Lightning Kills A Young Man On Saturday
Frank T. Dougherty of Butte was struck and killed by lightning while fishing with Master Richard Hobson on Horse Prairie. The Hobson boy survived, walking four miles to warn the Murray ranch. Dougherty’s body was shipped to Butte for burial. Also included are livestock market prices and sales notes from Burke Commission Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Dougherty
Butte
Murray Livestock Company
Young Dougherty
Richard Hobson
Ela Hobson
Hobson
Murray Ranch
Dillon
Frank Dougherty
Laura Perfect
Dougherty
Burke Commission Co
Sullivan and Fray Iliff Wed in Quiet Dillon Ceremony
Miss Fray Iliff and George E. Sullivan were married Sunday evening at St Rose Parsonage with only Mr and Mrs Benjamin Iliff as witnesses. The bride, daughter of Benjamin Iliff, has long resided in Dillon and is active in musical circles. The groom worked in the Short Line shipping department at Armstead. They left Sunday night for Armstead to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frag Iff
George KE. Sullivan
Father Foley
St. Rose Catholic
Benjamin Iff
Benjamin Jliff
Dillon
Sullivan
North Portland Stock Market Report August 2 1912
North Portland stock market notes light receipts since Monday. Prices remain steady at the quoted levels. Cattle show a liberal Monday run with no price change. sheep arrivals exceed last week with many feeders reluctant buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Portland
Preparations Underway for Bea verhead High School Opening
Prep work for Bea verhead high school opening on the third of next month includes renovations to the assembly hall and science and commercial rooms. The largest enrollment is expected, with many graduates entering colleges and new students joining the Normal College and state institutions. Prof Burt Adams Tower is overseeing a new residence project on South Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead High School
State Normal College
Howard Morse
J. J. Morse
University of Michigan
Anson Baxter
Jerome Baxter
State Agricultural College
Bozeman
Margaret Poindexter
Olga Anderege
Esther Thomas
Bessie Bennett
Louise Dodds
Irene Yearlan
Normal College
Burt Adams Tower
South Washington Street
Reservations in Pullman Train for State Fair
People planning to attend the State Fair should secure Pullman berth reservations now through Frank A. Hazelbaker as most fine berths are taken. Every county will have exhibits and non daily service areas will get Pullman specials modeled on last year. A dedicated all Pullman train will serve Dillon attendees, parking at Helena for sleeping accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Mr. Hazelbaker
Pullmans
Dillon
Helena
Porter Couple Seen in Bedrock Munday for Shopping
Mr and Mrs John KR Porter visited Bedrock Munday for a day of shopping in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KR. Porter
Bedrock Munday
New Fire Lookout Station Established on Bald Mountain
A high altitude fire lookout posts on Bald Mountain in the Beaverhead National Forest has been established. The demountable plane table aligns north to south with a compass dial and airdale sighting instrument. A telephone line links the top to the Dillon supervisor and a dial aids rapid fire location. A guard reports twice daily and Bald Mountain offers broad visibility over Monida Worse Prairie Medicine Lodge and surrounding ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forest
Bald Mountain
Dillon
Forest Service
Monida
Medicine Lodge
Big Hole Basin
Bitterroot Valley
Tobacco Root
Blacktail
Beaverhead
Pathfinder car marks roads for Good Roads Congress work
The Montana State Automobile Association sent the pathfinder car under Mr Barich to Idaho Falls to map roads from Dillon to Monida. The effort aims to document every stretch, bridge, and culvert for a published guide to aid motorists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Automobile Association
Rudolph V. Barich
Anaconda
Pete’ Holmes
Howard Pierce
Silver Bow
Butte
Idaho Falls
Twin Bridges
Dillon
Monida
Good Roads Congress
Barich
Stevens
Pierce
Methodist ladies aid to meet at lecture rooms
Mrs Grant Haines and Mrs Emma Gilbert will entertain the Methodist ladies aid society at the church lecture rooms on Thursday August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Haines
Emma Gilbert
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Progressive Party Convenes in Chicago at Coliseum
Chicago August 6 the national progressive party gathered for its first national convention in the Coliseum Roosevelt sponsor for the party arrived and will speak tomorrow Former Senator Albert Beveridge of Indiana was elected temporary chairman and led the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
Taft
Echo
National
Chicago
National Progressive Party
Coliseum
Roosevelt
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Mammoth contest invites broad participation for McIntyre tour ing car prize
The Examiner and Montana Mercantile Co announce a five week contest offering a McIntyre five passenger touring car to be awarded December 2. The entry pool spans all districts with many active, wide awake supporters and increasing enthusiasm as the prize draws near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
Montana Mercantile Co
Morris Killed by Fast Team Near Wisdom
Thomas E F Morris of this city was killed near Wisdom Saturday night when his wagon was dragged by frightened horses. His body, mangled, was moved to Butte for medical care and may be sent to Seattle for interment. He leaves a mother Mrs Samuel Morris of Seattle, a sister Mrs James Thomas, and a brother Samuel Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas EF. Morris
Wisdom
Butte
Joe Richards
Fred J. Roote
Richards Undertaking Establishment
Morris
Big Hole
Samuel Morris
Seattle
James Thomas
Lima's First Horse Sale a Hum Dinger
Lima Montana August 6 Last Thursday marked the town’s first horse sale with strong turnout despite bad weather. About 70 head sold for roughly 5000 dollars with buyers from Dillon Butte and surrounding areas. Auctioneer Chas A Smith billed the sale as a hum dinger and hopes for another event soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Mont
Frank Nelson
Dell
W. C. Orr
Dillon
Chas
Butte
Chas. A. Smith
Bert Williams
Smith
Best of season Dillon vs Butte. pitcher’s duel ends 2 1
In a highly watched Monday game Dillon lost 2 to 1 to the Butte league club in a ninth inning finish. Richards and Klein pitched well with Whitings and Tremblay delivering key hits. Ripley stole a base and a late double play secured the win for Butte. Next Monday Dillon hosts the same team in a likely record crowd. Sunday Dillon faces the Butte Independents in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte
Richards
Klein
Whaling
Moorehead
Kafora
Jensen
Tremblay
Barry
Shannon
Clark
Ripley
Stovall
Rip
Hartman
Welty
Butte Independents
Merkle
Schils
McNamara
Jensen Out For Bunting In Third Strike
Dilson and Butte lose a close game by final score 2 to 1. Richards struck out 11 for Dilson while Klein fanned 6 for Butte. Key plays include a Nipley stolen base and a Welty Dockstader sacrifice, with Siefert to Clark to Welty turning a double play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Bunting
Dilson
Butte
Dillon
Nipley
Welty
Dockstader
Clark
Whaling
Siefert
Barry
Tremblay
Shannon
Collins
Moorehead
Richards
Klein
Stephenson
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Ner
Geo. E. Sullivan
Miss Fray Iliff
North Portland Stock Market
Mountain Top
Beaverhead Forest
Progressive Party
Agatha Lovell
Jack Goodall
Tim Tash
FAST
Welty Ibea Es
Gathers
Rutte
McGeeghan
Doeckstader
Whafora
Rf Shannon
the Examiner
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