiting businesses and attending picnics. A 5000 sheep drive from Augusta headed to Canada, and local residents George Johnson and Dee Findley were seen in town.
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Elmer Woodman
Helena
Walter Mathews
Choteau
Bynum
John Kennedy
Gail
Browning
Henry Fincher
Duncan McDonald
Near Choteau
Joho‘ Armstrong
Blackleaf
Mies
Helen’ Fincher
Meg
Chas Suiste
Farmer's Coulee
Dee Findley
Chateau
J.C. McCualig
Dupuyer
C. H. Drake
Misa Mabel Smith
Helens
Orlo Stansberry
John Peters
Mae
Gertrude Rowland
Kaywood
Chicago Livestock Market Reports Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago Livestock Market reports receipts of 3000 cattle and 10000 sheep. Good to prime steers bring 85 to 95 dollars per cwt while canners and bulls fetch lower prices. sheep show steady demand with good to choice wethers at 4.35 to 5.00 dollars per cwt and native lambs around 4 to 7 dollars.
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Chicago
Court Terms Listed for Teton and Flathead Counties
The calendar lists court terms for Teton County on March 21 June 13 September 12 and December 12. Flathead County terms occur February 29 May 31 August 29 and November 218h.
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Teton County
Flathead County
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Notary Public
Jackson Block
Cole
Attorney-at-law
Jackson Block, Choteau, Mont
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Warner
U. S
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United States
Nelson Collard
Great Falls
Notary Pusvic
Soo Son
Holy Family Mission
D. W. Rowley
Black Seaf
F. Z. Orr
Gibson
O. G. Cooper
E. E. Leech
Willis Wood
Brown
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Bynum News
Chicago Livestock Market
Ben. Feist
OF Collins
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