Wisdom mail route protest gains near unanimous support
Attorney J B Poindexter returned from the Big Hole basin where he gathered resident opinions on the proposed shift ofWisdom mail service from Divide to Anaconda. Residents oppose the change citing winter road inaccessibility and a preference for a round about link to the county seat, with a broad protest expected to be signed by area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Poindexter
Big Hole Basin
Poindexter
Beaverhead Club
Wisdom
Divide
Anaconda
Bagin
Delightful Social Function At Conway Home Reception
A fancy reception at the George B. Conway residence on Idaho Street drew guests from Melrose Butte and Glendale. Mrs Conway and Miss Ora Conway greeted visitors as pink and white decor and sweet peas enhanced the rooms while Mia F E Foote and a crew of attendants managed dining and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Conway
Idaho Street
Melrose
Butte
Glendale
Miss Conway
Ora Conway
Hortense Paul
Bessie Clark
Alice
Ruth
Eupice Conway
Mia. F. E. Foote
Anna Carter
Nannie Featherly
Kate Leonard
Charlotte Featherly
Ethel Squire
Sadie Graeter Mies Ladd
Alma Morse
Grace Graeter
Driscoll Brothers Sell Five Bald Mountain Claims
The Driscoll brothers sold five Bald Mountain mining claims to John Mariner of Washington DC. Development will begin soon with 12 to 15 miners and a large tunnel plan on the Mascot lode to explore copper and gold deposits. Ben jamin of Jackson named foreman. an amalgamator will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driscoll Brothers
Bald Mountain
John Mariner
Washington, D. C
Mascot Lode
RE. A. Benjamin
Jackson
Mariner
Basin Ranchers Prosperous Amid Big Hole Hay Harvest
In Big Hole valley activity surges as D. D. Walker and Ira B. Walker return after 35 days haying. They report stacking over 7000 tons of hay with top quality fruit and say weather was ideal. George P. Wellcome confirms progress at Wellcome and Peckover ranches and expected stacks of about 1500 tons. The valley remains busy with haying continuing for at least another fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
D. D. Walker
Ira B. Walker
Walker
George P. Wellcome
Wellcome & Peckover
Wellcome
Dillon to Host Twenty Round Boxing Showdown
Butte Miners report a Dillon event featuring Jimmy Kelley versus Mike Donovan for twenty rounds on September 9, at 148 pounds under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Tracy will meet any opponent at 133 pounds for 50 dollars. Kelley, famed in Butte, recently beat Reilly after a knockout and has faced Ketchel and Burne. Donovan is known for a fast six round draw with Eddie Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Minera
Dillon
Pugiliste
Butte Miner
Jimmy Kelley
Mike Donovan
Marquis of Queensbury
Kelly
Butte
Ketchell
Farmer Burne
Kid Reilly
Jimmy Quinn
Reilly
Donovan
Eddie Kennedy
Philadelphia
Will B. Orem
Ajax
Biz Hole
Will
Guy Knapp
Cliff Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Dorm matron Anna W. Oweely returns from Parrot
Mrs. Anna W. Oweely, matron of the Normal college dormitories, came back Saturday from Parrot where she had spent the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna W. Oweely
Normal College
Parrot
Dillon Notes List Regional Visitors and Local Happenings
City and county notes recount visits by Lee Carter Mrs M Doyle Maud Campeanu and others from Butte Wisdom Grant and Dillon. Residents like George Murray Alex Williamson and Will Orem visit for business fairs and mine work. Socials at the Mause society and Presbyterian Manse noted along with forthcoming lectures and regional travel.
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Lee Carter
G. D. Lounsberry
Mrs
Misa Mary Griffith
A. N. Davis
The
Medlon
Maud Campeanu
George Murray
Blacktail
A. K. McDaniel
Alex Williamson
Del
H. H. Townshend
Robert T. Wing
Portland
Mrs. Townsend Ot Melrose
Conway
Mause Society
Ross
C. McFadden
Misa Jennie
Gertrude Ball
Mia
Dell
al Young and Wife
H. H. Swain
A. L. Anderson
Zeigler's Springs
T. W. Poindexter
Oregon
Jean Kerr
Cora Taylor
Illinois
Presbyterian Church
Thos. Rose
C. C. Grannis
Duluth
Septimus J. Wanna
Colorado Springs, Colo
Dillon Theatre
Tom Brannan
Monida
Yellowstone Park
Charles Deputy
George French
Edith Miller
Sheridan
Mrs. Robinson
W. Robison
Davie Carter
Lucy G. Brannan
Grand Lodge
Brannan
Carter
Lenox
William Montgomery
E. J. Conger
Benjamin Bond
William Reed
Denver
Colo
Grand Army of the Republic
Valparaiso
Indiana
J. T. Farley
Mr. Farley
Couny
First National Bank of Dillon
Ras Henningen
Bishop Ranch
Stetson Hat
the Cluett
Cluett
Florsheim Shoe
J. F. Wikidal
Lulu Sutton
Montana
H. Roberts
Princess of Patches
Switchman
P. O. News Stand
H.J
E.M
E.A. Ens Wresena
B. F. Sanders & Son Water
Elza Smith
Wm. Stolle & Frank Dries
W. A. Stanchfield
Martha Spencer
Scott & Decker Nee En
Silver Bow Butchering Co
S. M. Skelton
A. L. Stone
J. Soovil
J. Walton
Geo. H. Stewart
Saith
Fred L. Storie
Fred Schuler
Thorpe L. S. Co
Nsee Enone
Tash & Lenkersdorfer
Frank P. Tait Stitt
EELS
Julia E. Tong
Enon
Henry Thompson
G. J. Thompson &. Co
H. J. Toomey
Pattee
Samuel M. Thomas
H. D. Weenink
Wenger Wet
B. F. White
Western Union Tel. Co
Svvsenne
A.D. Young
Psec Bul Atra As
A. D. Young
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