Meeting of Importance on Gilmore Pittsburg Railroad to Dillon
Businessmen and ranchers join Beaverhead Club this evening to hear Gilmore & Pittsburg officials about building to Dillon this summer. J N Wheeler, attorney for the company, will speak and says 10 12 thousand dollars in Dillon term inals could secure io trains from Salmon before next winter. The discussion will cover inducements and methods to attract the railroad.
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Beaverhead Club
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
Dillon
J. N. Wheeler
Pittsburg & Gilmore Company
Wheeler
Gilmore’ & Pitsburg
Salmon
Railroad to Begin 40 Mile Westward Extension from Salmon City
Promoters of Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad accelerate plans for immediate 40 mile line from Salmon City toward Lewiston along the Salmon river. Armstead to Salmon City progress suggests trains may run within three months. Engineers move from Lewiston toward Armstead to Salmon City, establishing the route to Lewiston with ties to Northwestern and Hill interests.
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Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
Salmon City
Salmon River
Lewiston
Pacific Coast
Armstead
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Salmon
Boise
Northwestern
Armatead
Sahnor River
Gilmore Pittsburg Power Backing Not Confirmed
H. H. Martz admits association with Gilmore and Pittsburg but declines to give a definite statement on the power backing the new line. The excerpt appears in the Pocatello News.
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H. H. Martz
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Pocatello News
Railroad survey links Salmon City to Idaho Falls route
E J Phelps of Salmon City, via Pittsburg and Gilmore survey teams, describes a direct survey from Junction to Idaho Falls through Hahn City and Birch Creek to Idaho Falls. Trains run Armstead to Junction and Salmon City expected by April first. He believes Northwestern owns the project and may connect with Lander Wyoming, while inviting the Southeastern Idaho Press association to Salmon with a $500 club grant.
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E. J. Phelps
Salmon City
Salmon City Land and Investment Co
Pittsburg & Gilmore Railroad
Junction
Idaho Falls
Hahn City
Birch Creek Country
Scott Mine
Idaho Balla
Armatead
Northwestern
Lander
Wyoming
Phelps
Spring Mountain
Phelpa
Southeastern Idaho Press Association
Salmon
Idaho Falla Register
Big Water Suit Takes Center Stage in District Court
The large Horee Prairie water case began in district court Monday with testimony continuing through the week. Judge Cheadle of Fergus County presides after disqualifications of Judges Callaway and Poindettier. Several divorce hearings occur, including Blanch Pinkerton’s divorce from Chas Pinkerton for desertion. she gains custody of their minor children and regains the name Blanch Patrick. Emma J. Stanton secures a divorce from Patrick T. Stanton for desertion and intemperance, with custody of their two children.
Wedding Near Dell Hears Blessings For Long and Fleming
Mr T W Long and Miss Louise Fleming wed at the groom's parents home near Dell with Rev Thomas Herdy officiating. The bride daughter of J L Bleming of Dell, popular with local youths, was born in Victor Colorado and moved to Montana as a girl. The groom from North Carolina settled in Montana years ago, worked as a foreman for H Thompson, best man Chiia Peterson, bridesmaid Miss Zella May. After the ceremony the couple left for Butte to visit a brother before heading to Seattle.
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T. W. Long
Louise Fleming
Dell
Thomas Herdy
Lima
J. L. Bleming
Victor
Colorado
Montana
Mr. Long
North Carolina
Ape
H. Thompson
Chiia Peterson
Zella May
Butte
Selways Host Dinner for Governor Norris Guests
Mr and Mrs Selway entertained Tuesday evening with a handsomely appointed dinner in honor of Gov and Mrs Edwin L Norris of Helena who are the guests of Dillon friends this week Color decorations featured joaqula and a yellow and green scheme The host and hostess were Gov and Mrs BE Norris Mr and Mrs Harry T Poin dexter Prof and Mrs J E Monroe and Mr and Mrs R R Rathbone were among the attendees
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B. C. Selway
Edwin L. Norris
Helena
Questa
Dillon
Gov
BE. IF. Nortis
Harry T. Poindexter
J. E. Monroe
Anda
R. R. Rathbone
Dillon Hosts Record Western Montana Horse Sale
Forty buyers attended the Dillon event with horses selling well. the sale, opened yesterday with a morning parade led by the Dillon band, drew buyers from across the region including Canada. About 100 head sold yesterday at satisfactory prices, and 400 head were expected today as the sale continued under Auctioneer Mr Moore with promoter Horse Smith driving efforts.
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Canada
Dillon Band
Moore
Jumped Bond Suspect in Sheep Theft Case
Fred Clark of the upper Ruby valley failed to appear for a February 7 preliminary hearing on sheep theft charges from John W. Early. A bench warrant was issued. Clark had been released on $1,000 bond posted by his employer Harry Lane and James Judge. He reportedly left town with horses mortgaged to Judge and is believed to be a fugitive, with Sheriff Trauffer holding evidence including nine sheep and two pelts bearing Early’s brand.
