Prisoner Escapes Train Car On Sudden Window Break
Dick Anderson, a young man who secured $50 on a forged check at The Medlon last week and was captured at Rockriver Wyoming, escaped from Sheriff Gosman on a train near Dillon Saturday night. He slipped through a toilet window after handcuffs were removed for wrist treatment, leaped onto the vestibule side rod, then disappeared. Sheriff Gosman searches, offers a reward, with initial pursuit placing him in Butte before this escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Anderson
Medlon
Rockriver
Wyoming
Sheriff Gosman
Dillon
Anderson
Bedrock
J. M. Hill
Maio
Idaho Falla
Goaman
Butte
Conditions Similar to 1902 Live Stock Report Cites Trade
The Live stock Report from Clay Robinson & Co Chicago notes high prices and compares 1909 to 1902. Receipts at Chicago Kansas City South Omaha and East St. Louis for Q1 totaled 1 615 800, down 33 100 from 1902. Chicago marketing for three months was 720 800, down 18 300 from 1902. Top beeves January 1909 $7.50 vs 1902 7.75. March 1909 7.40 vs 7.35 in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay, Robinson & Co
Chicago
Kansas City
South Omaha
East St. Louis
Beeves
Harrison Crook Nuptials In Butte Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Onie Harrison and James R. Crook occurred in Butte last evening with J. C. Harrison and family attending from Dillon. The bride, longtime Dillon resident, is honored locally. the groom works for Ed Cushing in Dillon. They will reside here after May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onie Harrison
James R. Crook
Butte
Ed Cushing
Mre. Crook
Montana Development League Formed At Publicity Convention
Governor Norris led a Helena meeting that formed the Montana Development League to promote Montana resources in the east. About fifty attendees from across the state set a $1 membership fee, name Norris as president, and plan an advertising pamphlet and lecture tours to learn from Washington and Oregon trade groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Montana
Helena
Senate
State Capitol
League
Spokane
Portland
Washington
Oregon
Portland Commercial Club
Oregon Development League
Atate
Montana Development League
Norrin
Normal College Student Narrowly Escapes Beaverhead Drowning
Miss Gertrude Reardon a Normal College student from Anaconda fell from a bridge railing into the Beaverhead while walking with Miss Gorman of Havre. Rescue by Lenox family in a swift current followed by medical attention. Reardon recovered after a brief unconscious period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Reardon
Anaconda
Normal College
Beaverhead
Miss Reardon
Miss Gorman
Havre
Argenta
Reat
Mr. Lennox
Hia
Mies Gorman
Lennox Girls
Mies Reardon
Lenox
Independent Extends Service Between Spokane and Montana
In Butte an important meeting of Interstate Telephone Co. of Spokane directors and Montana Independent Co. officials discussed long distance traffic arrangements for interstate business linking Spokane Butte and intermediate points. A new long distance contract connects lines at the Idaho line with work extending to Wallace Idaho and along routes through Anaconda Deer Lodge and Missouri to Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Interstate Telephone Co
Spokane
Montana Independent Co
M. A. Phelps
J. W. Fisher
Alfred Gall
T. S. Lane
Interstate
Montana
Idaho
Spokane Company
Wallace
Montana Company
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Missouri
Montana Independent Company
Helena
Logan
Billings
Lewintown
Butte Exchange
Great Falle
Pocatello
Hutte
Preatot
Zidaho
Sersice
Local Puzzle Winners Announced by Union Electric
The April Light puzzle winners are Mrs J B Poindexter and Mrs Elizabeth Monroe. Poindexter wins first prize a toaster while Monroe takes second a portable iron. Prizes are provided by Union Electric Company which also publishes a monthly business bulletin. John T Orr among Dillon residents visiting Butte today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8 B. Poindexter
Elizabeth Monroe
Union hKhlectric. Company
John T. Orr
Dillon
Butte
Transit Line to Salt Lake Servicing Within a Year
Montana Independent Co. aging director Thaddeus S. Lane says the line extending to Salt Lake will be in service within one year. The announcement frames the project as expanding regional rail or transit connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Thaddeus S. Lane
Montana Independent Co
Flying Trip to Dillon by Auto Sparks Praise for Road Travel
Independent reporter recalls a business trip from Helena to Dillon using a Franklin automobile. The six hour, 126 mile journey faced blinding snow and mud but proved faster than trains and left Deering enthusiastic about future auto use. The return route encountered deep snowdrifts and broken mud chains, yet the car completed the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Deering
Dillon
Helena
Jock
Swendeman
Margaret Roas Hosts Theta Gathering on Washington Street
