Interstate Mining Breaks Ground on Montana Idaho Tunnel
Captain J H Lanyon and Mining Engineer J W Caples visited Salmon to advance the Dark Horse mine project. They outline a 2800 foot tunnel crossing the continental divide to transfer ore from Montana to Idaho, with 15 claims totaling 300 acres and an estimated 500000 tons of ore. The project, costing about 50000 dollars to date, begins drilling with expectations of eight months to completion.
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J. H. Lanyon
Salmon
J. W. Caples
Big Hill
Montana
Continental Divide
Idaho
United States
Colorado
Lagi Week
Wimpey Creek
Calumet & Montana Mining Company
Lanyon
Dark Horse
Jessie
Jerome
Marion
Josephine
Montana-Idaho
Rayonette
Eva
Mendota
Isabella
Lemhi Herald
Farmers Day at Lewistown Attracts Gov Norris
Lewistown August 3 Farmers day at the experiment station on Judith beach 30 miles west proved a complete success and will be an annual feature. Gov K L Norris and President Brandenburg of the Dry Farming congress attended with Judge Stewart of Bozeman and other prominent men. Twenty autos brought visitors from Lewistown and scores more joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Cheadle
Norris
Cooley
Agricultural College
Montana
Brandenberg
Dry Farming Congress
Judith Basin
Billings
Lewistown
Judith Beach
K. L. Norris
Brandenburg
Judge Stewart
Bozeman
Eastern Capital Seen Driving West Reclamation Growth
Commissioner Fred Dennett states the next few years will bring massive eastern and foreign investment in irrigation and Carey act projects. He foresees reclamation spreading across arid lands, with costs around 200 dollars per acre on fruit lands and higher for diversified farming, backed by U S support and foreign finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dennett
General Land Office
West
Wear
Mr. Dennett
Carey
United States
Directory of Dillon Churches
Directory lists St James Episcopal Presbyterian Methodist and other parishes with locations pastors and service times in Dillon. It includes Holy communion morning prayer evening prayer Sunday school and special Mass schedules for several churches and neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James Episcopal Church
Washington and
Glendale Streets
S. D. Hooker
Presbyterian Church
Pacific and
A. B. Martin
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Western Excursions on Sale to Coastal Cities
During the summer the Oregon Short Line will offer round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles on specified dates. Call on Agent for dates and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Beaverhead County Seeks Bids For Road Work 1909
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids by 7 p.m. August 9 1909 for building a county road from the southeast corner of section 7 to the Big Hole road with bridge plank and stringers supplied by the county and graveling two segments. The county will provide frill specifications August 7 and may abandon opening a Polaris to Big Hole road option. Bid deposits 5 percent required. Dated Dillon July 28 1909.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
S.E. Cor
Big Hole
Grays
Ames
Harrison’s
Polaris
Big Hole Road
Dillon
Thia
Mo.s.baker
Notice to creditors in estate of Samuel Hood deceased
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the administrator of the estate of Samuel Hood deceased invites creditors and all persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims should be filed at C. W. Robison’s office in Dillon Montana. Dated July 30 1909. David Gibson administrator.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Samuel Hood
C. W. Robison
Dillon
Sleeping car innovation on Southwest Limited
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway introduces white counterpanes or bedspreads on Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kansas City replacing heavy woolen blankets. Blankets remain in reserve within reach for cool nights, aiming to improve passenger comfort and attract sleepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Southwest
Chicago
Kansas City
G A R Convention Details for Salt Lake City Trip
G A R convention set for Salt Lake City from August 9 to 14 with excursions via Oregon Short Line from Montana on August 7 and 8. Return limit August 23. Agents advised to quote rates and provide further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R
Salt Lake City
Oregon
Montana
College Maid to Race at Beaverhead County Fair
Secretary Carruthers secures the famed racing mare College Maid for the Beaverhead county fair opening August 31 through September 3. The horse will compete on the track each afternoon, running without a driver at a 42 08 gait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carruthers
Beaverhead
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Interstate Mining
Dennettia
Special Agents’ Division
Helena
Spokane
Gov. Norris
Chase Bennett
Minneapolis
A. J. Wedum Lumber
Go. Dillon and Armstead
OF the
Dillon Churches
Bannack
Washington Streets
Sebree Streets
A. F. Colver
Catholic Church
Lima
Melrose
Horse Prairie
Dell
Willis
D, Foley
Oxfords
Vici
Patent
Eliel Brothers
E. T. Brock
Prop
David Gibson
Eph Stoller
Beaverhead, Jefferson, Big Hole and
Ruby Valleys
B. F. Yerkes
Mont
The
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Union Electric.Co
Thos. E. Goodwin
HA. Bond
M. D
Idaho Street
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