Smallpox Quarantine Contract Sparks County Debate
Bozeman May 16 The county physician contends his contract with Gallatin County does not cover smallpox cases and seeks extra pay. The board hires Dr Garrett Hogan for $500 monthly. A pest house, crops in Gallatin improve with spring rains, and efforts begin to beautify depot grounds as residents press for irrigation and farming advances. Local residents including Mrs Car and Alex Van Brocklin visit Bozeman as others attend to health and state legislative ties.
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Board of Commissioners
L. [. Pately
Board of County Commissioners
Gallutin
Board of Comissioners
Garreut Hogan
Peat House
Gallatin County
Gallatin
Agricultural College
Treaty ratified and reservoir sites eyed by Montana
A May 17 dispatch from Billings notes Senator Carter pushed a treaty ratification binding cession of reservation land. The article reports favorable committee action on the bill, potential House passage this week, and calls Carter a “pusher.” Also covered are local obituaries, Woodmen organization news, a tennis club tournament plan, and two men found mentally ill by the county board. John T. Murphy of Helena visits to discuss cattle interests.
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Billings
Thomas H. Carter
Carter
Committee On India
Woodmen of the World and
Women of Woodcraft
Court House
Joseph Stein
Jauser
Finer
L. H. Schodlard
Scott A. Willis
Frank Bryan
Easurer
M. O. Whitney
Steinhouser
N. G. Carwile
H. M. Hungerford
L L. Whitney
L. B. St. John
W. P. Schneider
F. L. Purell
Decturt
Ting
Local News From Livingston and Park County
Inter Mountain reports Senator Clark resigns and new appointment by Lieutenant Governor Spriggs stirs Livingston council. Park County largely backs Clark’s senate seat while opposing views on the governor’s action. Horr coke workers return without demanded raise. coal company plat transfer to Montana Coal and Coke closes deal. A. C. Newton to Cape Nome for county survey. Sheriff Young detains two years for horse theft. District court recesses to Monday. Marshall Brothers sell stable, livery outfit to 3500 dollars, Frank Gain to run local livery business. park camping trips planned.
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Livingston
Inter Mountain Bulletin
Clark
Spriggs
Senate
Park County
Butte
Marshall Brothers
Northern Railway Fare Details From Butte to Various Destinations
Train and steamer fare notices list routes from Butte to Boulder Havin Alhambra Basin and other points with return options. Some prices appear garbled but indicate sale days Sundays or Saturdays and restrictions, with ticket offices and agent names such as J B Dawson and A O Wilson. The Portland to Cape Nome steamer line touts superior service and cheaper miners prices with May 2 reservations noted.
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Butte
Boulder
Havin
Alhambra
Basin and Return
North Malmatreet
J. B. Dawson
General Agert
Portland
Cape Nome
Pacific
Bntter
Flathead Lake Hydographic Study by USGS
The U S Geological Survey begins investigation into controlling Flathead Lake levels to reclaim thousands of acres surrounding the lake. Proponents argue lower water would drain land, reduce mosquito breeding, boost summer recreation, and raise valley value. The project aims to study hydrography and meteorology with state and local support.
Geological survey gauges lake level rise near butte montana
Readings show Lake Big Lake has risen about two feet since gauges were installed in april and maintain a fairly constant rise at both ends. The study, led by professor smith, aims to plan operations for congress funding and gauging stations. Also, several soldiers pass en route to fort brady mich and harvey c. houston, son of the city police chief, is promoted to adjutant at bishop stern school in portland.
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Congress
United States Geological Survey
Smith
Harvey C. Houston
William H. Houston
Bishop Senrt
Portland
Dillon News runs GOP convention in Dillon district court room
The May 1 1900 Dillon News reports the Republican convention held in the district courtroom with limited outside delegates. J G Willis presided and A J Noyes served as secretary. Delegates and alternates from multiple precincts were elected after credential review and a challenge to Lingenfelter’s eligibility. The issue was debated, but the list was finalized, and the convention adjourned. Other items note a local child’s funeral, a pony show, changes at the Dillon News, and various city news including a land patent notice for Augustus F P Van Dusen and local civic updates.
