Great cantilever bridge opens as pedestrians traverse
The Blackwell's Island bridge across the East River, costing nearly 25 million dollars, is walked its full length for the first time on March 18. Other items note President Cleveland's 71st birthday health, Admiral Evans to relinquish command, Admiral Thomas to succeed, Haiti's peace impact, Stoessel's commuted sentence, Senator Bryan's death, floods in Pittsburg, Littlefield resigning Maine seat, Iowa GOP convention taft support, Bishop Fowler's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River
Blackwell’s Island
Harry Orchard
Woods
State Pardoning Board
Cleveland
Evan
San Francisco
Thomas
Evans
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Stoessel
Port Arthur
United States
William James Bryan
Florida
Washington
Stephen R. Mallory
Senate
Pittsburg
Cobb
Maine
Charles EE. Littlefield
Littlefield
Iowa
Wm. H. Taft
Allison
Ohio
Congress
Chas. Fowler
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
President nominates officials and local crackdowns unfold
The president named James Sanders of Greatalls as agent for the Blackfeet agency in Montana on Senate recommendations. Fletcher Maddox of Great Falls was offered the internal revenue solicitor post but declined. Helena to close poolrooms within 30 days after city council ordinance. State ends asylum haven for drug and liquor induced mental disorders per order to judges and county officers. Sheriff James Webb of Yellowstone County was killed by captured horse thief Wm. Bushfond. Swift Current postoffice to close, service to go to Craig via Dearborn project colonists arriving April 10 from the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sanders
Greatalls
Blackfeet
Montana
Carter and
Dixon
Fletcher Maddox
Great Falls
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Maddox
Helena
State of
Insane Asylum
State Board of Commissioners For the Insane
Board of County Commissioners
James Webb
Yellowstone County
Wm. Bushfond
Postoffice Department
Swift Current
Teton County
Babb
Middle Western States
Craig
Land Withdrawn for Sun River Project Townsites
Land withdrawn from public entry and segregated for townsite purposes tied to the Sun River irrigation project. The plan includes a village about every six miles, totaling about 20 towns, with settlers no more than three to four miles from a village.
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Reclamation
Sale and Lease of State Lands Notice 1908 Montana
The Office of the Register of the State Land Office in Helena announces public sale and lease of state lands in Teton County on April 8, 1908. Lands offered at minimum ten dollars per acre, optional all cash or 30 percent cash with balance in 14 annual payments. leases for five years with annual rent paid in advance and bonds with two county residents as sureties. Each tract listed with acres and minimum lease price will be offered separately.
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Register of the State Land Office
Helena
Montana
Tp. R
Aivenr
Anton
Allex Ry
Eee
Dene “Ag
Seneres Vee
Swesedt
Nes
Ned
Odo
MNCL
NCS
Ee -O AG
Seisch
Swisch
John P. Schmit
Wepstee
The
State Land Office
Certificate of Authority for Fire Association of Philadelphia
State Auditor of Montana certifies Fire Association of Philadelphia Insurance Company authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana until December 31, 1908 after filing a sworn statement for December 31, 1907. Key figures: paid up capital 750000, assets 7810675.19, liabilities 3286653.61, net 1804021.58, surplus 82554021.58. Official seal and signature.
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Fire Association of Philadelphia Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Montana
I. H. Ri. Cunningham
Local Notes From the County Town
Dupuyer Chas Adel moved to the Kingsbury ranch Monday. Lou Leech is driving the stage now. Stagemoon Bateman had a full load of passengers from Chateau Monday. Hon. W. D. Jones seen on our streets this week. Miss Hoy of Raymond attending public school here enrolled Monday. Mr and Mrs Anderson of Raymond spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gee. Magee County Attorney Cole in town Monday. C H Drake Chateau druggist passed through here Monday toward Conrad in his automobile.
