Public land withdrawal sparks local protest over river lands
The Beaverhead Jefferson Madison and Gallatin river lands were withdrawn from entry to preserve water resources and potential power sites. Governor Norris questions the scope and legality, calling for state action while federal action may instead protect public interests.
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Beaverhead
Jefferson
Madison
Gallatin
Montana Lookout
Norris
Dillon
United States
Forest Reserve
Bushner
Land Register
Norrin
Interior Department
Roosevelt
Congress
State Should Act to Conserve Water Powers Through Law
A historical note argues that while not every action is needed now a plan to conserve waters and water powers should be pursued through necessary laws. It emphasizes state steps to achieve this goal and the passage of enabling legislation.
Governor Norris Calls Montana Publicity Conference
Governor Norris issues a call for a meeting on April 7 1909 at the state capitol to discuss making the publicity law effective. The conference seeks county commissioners mayors commercial clubs and newspapers to suggest methods and form cooperation for statewide resource promotion.
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Norris
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Bureau of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Board of Trade
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Dillon Montana Announces City Election April 5 1909
Notice states regular annual city election in Dillon Montana will be held on Monday April 5 1909 for mayor city treasurer police magistrate and an alderman for each ward Polls open eight to six with polling places at MacDonald house Second Ward City Hall and Emerick house Bannack Street by order of City Council J B Piondexter City Clerk 29 41
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
MacDonald House
Sebree and
Montana Streets
Emerick
Bannack Street
J. B. Piondexter
Property and Mining Deeds Filed Across Several Districts
A batch of transfers and mining filings lists warranty deeds from Scott and Decker to Bond and others, deeds from Noyes to Covey, Covey to Peterson, Peterson to Spry, and a Lewia H Kilia estate transfer in Wisdom. Mining deeds cover Snow Storm lode, Pilgrim Bar placer, Badger placer, Taft lode, and related locations in Bannack and Utopia districts. Decree of distribution allocates one third interests in Dillon lot and a 920 acre parcel near Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Decker
Harry A. Bond
Armstead
John E. Scott
Matilda B. Scott
Dillon
J. K. Robison
L. H. Lee
Hattie M. Noyes
A. Covey
Wisdom
Alvin J. Covey
John Peterson
Grant Spry
Lewia Hkilia
Adair
Ellis Estate
James *Powelson
Mat Orr
Burna Perry
H. A. Bond
Snow Storm Lode
Bloody Dick
Frank Weber
Pilgrim Bar Placer
Bannack District
Michael Hagerty
George Beat
Badger Placer
Taft Lode
Utopia
Aura Christensen
Will of Late Thomas A Metzel Read in Court
The will drawn in 1899 by Judge Lew L Callaway leaves all property to widow Mary Agnes Metzel with her as executor. She declined to act and requests Frank A Metzel as special public administrator. Ranch valued around 35000 but heavily encumbered. life insurance in Bankera Life for 6000. Policy lapsed due to unpaid assessments. Madisonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Metzel
Lew L. Callaway
Callaway
A. J. Bennett
Mary Agnes Metzel
Frank A. Metzel
Thomas Metzer
Bankéra Life
Madisonian
Notice of Forfeiture in Beaverhead County Montana 1909
John Costello notifies heirs and assignees that he has spent $1100 on annual labor and improvements on six quartz lode mining claims in the Blue Wing district to hold title under the 1880 law. If excluded parties do not contribute their share within ninety days of publication or service, their interest will vest in Costello as co owner and claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
R. W. Bammer
Silver King
Murphy
Black Hawk
Blue Jay
Blue Wing
Beaverhead County
May Murphy
Blackhawk
Roosevelt
Wonder
United States
Estate of Owen F Ellie hearing on real estate petition
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court fixes March 26 1909 at 10 a m for hearing Charten K Miller petition to enforce a contract with the deceased for conveyance of lots 9 and 10 in Kilis addition Wisdom Montana. Notice to interested parties via four weeks publication in The Dillon Examiner dated February 16 1909.
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Montana
Beaverhead County
Owen F. Ellie
Charten KE. Miller
Lota
Kilis
Wisdom
Court House
Dillon
Dillon Examiner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gov
Smith
Thomas Metzel
John Costello
Provost & Ripley
the Examiner
F. C. McFadden
Golden Rule
GEO
R. Metlen
Uhas. Perry
Huber Bros
Jewelers
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Mont
Butchers
Dillon Furniture CC
G. T. Paul
Emerson Hill
Bedrock
Trapr
Redrock, Montana
E. M. Yeaman
P.O
Sec——Codillion
Boston
Fred Fee
Jace
W.C. T. U. Society
White Ribbon Shoe Company
Fort Dodge
Iowa
H. A. Bond, M.D
Idaho Street
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