Examination Made of the Lima Dam
Engineer George R. Metlen and Newell C. Knight returned from Monida after inspecting the Bedrock Reservoir and Irrigation Co. property. They reported the dam’s gates released water in September 1908 and found outlets, face, and slope stakes in excellent condition with minimal settlement. Knight and Metlen noted plans to install a weir in spring to measure stream flow and water releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Metlen
Newell C. Knight
Chicago
Monida
Bedrock Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Metlen
Knight
Death of Miss Katie Johnson in Oakland California
Friends and relatives mourn the death of Miss Katie Johnson who died in Oakland California last Thursday morning after moving there a month ago for health reasons. The 20 year old youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm C Johnson was born locally, educated in Beaverhead county schools, and an accomplished pianist who had been ill for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Johnson
Oakland
California
Wm. C. Johnson
Beaverhead
Pleasant Surprise Party At Elza Smith Ranch
At the Elza Smith ranch six miles southwest of Dillon a pleasant surprise party honored Miss Pearl Ferguson on Friday evening. Friends expect her to leave for the east soon and perhaps return before many months. Games, luncheon, and socializing followed, with a midnight meal of sandwiches cake fruit candy and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Smith
Dillon
Miss Pearl Ferguson
Miss Pearl
East
Pearl Ferguson
Rosa Ripley
Anna Pfittner
Mary Gorman
Bertha Banks
Viola
Ethel Hollingsworth
Martha Sprinkle
Clare Conger
Lena Tintinger
Stella Knotts
Ruth Knotts
Anna Melton
Idanda Baker
Pearl Hall
Addie Ferris
Mabel
Minnie Brock
Ruth Weenink
Montana Gilbert
Ira Watson
Dixon Brown
Ambrose Brown
James Brown
Frank Stahl
Earl Smith
John Spifcer
John Tate
Joe Murray
Roy
Warren Selway
Rob Melton
Eber Badcon
Clifford Ewing
Frank Hull
Forest Banning
Arthur Ripley
James Melton
Anson Baxter
Albert Stratton
Post Office Warns on Sending Christmas Gifts Abroad
Washington warns senders about prohibitions on ornamental stamps on parcels to foreign countries. Some nations reject non postage stamps, others accept only stamps affixed to the reverse side. Charity stamps may be refused or returned. use full sender address to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Guatamala
Uruguay
Portugal
British East Africa
Uganda
Antigua, Barbadoes
Bermuda
British North Borneo
Cayman Islands
Cyprus
Gold Coast
Dominica
Falkland Dependencies
Monsterrat
Nevis
Nigeria
Saint Christopher
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
British Somaliland
Trinidad
Turks and Caricos Islands
Virgin Islands
Germany
Australia
Great Britain
Southern Rhodesia
Transvaal
Sunday Services at Presbyterian Church
Morning worship at 11:00. Sunday school at 12:15. Evening preaching at 7:30 with special music by the choir. Cordial welcome extended to all.
Charles Wilson Cleared in Grand Larceny Trial
The jury found Charles Wilson not guilty after a 14 minute deliberation in a sensational case involving alleged horse theft from a son of the late Robert H. Selway. The defense was led by W. S. Barbour and S. V. Stewart. prosecutors by H. R. Melton and C. W. Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Wilson
Robert H. Selway
S.S. Dishno
S. S. Patterson
J. E.phillips
Dan Tovey
Frank Ritschel
H. A. Dowling
H. &. Paddock
John Steger
Alva S. Garr
John B. Smith
A. W. Wilson
Edgar Ferris
Mr. Wilson
W. S. Barbour
Dilson
Hon. S. V
Debating Prizes Boost Montana League Participation
Montana High School Debating league announces prizes for schools earning points toward the state championship. The university will award a distinctive debate pennant with a gold star for each win before April, encouraging widespread participation and recognizing nonchampionship efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Reynolds
University of Montana
J. A. Burger
Miles City
G. A. Ketcham
Kalispell
Northeen
H. T. Wilkinson
Wm. T. Houston
Thomas H. Carter
E. C. Mulroney
Carter
Univesity
Montana
Puget Sound Back of Gilmore & Pittsburg Rail Move
A report from New York dated November 16 says ownership of the Gilmore & Pittsburg line, built in eastern Idaho, is credited to the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound. The route reportedly extends from Salmon City through Boise, then west through eastern and central Oregon to San Francisco with Wells Fargo depots planned. The line is expected to open within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Idaho
Chicago
Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Salmon City
Lemhi County
Boise
Oregon
San Francisco
Wells Fargo Express Company
Thompson five years for manslaughter in Montana case
The November district court session, led by Judge Callaway, heard a 25 hour jury deliberation in the James Carr Thompson murder case, resulting in a manslaughter verdict and a five year penitentiary sentence. Other trials include Ed ward Crowns on sheep theft and James V. Hawkes and Otto Bauer receiving three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway
James Carr Thompson
Thompson
Edward Crowns
Dell
Crowns
The
Woods Livestock Company
James V. Hawkes
American Express Company
Dillon
Otto Bauer
Bauer
Joe Shaw
Big Hole Basin
Idaho
Chas. E. Leach
J. P. Loss
Wisdom
Jack Carney
Dilton
Montana Attracts Attention And Prospect Of Growth
A St Paul publicity note to the chamber of commerce highlights Montana’s growth with about 109000 new residents in the past year and 36000 homestead filings. It credits local development groups and railroad advertising for promoting Montana via booklets, newspapers, magazines, and exhibit cars to attract settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Chamber of Commerce
St. Paul
United States Land Offices
Question is Up to Court in Helena on Paplo Bulls Case
The issue of whether Canadian officials may shoot bulls in the Paplo herd on the Flathead Indian reservation will be decided by the state supreme court. The action hinges on a conference between Attorney General Galen and T. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Missoula
Pablo
Supreme Court
Colonel Marshall
Pablo and
Allard
Buffalo Jones
Kansas
Montana
Helena
Flathead Indian
Galen
T. C
Mines of Lemhi County and Dunn development near Bannack
The report describes a Montana mining camp near the Lemhi county line shipping about one car of gold ore weekly to Grant station on the Oregon Short Line, valued at about 300 per ton. The Dunn development company near Bannack is expanding with new machinery and plans, sending sealed shipments to Murray Smelter in Utah about every 30 to 35 days, signaling growth among western mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Lemhi County
Grant Station
Oregon
Dunn Development Company
Bannack
Murray
Utah
Mr. Dunn
Junction
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Noted in Local Records
Public records list numerous warranty deeds and quit claims involving transfers of parcels in Dillon Armstead Lima and Maiden Creek areas. Notable transfers include 10 lots in Dillon 160 acres Big Hole basin and 160 acres on Maiden Creek with various grantees and nominal considerations. A decree of settlement appears for Bertha Harkness estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hazelbaker
Margaret Brandenburg
Lima
Joseph Miller
Rupert Gray
Martin Butch
Bannack
Wm. Massy
Charles Burden
Horse Prairie
Frank Harrison
Homer Lee Harrison
Dillon
P. A. McLaren Et al
George Voorhis
Little Moose Horn
Frank Landry
Warm Springs
Margaret Williams
Robert Leonard
Junction Creek
Big Hole Basin
Carl Jenson
William Coiner
Apex
Bertham Harkness
Also Mentioned on This Page
Engineer Metlen
Bert
Kentucky Avenue
Jesse Lacklen
Methodist Church
Mountain View
Metlen Cate
Columbia River
Jas. C. Thompson
Hawkes
Lemhi
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