Democrats Meet in Court House Elect Delegates to State Convention
The Beaverhead County Democratic convention held in the county courthouse elected 14 delegates and 14 alternates to the state convention in Great Falls. George R. Metlen chaired. Emerson Hill was chosen chairman and John T. West secretary. The platform condemns the forest reserve policy and endorses Governor Toole’s administration and reforms.
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Court House
Great Falls
George R. Metlen
Democratic County Central Committee
Emerson Hill
Bedrock
John T. West
Lima
Hill
Edwin Norris
George Metlen
F. C. Kress
J. B. Poindexter
Jon. Hainds
H. R. Melton
Charles Hirschman
Charles Truax
School Board Elects Teachers and Plans Improvements
The Mont. Merc. Co offices hosted the regular Mont. No. 10 meeting last Friday. Old staff mostly retained with Miss Alice Chambers and Miss Hayden not applying. Katie Paxton the sole new teacher. Primary grades assigned to Adda L. Kocken Mary Lyle Innes Pluma Tattersall Eva LaBean and Katie Paxton. Kila Pound Leland takes 7th and Delia Dorchester 8th. 4th grade slot left open. A cement sidewalk five feet wide will encircle the school block by Ben Hager. Desks and furniture purchase referred to a committee. Further action on a new school building pending.
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Eva LaBean
Katie Paxton
Kila Pound Leland
Delia Dorchester
Ben Hager
Is Charged With Horse Stealing In Denton Case
Harry Lindsay a well known horseman faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing and selling a fine horse from Denton Oliver valued at 150 dollars. The horse was traced through George Gray and Lou Fessenden before Lindsay, hearing before Judge Vermillion set for May 25, released on 500 dollar bonds. A second case involves F M Andrus charged with stealing a steer from Pat Desmond, reportedly bought from John Roberts who fled the country. Andrus released on 500 dollar bond with May 23 hearing.
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Harry Lindsay
Denton Oliver
Staudaker
Lindsay
George Gray
Grayshopper
Gray
Lou Fessenden
Vermillion
F. M. Andrus
Horee Prairie
Pat Desmond
Andrus
John Roberts
Judge Parker Gives 3 Year Term to Express Agent
In a brief district court session Judge Parker sentenced Charles G. Hurst, a Pacific Express agent, to three years in Deer Lodge penitentiary after he pleaded guilty to grand larceny involving 880 dollars. The term followed earlier cases including a 150 dollar debt judgment for J G Willison and several divorces granted on default or desertion. Court adjourned Thursday after a short, active week with 21 cases disposed of Monday and no further trials slated.
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Parker
Monapghan
Boulder
J. G. Willison
Thomas Flynn
Tony Depiambatista
Jennie
Grannis
George R. Grannie
Benjamin F. Allerton
Anna M. Allerton
John H. Clifford
Dart Hnd. Co
W. S. Barbour
Mary Orelia Simpson
James Simpson
State of
Montana
Charles G. Hurst
Pacific Express Company
Hurst
Hurat
Express
Denver
Colo
Deer Lodge
Pretty Wedding at Twin Bridges
Joseph A. Browne Jr and Miss Helen J. Dullea wed in Twin Bridges this morning in a Dillon priest led ceremony at the bride’s home. Only relatives and intimate friends attended. after vows the couple left for Salt Lake City, with Frank Hogenbarth and wife joining them.
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Beaverhead
Madison
Twin Bridges
Joseph A. Brown, Jr
Helen J. Dullea
Bo’clock
Father Padenz
Francis Brown
Melrone
John Dullea
Miss Dullea
Madison County
Mr. Brown
Mr. Browne
Browne
Melrose
Dillon
Salt Lake
Frank Hogenbarth
Speed Oats Wins Jack Rabbit Futurity at Local Track
Speed Oats won the Jack Rabbit Futurity in a quarter mile race at the local track on Sunday afternoon. Cottontail finished second and India Rubber third as about 10 spectators watched the event with a purse of $30 and total money changing hands estimated at $150 to $200.
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Speed Oats
India Rubber
Cottontail
Sorrel Pelding
W. H. Wade
J. G. Ervin
Sam Patterson Jra
India
Speed Data
Speed Oates
Jay Talent
Doc
Erwin
Ray Forrester
Montana Democrats Choose St Louis Delegates At Great Falls
The Montana Democratic convention at Great Falls elected delegates and alternates to the national convention in St Louis. Beav erhead backed J K Toole W A Clark and Paris Gibson by acclamation. Opposing Gibson’s St Louis delegation waned amid unified party support for the Kansas City platform of 1900.
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Montana
Great Falls
St. Louis
Kansas City
Charles W. Hofstan
Bozeman
Gibson
Col
C. B Nolan
Helena
Miles R. Romney
Ravalli
Agargamenta
Beaverhead
J. P. Murray
A. KE. Gineter
F. C. Kress
J. 3B
J. 3B. Poindexter For This County Moved That J. K.toole
W. A. Clark
Paris Gibson
Poindexter
Martin Maggiania
Stautch
J. K. Toole
Clark
Roosevelt
Farewell Sermon by Dr. Tilden in Dillon Church
Large crowd fills the Baptist church for Dr. H. W. Tilden's farewell on Sunday evening. The three month stay drew members from other churches and local business leaders who praised his gentle delivery and the sermon titled The Whole Round World in The Bible. Edwin Norrin presented a testimonial as the church expressed regret at the pastor's departure.
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Tilden
Pierre
S. D
Baptist Church
H. W. Tilden
Auditore
Edwin Norrin
Selway's Park to Open as New Amusement Spot
Three Dillon men secured a lease option on Selway's Park and plan a modern amusement venue. They will develop a dance pavilion booths and picnic grounds with river boats and swings. Short Fine promises Sunday excursions from Hirtie holidays and the park should open in June hosting respectable entertainment for women and children.
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Selway's Park
Dillon
Hirtie
Rattlesnake Lake Dam in Peril as Gate Fails
A report from the Rattlesnake reservoir warns the headgate at the overflow has lodged and the discharge gate twisted, threatening the dam and vast ranches downstream. The earth dam of the Rattlesnake Water & Irrigation Co. stores flood-prone water for irrigation. officials fear a washout could flood the upper creek, damaging crops and property. George R. Metlen heads toward the dam to attempt a controlled release with a dynamite solution if needed.
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Beco
Rattlesnake Water & Irrigation Company
George R. Metlen
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W. M. Oliver
F. W. Vogier
Jos. Hainds
Paul John T. West
Theodore Nelson Thos, Wilson
M. D. Gist
Chas. Hirschman
Charles* Gooch
C. H. Padley
A. EF. Graeter
Geo
F. Whittaker
Geo. R. Metton
Ben Hager Sim Ketes
Matt
Beaverhead County
Treasure
Washington
Judge Parker
William Clark
Eliza Jane Clark
Catherine Roberts
Jos. A. Browne, Jr
Helen J. Duefla
Father Pudenz
Clark, Toole
Joseph K. Toole
C, A. Whipple
Jos, D. Losekamp
Joseph Smith
Martin Maginals
W. 8. Cort
W.G. Conrad
Sid, J. Coffee
H. A. Gallwey
George H. Casey
DR. Tilden
Butte
Rattlesnake Lake Dam
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