Beaverhead Mining News on Birch Creek Developments
Thomas Stevens, a Butte capitalist, discusses Birch Creek operations near Apex in Beaverhead County. He describes the Indian Queen mine and smelter as active, with 12 in the mine and 2 in the smelter, plans to hire up to 45, a 30 ton daily furnace, and current matte production of 25 tons weekly with 65 percent copper and 30 ounces silver plus $5 gold. He notes no concentrator, coke heat from Apex, and a push for a post office at Apex with mail still routed through Dillon.
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Thomas Pialeth
Birch Creek
Beaverhead County
Thomas Ellis
William Robertson
Stephens Juat
Apex
Oregon Short Line
Butte
Everthing
Dillon
Chicago Mining Man In Town
Charles Foreman of Copper Cliff Mining and Graphite Paint visits Axe canyon area to explore Crystal Graphite holdings. He believes larger graphite deposits lie beyond the current seam and expects to return soon.
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Charles Foreman
Copper Cliff Mining Company
Crystal Graphite Company
Axe Canyon
Foreman
Graphite Paint Company
Chicago
Ceylon
United States
Wil Make Them Shoot Some
Orr left Friday evening for Nevada to look after some interests belonging to the family.
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Nev
Sells & Downs Show in Dillon Promises Notable Lady Performers
The Great Sells & Downs circuses comes to Dillon Tuesday June 30 featuring many leading lady acts led by Lulu Davenport. The company stresses equal opportunity for female performers, high salaries, and widespread applause for top equestriennes. Davenport is praised as a premier bareback rider whose varied repertoire and daring feats redefine the act.
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Dillon
Lulu Davenport
Milch Cows Ordered Off City Streets After Meeting
At a special city council meeting last week the roaming cows problem was discussed. The chief of police was told to abate the nuisance and a notice forbidding driving cows from the corral until called will be printed. Police with a horse will corral straying cattle in the pound if orders are ignored.
Notable Visitors and Local Births in Dillon Notes
J W Callahan visited Dillon from Butte for a few days. Emerson Hill from Bedrock attended to business. Charles Gooch was confined to his room due to illness. C B Vaughn of Bell Telephone spent time in Bannack for company business. William McCarthy, Ike Hayes’ manager, visited Dillon for his protege. Marriage license granted to Archie McQuary of Butte and Annie E Thompson of Lima. Millie Coffin to vacation in Dillon, guest of Mrs James Kirkpatrick. Mrs H E Clowes of Kalispell left for Butte to attend convocation with Rev H E Clowen. Mrs W H Pine and others represented Dillon at convocation in Butte. Alice Goodson and Anna Morris returned from Dillon. both study pedagogy at State Normal College. Miss Montana Hathorn completed Great Falls grade school term and returns home for summer on Yellow stone ranch. Two new Dillon residents announced: a baby boy at John S Baker’s home and a baby girl at Ras Henningeson’s home.
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Dillon
John S. Baker
Washington Street
Ras Henningeson
Beaverhead Forecasts Record Wool Clip and High Prices
A Beaverhead county expert predicts a 1903 wool clip near 1.5 million pounds with prices of 16 cents per pound or higher. First shipments from Poin dexter & Orr and J. E. Morse arrive in town, with Sylvester Hirschman supervising the wool warehouse. Cleanliness and good winter feeding are cited as factors for the anticipated rise.
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Poindexter & Orr ‘Company
J. E. Morse
Morse
Sylvester Hirschman
Beaverhead
Eliel Brothers Plan New Center Street Block
At a recent city council special meeting Eliel Brothers received permission to build a two story brick structure on Center street behind the Montana Mercantile store. The 40 by 70 foot ground plan is designed for a display space on the first floor for carpets linoleums curtains and similar goods with the upper floor to be used as offices for the firm. The building aims to be practically fireproof and to provide better accommodations than the present quarters.
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Eliel Brothers
Center Street
Montana Mercantile Company
Dillon Electric Light manager returns from Salt Lake City
Dr. M. A. Miller manager of the Dillon Electric Light and Power company arrived back at the start of the week after a visit in Salt Lake City.
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M. A. Miller
Dillon Electric Light and Power Company
Salt Lake City
Dentist Dr R R Rathbone Entrusts Dillon Office
Dr. R R Rathbone, dentist, operates an office over the First National Bank in Dillon Montana.
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R. R. Rathbone
First National Bank
Dillon, Montana
Alias Summons In Montana Beaverhead District Court
The State Bank of Dillon files suit against Jens Petersen in Beaverhead County Montana to recover 74.90 plus 72.00 note interest 5.00 attorney fees 29.10 loan amount plus costs and interest. Petersen must answer within twenty days or a default judgment will be entered. Court clerk Geo W French presiding with attorney Edwin Norris. First publication June 10 1903.
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Jens Petersen
State of
Montana
Dillon
the Sun
Geo. W. French
Edwin Norris
Pl Ff
Mortgage Foreclosure Suit In Beaverhead County Montana
State Bank of Dillon sues Jens Petersen and Eliza Petersen in Beaverhead County District Court seeking judgment for 2250 dollars with interest and costs on a promissory note dated April 22, 1902. It also seeks foreclosure of a mortgage filed April 29 1902 and recorded in Mortgages volume 47 page 225, with attorney fees and a sale of the mortgaged premises. First publication June 10 1903.
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State of
Montana
Jens Petersen
Stummmona
Dillon
Costa
Beaverhead County
Geo. W. French
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Thomas Stevens
J. W. Callahan
Emerson Hill
Bedrock
Charles Gooch
C. B. Vaughn
Bell Telephone Exchange
Bannack
William McCarthy
Ike Hayes
Dillon Sunday
Archie McQuary
Annie E. Thompson
Lima
Millie Coffin
James Kirkpatrick
H E. Clowes
Kalispell
Phil Lovell
H. E. Clowen
W. H. Pine
Lena Lovell
Bertha
Anna Huber
Messrs
Fidel Huber
Douglas Palmer
E. H. Brundage
Alice Goodson
Anna Morris
State Normal College
Livingston Post
Hathorn
Great Falls
Yellowstone
District Court of the
Fifth Judicial District
State Bank of Dillon
Plaintiff
State Bank of Dillon, Plaintiff
Eliza Petersen
Defis
Dillon Furniture Co
G. T. Paul
F. E. T. Broeck
W. V. Kingsbury
Metlen
B. F. White
R. A. Sullivan
L. F. Graves
Roz
Vice-Press
Sronz
Cashier
Europe
F.L. Graves
Wm. Rez
Martin Barrett
Examiner Offce
A. L. Bapcon, N. G
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Salt Lake Port
Dillon Lumber Co
J. B, McCkinney
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District Court
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