Theta members were entertained last evening by Misa Margaret Roas at her Washington Street home, where attendees enjoyed a social gathering and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta
Misa Margaret Roas
Washington Street
Butte Wedding Pair From Dillon to Marry Today
Chester H. Gilbert of Dillon and Miss Nydia Spencer of Portland Oregon will wed this afternoon at the Thornton hotel parlor in Butte. Grace Gray will be bridesmaid with Ralph White as best man. The couple to reside at the Gilbert ranch north of Dillon after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte
Chester H. Gilbert
Nydia Spencer
Portland
Oregon
Thornton Hotel
Grace Gray
Mill Point
Ralph White
Mia
Emma Gilbert
Seaverhead
Montana Mercantle Company
Gilbert
Monroe hosts a Tuesday euchre social
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Monroe entertained at euchre. Refreshments were served by Marie Lamont and Jessie Poin dexter. Attendees included Miguel Lamont, Bishop, Dorchester, Dunning, H. R. Melton, G. W. Dart, Matthew Orr, Potts, M. A. Walker, F. E. Foote, H. L. McCaleb, Will Simpson, Mesere, A. G. Gilbert, J. E. Callaway, and H. F E. Beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Monroe
Euchre
Marie Lamont
Jessie Poindexter
Miguel Lamont
Bishop
Dorchester
Dunning
H. R. Melton
G. W. Dart
Matthew Orr
Potts
M. A. Walker
F. E. Foote
H. L. McCaleb
Will Simpson
Mesere
A. G. Gilbert
J. E. Callaway
H. F E. Beat
City Council Minutes Reflect Clerk Change and Spending
The city council accepted J B Poindexter's resignation as city clerk and appointed H R Melton to fill the term with a $2 000 bond. March arrests totaled 27 with $135 in fines. Water rentla for the quarter reached 2 530 00 with 362 taps on water conteni. The council approved licenses for piano licenses and referred a bridge project on North Washington street for study. Numerous bills to be paid are listed in the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Knapp
W. G. Phillips
W. C. Orr
Juling Rounda
R. T. Wemple
White
H. R. Melton
J. B. Poindexter
Craig Cornell
Conger
Stone
Badcon
Dan Grant
F. . Kohl
North Washington Street
Selway
Dillion
Union Electric Co
K.P. Erwin
M. A. Walker
L. Smith
H. A. McCaleb
James Walker
F. P. Harrison
Homer Harrigan
Frank Howell
Win, Clark
George Dart
Isaac Brown
Dilton C. & T. Co
K. T. Brock
F. P. Birrer
Tribune Pub. Co
Mclaren
G. Ewing
Henry Cushing
J. G. Erwin
Bell Telephone Co
Centennial Cafe
A. B. Martin
Kate Fitzharfra
A. L. Badcon
Fred Oliver
F. L. Stone
Charlea Sasaman
Big Hole Beef in Fine Shape Ahead of Market
The world famous Big Hole beef cattle have endured an open winter and are now in prime condition ready for markets. Western buyers have bought most cattle sold, with shipments to the coast already made though many animals stay until after the 10th. Frye-Brahe Co. of Seattle leads buyers with about 5,000 head. Stan ton Co. of Spokane and Waechter are also purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Frye-Brahe Co
Seattle
Stanton Co
Spokane
Waechter
Wool Purchase Signals Strong Powell County Flock Output
J K R Hample, a noted Montana commission man, returns from Powell county praising Deer Lodge valley flocks. He bought 40,000 fleeces at 20 cents a pound, expects eight pounds per sheep and $1.60 per animal value. He also contracted large sums in Madison and Beaverhead counties, aiming for about one third of Beaverhead and nearly all Madison and Powell wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. Hample
Butte
Montana
Powell County
Deer Lodge
Thess - Powell County
Hample
Madison
Deaverhead
Madison County
Beaverhead
Madisan
Land Restored To Entry Along Montana Rivers
Senator Carter reports Secretary Ballinger has ordered restoration of land along the Jefferson Madison and Beaverhead rivers to the public domain revoking the February 16 1909 withdrawal. The move followed protests from southern Montana residents over loss of dry land farming potential and uncertainty about power sites along the streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Madison
Beaverhead
Interior Department
Carter
Ballinger
Jefferson, Madison
Sheaverhead Rivera
Laude
Helena
Montana
Methodist church sale a big success despite weather
Last Saturday's food and apron sale at the post office store netted the Methodist church ladies a neat sum. The effort was boosted by contributions of fancy articles from out-of-town friends including Mrs W G Clark Seattle Mrs Myrtle Butler Seattle Mrs John Forrester Butte Mrs Samsel Idaho Falls Mrs Carrie Ho ho Deer Lodge Mrs E M Thomas Payette Idaho Mrs Piatt mother of Mrs E M Yeaman Lemhi Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. G. Clark
Myrtle, Butler
Seattle
John Forrester
Butte
Samsel
Idaho Falla
Carrie Hoho
Deer Lodge
E. M. Thomas
Payette
Idaho
Mre. Piatt
E. M. Yeaman
Lemhi
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Harrison-Crook
Beaverhead River
Independent
Chester Gilbert
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