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Lou Leech
Bateman
Chateau
Miss Hoy of
Raymond
Mrs. Anderson of
Mrs. Gee, Magee
C. H. Drake
Conrad
Record of Teton County Montana Board March 1908 Proceedings
Summary of the regular March term including district boundaries, road supervision appointments, bridge projects, tax levies, and budget allocations. Noting appointments of road supervisors No. 1 through No. 18, grants for bridge work, grading and right of way actions, and the levying of special road and poor taxes. Also covers contracts for jail fence posts, printing, and various county fund transfers and warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Teton County
Montana
New Chateau Firm Roberson and Jacobson Take Cash Store
Roberson and Jacobson form a new partnership as joint proprietors of the Cash store in Chateau. Roberson has long experience in local mercantile affairs and Jacobson is tied to the Chateau Marcantile Co. The partnership began ten days ago with Jacobson joining Monday, and the premises are being enlarged to add hardware and gentlemens furnishings lines. The firm looks to bright prospects.
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Chateau
Roberson and Jacobson
Cash Store
Toton County
Roberson
Great Falls
Jacobson
Chateau Marcantile Co
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News of the
Ig AG
Certificate of Authority Insurance Companies
State of Montana
Office of State Auditor
H.R. Cunningham
State Auditor
Dupuyer
Chas
Adel
Kingsbury Ranch
W. D. Jones
Cole
Cut Bank District No. 1
Township 37
Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Township
Township 32
Point Et
St Mary's
Tton County
Bynum
Lower Pondora District No. 15
Teton
Chouteau
Puolatol Heginning Mountains
Birehereek
Sid Mine
Saidine
Lemis and Clark National Forest
National Forest
Birch Creek
Birehereelke
Section
John Lyon
John W. Ward
EF. Jacobson
Guo
N. Campbell
Wmn
R. Roberts
John A. Carlson
Nels H. Jenson
S. Jon Ziegler
Chas. H. Davis
D. E. Stansberry
Julia, Miller
M.v. Cassidy
Caus
Sulste
Olaf S. Porseth
Marc Fowler
Wills Nichols
Emil Muntwiler
Percy A. Corey
Coal Banks Road
John W. Shields
B. Perkins
Geo. N. Cambell
Muddy Creek
Farmington and
Muddy Road
Spring Creek
I. M. Drinkwine
Ferrs
Mare
A. B.guthrie
Fr. A. Long
A. JJ. Cowell
Springcoulee
Chateau and
Collins Road
E. J. Jones
Robert Dugan
Bridge Fund
Teton Bridge
Collins
FE. C. Jones
Thos. O. Larson
County Agumaindt Fair Commission
Henry Bremer
Marty R. Thompson
Martin Brothers
Conaty
C.S. Parker
Canal of Teton Co-operative Canal Company
General Fund
Chas Witlett
Isaac Lorain
Whitney Ebmping
Ae Ilduceb
Odenwald Fee Eeiegdasdy Co
W. Wymer Repairs
Connor
J.J. Miller Cowl
Nh Stylet
Cole Office Extansics
Glass
A. B. Guthrie
MelWenzle
Nichols
McDonald
Nellie Rh. Brown
Jessie M. Bishop
Lend Alste
J.G. Bull
Bekar
Total
Court House Fund
Harry Haymes
G.A. Boutilier
Harris Bros Stringers
Chateau Mercantile Co
Spikes L. Fa
Nusset Stringers
Warner Express and Lumber
Jos, Ish Sere & Co
Hotter Hardware Co
E. Webb
Angus Brace Row
Olen Same
Jenson Same
C. Posuiste
Pleree
Mark Fowler
J. Otness
W.L. Whanah
Ben Flanson
Lowland
L. Wupble
Robert Golding Same
Sheble Same
Bennett Golding
Dave Whlett
John Gemnur
J. W. Shields
J.w.shields
Obert Peterson
Great Northern Railway Co
Aden Ty
Fiamen
Ree
Fs W. Power
Martin Bros
W.M. Pyatt
W. D. Luther
F. A. Long Medical
J. E. Webb
Tanes
Hdodgskiss
Lillian Holmes
Great Northern Railroad Co
Kk Wibegeness
Warner
Court House
Institute
P.im
State General Fund
Hh Bish and Game Fund
County General Fund
K. Mekenzie
Board of Prisoners
J. FE
de Haas
Justice of Peace Fees
P. H. Fedeyhen
Wm. DeBar Same
Branson Deflart Same
Oe Chas, Willett Same
Bert Majors
John Mars Same
Willis Nichols
Wales E. D. Jones
J. F. Ferguson
K. O. Schultz Same
E. G. Nash
R.R. Johnson
H. J. Slavin
Pat Fannan
Court House Fand Road
New Business Firm
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