Beav erhead delegates enjoy Missoula trip for State Meet
A Beaverhead High School delegation journeyed from Dillon to Missoula for the State Interscholastic Meet. Students traveled on the North Coast Limited, stayed at Hotel Missoula, and attended the Boys Declamatory Contest and a school ball after medals were awarded at the opera house.
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Dillon
Missoula
Butte
University
Assembly Hall
Gorge Melton
George
Stahl
Denny
Horn
Beaverhead
Opera House
Sigma Nu
N. P
Hell Gate
Deer Lodge
Death of Bert Powell in Basin Ranch Accident
Residents of the basin mourn the death of Bert Powell 26 at LaMarche Creek after a wagon accident. He died when a wheel rested on his head as a loaded four horse team pulled from a chuck-hole near his stables. Powell, son of Mr and Mrs Er R Powell of Anaconda, was a respected rancher just beginning to improve his property. Burial followed at Anaconda, with services at the family home on Cherry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Banks
Tong
Squaw Creek
Banks
Powell Stables
Bert
Anaconda
Cherry Street
Fishtrap
Kedgert T. Powell
LaMarche Creek
Er. R. Powell
Breezen
Prominent Basin Man Marries Swedish Bride
John Peterson of the Big Hole basin wed Mies Tiilda Swanson, a late arrival from Sweden, in Beaver block parlors with Rev. J. W. Nyvall officiating. Sister Nels Nelson served as matron of honor and C W Hanson of Butte was best man. They plan to settle at Wisdom where Peterson owns a major ranch, after a brief reception and departure for Divide. The couple, once childhood sweethearts, begin a life together amid warm wishes from Southern Montana friends.
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John Peterson
Big Hole Basin
Mies Tiilda Swanson
Sweden
Beaver Block
J. W. Nyvall
Peterson
Nels Nelson
Dillon
C. W. Hanson
Butte
Mr. Peterson
Wisdom
Basin
Montana
What a Dillon Man Thinks About National Forest Policy
Dillon Montana April 15 1907 Opinion letter cites J B Seely Madison and Big Hole National Forests supervisor as example of policy benefits. Stockmen report reduced overgrazing and overcrowding under regulation leading to healthier stock and higher market receipts.
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National
National Forest
J. B. Seely
Madison and Big Hole
Dillon
Montana
J B. Seely
Sheridan
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending May 20
Real estate activity includes warranty deeds from A John son to Wm Klein for 5 lots in Stahl's Addition Dillon and from Joseho Butala to Maggie Butala for 200 acres near Barretta Station. Also deeds to Birchdale Stock Farm for 80 acres Willis and 4-7 undivided interest in 800 acres Willis, plus a 280 acre transfer near Medicine Lodge creek and other Dillon area parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. §. Johnson
Wm. Klein
Stahl
Dillon
Joseho Butala
Maggie Butala
Barretta Station
Hawley J. Selway
Birchdale Stock Farm
Willis
Eliza Selway
Fred Schuler, Jr
Harry, Schuler
Isaac Rife
Medicine Lodge Creek
Mary B. Ellkiott
Lewis G. Woodside
Thompegon
Geo. KE. Smith
Janes Innes
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Thomas J. Mulaney
Murray Live Stock Co
Grasshopper Valley
Margaret W. Dunbar
Frank L. Bacon
Rock Creek
Sheriff
Thomas Flynn
State of Montana
John G. Albers
Bull Creek
Win. Ames
Horse Prairie
Wm. Flynn
Charles Flynn
George B. Smith
John Conover
Rush Springa
Sheep Canyon
Henry Dowling
Cabin Creek
Big Sheep Creek
F. E. Herr & Gauthier Bros
Nellie Lode
Elkhorn District
J. B. McLaren
Dillon Lode
Utopia District
Magloire Mailroit
Butterfly Quartz Lode
Loat Cloud
A. M. Dun- Dar
Pontiac Elkhorn District
Eighth Grade Graduation Examinations Scheduled
Candidates for graduation will take examinations on May 16 and 17 at Dillon Wisdom or Lima with one member of the Co. Examining Board in charge at each location. By order of the Co. Examining Board Alice Herr J E Monroe T A Brguer.
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Dillon Wisdom
Lima
Alice Herr
J. E. Monroe
T. A. Brguer
Order to Show Cause Why Sale of Mining Property Should Not Be Granted
In Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Charles Chase seeks court consent to sell mining property. Judge Lew L Callaway sets a hearing for June 15 1907 at 10:00 a m in Dillon to show cause and orders publication in The Dillon Examiner for four weeks.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Charles Chase
Chris Snyder
Dillon
Dillon Examiner
Lew L. Callaway
Beaverhead
McFarlin Mercantile Company
Bk, A
Hazelbaker
Bids Sought for Beaverhead County Bridges in 1907
Beaverhead County seeks bids by noon June 3 1907 for multiple bridges on the Divide to Big Hole and Dillon to Bedrock roads near Wise River and Beaverhead River. Plans required with 10 percent certified check. bond twice contract price. Sealed bids to Jno S Baker Dillon Montana.
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Divide
Big Hole
Wise River
Divide Station
Dewey
Dillon
Bedrock
Beaverhead River
Barratt
Board of
County Commissioners
Jno
Sleeping car innovation on Southwest Limited improves comfort
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces white counterpanes replacing heavy woolen blankets on its Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kansas City. Blankets will be kept in reserve for cooler nights, easing discomfort for sleeping car travelers during hot weather.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Southwest
Chicago
Kansas City
Sunday School Organization and Bible Study Opportunities
Notice invites correspondence to Rev Edwin M Ellie of Helena Montana or Mr J Q Large of Billings Montana for organizing Sunday schools or Home Classes for Bible study both ready to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Ellie
Helena
Mont
Billings
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Delagates
Jesse
Bert Powell
Hie
Pearl I. Smith
Eliel Bros
Fine Zephyr Ginghams
Price
Hose
Dillon Fair and Racing Association
Board of Directors
Chicago, Oe & St. Paw Way
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