Railroad contract let marks first step in transcontinental line
MacArthur Bros of Chicago and New York won the bid to build the Armstead to Salmon City leg. John Duffy and T. G. Patterson arrive in Dillon to oversee work slated to begin by April. Crews bid from over 1000 teams for subcontracts as machinery ships from Chicago. completion expected this year. The Gilmore & Pittsburg company backs the project.
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Wilmore & Pittsburg
Armstead
Salmon City
MacArthur Bros. Company
Chicago
New York
United States
Hill
John Duffy
MacArthur Company
Dillon
T. G. Patterson
Duffy
Dutly
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Daffy
Beaverhead Land Withdrawn Along Four Rivers
Public lands along the Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin and Beaverhead rivers from headwaters to confluence with the Missouri are withdrawn from entry. Signed March 5 by Fred Dennett, the withdrawal aims to conserve water resources for future public development. Montana entries will be resolved by year end as special land agents are doubled.
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Missouri
Montana
Washington
Sharp
Noyes Heads to Helena After Monday Afternoon Leave
A. J. Noyes departed Monday after noon bound for Helena in a brief travel update.
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A. J. Noyes
Helena
Dillon caucus endorses nonpartisan slate for April city election
A large Dillon caucus at the county courthouse nominated a full nonpartisan municipal ticket for the upcoming city election on the first Monday in April. Henry Cushing district mayor candidate B F White was chosen. C W Scott was nominated for treasurer. wards adopted acclamations for aldermen including W G Phillips and W M Knapp. The group decided not to endorse a police magistrate.
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Dillon
County Court House
W. G. Phillips
Frank Eliel
Eliel
George R. Metlen
Henry Cushing
Mayo
B. F. White
Gov. White
C. W. Scott
H. H. Swain
William Bernstein
W. C.urr
M. Beat
Beast
Orr
J. G. Erwin
Arthur Badcon
W. M. Knapp
Montana Normal graduates scarce teachers seek jobs
Pres. H H Swain of the State Normal College says demand for Montana graduates outstrips supply. He notes many graduates have immediate teaching work, some leave for advanced study, and only a few seek positions after experience. He cites wide vacancies, with 101 teaching in state schools and 140 in Montana, while a dozen pursue postgrad study elsewhere.
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Pres
H. H. Swain
State Normal College
Helena
Montana
Montana State Normal College
Pres. Swain
Normal
Montana Normal College
Swain
Montane -Wesleyan University
Europe
State Teachers’ Association
Normal College
Important meeting for sugar beet factory prospects in Dillon
A high importance meeting is called for next Saturday afternoon at the Dillon courthouse by Sugar Beet Growers association president G R Featherly. Lewia Penwell and T J Walsh of Beaverhead Ranch Co will attend with likely others from out of town and possibly Governor Normia. Featherly urges concerted action to secure a Dillon sugar beet factory and says practical assurance of a factory can be given with united effort.
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Dillon
G. R. Feaberly
Normia
Helena
Featherly
Valley proposition spurs call to attend crucial meeting
The push for the proposition is viewed as pivotal to the valley's development and residents are urged to attend the meeting to learn more and participate.
Opening of New Star Theatre Sets High Standard
The New Star Theatre opens Thursday evening March 18 with modern fixtures opera chairs and wall projection. The management promises a fine west coast picture show with ventila tion and a trap-drummer sought for opening week. The program features Mary Queen of Scotts The Bride Zadiza The Lady Hero and Mr Walter Decker singing an illustrated song with weekly program changes.
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Star Theatre
Mary Queen of
Tragedy in Centennial Valley as Wife Shoots Husband
Thomas Metzel, a prominent stocksman from Centennial valley near Lakeview, was shot and killed by his wife about 2 pm Thursday. Inquest found Mrs Metzel mentally irresponsible at the time. testimony described months of domestic strife and alleged rough treatment. Miss Ida Kafferly testified as key witness. Mrs Metzel fainted several times and remains at large. Metzel’s body was buried in Nevada. funeral held in Missoula, Helena, and Dillon. Local group plans vaudeville events to fund state contest expenses with shows starting March 20 and tickets at 15 cents or two for 25 cents.
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Monida
Thomas Metzel
Centennial Valley
Lakeview
Metzel
Ida Kafferly
Mra. Metzel
Kafferly
Missoula
Wesleyan University
Helena
State Normal College
Dillon
Mise Beasie Story
Normal College
State oratorical meeting set for May at Normal hall
The State Oratorical Association will meet on the first Friday in May in the Normal assembly hall. The May gathering will include a final state contest with representation from Mon tessor Agricultural College Bore sham and the University of Montana.
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State
Montess Agricultural College
Boresham
University of Montana
Indies of the M. K. Aid Society Bake Sale at Post Office
The Indies of the M. K. Aid Society will hold a bake sale at the post office store next Saturday starting at 10 o’clock. Proceeds support society relief efforts.
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Indies of the
M. K. Aid Society
Republicans Form City Caucus for Upcoming Election
At a large Republican meeting last Saturday in the city, members voted to field a Republican ticket. John Baker chaired the caucus call and A I Anderson was named chairman. Thomas D Olmeted was chosen mayoral candidate, with E F McFadden selected for city treasurer by acclamation. Ward caucuses followed naming aldermen nominees and a central committee was appointed from each ward.
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Nf. G. Rodgers
John
A. L. Anderson
W. W. Simpson
Monroe
John Trilit
T.scully
Anderson
J. K. Morse
E. M. Yeaman
D. M. Beat
John Tritt
L. P. Bosardwine
Martin Innes
R. J. Moore
Henry Weir
M.frosby
Woman Returns From Salt Lake Visit With Sister
Misa Bertha Borfeind arrived home Thursday from Salt Lake City where she visited her sister Miee Emma who is spending several months there.
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Misa Bertha Borfeind
Salt Lake
Miee Emma
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Hallinger
Dennet
Schwartz
Beaverhead
New Star Theatre
Thos. Metzel
Madison County
Jhlis Wise
T. D. Olmsted
McFadden
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