Minnesota to push six foot river depth for northwest trade
St Paul December convention plans a federation of 350 Minnesota commercial groups to back a six foot average channel depth on the upper Mississippi. The campaign calls for at least $2,000,000 yearly until completion and aims to boost northwest freight by river versus rail, citing grain savings and river traffic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. Louis
Merchants’ Leagues and Boards of Trade of
Minnesota
S. Pan
Northwestern
Minnesota Federation
Mississippi Valley
Federtion
Tidewater
Atlantic Seaboard
Big Hole Basin Caretaker Notes Local Developments
Local officials report on telephone service business and county projects. A Miller daughter born Sunday in Butte. mother and child reported well. Commissioner Francis returns from the county seat as the county board meets with contracts, bridges and road work. Supervisor Wyman pursued protection for the Big Hole Battle Ground monument amid souvenir vandalism, with community support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelbaker
C. B. Vaughn
Dillon
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co
C. K. Miller
Butte
C. W. Francis
C. K. Wyman
Big Hole Battleground
Wyman
Directory of Dillon Churches
Directory lists sermon times and duties for Dillon churches including Baptist St James Episcopal Methodist and Catholic services with pastors and service hours. It notes Holy Communion schedules and Sunday school timings across locations at Dillon and Lima Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho and
Sebree Streets
Horace W. Tilden
D. D
The
Baptist Parsonage
L. R. Foote
ST. James Episcopal Church
Pacific and
Glendale Streets
A. B. Martin
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bids Sought for County Bridges in Beaverhead County
The Beaverhead County Commissioners solicit sealed bids for two steel bridge projects. One 96 foot span with stone abutments to be placed one mile south of Barretts station on the Oregon Short Line. second 55 foot span with concrete abutments near Sage creek crossing Bedrock river, about three miles northeast of Lima and five miles southeast of Dell. Bids due January 14 at 10 a m with plans, bid, and 10 percent certified check. Bond required. bids subject to rejection. O C Gosman chair. J S Bakes county clerk Dillon Montana December 11 1897.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sheaverhead County
Montana
Barretts Station
Oregon Short Live
Beaverhead River
Old Bridge
Lima
Dell
Sage Creek
Bedrock River
O. C. Gosman
Jno
Bakes
Dillon
Real Estate Transfers and Mining Deeds Listed for Week Ending
Real estate transfers include multiple warranty deeds on South Washington Street with list prices totaling $1 each, and properties of various sizes in Armstead Big Hole basin Dell and Polaris. Also recorded are mining deeds in Montana district and corporate filings for Beaverhead Ranch Co, with several parties named and claims listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Miller Kress
Lorenzo Cushing
Washington Street
Herbert B. Selway
Dan Burkholder
Mary J. Forrester
Juling A. Rounds
Justin E. Morse
Beaverhead Ranch Co
Dacotah Mining Co
Dacotah No
Bald Mountain
Peter M. Collins
Polaris
Elizabeth E. Crown
Dell
N. Hungate
Blue Bell
Vipond
Frank Albright
Leonard Cole
Lost Chance
Lost Creek
Sleeping car comfort improves on Southwest Limited service
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces a new pillow and bed covering change on the Southwest Limited between Chicago and Kansas City. White counterpanes or bed spreads replace the woolen blankets during warm weather, with blankets kept ready for cooler nights. The move aims to enhance passenger comfort and attract travelers seeking an inviting bed.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Ite
Southwest
Chicago
Kansas City
Elkhorn Copper Mining Co Leases Property to Frank B Williams
The undersigned on November 2 1907 leased its property to Frank B Williams. The company will not be responsible for any bills contracted by Mr Williams in the matter of operating and lease. ELKHORN COPPER MINING CO. 17 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Williams
Williams
Elkhorn Copper Mining CO
Strayed Bay Horse Found in Barratt's Pasture
A bay horse about 850 pounds eight years old with a snip on the nose a star on the forehead white on both hind feet and a brand on the left shoulder is found in Barratt's area last June. Owner may claim by calling and paying charges at 174 SIM KSTKS.
For Sale 150 Head Short Horn Cattle and 250 Tons Hay
150 head short horn cattle including cows, steers and heifers offered for sale with 250 tons of good beef hay. Suitable for feeding on ranch or in stock. Sellers boast a premier feeding yard in the valley. Contact W. Fl Drumney.
Auction notice for furniture and carriage shop services
A fine revolving quarter oak folding bed with large bevelled mirrors and ward robe, secretary, drawers and good springs and mattress offered at my office. Maurice A Walker M D states interest. J P Campeau advertises carriage and wagon shop services with carpenter shop, all work in first class manner at 29 ft. yhoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice A, Walker M
J. B. McLaren
Order to Show Cause in Estate of William A Stanchfield
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court requires all interested parties to appear January 10 1908 at 10 am in Dillon to show cause why an order to sell all mining property of the estate should not be granted The order must be published weekly for four weeks in the Dillon Examiner starting December 18 1907 Judge Lew L Callaway signed the order with first publication noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
William A. Stanchfield
Mary E. Stanchfield
Court House
Dillon
Dillon Examiner
Lew L. Callaway
Petition of A D Young to appropriate water in Beaverhead
A D Young petitions the Beaverhead County Montana court for permission to divert 25 cubic feet per second from Big Sheep Creek to irrigate his Janda tracts in sections 28 29 30 31 and 32 township 12s range 9w. Objections must be filed by the publication deadline. Witness dated November 23 1907. Clerk F A Hazelkaker. Deputy C W Conger. First published November 27 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
A. D. Young
Big Sheep Creek
A. D
F. A. Hazkelbaker
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Big Hole Basin
OF the
Dillon Churches
First Baptist Church
Washington and
S. D. Hooker
Presbyterian Church
Bannack
Washington Streets
W. A. Winters
Catholic Church
Melrose
D. Foley
Pearl I. Smith
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
SIM Kstks
Barratt’s
Yhoo
J. P. Campeau
Provost & Ripley
China
Edison
Bartlett Sewing Machines
Annie Hart
Chas, Perry
GEO. R. Metlen
United States
Huber Bros
Jewelers
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Mont
Oscar C. Findling
Centennial Cafe
Oscar's
Helena Street
Dillon, Montana
S, J
Haines
C. W. Conger
E. T. Brock
Prop
Josephine Turch Baker
Evanston
E. M. Yeaman
P.O
Anaconda Standard
Standard
Northwest
Anaconda, Montana
Ig Best
Kton
Montan
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