Tracy's Career Ends In Self-Destruction Near Creston
Outlaw Harry Tracy, dodging capture after a month of coast terror, died by his own hand during a last stand at a wheat field near Creston Washington. Aiding posse members reported a long rifle duel ended with Tracy surrounded and choosing death over hanging. News reached Cres ton via Inter Mountain bulletin and Spokane dispatches.
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Harry Tracy
Inter Mountain
Creaton
Washington
Tracy
Spokane
Cigutanen
Gardner
Creston
Jack McGinnis
Harrington
Sle
Louie D Todd
Spokesman Review
Todd
Hiousee
Davengott
Mt Tates
McGinnis
Speakane
Parcdork
State Lands Fencing Crackdown Heads to Beaverhead Lands
Captain George Towrans leads state land enforcement in Beaverhead and Melrose areas as officials pursue landowners who fence state sections without proper leases. He plans to inspect a quarter section visited Monday and then head to the Big Hole basin where about a dozen state lands are allegedly illegally fenced by large ranchers.
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George FL Towrans
Easieford
Yaeed
Ceptera
Melrose
Big Hele
Estes Returns From Minnesota Trip with 145 Cattle
E Estes Nome and FE Estes came back from St Paul Sunday night with 145 head of cattle. They found a fair market but not as strong as hoped. Thirty nine years ago Estes left St Paul to come to Montana and has not visited the town since. He recalled the old steamboat landing as the sole remaining landmark of pioneer days.
Injunction Granted in Brick Yard Soil Dispute
Robert H. Selway sues Emma A Stansfield W Stansfield and Daniel Earhart to stop digging near a irrigation ditch on Earhart’s brick yard below Dillon. Judge Parker grants a restraining order and an injunction with bond of 50 dollars, five feet from the site surface and ten feet at the bottom.
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Robert H. Selway
Emma A. Stansfield
W. Stansfield
Daniel Earhart
Earhart
Brick Yard
Dillon
Stansfields
Banka
Selway
Parker
Woon
Barrett
Tragic Lightning Strike Kills Man Near Park City
The bolt of lightning struck a wagon at George C. Tides ranch near Park City, fatally injuring Zimmermen who died on impact. Two men on the ground were stunned but recovered as the runaway team was captured near Young’s Point, six miles away.
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Horner
Mostar Mierman
George C. Tides
Park City
Young Zimmitman
Zimmermen
Young's
Plans Drawn for Brick Warehouses Opposite Post Office
George R. Metlen draws plans for three brick fireproof warehouses on the Oregon Short Line right of way on Montana Street opposite the post office. The Fairey Grocery, the Dillon Furniture, and John W. Morton own the buildings with shared front and 12 inch fire walls.
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George R. Metlen
Oregon
Dillon Furniture Company
Harris Defeats Martin Again in Dillon Wrestling Bout
Harris repeated his Dillon match tactics to defeat Martin before a small crowd at the Dillon theatre. The bout featured 15 pound weight advantage for Harris and saw cleverness from Martin with Crayeiderat de anones noted amidst fray and crowd reactions.
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Tony Tranis
Jack Martin
Corcish Etyle i
Dillon
Apain
Haris
Tin
Cleveretes
Pharpas
Fat
Amd
Water Diversion Options Near Rettlesneke Creel
A damaged item describes irrigation and water management around Rettlesneke creel and Peninenect insurance Ga crops. It mentions diverting water cheaply to Frying Par chasin and Birch creek prairie and notes government action and desert-defmed connections. End with signature Hhef JAS. KRIRKPATRICK.
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Birch Creek
Newsy Notes From Big Hole Basin
Local shorthand items recount residents visiting the basin including John Peterson of Melrose buying lots in Noyes addition and building a dwelling. Officials and visitors such as Miss Isabella Rife and Miss Clara Sharkey, Edwin Norris of Highland Water Co., and Mrs Norng tour the area with Noyes hosts. Sheepman Arthur Markley sells 140 head. a child injures finger but treatment improves. upcoming teachers’ exam at the hotel on August 2.
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John Peterson
Melrose
Noyes
Isabella Rife
Clara Sharkey
Edwin Norris
Highland Water Co
Norng
Ajax Ranch
Arthur Markley
Dillon
Short Line Rail Rates to Sett Lake and Return Listed
From Divide the fare is 14.00 to Sett Lake and return with stops at Melrose 13.75 Dillon 12.50 Bedrock 11.75 and Siena 11.00. Tickets go on sale August 10 with a return by August 23.
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Divide
Melrose
Dillon
Bedrock
Siena
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Captain Ingram
Beaverhead
Guild
Manse
Thorpe Ranch
Phal Thorpe
St. Rose
Dai Vlawkins
al Ph
Ate Cotta
Wiloch
Cy den Ard
de Ries
Polligae Palace
Denver
fUrithe
Kansas
Rharies of the
Mt Bari
Apt
Butte Mont Pip
Mildred
Dillion
Phillips
Syme
Lightning
Engineer Metlen
Worth
Dillon Lmplement Company
Watterson
Harris
Martin
Batte
Ln Dillon
Marti
Jachhaond
Jas
Krirkpatrick
Baltimore
Newsy
Big Hole Basin
Jane
Daniel Tovey
Dr. Towers
Theoast House
Polday
Pol
Sabe Eea Ree
My Fiedts
Beaverhead County
George Wolt
Ala Jacobs
Haack Creek
Ward Bros
Center and
Idaho Streets
Dillon, Mont
Ea Pian
Fmerson Hill
Ee General Merchandise
Idaho
Emerson Hill
Red Rock, Montana
Albert
S’tamm
Wraith
Seweloy
Mee
Chasacim
Fei
Rand
Rénard
J. Haines & CO
Sun Yuen
Armour Packing
John W.morton
Masonic
Sat Lake
Sett Lake
Angmet
Fruit and Vegetables
Blackberries
Dillon the Tre
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