100 Men at Work on Dillon Water Project Progress Report
B E Jacobs leads nearly 100 workers in Dillon trenches with over two miles dug. Cement contracts go to Dillon Lumber and a Tacoma pipe order of 61,000 dollars fuels a large water works program. Tacoma firm Washington Pipe & Foundry Co supplies wire-wound pipe for Dillon, with seventeen miles needed and a sixty day delivery, while Tacoma stays busy meeting regional orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Jacobs
Dillon Water Works
Tacoma
Dillon Lumber Company
Solia
Kansas
Colorado Portland
Tacoma Ledger
Washington Pipe & Foundry Co
B. K. Jacobs
J. J. Cusick
Cusick & Jacobs
Butte
Dillon
Mont
H. Orchard
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Whatcom
Fairhaven
Blaine
Ellensburg
North Yakima
Ritzville
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Moscow
Idaho
Northwest
Will Ship In Romboulette Bucks
W S Hanson of Covington Utah has studied the local market for his full blooded Romboulette sheep. He previously sold a carload of yearling bucks to Frank Landon and Ernest Maurer who reported excellent wool and quality. Hanson contemplates shipping a catload of young bucks if market conditions justify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hanson
Covingaton
Utah
Mr. Hanson
Frank Landon
Ernest Maurer
Blaine
Landon
Hanson
United States
District Board Plans Sept 14 School Opening in Dillon
The district No. 10 board met Saturday and voted to open schools on Monday September 14. A new room will be added to relieve crowding with Miss Edna Squire as teacher of the new department. Textbooks will be purchased as district property loaned to pupils. Prof W C Buediger was elected assistant principal during Dr Bagley’s absence. other actions were routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Squire
State Normal
Mies Squire
W. C. Buediger
Bagley
Dillon
Free Entries and Prestige in World’s Fair Live Stock Shows
The World’s Fair announces no charges for entries stalls or pens in all divisions including poultry pigeons dogs horses cattle sheep and wine. Prizes will be awarded by individual judges under a phone judge system and judging will be by comparison with final awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Department
Coburn
Poisoning investigation request from Professor Chesnut
A Montana letter from Cornelius Hedges requests local officials to report any lupine poisoning or loco disease cases to Professor Chesnut at Bozeman Agricultural College. It notes a hired pathologist for Sept and Oct and two potential antidotes, urging cooperation with the experts during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Murray
Eng
Dillon
Mont
V. K. Cheanut
Montana
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Chesnut
Coal Bidding Open for County Free High School Heating
The secretary of the County Free High School Board invites bids to furnish 20 to 30 tons of coal suitable for heating. Coal must be delivered to the school building. Bids accepted until September 1, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Free High School Board
County Free High School
Ride
Montana Auditor Forges Public Insurance Watchdog Plan
State Auditor J H Calderhead cites recent casera reports showing illegal insurance writing in Montana. He outlines that only chartered companies with annual sworn statements and resident agents may operate in the state, and that violations bar legal collection of premiums. A list of authorized firms and agents will be mailed to residents upon request. He invites tips on unlicensed insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Calderhead
Montana
State
Calderhead
Atate
Sheriff's Sale Notice for Beaverhead County Montana Property
James Dunstan and Sol Lachman defendants. On September 10, 1903 at 10 am at the Beaverhead County courthouse Dillon Montana the property described stands in the name of David Maule including the NW and NE quarters of Sections 3 and 4 Township 8 North Range 9 West and the W half of SW quarter Section 34 Township 27 South Range 9 West with all tenements appurtenances water rights and easements. Dated August 13 1903 Sheriff M D Gist First publication August 26 1903 3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunatan
Sol. Lachman
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
James Dunstan
David Maule
North West
South East
Beaverhead County
South West Quarter
S. R
M. D. Gist
Fish Are Dynamited In Beaverhead River
Reports say dynamite was used to destroy whitefish in the Beaverhead River with the riverbanks and riffles loaded with dead fish. Paul Brown counted 75 bodies on one riffle near town. Deputy Game Warden aware will investigate. penalties include fines from 100 to 500 dollars and possible prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brown
Beaverhead
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Cornelius Hedges
Illinois Central Railway
Gan
Omaha
Neb
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Mian
Kansas City
Memphis, Tenn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nouisville
New Orleans
Chicago, Ill
St. Louis
Peoria
Evansville
Ind
Nashville
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Montana Territory
Illinois Central Railroad
J. A. Foley
South St. Salt Lake Cly
G. T, Paul
F. E. T. Broeck
Edwin Norris
Examiner Offce
Dillon, Montana
W. V. Kingsbury
Metlen
H. A. Bond, M. D
James L. Jones
Washington and Bannack Streets
Iga Road
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Claude S. Williams
Saint Louis
Memphis
Southeastern Limited
Springfield
Birmingham
Atlanta
Jacksonville
G. W. Martin
Western
Denver
Colo
D&c. Seni
Vent
New York
St. Washin
Beardsley
N. G
W. Scott
W. Rearson
C. Cc
W.E. Wuite
Kofr, &S
Joe Lewis
Senate
L. F. Graves
Wx. Rox
A. I. Stone
State Bank of Dillon
Europe
F.L. Graves
Ws. Rez
Martin Bagrett
Jos. Shineberger
A. F. Graeter
A. LL. Stone
B. FE. White
R. A. Sullivan
First National Bank
Upper
Montana St
Salt Lake Port
Dillon Lumber Co
J. B. Mickinney
F.B. Williams
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