Big Hole Basin Trade Boost May Move to Anaconda Road
Dillon faces loss of Big Hole basin trade as Deer Lodge county plans a wagon road from Anaconda to Wisdom. Only one bid delayed the contract, prompting calls for Dillon businessmen to form a board and fund road improvements to keep an estimated $40,000 annual commerce in the county and towns.
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Anaconda
Big Hole
Deer Lodge
Wisdom
Business Men’s Association of
Dillon
Basin
Business Men's Association of
Social events honor out of town guests in Dillon
This week Dillon hosts numerous social events for visiting guests. A Monday card party at the Kingsbury home honored Mrs. Rupert Nuckolls of Butte with whist for four tables and refreshments. Tuesday's X V N club gathering at the Swain home included Needle Club members with many guests and light fare. An informal Tuesday dinner at Mrs. Clara Chapman’s welcomed old Dillon residents including Mrs. Lorin T. Jones and family, Mrs. Rupert Nuckolls, and Miss Millie Coffin, among others.
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Dillon
Kingsbury
Rupert Nickolls
Butte
W. V. Kingsbury
T. W. Poindexter, Jr
Mesdames Rupert Nuckolls
EK. J. Conger
H. R. Melton
H. T. Poindexter
P. E. Poindexter
H. H. Swain
L. T. Jones
Billings
O. M. Best
J.E. Morse
S. D. Hooker
William Hardcastle
Celeste Kingsbury
St. Louis
Clara Chapman
J. B. Poindex
X. V. N. Club
Mrs. Olmstead
Mesdaumes Rupert Nuckolls
Celeste Kingebury
I. J. Pasmore
Findlay Cunnard
Craig Anderson
F. C. Kress
Millie Coffin
Marion Weldon
Lucy Carson
Mesdames
J. Ek. Morse
H.R. Melton
L. T. ‘Jones
Rupert Nuckolls
Ala Realm Club Entertained In Dillon Social Round
The Ala Realm Club hosted a Wednesday gathering at Miss Blanche Morse's home honoring Fay and Fern Scott of Bedrock during the Dillon high school session. A Tuesday farewell party for Miss Jette Pierce at the Dillon Tennis Club featured games, lunch, and socializing, with notable attendees including Prof. and Mrs. C. J. Fenner and others from Dillon society and visiting ladies from Butte Billings St. Louis and nearby towns.
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Dillon
Blanche Morse
Ala Realm Club
Fay
Fern Scott
Bedrock
Nancy Featherly
Dillon Tennis Club
Bella
Maidie Rife
Jette Pierce
C. J. Fenner
Pluma Tattersall
Eva la Beau
Lucky Fox
B. N. Stevenson
Floyd Best
Douglas Palmer
A. M. Willard
Maurice Walker
Mr. Avery
Alf Cashmore
Edith Poindexter
Butte
Railroad prospect brings joy to Salmon river valley
The planned railroad to Salmon river section 1a is praised by locals the Salmon Eater amid rising land values. Papers speculate on the railway company behind the project, but Salmon welcomes any route that opens the valley to world markets and could transform it into a leading Idaho productive area once connected to Dillon.
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Salmon River
Idaho
Dillon
Idle Butte Miners Could Harvest Basin Hay
About two thousand men in Butte idle due to mine and smelter shutdown may be recruited to harvest a record hay crop in the basin. Ranchers in Big Hole seek several hundred workers to reap the abundant hay, with hope idle miners visit for a few months and then return to industry when mines restart.
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Butte
Anaconda
Big Hole
Twin Bridges Monitor Expands to Eight Pages of News
The Twin Bridges Monitor enlarges to an eight page sheet with improved make-up and neat printing. Editor Rosin oversees the edition and the paper reflects enhanced editorship and efforts.
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Twin Bridges Monitor
Rosin
Helabora
Apron Sale a Decided Success by St. Rose Guild
Ladies of the St. Rose guild hosted an apron sale in three weeks at Dart's Hall. Tables overflowed with kitchen, dainty and children’s aprons plus ice cream and cake. By 5 pm crowds bought most items. total receipts reached $125 with $110 net for a parish house addition after costs. landowner Mrs Reinhardt offered land for $100, below market value.
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St. Rose Guild
Dillon
Dart's Hall
St. Rose
Mra. D
Reinhardt
Society
English Abbeys and Cathedrals Lecture Impresses Summer Students
Prof J E Monroe spoke on English abbeys and cathedrals at the Normal building. The lecture featured large electric lantern views of York Lincoln Canterbury and St Pauls with vivid interiors and exteriors. The lantern proved excellent and the audience gained a vivid historic and artistic insight. Cottage for rent. Apply to Mrs J C Metlen. tf
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J. E. Monroe
Monroe
England
York
Lincoln
Canterbury
St. Paul's
Westminster
Proposals Wanted for City Cement Sidewalks 1903
Sealed bids will be received by the Dillon City Council Beaverhead County Montana until 8 p m August 5 1903 for cement sidewalks and crossing work to be built during one year Plans and specifications available from city engineer Geo R Metlen The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids Mayor B F White City clerk Edwin Norrie 60th
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
Montana
Geo. R. Metlen
B. F. White
Edwin Norrie
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Dillon Examiner
F.C. Kress
Voice of Subscription
Miss Pierce
Mra
J. C. Metlen
Knox
New York
Arvon
Utton, New York
Crouse & BranpeGee
Utica
N. Y
Madras
Monarch
Gluett
Eagle
Stanley
Eliel Brothers
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