Lima dam project tallies with Chicago investors
The Lima dam will be built with Newell C. Knight of Chicago as purchaser and Chicago firm funding the $42,750 deal. George R. Metlen directs plans and bids, construction to be by a Chicago company with Montana subcontracts. Water rights would extend to Bedrock and Beaverhead rivers for local landowners, boosting farm values and irrigation for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Metlen
Lima
Newell C., Knight
Chicago
Municipal and Corporation
Newell C. Knight & Co
Judge Lindsay
Stewart Keira
J. Williams
Hutte
Metlen
Knight
Kia Associates
Thia
Capitalista
New Cettlere
Montana
Butte
Dillon
van Buskirk
J. B. Poindexter
Kicks Before Commissioners Special county meeting discussed assessor deadline
A special meeting of the board of county commissioners addressed the assessor who failed to certify his assessment as required by law. He was ordered to finish his books by affidavit but refused. the case was referred to the county attorney for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Twilight Midland County baseball preview and lineup plans
A week away a twilight game is planned with Madison county selecting a team to play Dillon while Sheridan and Twin Bridges form a squad to challenge the Seaverheads. Dillon faces tough odds as recent games show Twin Bridges pitcher Kincaid dominating with 12 strikeouts and three hits. The contest starts shortly after six with Madison eager to prove its strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Madison County
Dillon
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Seaverheads
Madison
Twin Bridges Battery
Sheridan” Boya
Kincaid
Atick
Dillon to host Sunday clash Barry versus Jones Independente
Dillon fans focus on next Sunday at Columbia Gardens in Butte where Barry's team faces Jones Independente in a crucial matchup. Barry adds two new players and seeks a special Dillon to Butte train while Jones bolsters with Huber of Whitehall and Home Run Joe Marshall. The outcome could decide the state title as both sides eye lineup strength and travel plans amid a lengthy road schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Columbia Gardens
Butte
Barry
Bunch
Jones
Huber
Whitehall
Joe Marshall
Sons of
Herman
Glen
Metropolis
Hoys
Helena
Richmyer
Ralston
Andy Ekland
Charlie LaCroix
Reglara
LaCroix
Missoula
Great Balla
Bozemavn
Livingston
Sandy Lane Death Reveals Montana Pioneer History
Sandy Lane, longtime placer-miner, government scout, and Pony Express driver, died peacefully Friday at 209 East Silver Street, surrounded by family. Born in Princeton, Wisconsin, he came to Montana in the 1860s, worked mining, then as a government scout in Yellowstone country and Fort Silia, later driving stages between Virginia City, Helena, and Bozeman, and serving in Howard's command during the Nez Perce war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony
J. Paul
Butte
Helena
Dick Reynolds
Dillon
Lane
Symons Company
Louia
Miner
Sandy’’ Lane
Pony Express
East Silver Street
Princeton
Wia
Montana
Pharra Bennett Lane
Bozeman
Ionda
Duat
Howard
Chinaman Shot by Boys In Town Garden Line
A Chinaman named Hi Lung Yi was hit in the head by a bullet from a 22 rifle while working in a garden below town. He suffered a scalp wound that should heal. three boys aged 10 to 14 are suspected and police plan to detain them for statements.
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Hi Lung Yi
City Council Rejects All Bids For Cement Walk
At a Friday night meeting the city council, with all members present except Orr and Lenkerndorfer, rejected all bids for the cement walk and ordered advertisements for new bids to open at the next regular meeting on August 6. John Kent, initially awarded the sewer contract in district four Pacific street, refused to sign and the contract was awarded to next lowest bidder P. Orem of Butte. The clerk was ordered to advertise for bids to illuminate the city for two years beginning August 6, and the council will not pay more than the current lighting rate. The new reservoir was accepted and Kent was paid $1724.25 remaining on his contract.
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Orr
Lenkerndorfer
John Kent
Pacific Street
P. Orem
Butte
Scenic Theatre Showcases Two Strangest Bills Last Week
The Scenic Theatre presented two unusual bills including The Fleeta battleships and the floral parade as a standout film. Blue and the Grey or The Boya of 61 offered Civil War romance. The Dillon Orchestra headlines nightly when available, with new feature bills promised Thursday through Saturday and Mr Henry Melton delivering a teach performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleeta
Dillon Orchestra
Henry Melton
Rancher Judge Shambow Spends Day in Dillon on Way Home
Judge Shambow a senior rancher from Centennial valley travels through Dillon on his way back from Butte to attend to local business matters.
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Judge Shambow
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Butte
Banker Abner Clementa Charged in Aetna Loss Suit
Abner B Clementa former cashier and manager of the Aetna Banking and Trust company faces a civil suit by Robert Lyon receiver seeking final judgment for about 400000 plus interest and imprisonment until paid The complaint accuses Clementa and Heinze of conspiring to use the bank for personal gain and defrauding creditors detailing stock fraud fake entities and a series of complex transfers and notes through late 1905 to 1906.
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Abner
Clements
Aetna Banking and Trust Company
Robert Lyon
F. A. Henize
Clements and
Heinze
West Virginia
Clemente
Clementa
Frederick C. Lum
New Haven
Conn
Bueinesa
Delmenst
Abaciat Truet Company
Bogua Truete
Clement
Street
Lum
A.N. Newman
Aetna Bank
Evening News
Aaid
K. T. Wilson
Wilson
New York
Henderson
Abner B. Clementa
R. C. Monahan
J. M. Kennedy
Charlea Holden
Lyons
Butte
Lynch Leet
Helena
California
Independent
Gilbert elected vice president of Montana Bankers association
J. H. Gilbert cashier of the First National Bank of Dillon is elected vice president for the district of the Montana Bankers association. The Examiner carries all the news from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gilbert
First National Bank of
Dillon
Montana Bank Era Association
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Lima Dam
Anderson Bros
T. M. Selway
O. H. Lewis
A. J. Turner
Dilloo Implement Company
Neil Sharkey
Montana Mercantile Company
Matilda Smith
W. A. Armitage
Herbert H. Soper
Browne. Ranch Company
Theodore Nelson
George Woodworth
Dishno Live Stock Company
Western Union Tel, Co
Union Electric Company
Patrick Laden
Charles G. Sheely
Denver
Sage Creek Crossing
Dingleys
Gosman
Monument Mining Company, Et al
Monument
Pearl I. Smith
J. W. Scott
M. A. Henneberry
Beaverhead Canal
Charles G. Sheeley
Askiing
Sage Creek
Argenta
Twilight
Clange printing—Examiner
Sandy” Lane
Scenic Theatre
the Examiner
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