Indians Invade Dillon as Great Council Meets
The Improved Order of Red Men patriarchs gather in Dillon on May 9 and 10. They trace the orders roots to Sons of Liberty and Boston Tea Party heritage, noting 400000 members and daily relief payments. Local groups like Bannack Tribe of 50 members host a two night social program. The event marks Dillon as home of hospitality with plans to entertain 120 visitors from outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of
Montana
Improved Order of Red Men
Sons of Liberty
Boston
Brotherhood
Iroquoia
Tamina
Logan
Powattan
Great Council
Dillon
Mining Boom Reaches Thunder Mountain District
C M Stolle reports hard travel from Thunder Mountain where 19 claims show high grade ore. Plans include a 10 stamp mill, aerial tramway, and electric plant with Knox post office established. Sunnyside holdings near 800000 per acre value assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Stolle
Thunder Mountain
Stolle
Trappers’ Flat Mining & Milling Co
New York
Boise Road
Emmett
Bell Company
Knox
Speere
American Exchange
Fidelity Company
Boise Company
Jaratecie i
Ajax
Copper Queen
Gus Nelson
Frank Delano
George M. Snow
Nampa
Idaho
Dillon
Dewey
Sunnyside
Lovejoy
Pittsburg
R. W. Purdum
Krune
Denver
Ray
Chicago
Death of Dora Thompson Shocks Dell Family in Montana
Smith McKnight and brother from Dell bring word of sister Dora Thompson of Barnard Missouri death. Dora, 25, suffered tuberculosis and came west with husband for health. She lived most of her life in Barnard and stayed two weeks at a Dell ranch before dying. Survived by mother, father, husband and four brothers: Dave, Smith, James all of Dell and Harve of Bedrock. Body to be shipped East for interment in Barnard.
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Smith McKnight
Dell
Ead
Dora Thompson
Barnard
Missouri
Thompson
Montana
James McKnight
Dave McKnight
Harve McKnight
Bedrock
Tessa McIntyre Dies Suddenlly in Dillon
The death of Tessa McIntyre wife of Horace McIntyre well known ranchman of the upper Horse Prairie was received in Dillon early this week. Cause not learned but it was evidently sudden and unexpected with few friends aware she was ill. No funeral or interment details have been received.
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Tessa McIntyre
Horace McIntyre
Upper Horse Prairie
Dillon
Grant
Tribune
McIntyre
Dillon Militia Inspected at Armory in Dillon
Company F of the Montana National Guard passed a creditable inspection before Major Zerah W. Torrey and Adjutant General A. M. Alderson at the Glendale street armory. Seventeen lines of rifles and equipment were checked as spectators looked on, with only 29 members present. The event aimed to assess armed, uniformed readiness for active duty and potential state encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana National Guard
Zerah W. Torrey
24Th Infantry
Fort Missoula
A. M. Aldergon
Helena
Glendale Street
Dillon Heating & Plumbing Co
Dillon
United States
Alderson
Mortana
New Jersey
Dillon Company
Clemow Buys Blooded Cattle at Helena Hereford Sale
George M. Clemow of Jackson leads the buyers at a Helena Hereford sale taking in 18 females including 17 two year olds and paying the top price for a bull at 300 dollars while others like John B. Wellcome and Charles Halliday also purchased heavily. The sale at Britt & Sillers barn drew mixed views with buyers optimistic and owners saying prices were low. Col T C Calahan of Omaha conducted the sale with C R Thomas present from the American Hereford Breeders association.
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Helena
George M. Clemow
Jackson
Britt & Sillers
John B. Wellcome
Creeklyn
George M. Clemon
Beaverhead County
Charles Halliday
Delphine
Teton County
Wellcome
Halliday
Clemow
United States
Clemon
F. L. Benepe
Bozeman
Col
George _ M. Clemow
George M.clemow
Mont
Local theatre cast shines in a sprightly play
Maguire's performance delights in a difficult role. Mrs. C W Robison as Julia Banks charmed audiences, and Miss Ethel Squire excelled as Betty the maid. C W Robison portrayed young Mr Rivers with evident lovesickness, while W W Simpson as Doctor Banks and W Poindexter as Mr Rivers contributed creditably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Robison
Julia Banks
Ethel Squire
Betty
Rivers
W. W. Simpson
Doctor Banks
L. Poindexter
Mr. Rivers
Hay Ranch for Rent in Musigbrod Creek Basin
Lease notice for 1,280 acres in the Big Hole basin near Musigbrod Creek. Respond to Nathan Hobson at Dillon, Montana for rental details and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musigbrod ‘Creek
Oreddrese
Nathan Hobson
Dillon, Mont
Musical Event Highlights Miss Vienna Neel at Lenox Lyceum
A Liszt program led by Miss Vienna Neel, newcomer to the concert scene, drew praise from Harlem gazette and New York Sun. Critics praised her technique, sympathy, and expressive touch, with strong audience applause and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox Lyceum
Vienna Neel
Ranka
Neel
New York Sun
Yellowstone Park Transportation chief forecasts growing fleet
George Breck, superintendent, arrives in town per Butte Inter Mountain and travels to Henry's Lake. He says 580 coach horses have been fed and readied, wintered teams number about 60, and the season should be strong. The company plans to add equipment, likely doubling within five years to exceed 1,000 horses and vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Breck
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Butte InterMountain
Henry's Lake
Henry’s Lake
Park
Yellowstone Valley
Still Doing Land Business Public Notice
Local land agent asserts ongoing operation and readiness to serve the public better. Advises calling on him for services and to address inquiries related to land business.
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Grand Lodge of the Improved Order of Red Men
Standard
H. Y. Company
Pogsibe
McKnight Brothers
Tessa” McIntyre
Eliel Brothers
Dillon Militia
Calaise
Jackson Mont
George M. Madrona
Gertrude
Tilley
Dalcey
Lady Chloe
Elizabeth
Jack Bow
Ondenteshug
Cosmo
Juryman
Bull
Saime
Maude
Maguire
der Fliegende
Neelig
Harlem
N. Y
Gazette
Butte, Mont
Miner
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