Death claims another pioneer of Beaverhead County
Charles Mikus one of Dillon and Bannack’s early settlers dies at seventy after a protracted illness Brights disease. Born in Germany he fought as a Confederate deserter then escaped to Montana arriving in 1864 He held various law enforcement roles including deputy US marshal and deputy sheriff and later ran saloons before moving to Bannack He married Miss Schuler and left children survivors. funeral held at the Catholic church with Father Foley officiating. Robert Wing returns from California after travel delays from Nevada washouts.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Charles Mikus
Mr. McGee
East Glendale Street
Bright
Mr. Mikus
Bannack
McGee
Mikus
Germany
New Orleans
St. Louis
Banoack
James Harvey
United States
X. Biedler
Pat Grey
Dan Marilton
Glendale
Grey
Mikas
Nevada
Arizona
Mr. Biedler
Gray
David Reinhardt
Old County
Jessfang
Dillon Sil
Mikue
Jessrang
Nelson
Misa Schuler
Fred Schuler
Father Foley
Mountain View
Robert Wing
California
Wing
Portland
Railroad firemen and engineers vote to strike
Chicago March 8 railroads in the west northwest and southwest face a strike threat after a ballot shows a majority of firemen and engineers oppose managers offers. The strike vote totals show strong opposition from union and nonunion workers alike and arbitration discussions are planned with a government framework.
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Chicago
West
Northwest
Southwest
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Railroad Managers’ Committee
O. L. Dickenon
General Managers’ Association
Grant Emerging as A Beavero County Boom Town
Grant in Beaverhead county is rising as a new town with rapid lot sales at Price's real estate office. Representatives from Dillon have purchased all available parcels, citing Grant's rich natural resources and central location near the Hornet Prairie country and the Big Hole basin rail line as factors for a lasting community.
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Grant
Beaverhead
Price
Dillon
Horee
Prairie Country
Big Hole Basin
Franklin buys Centennial Cafe in Dillon
TOY Franklin formerly of Grant arrived in Dillon and purchased the Centennial Cafe. He assumed charge on March 1 and plans to enlarge capacity to double the present size, creating a first class modern eating place with the best possible service.
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Toy Franklin
Grant
Dillon
Centennial Cafe
Saloon Regulation Sparks City Council Debate
Varying views emerged on whether the Sunday and midnight closing ordinance remains in effect until the referendum vote. The council expects to vote next Friday at midnight, with saloons in Dillon likely to comply pending the outcome. Police, fire, health, and library matters plus election logistics occupy the rest of the meeting.
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Melton
Hia
Monroe
Dillon Saloon
Examiner
Messia
Robb
Dolan
J. C. Smith
Potter
St. Anthony
Idaho
Chas. Gooch
Mint Saloon
White
Alderman Rounds
Dan Grant
Rounds
Sasaman
Bklliott
State Board of Health
Walker
W. F. Cashmore
Episcopal Church
Hon
Andrew Lindfors killed repairing NP track in Missoula
Andrew Lindfors a 57 year old Swedish born car repairer for the Northern Pacific was fatally crushed while repairing a car on track No 2 in Missoula west yards. J A McGee assisted as four cars bumped between the pair. Coroner Kendrick will hold an inquest Monday evening. Lindfors leaves a wife a daughter and two sisters in Dillon. He belonged to IOOF Sheridan and AOUW. The body likely to be sent to Sheridan for burial.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
West Yards
Lindtorn
J. A. McGee
Lindfora
McGee
Kendrick
Lindsota
Sweden
Rosebud
Western Federation of Minera
Northern Pacific
David Erickaon
Weat Spruce Street
Dillon
Missoula
Tindfora
Independent Order of Odd Fellow
Sheridan
Mont
Order of United Workmen
Missoulian
Railroad push to Dillon promises summer build
Attorney John R. Wheeler reported Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad will construct to Dillon this year after citizens subscribed over $10,000 to secure a suitable terminal. Wheeler said right of way and terminal site work would begin promptly, with company representatives noting assurances from Pittsburg.
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John R. Wheeler
Gilmore & Pittbsurg Railroad
Dillon
Pittsburg
Wheeler
Heaverhead Club
Gilmore & Pittsburg
White
Tiedta-Of
Attorney K J Callaway Leaves for Virginia City
Attorney K J Callaway departed for Virginia City to handle legal business awaiting his return.
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K. J. Callaway
Virginia City
Dillon Dry Goods Store Opens with Strong Sales
The Dillon Dry Goods company opened yesterday to large crowds who praised the store as one of the neatest and best appointed in the state. Although some lines are not yet complete, shelves and display cases showcase high quality goods and a well stocked men's furnishing department. Manager Niblack and associates receive congratulations.
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Dillon Dry Goods Company
Dillon
Maneger Niblack
Important Ideal Estate Deal Near Dillon
Johnson and Boone of Dillon negotiated a major real estate deal last week acquiring the Louie Stahl ranch southeast of Dillon. Terms remain private but the parcel totals five acres around the Stahl home, slated for platting and sale as town lots at a reasonable figure.
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Johnson & Boone
Dillon
Louie Stahl
Stahl
Good Roads Convention Called for Billings 1910
Governor Norris issues call for a Montana good roads convention to be held in Billings June 16 to 18 1910. Executive committee meets March 19 to arrange the congress with delegates from counties cities and state officials.
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Yelena
Norris
Billings
Executive Committee
Billinga
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
Stockholders Meet in Dillon Over County Fair Prospects
A well attended session of W Beaverhead County Fair association stockholders at the court house expressed strong hope for a successful county fair next fall. Costs to improve fair grounds and last year’s weather prompted a stock drive and a plan to cut unnecessary expenses. The four day fair would include local horse races and outside entrants with minimal expense, possibly a fiat carnival company for entertainment. New directors were elected with George Featherly as president and C A Smith as vice president, with S Carruthers, secretary, and B F White, treasurer. A three member stock sales committee was appointed to raise needed funds.
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Beaverhead
Court House
George Lovell
Heaverhead County
Fiat Clage Carnival
Dillon
Association
Mescare
Theodore Nelson
W. M. Oliver
George Baker
T. 2. Olmated
C. A. Smith
George R. Featherly
S. S. Carruthbera
B. F. White
Featherly
Messre. Frank. Eliel
S. Carruthers
Dillon Resident Harry Schuler Visits Butte This Week
Dillon resident Harry Schuler traveled to Butte this week joining local visitors from the area for a regional outing.
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Harry Schuler
Dillon
Butte
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