Oil Drill Moved From Beaverhead Becomes Local Setback
A Montana Oil and Fuel drill used in Smallhorn Canyon was shipped to Butte after a failed prospect in Sacall horn and a prior wide‑scale push by Promoters. The abandoned operations and misdrilled hole at 312 feet damaged Beaverhead’s oil hopes and stalled regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Oil and Fuel Company
Sacallhorn Canyon
Dillon
John Sutherlavnd
C. W. Clark
Butte
Beaverhead
Montana OW and Puel Company
Bute
Salt Lake
Musatana Cifipary
Mediayr
B. J. Fine
Montana Oil Company
Smallhorn
Smathorn Canyon
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead A
Injuries After Yardman Fall At the Salt Lake Yard
Alex Singer, working in the yards, fell in front of an engine and cars last night sustaining serious bruises with no broken bones. He will be taken to Salt Lake City hospital for treatment. Mig Hiay and daughter Miss Josie traveled from Salt Lake City due to Mig Hiay’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Alex Singer
Salt Lake
Mig
Con Hiay
Josie
Salt Lake City
Mig .Hiay
Ste
Niles
da Niles
Beaverhead court adjourns after busy fall session
The fall term of the district court adjourned at noon Thursday after a brief, busy session. Frank Barton, a knife artist, was fined $150 for stabbing John Phblips. Many criminal matters were cleared from the docket and further cases await the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barton
John
City and County Notes From a Busy Week in Dillon
Local social notices include Mrs. B El White hosting the NYZ club, Mrs. George Ho Conway entertaining Needle club, and various residents visiting or relocating. Roger Lemont takes a freight depot post. a taxidermist exhibition features the bald eagle from the bandon ranch. countywide events mention meetings, dinners, and fundraising efforts as Dillon and Beaverhead county plans progress and prosperity.
Book Company Grievances Spark State Contract Clash
State Superintendent Welch denies evidence of contract violations by book firms and calls charges trivial. He alleges pressure to influence state policy, cites payments offered for political support, and warns no future contracts will be given to firms not employing union workers as the dispute over Montana school book contracts continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLW
Welch
Helena
Wo W. Welch
Mollatia
Paul
Dilfouw
Seitir
Troat
JPL
Calderhead
Phs Dar
Cattin Hook Company
Joh
Chapel Dring Company
Poltings
Montana
Upen
Chicago
Enromer
Anim Wae
Fem
Text Book Commissioners
Becks For Sale Back for Sale
Beсks listed for sale with inquiry requested at the Tom Hew ranch dated November 5 with 4 to 1 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hew Ranch
Deal on Short Horn cattle sells herd for 15000 dollars
L A Metzel of Monida sells a 40 head herd of fine short horn cattle including cows heifers and calves to Breank Trochot Gamble and Tver Johnson of Choteau for 15000 dollars. The sale arranged by D A Richards of Dillon is hailed as a top grade sale for the state and expected to improve local cattle breeding and herds in Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL. A. Metach
L.A. Metaeld
Monida
Breank Trochot
Gamble
Tver Johson
Choteau
DD. A. Richaradsioi
Pefou
Tabirsa
Batton
Aden
Tedi
Shratheras
Mining deeds and travel notes feature in Western Mining summaries
The record outlines multiple deeds by Josepho G Bewin and others transferring parcels to D. Mo Wad and CH drowbreige of Wisdom, tied to properties near the Jetheon hotel and Moonlight Chinook precincts. It notes tunneling work valued at 200 dollars by Western Mining, with travel mentions via Salt Lake City and a sales push by agents across the West, inviting inquiries for nature books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koyo Gell
Western Mining Company
Salt Lake City
America
West
Nature
Colorado
G. W. Firgerakit
Gen'l Agt
Bette, Mont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beaverhead Oil Fields
Madison
Lima
Malone
Fowndtoe
Pocate Ile
Pied Laideau
Ganmnuty Peat
Albot
Bhete
Ina Pinnd
Hig Waris Wdald
Hieath
Deepa
Teachily
Gouthers Partef
Anita
Mostery
Fison
Aowell
Newsy Ngies
Big Hole Basin
Deen Wee
Batte Butchers
Old Rey Place
North Fork
Fred Frens
Saydes
Cation
Steele Creek
Careesa
W. Moran
Soren P. Nelson
Joe Kramer
Fox
Jory
Mra
Warren
Botte
Viet
Irierda
Ismokey
B. EL White
N.Y. Z
Tra M. Toothscime
Hlevda
Dillon, Phursday
J.C. Tharrison
Drs Cteor
Do Kvana Melrose
Nate Thursisy
George Ho Conway
Ladies of the Needle Club
Roger Lemont
Avent Young
Wale
Roop Starks
Canada
Ditto
Sefurday
Aianster
Bandon Ranch
Issiter
Greotpe Runtanen
Jiles Giatyar
Hesse
Martia Hefti
Bea
Steaun Taslay
Lagtifeau
Enidifonsids
Eny
Leigh Rite
BS Orks de
Beaverbeld
Red
Versy
Déanesser
Alpee
Coneider
Fle
Gortrmdt
Roth Geeler
Goonties
Montense
Egreed
Bok
Cnr
B.price
Myeelf
Chicape
Rev. Price
Becks For Sale
L.A Metzel
Wiem Tre
Josepho G. Bewin
Illon
D. Mo
Chariey Ludhas
Freeh PE Shafler
Simmer
Zion and the Pockies
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