Sensation in Bannack as Harris faces assault claims
Ray D. Harris arrived from Salt Lake claiming Tribune ties and staking two placer claims north of Bannack. A town confrontation led to his being ducked in a mill ditch and tarred before commissioners, leading to charges against seventeen residents that were later withdrawn. Harris plans to remain and pursue claims with attorney C. W. Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Harris
Oneal
Harria
Bannack
Gray Road
Mill Point
Dillon
C. W. Robison
Tventeen
William Payette
R. H. Ryburn
Dave Gibson
Mike Herr
Chas
Retallack
George Ashworth
Nelson
Roy Jaggers
Berry Mathews
Forrest Herr
Warren Contway
Micus
Ralph Radcliff
Wilson
Archie Gibson
Tos
Wyarde
Mapa
Chaime
First May Wedding Sets Dillon Abuzz
Miss Jennie F Ball and Ray Johnston marry this evening at 7 30 at John Ball home Dillon attended by sister Gertie Ball and best man Joseph Johnston The couple will reside in Butte after the ceremony with only relatives and close friends present.
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Dillon
Cupid
John Ball
Jennie F. Ball
Ray Johnston
Misa Gertie Ball
Joseph Johnston
Ranchman George Woodworth Wags In
George Woodworth arrives at his Wie dom ranch in the Big Hole basin and greets the day with his usual ranching confidence.
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George Woodworth
Jillon
Wiedom
Big Hole Basin
W F Ruetike Returns Home and Announces Marriage
W F Ruetike formerly day operator at Short Lind station comes home from an East vacation and reveals his marriage to Mrs Josephine Slaughter. The wedding occurred March 20 at Grainfield Kansas. The couple will reside in Dillon while Ruetike acts as agent for 30 days during Car Ruthters vacation.
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W. F. Ruetke
Short Lind
Josephine Slaughter
Californians Return Home From Earthquake Toll
Montana residents who wintered in California arrive daily, including Dillon’s Harry Geer and Gov. B. F. White party. Ralph and Margaret White travel with Mrs. White to Berkeley and Pacific Grove, America’s quake devastation described in stark terms. They plan to return to Dillon in June when Margaret completes the term.
Dillon May Lose Main Line Through Madison Valley
The Madisonian reports the Oregon Short Line plans a new through Madison valley route from Idaho Falls to Butte, via the park branch. Surveyors including George H. Potter have begun work this summer to secure rights of way. The main U S S traffic could move to Madison valley within two years, making the Idaho Falls to Butte line a branch.
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Madisonian
Virginia City
Dillon
Idaho Falls
Park Branch
Madison Valley
Butte
George H. Potter
Ennis
Sheridan
Potter
Oregon
Idaho Falla
Chicago
Omaha
Oregon Short Line Company
Eight Hour Day Adopted Across Amalgamated Mines
Amalgamated Copper announces eight hour work days for about eight thousand employees at its mines mills and smelters in Butte Anaconda and Great Falls effective May first. Surface workers gain one hour, underground crews begin at eight and the wage scale remains unchanged.
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W. A. Clark
John D. Ryan
Amalgamated Copper Company
A. C. Carson
North Butte
Butte
Coalition
Ryan
Amalgamated Company
Anaconda
Great Falls
Beaverhead Court Opens Quiet Term With Two Criminal Dockets
Beaverhead county district court opens with a light criminal docket two cases set for trial James Brown burglary from Lima lodging house case and the assault in the second degree against Joe Miller Fred Seyde and Ed Burns bonds set at 500 each The big Beaverhead water suit Morgan v Nyhart is scheduled for day one with a lengthy hearing and a jury to be drawn at term start
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Beaverhead
James Brown
Lima
Brown
Joe Miller
Fred Meyde
Ed Burns
Justice of the Peace Eliott
Bob McDowell
Hohtana Street
Dillon
Miller
Frenchy
Nyhart
Birchdale Stock Farison
Hawley J
Gravelle
John F. Bishop
C. M. Stolle
Robi T. Sheldon
Dillon Electric Light & Power Co
W. A. Armitage
Highland Water Co
J. NH. Clayton
Fred Schuler
Damnges
J. WH. Clayton
Fannie Clayton
M. A. Miller
H. W. Turner
L. K. Adama
Replevin
Otto Olsen
Henry Thompson
Harry Andrus
Maggie Andrus
Attilio Guidici
Aoppeal
Justice Court
Thos. M
Selway
Monroe Mann
Sarah EK
Bingham
Richard Bingham
Robert Jaggers
Gold Dredging Co
A. L. Stone
Mexican Plantation Co
Wisconsin
P. J. Brophy
Kut Zorn
Win
A. Johnson
Martin C. Jackson
H. J. Rix
Norton & Howell
State of Montana
Clifford B. Shelley
Len Pendleton
Carnie
Whiting
John B. Whiting
John W
Morton Va
Wm. Beat
Lillon Implement Co
Matt Thomas
Albert Rupp
Augest Greendeck
County of
Major 75000 Sheep Ranch Deal In Beaverhead County
The Frying Pan Sheep company led by former Senator J P Murray sold its holdings to Wood Live Stock company. About 11000 acres of land and 10000 head of sheep transfer with one real estate parcel excluded. The Wood company gains properties on the Grays Hopper and leased beach land north of Dillon and takes possession immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frying Pan Sheep Company
J. P. Murray
Wood Live Stock Company
Birch Creek Road
Wood Company
Grayshopper
Dillon
Mr. Murray
Frank J. Hagerbarth
Wood People
Murray
Beaverhead
Frying Pan Company
Geer Couple Reaches City From San Francisco
Mr and Mrs Harry Geer arrived last Friday morning from San Francisco. Mrs Geer was formerly Miss Melonse Morton of this city. Mr Geer worked in a confectionery in that city at the time of the disaster and the place was among those burned.
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Harry Geer
San Francisco
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Johnstone
Farlin
Old Beaverhead
W.F. Ruetike
California
Gov. White
Montana
Miss Blanch ,Morse
Mra
L. A. Thompson
B. F. White
Ralph White
White
Berkeley
Mra. White
Ralph
Margaret
Mr. White
Valencia
Carolyn White
Pacific Grove
Miss White
Mre
District Court
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