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Scott
Red Rock
Big Hole
A. J. Noyes
Bannack
A. Williams
George ‘Taxh
Medicine Lodge
T. B. Craver
Lima
Baker
W.J. Hopkins
GW. Gray
Dillon
J. F. Bishop
W. M. Knapp
J. G. Willis
Lorenge Cushing
Otto Klemm
TR. J. Moore
Harry Allen
T. J. Mullaney
F. D. Lingenfelter
Woill Dilon
Lingenfelter
Moore
K. Skellen
W. F. Gardner
He Thompson
M. Hon
He, Jackson
Leonard Buel
J G. Willis
J. J. Morse
Bishop
Alph Decker
Hf. Harvey
A. Wall
Brown
Wee
Armatrone
W. A. Jones
FR. Tinty
B. P. White
Tj. Mulaney
Ained
A. Dewith
Hee
Fatherson
G. Ay
Che
Notice of Mining Patent Applications in Montana District
Public notice lists mining patent filings in Summit Valley Silver Bow County Montana. Harry T Lewis applies for 16.06 acres on Baltimore lode claim with conflicts and acreage adjustments. heirs of Patrick A Largey apply for 5.87 acres on Little McQueen Placer with multiple survey references. location records and adjacent claims named, with first publication noted March 1908.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
Augustus FP. van Dusen
Butte City
Montana
Conner Dream Lade
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Recorder's Office
State of
William Richardson
Charles ML. Buck
Amanda R. Buck
Butte Land and Investment Company
United States
Gold County
William Stick
Jardaon
Jason
Charles M. Buen
Amanda RK. Buck
Helen Placer
Butte Land & Investment CQ
V. Kempher
Butte
U. S. Land Ofice
Harry T. Lewis
Baltimore Lode
N. R
Cor
Cor. Nou
Cors No
Patrick A. Largey
Meyer Genzverger
Gustave Gallick
Little McQueen
Mnorg
Siiver Row
Sur
Balz
Beara S
Recorder’s Office
Silver Baw County
State of Montana
Buck
Gordon Henshnery
Undine Rode
Whitford
Bavaria
George A Plicant
McQueen
David N. Upton
George D. Greene
Register
Samuel Barker, Jr
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Pra
Beoe
Metion
Bells Exchange
Europe
J. A. Creightom
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G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
Main and
Park Sts., Butte
A. Clark
J, Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Sto Clark
Alex Johnston
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Davis
B. Weirick
Jacrae Steveneek
Airec
North Main Street
Marcus Daly
Donahoe
W.L. Moyer
W. J. Mover
Manceer
C.C. Swinborne
B.A. Konkel
Asst
AAS
Ieee
J.e.taite Goomnenis
Capings
Bae
Bltabee
Kcan
Gramic Wire
Krea
Bec
Bozeman Newssbillings News
P.O. News
Stand
Bozeman
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Railroad
O Merals
Paul
Pergin
Railrway Company
Citizens Committee
William Car
Alex van Brocklin
Sanatarium
George A. Bruffy
Montena
John Gonrow
W. 8. Haussler
Representative
Inter Mountain
Branch Office Gazette Bldg
Woodmen OF World Social Club
George McDaly
B. F. Davidson
County Examining Board
Sherif Hubbard
Secretary of the Interior
Judith Mae
Musselabell Valley
Yellow
Stone River
Miles City
John T. Murphy
Alk Driest
Aran
Livingston News
Montana Coal and Coke Company
Horr
Sherif Young
Deer Ledge
Fred Wilson
Lake
Wilson
Missoula
Bratch
Inter Mountain Publishing Co
Flathead Lake
Ydrographic Investigatio
Geological Survey
Fred D. Smith
The
State University
Flathead Valley
Kallapelt
Flathead
Pend d’Oreille
Great Falls
Saratoga
Pinthead County
Benatar Carter
Lyons & Williams Higgins
Hayes
West Front Street
California
Greenhead Bros
Niggins Avene
H. J. Riley
Higgins Block
Missoula, Montana
Mih Infante United States
Fort Brady
Mich
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Philippines
Vancouver Barracks
Dillon News
Misa Lizzie Cashmore
B. Schott
Carrier
Mountain
Ehiht
Graashupper
Dillon and
Puriead Wermeaday
Mountain View Cemetery
Homer
Gentry
Thompson
Dil- Ton News Company
Lauren Jones
Dillon High
Baptist Church
Tey
Cope
FP Barrett
Tiewe
Yewerk
County
Wisiness
Witt
J. B. Morsay
Salt Lake City
St. Mark's
Chaterface
Granite Mountain Lode
Hugene
Sullivan
Tuotumme Lode
Patrick H. Meagher
Stoux Chief
John T. Colling
Old Joe
Menry
Clarket al
Adirondack Lode
Anthony H. Hedley
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