Eighth Annual Baptist Lecture Series Opens
The eighth annual lecture course in the Baptist church began Friday February 27 with a schedule of talks and dates. April 2 features Mendelssohn concert by Prof. K J Pas nore. May 1 on Education and Success by Prof. W C Bagley. May 8 Hibernia Seen From a Jaunting Car shown with stereopticon by Prof. J E Monroe. Lectures start at 8 PM with musical programs each evening. Tickets cost 35 cents for single admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Mies E ‘Mendelssohn
K. J Pasnore
W. C. Bagley
Hibernia
J. E. Monroe
Summons in Montana suit over goods debt in Lima
Beaverhead County Montana justice court summons defendant John R Clawson to appear May 14 1908 at 2 pm before Justice Con Bray in Lima to answer O K Paul Co claim for 15 19 dollars for goods sold March 1901 plus interest. If no appearance judgment will be entered. First published April 15 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Justice Court
Lima Township
Con Bray
Justice of the Peace
O. K. Paul
G. T. Paul
O. K. Paul & Co
John R. Clawson
State of
Montana
Lima
O. K. Paul & Company
Notice to creditors in Cowan estate in Beaverhead District Court
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court handles the Estate of Joseph H Cowan deceased. Lucy W Cowan administratrix invites creditors to file claims with vouchers within four months after first publication dated April 29 1903 at W S Barbour attorney Dillon Montana. First publication April 29 1903.
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District Court
Kifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Joseph H. Cowan
W. S. Barbour
Dillon
Lucy W. Cowan
W. 5S. Barbour
Butte Bidder Tops Heating and Plumbing at State Normal Dormitory
Bids opened for the State Normal dormitory on the grounds attracted a large crowd. Thirteen bids for the building and plumbing were reviewed, with D P Wortman & Sons of Butte and the Dart Hardware Co. of Dillon among the lowest accepted. The contract requires completion by September 15, with 38 student rooms and a dining basement, using Dillon brick. Architects J A Fennell and C S Haire named.
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State Normal Grounds
Smith & Goddard
W. E.walsh
Bradshaw &McDonald
H. P. Leck
D. P. Wortman & Son
Wagener
Helena
Phil Murphy
F. Birrer
Dart Hardware Company
Wentworth
Keble Plamning & Heating Co
I. Kroneger
Dart Hardware Co
D. P. Wortman & Sons
Butte
State Board of Education
J. G. McKay
Missoula
G. T. Paul
Dillon
J. A. Fennell
C. S. Haire
Kunzman's Place Opens on Bannack Street
George Kunzman formally opened his new establishment on Bannack Street Wednesday evening. The crowded resort offered an excellent lunch prepared by Oscar of the Centennial Cafe and showcased a wide array of drinks and cigars. The venue features new glassware, cherry fittings, a billiard room, and private club rooms for quiet games and cards.
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George Kunzman
Bannack Street
Oscar
Centennial Cafe
Kunzmaan
Montana
Notable Visitors Sampled Ore at Ajax Mine
W. T. Keller of Reynolds McDowell in Butte and G. W. Tower mining engineer left after a week at the Ajax. They sampled ore and ran the mill for several days but shared no details. Locals say they seemed pleased with the mine. While a cattle bunch passed nearby.
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W. T. Keller
Reynolds & McDowell
Butte
G. W. Tower
Ajax
Steer Hard Fall Leads Butte Slaughter After Leg Break
A steer weighing 700 to 800 pounds fell from a grade between Dewey and the power house near Silver Bow Meat Co in Butte last Sunday. The animal broke its leg and was slaughtered as it was unable to walk on three legs. Buyer J. W Moran faced inconvenience due to the loss. Deeds filed include multiple land transfers in Jackson Big Hole Basin and Dillon.
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Ing
Butte
Silver’ Bow Meat Co
Dewey
Power House
J. W Moran
Jesse Finsley
Jackson
F. J
J. F. Brown
James Nedrow
J. K
F. T. Brown
Big Hole Basin
Louis M. Kessenden
W. W. Francis
Wisdom
A. EK. Graeter
P. T. Bryant
Charles Troax
Lima
Alvin J. Anderson
Harriet Anderson
Clark Anderson
Viola J. Harrison
Dillon
YOUNG AND KUNTZ PLAN EXPANDED DILLON STORE
J T Young and T S Kuntz acquire half interest in Kuntz bakery and confectionery then expand to include fruit market groceries and a home supply factory. They announce plans for a candy factory biscuit plant and a Dillon stage line office with prompt freight service.
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Joe T. Young
Kuntz
Young
Messia
Kuntz & Young
California
Utah
Mr. Young Wrates
Dillon
Mr. Kuntz
Mr. Young
Kuntz Cafe
Lemhi Affray Sparks Conflicting Tales Over Wenger Wound
Fred Wenger was wounded in the Lemhi area with conflicting accounts blaming a South Carolina man named Andrews and possible range disputes with Schuler sheep and Lemhi ranchers. Reports claim bullets from a 45 and a second shot during a dispute over range rights while Wenger supervised the Schuler sheep, with no arrest yet and tension rising as cattlemen resist sheep movement.
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Fred Wenger
Lemhi ‘Valley
Schuler
W. A. Bond
South Carolina
Andrews
Wenger
Bond
Idaho
Dillon
Andrewa
Gooch & Coan Ranch
Lemhi
Manheads for Thunder Mountain to oversee Snow mines
John Rosenburger a young mining man who worked at Argenta last winter departed Saturday night for Thunder Mountain where he will spend the summer. He will travel via Nampa where he will join Gus Nelson who left for Thunder Mountain days ago. Nelson will oversee the Snow mines during the coming season with plans for extensive development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rosenburger
Argenta
Thunder Mountain
Nampa
Gus Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Butte Population Figures Recede and Rise in Census
The 1900 census lists Butte population at 29 930, while a directory canvass suggests a combined total of 61 116. The figures reflect differing methods and scopes for counting residents in the mining city.
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Butte
Weather summary for April from observer J E Monroe
April weather report notes mean temperature 38.7 degrees, high 80 on the 25th, low 8 on the 12th, total precipitation 0.36 inches and snowfall 43.2 inches. Nine clear days ten partly cloudy and nine cloudy days, with thunder on the 1st 10th and 26th. southwest winds. Precipitation and snowfall exceed all previous Aprils since records began.
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J. E. Monroe
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Studebaker and Fish Wagons
Staver and Studebaker Buggies
Chicago
John W. Morton
Dillon, Montana
Smart
W. R. Smart
Merchant Tailor
Opera House
Union Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
C.S. Williams
West Second South Street
Salt Lake City
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Claude S. Williams
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Memphis
Southeastern Limited
Springfield
Birmingham
Atlanta
Jacksonville
G. W. Martin
Western
Denver, Colo
F. W. Vogler
Redrock
Salmon City
Gibbonsville
Geo. R. Metlen
United States Deputy Mineral Surveyor
James L. Jones
Washington and
Bannack Streets
the Baptist Church
Said Township
Maurice A. Walker, M. D
Mellen
Paul Brown
Over Crystal Saloon
Attan
Bya
C. W. Rorgison
C. C, W.E. Waite
K. of
UMMA
Victor J. Evans & CO
Vans Building
Washington
H. A. Bond, M. D
R. R. Rathbone
First National Bank
Buttemenbid
Frank Birrer
Kunzman
Newsy
J.T. Young
Kuntze Bakery
Old Gooch
Coon Ranch
Range Trouble
Mr. Wenger
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