Pioneer of Basin Dies at His Home
Chris Wilkie, a pioneer of the Big Hole basin, died at his Steel Creek ranch Monday evening December 27 at age 87. Born in Germany in 1839, he immigrated to the United States in 1869, lived in Richmond Virginia, then Utah and Montana before settling in the Big Hole basin in 1882. He married Amelia Schroeder in 1899. they had two sons Frank and George. He is buried at Wisdom cemetery after a funeral conducted by D. E. Anson with singer Mrs. William Vogelsang.
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Chris Wilkie
Big Hole Basin
Steel Creek
Mr. Wilkie
Germany
America
Richmond
Utah
Montana
Bannack
Tects City
Armitage Hosts Sumptuous New Year Dinner Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Armitage hosted a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner on Saturday, inviting guests to celebrate the start of the new year in a refined setting. The gathering featured ample courses and a festive mood among attendees.
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Mrs. J. T. Armitage
Miss Ebba Anderson and Ralph Huntley wed in Spokane
A wedding of unusual interest occurred on Christmas Day at the Davenport hotel Spokane. Miss Ebba Anderson wore a powder blue Georgette dress and carried a bouquet of yellow Ophelia roses. The ceremony was attended only by the immediate Huntley family.
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Ebba Anderson
Ralph Huntley
Spokane
Davenport Hotel
Huntley
Notable Guests at Anson Home Gathering
The event hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Anson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Ramsay and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Loss, George Parsons, Gwenyth Jones, and Bob Elwood.
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D. E. Anson
Marshall Ramsay
John Wharton
Local Basin Stock Agents and New Year Social Roundup
R C Hillman and J G Lewis of Union Packing Los Angeles bought fat cows in the basin last week. The report lists numerous locals attending New Year gatherings, dances, and visits, with names from Wisdom Jackson Dillon Bristow and Butte. Also noted are travel plans, stage lines, and a local dentist’s contact details.
Wedding of Anderson and Groom In Big Hole Ceremony
Elaine Hunt niece of the groom and Clark Huntley brother of the groom assisted by Rev Pease of the Episcopal church officiated. Sam Mitchell violin and Mrs Donald Sinclair piano accompanied. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served in the Davenport hotel east bouquet room for thirty five guests. The couple departed for Los Angeles to begin their honeymoon amid rice and confetti.
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Elaine Hunt
Neice
Clark Huntley
Pease
Episcopal Church
Sam Mitchell
Donald Sinclair
East Bouquet
Davenport
Los Angeles
John Anderson
Beaverhead County
Normal College At
Dillon
University of Utah
Spokane
University of Washington
Dinner Party Hosted by Miss Isabelle Nelson
Miss Isabelle Nelson hosted a Wednesday evening dinner party with a handsome table, dancing and games enjoyed until the early hours. Nearly twenty boys and girls attended the gathering.
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Isabelle Nelson
Noel Jackson Recovers from Blood Poisoning
Noel Jackson remains under medical care for a severe blood infection from a phonograph needle scratch. He has been confined to bed for days but is now able to sit up and move about.
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Noel Jackson
Sunday School Attendance and Special Song Mark New Year
Teachers and officers praised church attendance and the collection on the first Sunday of the New Year. The program featured a special number by superintendent Mrs. A. W. Wilson and next Sunday an extra number prepared by Alice Johnson is planned.
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A. W. Wilson
Alice Johnson
Community Notes From Jackson Social Calendar
Mrs A W Wilson and Mrs Lucy Jardine were dinner guests. Mrs Jake Neidit visited Jackson while Mrs Mert Fullerton hosted guests. Fred Nelson entertained ten at New Year dinner with Hirschy family and others. New Year party at Jackson school hosted by Mrs Claude Lapham. Dance at end of holidays with Pendergast orchestra. Hirschy heads to Butte for doctor. Neidt Jr. to Salt Lake City law school.
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R. C. Hillman
J. G. Lewis
Union Packing Company of
Los Angeles
Basin
W. Harray
Highland Ranch
W. A. Armitage
Max Lewis
Matt Christiansen
Ogden
Mr. Lewis
Jack Hurley
Clarence Helming
Jackson
Grover Helming
Harold Capehart
George Helming
Dave Hirschy
Julia Anderson
Emma Hedstrom
Alfred Peterson
Bob Elwood
H. T. Hendricks
Fred Nelson
Fritz Walchli
Fred Hirschy
S. P. Nelson
Hans Lausen
Pocatello
Twin Falls
John Wharton
Seattle
H. 8
Armitage
Bristow
Butte
D.‘B. Anson
Ray Deal
Charley Miller
Jane Jordan
Lelia
Deer Lodge
Wisdom
Harry Helming
Anna Lee Helming
Hazel Kingsley
Helena
Miss Baker
Dillon
Lucy Jardine
Jake Neldt
Mert’ Fullerton
Clara Mingsley
Jake Neidit
Soren Nelson
Arthur Anderson
Peterson Ranch
Claude Lapham
Buddy
Holman
Bozeman
Ethel
Pendergast
Jackson Woman's Club
Hirschy
Jake Neidt Jr
Salt Lake City
Law School
University of Utah
Mildred Petersort
Tsobelle Nelson
Rose Neidt
Beaverhead County
Martin Jackson
Lou Hyroup
George
California Dairy and Livestock Industry Outlook in Pareto Style
In California dairy cows number 700000 with 46.4 million dollars value while beef cattle total 1300000 valued at 46.5 million dollars. Sheep 2800000 worth 30 million and hogs 468000 worth 7 million. Dairy industry employs 30000 and supports 125000 people, with $270 million invested in dairies. The piece links dairy to beef markets and notes 15 percent of cattle in Los Angeles market come from dairy sectors. The history recalls 1769 Mission San Diego start and stresses TB eradication and improved breeding.
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California
Pacific Southwest
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Horn
Mission San Diego
Los Angeles
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Isabel
Claude Anderson
John’ Troupe
Don Francis
Roy Oliver
Dorothy Oliver
Anne Miller
Warren
Obed
Ivan Shaw
H. T., Hendricks
Walter White
Lilly
George White
Matt
James Scofield
Jack Anderson
Virginia Crane
Edith Leonard
Jake Neid
Star Brand Shoes
Wisdom News
R. D. Curry
Miss Nelson
Tion
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