The Lost Sheep Eaters of Yankee Fork
In Idaho 1878 a band of 30 Sheep Eater Indians disappeared, leaving no trace. Bonanza miners pursued them toward Camas Prairie. a ridge battle left over 30 dead. Survivors were buried under cliff rock with giant powder, leaving only a lone leg as evidence.
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West
Idaho
Yankee Fork
Dillon Pipe Dreamers
Montana
Bonanza
Salmon Road
Hugh McCaleb
Bozeman
Camas Prairie
Camas
Yankee Fork Divide
Camas Meadow
Monida Line Prepares for Record Yellowstone Transport Season
W. W. Humphreys of the M Y line visits Dillon and announces contracts for 100 passengers over 10 days from Monida through the park. The company expects 1,000 tourists in 10 days and over 20,000 for the season, with new coaches and horses ordered. The route passes Centennial valley Alaska basin and the Rockies, tying into the Nez Perce era sites and Madison canyon before reaching Wonderland.
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W. W. Humphreys
Dillon
Monida
Monida Gateway
Yellowstone Park
Humphreys
Montana
West
Centennial Valley
Fedrock
Alaska Basin
Rockies
Pacific
Henry’s Lake
Tyghee Pass
Joseph
Nez Perce
O. O. Howard
Madison
Duelle
Riverside
Boys In Blue
Madison Canyon
Wonderland
Hamosa
Land Office Upholds Contest Against Williams in Beaverhead
Clarence 4H Strowbridge’s contest against Samuel B. Williams over aWisdom area homestead in Beaverhead County was sustained by Assistant Commissioner Fimble. Williams failed to appear for the Wisdon hearing on Feb 24 1902, leading to cancellation of his entry and closure of the case.
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Clarence
Strowbridge
Samuel B. Williams
Fimble
Washington
Williams
Wisdom
Beaverhead County
Strawbridge
United States
Missoula
Department At
Missoulian
Weather Bureau seeks crop reports for 1908 season
Montrose W. Hays, Helena station director, asks county residents to provide information on crop conditions and growth for 1908. The weekly climate and crop bulletin will resume, offering week by week updates on crop progress and weather effects.
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Montrose W. Hays
United States Weather Bureau
Helena
March Showing for United States Savings in Helena
The United States assay office in Helena reports that for March the total pte of Acemet Enat U to $177. The note reflects ongoing work and financial activity at the facility during that month.
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United States
Aeeay
Helena
Europe
Will Train a Good One Colbert Medium Returns Home
George Opp spent a few days in town last week and brought back Colbert Medium a three year old colt bred by P Boyle of Chicago. The colt by Colbert out of Onward is a half brother to Neriole noted for a 2 07 mark as a three year old on the eastern turf.
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George Opp
Colbert Medium
W. c. Orr
Colbert
P. Boyle
Chicago
Neriole
Slack buys Pioneer Dairy and plans modern plant
E W Slack has purchased the Pioneer dairy from George Whit taker and will take charge of the plant the first of the month. He has built a 100 foot barn with room for 50 cows and a central dust proof strainer. The milk room follows top dairies and will include modern appliances and new machinery to ensure sanitary operation.
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E. W. Slack
Pioneer
George Whittaker
Slack
Bozeman Teacher in Trouble
The preliminary hearing in the state against Professor A O Jones was held in Bozeman behind closed doors. Jones was bound over to the district court with bonds set at 3000 dollars. Louise Bosmier, the 14 year old girl Jones is charged with ruining, gave a thorough account. the bond raise of 1000 dollars signals strong evidence.
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A. O. Jones
Bozeman
District Court
Louise Bosmier
Prof. Jones
Jones
Carl McDowell Recovering After Stabbing
Carl McDowell, stabbed earlier by J. L. Young who accused him of wronging Youngs daughter, continues to improve and probably will recover.
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Carl McDowell
J. L. Young
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THE
Monida Line
Beaverhead
Pioneer Dairy
Dillon Furniture Co
G. T. Paul
Broeck
W. V. Kingsbury
Metlen
B. F. White
R. A. Sullivan
First National Bank
L. F. Graves
Wm. Roz
A. L. Stone
Cashier
State Bank of Dillon
Dillon, Montana
Tateupervision
F.L. Graves
Martin Barrett
Jos. Shineberger
A. F. Graeter
A.L. Stong
Edwin Norris
Attorney-at- Law
Examiner
A. L. Bancon, N. G, W.Y. Casumore' Secy
Upper
Montana St
Salt Lake Port
Dillon Lumber Co
J. B. Pickinney
Maurice A. Walker, M. D
Mellon
Sheep Creek Basin
Harry Andrus
Dillon Examiner
Fifth Judicial District
Jefferson and
State of
Jefferson County
Madison County
Boulder
M. H. Parker
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