Legislature Opens With Governor’s Annual Message Read
Helena January 3. Governor Norris delivered his annual message to the legislature in a joint session. Both parties praised the review, urging rapid action on proposed measures including income tax, criminal procedure reform, districting, and state reforms. The reading lasted about an hour as lawmakers applauded and then adjourned to separate chambers.
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Helena
Twelfth Legislative Assembly
Senate
Donlan
Grubbs
Allen
McDowell
House
Brantly
State Supreme Court
Godfrey
Alfright
Govenor
George
Yellowstone
Woody
Missoula
Grubb
Flathead
Baker
Lewis and Clark
Joint Committee
Norris
Conan
Joint Assembly
J. Fleming
Rosebud County
George Meyers
Yoder
Yellowstone County
Bell
Congress
Oregon
Public Service Commission
Corporations
Tax Commission
More Railroad Talk for Big Hole in Anaconda
December 29 Anaconda reports revived railroad talk in business circles. Prospects center on routes to the Georgetown mining district and Big Hole basin with funding from local guarantees to attract eastern or western capital. Extensions from Brownspur would reach Cable Hill with a two percent grade, aided by ore discoveries and potential mine-company stock organizations. R. H. Jones and Promoter Wright of the Anaconda Wisdom road report encouragement from eastern connections as investors reopen due diligence. A Big Hole rancher cattleman bonus supports the plan, raising hopes Anaconda interests will back and push the project to fruition.
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Anaconda
Georgetown
Big Hole
United
Brownspur
Cable Hill
R. H. Jones
Promoter Wright
Anaconda-Wisdom Road
Prospects Bright for the Future in Big Hole Basin
The Big Hole basin anticipates a prosperous 1911 with mining growth at Pioneer Gold Mining and Milling and Straight Tip mines. Copper claims, coal and iron prospects, brickmaking by Murray and Newton, grain cultivation, a possible railroad, water power, and Wisdom’s steady growth are highlighted as drivers of regional development and a prosperous population.
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Big Hole
Pioneer Gold Mining & Milling Company
Big Hole Basin Capital
Straight Tip
Pioneer District
Ajax
Big Hole Basin
Messrs. Murray & Newton
Wisdom
Copper Queen Mine Prospers as Vein Wall Found
David Davies reports copper wall discovered at the Copper Queen mine 100 foot level. The bromite chalcocite ore is very rich in copper and gold. The company plans to install new machinery including a 100 horsepower boiler an air compressor and an ore concentrator with delivery in ten days.
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David Davies
Copper Queen
Lemhi Herald
Tenday
Copper Queen Mine Workers Return to Duty in California Rejuvenation
Mr Davies reports Bert Lynch recuperating in California while Mr Cupples heads operations. Eighteen men are employed at the mine and many veteran Copper Queen miners are returning to work.
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Davies
Bert Lynch
California
Cupples
Beav erhead County Teachers Return From Billings Meeting
Beaverhead County and Dillon teachers led by H. H. Swain returned from Billings after attending the State teachers association annual meeting. Attendees praised the event as highly successful, lauding hospitality and cordial reception by Billings residents. Great Falls will host next year after a unanimous vote. Officers elected include R. J. Cunningham as president, A. C. Duniway as vice president, R. G. Young as second vice president, J. A. Burger as third vice president, Anne Houlison as secretary, and Robert Clark as treasurer. The resolutions urged a $75,000 federal appropriation for ten field specialists and endorsed the state normal college summer school and publication of proceedings.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
H. H. Swain
Normal College
Billings
State Teachers’ Association
Great Falls
Sargent
Dr. Swain
R. J. Cunningham
Bozeman
Missoula
R. G. Young
Victor
Commissioner of Education
State Normal College
Big Hole Basin Double Wedding Reported
A double wedding occurred at Dr Gwynne's residence today noon in the Big Hole basin. Allen Plimpton wed Miss Theone Taylor and G A Williams married Miss Audrey Smith. Plimpton, a rancher from California, will reside on his Wisdom area ranch. Williams, linked with the Big Hole Breezes, ties to Miss Smith from Thayer Iowa.