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Fred Clark
Upper
Ruby Valley
Trauffer
John W. Early
Harry L. Lane
James Judge
Sheriff Transfer
Clark
Popular Lima Man S. B. McGee Dies at Home
S B McGee a Lima area pioneer died of Brights disease at his home four miles north of Lima. Born 1843 in Lowell Massachusetts he moved to Iowa as a boy and joined the 2nd Iowa Infantry in 1862 serving three years. He married Misa Delia Herron in 1875 and had four children, two surviving. The family later moved to Montana in 1884 where he worked as a locomotive connector for the Utah & Northern rail line.
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S. BE. McGee
Bright
Lima
Lowell
Maga
Iowa
2Nd
Iowa Infantry
Misa Delia O.herron
Toledo
Obituary of a Lima Rancher and Loyal Neighbor
In spring 1889 he left company service to pursue ranching and stock raising. Known as Mac, he was honest in business and a valued neighbor. A Lima Lodge member and past noble grand, he also belonged to Steadman Post G A R Dillon. Funeral held Friday at Lima Odd Fellows hall. Lima Lodge buried the casket with I O O F wreaths as Rev F E Doddy of Dillon led services and local choir provided music.
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Mac
Lima Lodge
Paat
Steadman Post
Dillon
Lima
Odd Fellows Hall
C. F
F. E. Doddy
Opposed to New Mail Route Sparks Wisdom Meeting
Anaconda officials H R Barclay H G Coy and F W Harrison met Wisdom business leaders last Friday at the Wisdom Drug Clothing Co. to discuss a proposed Anaconda to Wisdom mail route. Local merchants overwhelmingly opposed the change while Coy and Harrison urged closer ties with the Big Hole basin. decision pending in a week or two.
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R. H. Barclay
Government Mail Service
H. G. Coy
F. W. Harrison
Anaconda
J. P.lodal
Local Co
Fred Nelson
Big Hole Commercial Co
C. H. Strowbridge
Big Hole Meat Co
Wisdom Drug & Clothing Co
Big Hole
Barclay
Dry Farming Congress report due for members in Montana
Spokane reports members of the Dry Farming Congress in Montana and other western states will receive the 300 page official report from John T. Bunna. The No 3 Volume 3 bulletin covers world dry land progress and Billings talks with practical farming guidance. The fifth session is planned for Spokane the week of October 3.
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Waah
Dry Farming Congresa
Montana
Weat
Billings
Mont
John T. Buina
Spokane
Alfred Atkingon
Montana Agricultural College
International Organization
Congress
J M Page Greeted by Dillon Friends in Twin Bridges Area
J M Page, a prominent longtime resident near Twin Bridges, was seen shaking hands and greeting numerous Dillon friends during a recent week.
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J. M.page
Near Twin Bridges
Dillon
John Carhartt Dies After Prolonged Illness in Dillon
John Carhartt, a well known Dillon youth born May 11, 1890, died after months of illness from a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at Presbyterian church with Rev. S D Hooker presiding. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roscoe Taylor, Judson Beat, Lloyd Barnett, Will Ross, Karl Davis and Hiram Brondage. The community mourns the loss of a popular local figure and son of the late pioneer John Carhartt.
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John Carhartt
Joan
John
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Thia City
Ile
Presbyterian Church
S. D. Hooker
Episcopal Church
Roscoe Taylor
Judson Beat
Lloyd Barnett
Will Ross
Karl Davis
Hiram Brondage
Mountain View Cemetery
Live Stock Market Weekly Beef Cattle Report
Clay Robinson and Companys Live Stock Report compiles the week’s beef cattle prices with week over week and year comparison. Receipts last week totaled 9 780 cattle on Thursday and 4 311 on Friday with steady to higher bids on many lots and top cattle around 7 25. Buyers resisted lower bids with shrewd selling and reduced supply pushing bids up 30 to 10 cents in places.
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Mmarset
Hbuyera
Clay, Robinson & Company
Beat Beeven
Vaudeville Bill at Scenic Theatre Delights Dillon Audiences
Manager Hayana presents two act vaudeville at Scenic Theatre with Hazelton sisters singing and entertaining routines including an Italian street singer impression. Donkey acts by Jaaper and Clayton debut as trained animal on stage. Aline and Rose in a comedy sketch join a dancing ring act. Phil Latasta the juggler and Sherlock and Holmes bring fresh acts from the Orpheum circuit. Sunday promises a big night with top comics.
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Scenic Theatre
Hayana
Dillon
Hazelton Siatera
Uazeltona
Audia
Jaaper
Clayton
Mr. Hay
Aline and
Rose
Hay Slwaya
Phil Latasta
Sherlock and
Holmes
Orpheum
Timbers Accident Leads to Possible Amputation
Chris Christensen was taken to Butte for treatment after a tree fell on his leg while working in timber for Bert Christensen. The injury, occurring last Thursday, fractured the limb in three places and doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
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Chris Christensen
Butte
Christensen
Bert Christensen
Bulitie
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Gilmore
Pitts
Burg
Railroad
Mrs. Selway
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