Auto Tax Law Targeted Over Horsepower Basis
Automobile owners challenge a new state license tax tied to horsepower arguing it taxes personal property twice. The law, expected to raise $60,000 for roads, diverts half to the state highway commission and half to county road funds. A board speed rule calls for reasonable limits based on traffic and safety factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Mathewson
Montana Good Roads Association
Mathewson
State Highway Commission
Town notes mark a quiet election and local plans
Ben Froman of Dell visits town while the mayor elect is serenaded. The city votes largely without issue as the school board votes to keep schools open until May 26. A special tax election is called for extra expenses. Electric lighting funds are approved with 600 dollars to pay for another street light. Dillon expands trade ties with Jack- son and Beaverhead club plans a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Rich
Kilpatrick Place
North Portland Stock Market Report April 4 1913
Burk Commission Co notes a strong cattle market with top cattle selling 7.90 to 8.25 and heavy hogs around 9.60 to 9.75. Sheep and calves show steady demand. receipts limited. Market expected to hold unless unusually large receipts arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Portland
Burke Commission Co
Dixon Drug Store Sold by Fred Woodworth to Move to California
Notes from the Breezes report Fred Woodworth has sold his Dixon drug store and will relocate to California to manage his father's property there. George Woodworth returns from California and his wife, together with their daughter Mrs I A Hazelbaker, visit Dillon. The item also mentions the Art Club meeting at Mrs Reece Armitage’s, the next gathering date, and a card party hosted by Dr and Mrs J B Cowperthwaite with Progressives whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Dillon
Frank
Beaverhead Club
Medlen
Murray
J. P. Loss
Layham Boys
Jackson
Jessi
Big Hole Basin
Beaverhead Commercial Club
Fred Woodworth
Dixon
California
Dixon Herald
George Woodworth
I. A. Hazelbaker
Art Club
Reece Armitage
Fred Francis Ranch
Stella O'Connell
Officials Take Oath of Office in Helena
Recently appointed state officials took their oath and filed bonds naming Sidney Miller as Register of State Lands George M Houtz as State Tax Commissioner George R Metlen as Secretary of the State Highway Commission J C Clifford as Traveling Parole Commissioner and Arthur G Scholes as Dairy Commissioner. The land office will move to the basement of the west wing and the new appointees visited the building before requisitioning office supplies from the water furnishing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Register of State Lands
Sidney Miller
George M. Houtz
Kalispell
State Highway Commission
George R. Metlen
Dillon
J. C. Clifford
Anaconda
Arthur G. Scholes
Townsend
Water Furnishng Board
Importations Break Records In Montana Livestock Shipments
Helena April 5 records from State Veterinarian Butler show March was the largest 30 day period for livestock importations by settlers. A total of 681 shipments brought 8468 horses 1563 cattle and 286 swine from 25 states and Canada.
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Helena
Montana
Butler
North Dakota
Towasent
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Illinois
Nebraska
Washington
Missouri
Canada
California
Colorado
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Oklahoma
Texas
Wyoming
Utah
Cattle Movements and Local Notes From Big Hole
Gus Swanson routes 500 steers home while J E Morse sends 200 head to Bedrock for eastward shipment. J Shaw drives 225 steers as part of a 750 head sale to Dakota buyers. A ranch pen of 75 steers averages 1350. C P Staley resumes as Wisdom hotel clerk after winter in Washington Oregon. Roy Cowan slaughters a steer for C H Strawbridge at 54 percent dressed. Walter C Jones travels from Bryn Mawr stock ranch to Willis then Utah tour. Mrs Lizzie Armstrong seeks feeders for next year. she visits Bryn Mawr with Jones family. Butte Light & Power seeks bids for Divide line extension with 40 foot poles 8 inches at top.
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Chicago
Walter C Jones
Bryn Mawr
Willis
Mr. Jones
Utah
Lizzie Armstrong
Grantsdale
Walter Jones
Jones
Butte Light & Power Company
Divide
Hecla
Landers Sued for 287 80 in Bea Verhead Montana
Olmsted-Stevenson Company sues Thomas B Landers in Bea Verhead County Montana District Court to recover 287 80 for goods sold and delivered. Defendant ordered to answer within twenty days or face default judgment. First published April 2, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
Thomas B. Landers
C. W. Conger
Terms of Court for Montana Fifth Judicial District 1913
The court fixes regular terms for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties in 1913. Beaverhead opens February 17 April 21 August 1 December 8. Jefferson opens January 28 May 6 July 28 November 4. Madison opens March ? March 2 June 2 August 4 October 18. Court opens at 10:00 a m. in Virginia City Madison County Montana.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Towit
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Virginia City
Oregon stock ranches and farms for sale in eastern Oregon
Listings detail several large stock ranches and farms in eastern Oregon offering extensive water rights, alfalfa potential, grain and hay production, and current livestock capacity. Properties range from 475 to 4,000+ acres with prices from 11 to 19 dollars per acre and terms including cash, mortgage, and equipment transfer.
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Oregon
Montana
West
Canada
Brown & Summerville
Oregon Rancher
Care
Dillon Examiner
Dillon
Rules Governing Piano Contest
The contest ends August 4 1918 with the greatest vote total winning. Voting rules set weekly counts at The Examiner Olmsted-Stevenson Co and bans soliciting, entry limits, and special eligibility. Voting methods include in store coupons mail or issue based, with strict anti-fraud measures and disqualification for improper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner and Olmsted-Stevenson Co
Examiner
Olmsted-Sevenson Co
Olmsted-Stevenson Co
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Tion
Ben Froman
Dell
Wo. M. Oliver
Salt Lake City
George B. Conway
Glendale
City
Sheridan
J. E. Morse
Joe Hopkins
Wisdom
North Portland Stock Market
J. B. Cowperthwaite
C H. Strowbridge
G. A. Wiliams
Messrs. and Mesdames
HH. Strawbridge
George Loss
B. R. Stevenson
Mesdames
C. J. Miller
C. W. Francis
Frank Husted
Misses
Charlotte Wold
Harriet Cornelie
Messrs
B. A. Risley
G. A. Williams
From
The
Big Hole News
Gus Swanson
Bedrock
C. P
Staley
Wisdom Hotel
Roy Cowan
C. H. Strawbridge
Norris, Hurd & Smith
GEO. R. Metlen
United States
Chas, Perry
Huber Bros
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Mont
E. M, Yeaman
P.O
Lew L. and
E. J. Callaway
J. Carhart
Bell Transfer Company
Old State Bank
Bidg
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