Sensational horse theft case before Justice Rich stalls in Dillon
In Dillon Justice Rich bound over Charlea Wilson and George Ditty to district court on $500 bonds each for alleged horse theft from Warren Selway. Witnesses traced a grey two year old gelding branded S and W, with disputes over ownership and branding. The defense moved for dismissal but no further evidence was offered.
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Dillon
Justice of the Peace
Rich’s
Charlea Wilson
Valley
George Ditty
Warren Selway
Robert Selway
Wilson
Ditty
Rich
Chas
Hirachman
Col. C., B. Nolan
Helena
W. S. Barbour
Melton
C. W. Robison
Hilla
Ihs
Chas. Wilson
Selway
Doc’’ Erwin
Geo. Ditty
Chae. Wilson
Orr
C. A. Smith
Roy Selway
Funeral of Howard Leason and relatives
Funeral details for Young Janes Howard Lescon and mentions of Dr. M A Miller from Schurtz and mortuary Groesbeck O'Brien. Service is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev Samuel Unaworth, rector of Trin.
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Janes Howard Lescon
M. ’A.* Miller
Schurtz
Groesbeck & O’brien
Samuel Unaworth
Trin
Comet of 1910 Draws Dillon Star Gazers
Star gazers in Dillon have centered on a newly discovered comet known as Comet 1910. It appears in the western sky after sunset near Venus and remains visible for several evenings, with bright sodium lines and faint hydrocarbon bands noted by observers. The sighting has sparked comparisons to Halley’s comet, which is expected in May.
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Dillon
Venus
Halley
Dianatch
Flagstaff
Arizona
R. T. A. Innes
Johannesburg
South Africa
Comet Orbit Calculations Reported by Harvard Observatory
Cambridge mass January 25 Harvard observatory received a Kiel Germany message stating Professor Kobold completed the comet orbit calculation. The new comet was nearest the sun on January 17 at about 4,000,000 miles, its orbit inclined 62 degrees to Earth's orbital plane. On February 3 it will be about one tenth the brightness seen January 22 as it moves eastward toward Earth.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Observatory
Kiel
Germany
Kobold
Earth
Copper Camp Is All Right In Montana Mining News
Charles M. Smith, a Butte mining and insurance man, says Butte's copper camp is larger and busier than ever, despite recent setbacks from a switchmen strike and cold weather. He cites stable labor relations under Amalgamated’s John D. Ryan and notes growth in independent firms like Kart Butte and Butte Superior. Corbin is rising as a future copper hub with expanding mines and capital.
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Charles M. Smith
Butte
Dillon
Mr. Smith
John D. Ryan
Amalgamated Company
Ouitade
Amalgamated
Clark Properties
Kart Butte
Butte-Ballaklavia
Butte-Superior
Corbin
Montana
Court Session Set for Tuesday in Dillon
District court will convene in Dillon Tuesday before Judge Callaway. No jury will be present. The first case Hartwig et al versus Hails et al involves Willow Creek water rights. next case is set for February 4.
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Dillon
Tuesaday
Callaway
Hartwig
Ve. Hails
Willow Creek
Grasshopper creek suit and Barrett bar against Connore case
The document references Tash v Harrison as a Grasshopper creek suit and notes a larger case titled Barrett v Connore involving waters of Horse Prairie creek. Both are listed as ongoing matters with multiple parties.
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Tash
Harrison
Horse Prairie Creek
Barrett
Connore
Forger Arrest Follows Forged Check Case
Aiman named Andrew Paria was arrested after signing K O Selway’s name to a $28 check and cashing it at Fair store. The check passed through Lusher to Hughes McCaleb store where it was flagged as forgery and the bank confirmed its worthlessness. Paria was confronted, money returned to Lusher, and police notified chief Sagsiman. Paria had been active around Dil son and previously worked in the trade.
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Paria
Lusher
Paris
Dilson
Armetead
Burglaries Hit Mint Saloon on Bannack Street
Thieves broke into the Mint saloon owned by Dan Grant last night through a basement entry and a broken lower door. They stole six cigar brands, various liquors, and about five dollars in change, valued at roughly 150 to 200 dollars, with no clue yet as to the culprits.
