Pot Seems to Simmer In Local Campaign Arena
As fall campaigns near the two county conventions in Dillon on September 5 and the state meeting in Anaconda on September 8, both parties name potential candidates. Democrats mention for sheriff and treasurer several locals, while Republicans show muted activity with a handful of names floated for various offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Anaconda
Helena
George W. Dart
J. G. Erwin
Tom Scott
Ike Edinger
Frank
Richard Gallagher
Mer
Aon Hill
Smith
McKnight
Harry Andrue
P. M. Sweeney
Chan
Truax
Co, B. van Hounen
Ike Rife
H. T. Poindexter
J. P. Murray
Emerson Hill
Wm. Montgomery
G. T. Paul
Theodore Nelson
Silas Dishno
Gee
W. French
J. P. Logs
Misa Alice Herr
John S. Baker
Fred L. Stone
Fred Randolph
Tom Mulaney
Joe Wiksdal
Wm, Scully
E. G. Farnaworth
William Cashmore
O. C. .Gosman
C. W. Scott
B. N. Stevenson
A. L. ‘Badcon
Tom Taylor
Fred Price
District Court
F.A. Harelbaker
C. W. Robicon
Mr. Rodgers
B. F. ‘White
E. O. Selway
Alf Decker
J. W. Scott
W.-M. ‘Muapp
Henry Thompson
Sheridan Horse Sale Proves A Big Success
The Sheridan horse sale drew about 280 horses sold with average prices around 55 dollars per head for yearlings. Buyers included John Rich of Salt Lake City who bought two cars and Mr Stock Rider of Oklahoma who purchased one car, along with Mr Hart of Dakota and many local buyers. The sale attracted participants from across the western region.
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Sheridan
John Rich
Salt Lake
Stockrider
Oklahoma
Hart
Dakota
Norris and Rowe Circus Arrives With Big Show Promises
Mr G S Roddy manager of Norris and Rowe circus arrived with twenty eight posters lithographs banners and programers and announced the August 24 show the only big circus in the region this year. Roddy spoke of rapid growth and added that acquisitions in San Francisco and New York boosted this season with internationally renowned performers and a prior record of 279873 paid admissions in thirty days in the west.
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G. S. Roddy
Norris and Rowe Circus
Museum, Menagerie
Hippodrome
Congress of Nations
Roddy
Norris
Rowe
Norris and Rowe
Theira
San Francisco
Mysterious disappearance of Dillon woman Mrs Call
Mrs W A Call, a well known Dillon resident, vanished after July 19 with no trace. She had been in Bozeman for medical reasons and quarantine for smallpox, last heard July 13, planned to travel to Dillon, but no ticket records or sighting exist. Her husband appeals for any information from travelers on the coast.
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W. A. Call
Bozeman
Dillon
Mra
Call
Call Jefti Dillop
Butte
Era Daya
Seattle
Nozeman
Dillon Ball Team Sees Mixed Results on Road Trip
Dillon ball team has five wins and three losses after a long road swing. They swept Missoula at Helena last weekend, then dropped two at Bozeman before winning one and losing one in a four game set. Upcoming series include Livingston and a busy return route to Billinga Miles City and Forsyth.
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Dillon Ball
Missoula
Helena
Dillon
Bozeman
Waa
Livingston
Teddy Roosevelt
Butte
Spokane
Gregg
Barry
Morris King
Norris
Minnesota
Forsyth
Myera
Kinnear
Billinga
Miles City
A D Young Party Traces Old Mullan Road To Helena
A D Young and party returned from an auto trip covering Butte Anaconda Deer Lodge and Helena. They rode the old Mullan stage road from Deer Lodge to Helena encountering a minor accident stuck in the Little Blackfoot river but were pulled out by a four horse team.
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A, D. Young
Butte
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Helena
Multan
Waa
Blackfoot River
Mr. Young
Mullan Road
Young
County Tax Levy Set by Beaverhead Board in 1908
Beaverhead County Montana board of commissioners met August 10 1908 to approve a tax schedule. They planned a levy for state county and school funds totaling millages and special levies by district, with bonds and improvements under Section 2598 of the Political Code.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beavehead County
Montana
O. C. Gosman
Jno
S. Baker
W. C. Orr
Bia
Gosman
Commie
Orr
Montana Pioneer H L Frank Dies in Cincinnati
Butte reports the death of H L Frank a longtime prominent figure in politics and business. Born July 5 1852 in Gallipolis Ohio he moved to Butte in 1878 and rose to mayor of Butte serving two terms. He also helped shape Montana politics through the constitutional convention and state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
H. L. Frank
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louis Frank
H.L. Frank
Gallapolis
Silver Bow
Montana
John MacGinnias
Walter Cooper
United States Senate
Paris Gibson
Paria” Gibson
County board actions report August 1908 proceedings
The board reviewed tax investigations for disputed assessments on a pipeline and other property. It approved bids for abutments and fencing along the Bloody Dick road and directed ad for bids due September 8 with possible rejection. Meeting adjourned to August 17 1908 with transactions to be read and approved.
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Graeter
Union Electric Company
C. G. Sheely
Beaverhead Canal
Denver
Charlee Sassman
Hia
Calla
Dick Road
Monument
Brenner Live Stock Co
Close Yellowstone Park race draws big week of votes
The Examiner reports a heated contest with almost 60 000 votes cast in the past week. Eva Conger leads with 21 140 votes followed by Orpha Lenkerndorfer 21 025 and Anna Adama 19 275. Cecil Perry sits fourth at 15 525, with Elizabeth McIntosh and Marie Albright fifth and sixth. Nellie Moore withdrew after reaching 1 000 votes. The field remains unpredictable as out of town entrants prepare to start. next week’s vote is expected to set a record. The page also includes a tabulated results list.
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Diatelet
Eva Conger
Orpha
Lenkersdorfer
Seaeeee
Anna -Adame
Atheak
Cecil. Perry
Aed Eeds
Elizabeth McIntosh
Marie Albright
Serene Renee Seem
Pear Ward
Bedrock
Argenta
Ae Ee
Yellowstone Park
Fiat
Orpha Lenkerndorfer
Anna Adama
Cecil Perry
Misa Elizabeth McIntosh
Mise Marie Albright
Nellie Moore
Altin
Montana pioneers urged to donate relics for state library
The Montana Historical Society and later the Montana Historical Library seek historic materials from pioneers or their families. They ask owners to send diaries letters photos and reminiscences to build a premier regional history collection and preserve memories for future generations. William S. Bell librarian appeals for memoranda and accompanying photographs to ensure a lasting Montana archive.
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Montana Historical Society
Montana Historical Library
Historical Library
Securio
Elsp
Montana
William S. Bell
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the Great
and Rowe Circus
County Free High
City of Dillon
State Board of Equalization
U. S.L
Falione
Do. Paldoi
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