Glacier National Park Proposed in Montana by Survey
The Geological Survey reports Montana could host Glacier National Park covering about one million acres in the Lake McDonald region. It cites diverse wildlife, glacial scenery, and limited mineral value, urging Congress to act and noting potential wagon road access while warning on water conservation and artesian basins.
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Geological Survey
Montana
Glacier National Park
Lake McDonald
Glacier
Far Northwest
Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture
Congress
United States
Continental Divide
Livingston Range
United States Geological Survey
Deep Artesian Well Drills 2980 Feet to Uncover Water
A long drilling effort beside the Burl ing ton line at Edgemont South Dakota reached 2980 feet before water burst forth. The operation followed a U S Geological Survey prediction that water lay at a deep rock layer around 3000 feet, yielding 350 gallons a minute.
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Black Hill
South Dakota
Burlington Railroad
Edgemont
United States Survey
Deficit in Uncle Sam’s Purse Forecast for 1908
Washington June 28. The treasury statement for the year ending June 30 1908 will show a large deficit and rising expenditures. Receipts drop about 64 million from 1907 while disbursements rise by about 80 million. Panama canal costs total 38 million and land reclamation 13 million. Postal revenues fall and rural free delivery costs push deficits.
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Washington
Treasury
Panama Canal
Dentist Dr Morton Egbert Opens Poindexter Office
Dr Morton Egbert announces a new dental practice in the Poindexter building. The office registration lists his specialty as general dentistry and offers routine care, exams, and cleanings.
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Morton Egbert
Poindexter Building
Directory of Dillon Churches and Schedules
A compiled listing of church buildings and clergy in Dillon. St James Episcopal at Washington and Glendale with Rev S D Hooker. Presbyterian at Pacific and Glendale with Rev A B Martin. Methodist at Bannack and Washington with Rev W A Winters. Catholic services including Low and High Mass at various times led by Rev D Foley. inclusive weekly prayers, sermons, and Sunday school times for all.
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ST. James Episcopal Church
Washington and
Glendale Streets
S. D. Hooker
Dillon
Lima
Melrose
Horse Prairie
Dell
Willis
Rev. D, Foley
Notice to prove will in Beaverhead County Montana
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of Montana Beaverhead County the estate of Weltha R McIntosh deceased. The time appointed for proving the will and hearing letters testamentary to B E White Ernest O Selway and Belle Ward is Friday July 3 1908 at ten o clock a m at the court house Dillon Montana. F A Hazelbaker clerk. C W Conger deputy. 43-31
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Weltha R. McIntosh
Dillon
Beaverhead
Weltham
McIntosh
B. KE. White
Ernest O. Selway
Belle Ward
F. A. Hazelbaker
C. W. Conger
Bids Sought for Dillon Sewer Construction
Dillon Montana advertisement calls for sealed proposals by July 1 1908 for building district sewers in Sewer Districts 3 and 4. Plans available at City Clerk or City Engineer George R. Metlen. Bid must include a 5 percent certified check. bids labeled Bid for Sewer. City reserves right to reject all bids. Seven thousand four hundred feet of sewer to be constructed. City Clerk J B Poindexter.
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Dillon
Montana
George R. Metlen
J. B. Poindexter
Notice of Forfeiture for Mining Claims in Beaverhead County
Dillon Montana March 19 1908 notice to Herman Diestal and successors that $400 in labor and improvements were expended 1904 1905 1906 1907 on the South Star Bonanza and Walrus lode mining claims in an unorganized district Beaverhead county Montana location certificates recorded in Bonanza lode books 53 pages 852 853
Walrus Lode Claims Notice Beaverhead County Montana
James Deeley states the Jade mining claims in Beaverhead County Montana are held under section 2324 of the Revised Statutes and amendments. The required annual labor for the period January 1 1904 to December 31 1907 is due within ninety days of publication. If a co owner fails to contribute their share the claims become the property of the remaining co owner. First publication March 25 1908.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
United States
James Deeley
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Thia
Great Dakota Artesian
Uncle Sam
OF the
Dillon Churches
M. Claas
Epworth
Catholic Church
Salvation Army
Holiness
Young People’s Legion
No. 7
Moat
Ne Inc
Wuerner
Butte, Mont
Provost & Ripley
F. C. McFadden
the Examiner
Golden Rule
Chas. Perry
GEO. R. Metlen
Civil
Chiei Fsngineer
Huber Bros
Jewelers
Ste
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Mont
Oscar C. Findling
Centennial Cafe
Oscar's
Helena Street
Dillon, Montana
E. M. Yeaman
P.O
S. J, Haines
Recheter
Butchers
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