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Mint
Bannack Street
Dan Grant
Swaimper
Dillon
Progress on the New Railroad to Leadore and Salmon
The Idaho Recorder reports progress on the new railroad with track laid into Leadore and two and one half miles laid this week. Work continues toward Sollinon with most grade completed from Junction. Freight rules include demurrage payments if delayed and risk on the shipper. a March target for reaching Salmon is possible barring high water.
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Leadore
Junction
Itia
Sollinon
Carload Rota
Idaho Recorder
Helena Triumphs Over Dillon in Bright Basketball Showing
Helena high school defeated Beaverhead county high school 33 to 23 at the Dillon Opera House. Helena led with stronger players and out classed Dillon in field throws while Dillon relied on free throws. George Gosman starred before an ankle sprain ended his scoring run and Max Wilcomb scored a notable basket. Beavers and Helena both played hard as officials kept a fair game.
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Dillon Opera House
Helena High School
Heaverhead County
Helena
Rada
Dillonites
Beaverhead Boys
Mesure
Doc Ektrwho
Raymond Neves
Paul Stahl
Julon
George Gosman
Wos
Max Wilcomb
Stewart
Judson
Ray Willer
Beaverhead County High School
Powell County High School
Dillons
Beaverhead Hosts Helena Boys After Basketball Game
Saturday evening after the basketball game Beaverhead entertained the Helena boys at the high school. A reception in the library followed by a banquet directed by the domestic science department featured serenades and toasts. Hosts were Rav Willy.
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Beaverhead
Helena
Cluss
Conrees
Rav Willy
Notable Attendees at Helena Event Featuring Max Wilcomb Guests
Max Wilcomb and Judaon Heat led a list of attendees including Adolph Stewart Warren Selway Guy Gray George Gosman and a group of ladies such as Missea Matson Weenink Sutherland Paul Graves Ripley Knotts Kern Del Hun saker Erwin Poindexter Winnie Jones Conway Vera Jones Prof Mia Foote and the Helena team Mesare Willis Fluor Lewis Chinera Walters O'Brien and Prof Prague attended the function.
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Max Wilcomb
Judaon Heat
Adolph Stewart
Warren Selway
Guy Gray
George Gosman
Missea Matson
Weenink
Sutherland
Paul
Graves
Ripley
Knotts
Kern
del Hunsaker
Erwin
Poindexter
Winnie Jones
Conway
Vera Jones
Prof
Mia
Foote
Helena
Mesare
Willis
Fluor
Lewis
Chinera
Walters
O’brien
Prague
Institute Date Change For Northwest Fariura Institute
The Fariura Institute in Dillon has changed to Wednesday, February 0th from the prior date of February 10th. Instructors will drive from Twin Ridges Wednesday morning. Prof. Thos Shaw, a noted Northwest speaker, is among the presenters and the event urges attendance by ladies and children to broaden the traditionally men’s crowd.
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Fariuera
Dillon
Twin Ridges
Thos, Shaw
Northwest
Dillon Hag
Hay Stacks Like Bank Rolls in Montana Livestock Note
Harry T. Poindexter of Poindexter & Orr visits Butte with wife sharing views on hay as vital storage. He recalls seeing 3,000 sheep fed on straw and argues hay, though costly, is essential for cattle and yearround fodder. He cites Abe Colwell, who turned hay into wealth and warns haystacks can rival gold in hard winters.
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Harry T. Poindexter
Poindexter & Orr
Montana
Butte
Dillon
Hle Ia
Poindexter
The
Standard
Sweetwater Valley
Abe Colwell
Belmont Park
Lim
Abe
Madne Sea
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District Court
James Howard Leason
Mont
James A. Leason
Leason
M. A. Miller
Miller
Nevada
Reno
Howard Leason
C. M. Smith
Forger
the Examiner
Dillon Boys
Harry Poindexter
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