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Big Hole Basin
Gwynne
Allen Plimpton
Theone Taylor
G. A. Williams
Audrey Smith
Butte
Plimpton
California
Talvor
Year 1910 Weather Summary by J E Monroe
Volunteer Weather Observer J E Monroe presents the 1910 meteorological year with monthly temperature and precipitation readings. Total annual precipitation runs 3.09 inches below the normal 17.23 inches and 6.81 inches below 1909, while the mean temperature is 0.2 degrees above normal.
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J. E. Monroe
Patterson Repeats as County Chairman in 1911
The Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners met January 1911 with Patterson Orr Francis and Clerk Baker present. Patterson elected chairman for the next two years while bonds for county officers were approved. Orr reported on a Dickey Bridge repair proposal with Silver Bow and Beaverhead sharing costs. Bids for poor farm buildings favored Birrer after Fielder withdrew. The meeting planned to attend Helena sessions. road fencing adjustments were discussed. The board adjourned January 3, 1911.
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Board of County Commissoners
Patterson
Orr, Francis
Clerk Baker
H. C. Patterson
Callaway
Norma Holden
Henry Rogers
R. E. Ober
Win, Scully
Margaret Ross
L. Ford
Orr
Silver Bow
Frank Birrer
Dickey Bridge
Divide
Beaverhead
Birrer
Fielder
L. P
Phillips
State Board of Commissioners
Helena
Selway
John S. Baker
Scenic Theatre Reopens After Complete Redecoration
The Scenic theatre in New Home has reopened after weeks closed. The house was rebuilt with new seats an added orchestra pit and a raised flat giving better rear view. Sunday night two more nights feature vaudeville along with regular reels and illustrated songs. Manager Earl Wheat aims to secure top attractions for continued strong shows.
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Scenic Theatre
Earl Wheat
Manager Wheat Postpones Scenic Vaudeville Debacle
Earl Wheat explains the Scenic debut was canceled due to contractor errors after promising two good acts for the first show. The company failed to arrive Saturday and was late to secure replacements, prompting Wheat to seek Seattle management to bring high class vaudeville to patrons. He vows to make good on the next announcement.
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Earl Wheat
Mr. Wheat
Seattle
Union Missionary Tea to Open City Guild Hall Event
A union missionary tea is scheduled at the Guild Hall on Friday evening January sixth at eight o'clock. Pastors from city churches arranged the gathering. The program includes a letter from Mrs Edward Perkins about her Dillon visit and China travels. Light refreshments follow, then a meeting to inaugurate the Dillon Boy Scout Movement.
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Union Missionary
Guild Hall
Edward Perkins
Dillon
Boy Scout Movement
Death of a Former Dillon Boy
Word arrived Monday of the death of Harry Sweet a former Dillon boy. He died Sunday night after a brief illness at his mother’s home 202 South Montana St Butte. He was a well known telegraph operator in Butte and thirty three years old. He lived in Dillon years ago with his parents whose father was a pioneer merchant. He is survived by his mother two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were conducted by the Eagles lodge of Butte.
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Harry Sweet
Dillon
Mr. Sweet
Montana St
Butte
Eagles Lodge
New Officers Installed at Court House
Changes occurred Tuesday as newly elected officers took office. Henry Rogers replaced Melton in the county attorney's office. Norman Holden succeeded Tony Preach in the assessor's office. Miss Ross replaced Miss Herr as county superintendent of schools. County Treasurer Cashmore will be succeeded by Arthur Badcon in March.
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Court House
Melton
Henry Rogers
C. Robison
Norman Holden
Tony Preach
Miss Ross
Miss Herr
Cashmore
Arthur Badcon
Bridge Whist Night at Swain Home
Monday evening the Bridge Whist club met at H. H. Swain’s home with hostesses Mesdames Morse Chapman and Swain. Dr. Swain welcomed guests at eight and husbands of members joined later, surprising the ladies and extending the customary departure time.
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H. H. Swain
Bridge Whist Club
Mesdames Morse
Chapman and
Swain
Dr. Swain
Married at the Rectory in Dillon
Miss Maud Mailey and Walter Morris, well known Blaine youths, were married at the Episcopal church in Dillon with Reverend Hooker officiating. Attendants included Esther Mailey and James Dar nutter. The couple planned a week long visit in Spokane after the ceremony.
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Maud Mailey
Walter Morris
Blaine
Dillon
Episcopal Church
Hooker
Esther Mailey
James Darnutter
Linder
Spokane
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Jane
Board of County Commissioners
Transac
Ted
New Home
Bridge Whist
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