Dillon man accused of arson in Portland lodging house
A. B. Coon of Dillon was arrested in Portland on November 26 on arson charges. Report alleges he paid $50 to have his lodging house at 263 Fifth Street set afire by two accomplices, with detectives uncovering a lengthy confession and linking Coon to prior incendiary attempts.
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A. B. Coon
Dillon
Portland
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Fifth Street
Lescue
J. B. Bachelor
Coon
Eighth
Burnside Streets
Hartman
Barney Muller
Bachelor
Snow
Boise
Miller
Kerrigan
Marie Fouchet
Campbell
Fred Westenfelder
Madison Street
Fifth
Madison Streets
School of Music to Be Organized at State Normal College
The executive board has chosen two instructors for the new school of music, Prof. Edward S. Luce as director and instrumental professor and Mrs. Elizabeth Eastwood Luce as vocal professor. Both are New England Conservatory graduates with strong teaching and orchestral credentials. Pending final acceptances, announcements will follow on opening date and course offerings with aim to start by year’s end.
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State Normal College
New School of Music
Mra
Edward S. Luce
School of Music
Parsons College
Town
Luce
New School
Vermont College
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
Conservatory
Ferdinand Dewey
Central University
Elizabeth Eastwood Luce
Oxford Seminary
Lyman Wheeler
Gantvoort
Cincinnati
Petersilia
Los Angeles
Treble Clef Club
Dillon Theatre
Mre
J. B. McKinney
Reapers
Chapisson
Mise Peterson
Mra. McKinney
Kiga MacPherson
Butte
Mrs. MacPherson
Wally Brilliante
Muczkowski
Uiszh
Mies Maidie Rife
A Pretty Sunday Wedding Near Hawley Selway Home
Miss Maggie Jones of Madison county married Arthur Cutforth a ranchman Sunday afternoon at Hawley Selway's home north of town. Rev. S. D. Hooker officiated with Clara Hughes as bridesmaid and G. G. Poindexter as best man. A wedding supper followed before the couple plans to reside on Mrs. Kate Poindexter's ranch south of town.
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Hawley Selway
Maggie Jones
Madison County
Mra. Selway
Arthur Cutforth
Mr. Cutforth
Kate Poindexter
Amalgamated Amps Up Indian Queen Sale Rumors
Mining circles buzz that the Indian Queen mine at Farlin may be purchased by the Amalgamated Copper Co. Terms rumored include half cash and a twelve month bond on the remainder. If true, Amalgamated plans deep development and 1000 foot shafts to expose ore bodies. Other nearby strikes at United States Treasury and Lookout claims bolster a busy district outlook.
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Farlin
Amalgamated Copper Co
Amalgamated
Butte
G. A. Heberlein
United States Treasury
Dr. Raines
Mike Hegarty
Goon Ag
R. J. Ball
L. J. Graeter
Ball
Bannack Rancher Antone Pahnish Dies in Wyoming
Antone Pahnish of Bannack died last Thursday near Rock Springs Wyoming from a heart attack suffered while en route to Michigan for the winter. He was a well known rancher who resided near Bannack and had left Dillon on Wednesday evening aboard a passenger train to visit relatives in Michigan. The coroner notified Governor White of the death.
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Ruck Springa
Dillon
Bannack
Pahnish
Beaverhead County
Old Country
William Pahnish
Pauline Pahnish
Grasshopper
BR. F. White
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Antone Pahnish
Arachnoids Entertain at Mrs Morse Home
The Arachnoids, newly organized social group, entertained Monday at Mrs. O. K. Morse’s home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Forrester, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boone, Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Luce, and others. The evening featured flinch and conundrums followed by an oyster supper.
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Arnachnoida
O. K. Morse
Flinch
John Forrester
Robert Boone
J. T. Farley
Rosa McConkey
A. A. Luce
George Ainslee
Arthur Badcon
O. J. Morse
I.vyons
William Knapp
Losey
Dillon sidewalk and crossing totals for the season
T M Selway reports to the city council on Dillon street work for the season. The tally shows 2 915 linear feet of cement walk 6 cement crossings 324 feet three cement alley crossings 40 feet 2 990 linear feet of plank walk 20 plank crossings 1 220 feet five plank alley crossings 100 feet. Many crossings were raised to grade and refurbished.
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T. M. Selway
Dillon
Equipment For Dillon Fire Department Updates
A shipment of new fire apparatus arrived Monday for the Dillon fire department. Included are a new horse cart of the same style, 650 feet of hose, and several new nozzles. The hook and ladder and other equipment have shipped and may arrive soon. The council will discuss locating a building and tower at its regular monthly meeting tonight, with a recommendation to use the vacant lot next to the library.
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Fire Department
Dillon Fire Department
Dillon
Pipe Organ Acquired for Episcopal Church in Dillon
Rev S D Hooker returned from an eastern trip with news of a pipe organ secured for the Episcopal church of this city. The instrument, costing about 1200 dollars, was purchased after being found too small for a Moline Ill church but remains valued highly. It is expected to arrive in Dillon this week.
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S. D. Hooker
Episcopal Church
Moline
Ill
Dillon
A New School Building Favored In Dillon District
A Dillon district court house meeting discussed adding schoolroom space. Dr. Bagley and Gov. White joined as Architect C S Haire showed a four room wing estimated around 13000 dollars excluding heating and other costs. The board will seek bids and possible bond election while considering site options.
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Dillon
Court House
Bagley
C. S. Haire
Helena
Gov. White
Haire
Ths
Free County High School
Coat
Talented Pianist Miss MacPherson To Perform After Holidays
The article notes Mia MacPherson’s daughter Loujine MacPherson, a piano prodigy, is expected to present a recital soon after the holidays. Loujine will travel from Buite to perform, showcasing her early talent.
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Loujine MacPherson
Mia. MacPherson
Buite
Aggist
Notice to Shippers Storage Rules Begin December 1 1904
Notice to shippers states storage charges apply to all in bound freight unloaded on platform or in warehouse and all outbound freight delivered to platform or warehouse without bills of lading. Unloads not removed or billed within 72 hours from 6 p m incur storage at five cents per ton per day with fractions. Minimum storage five cents per day per shipment under 2000 pounds.
Pasture to Let 800 Acres on Buffalo Creek Near Bannack
Advertises 800 acre pasture with open water and 150 to 350 tons of hay for sale at five dollars per ton. Located on Buffalo creek near Bannack, described as a fine winter range.
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Buffalo Creek
Bannack
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A.B. Coon
Ore
The
Amal
Gamated Copper Co
the Treble Clef Club
Ance
Mrs. McKinney
Citizens’ Meeting
Board
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