Two Horse Thieves Sentenced in Idaho Case
E. H. Younger and M. Wolfe pleaded guilty and received seven and three years in the state penitentiary, part of a gang over years between Montana and Idaho. Sheriff Duke Gist recovered horses tied to the thefts and credited deputies for breaking up the outlaw band and recovering property across state lines.
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Wolf
E. H. Younger
M. Wolfe
Idaho
Duke Gist
Callaway
Younger
State Penitentiary
Wolfe
Montana
Hay Fielda
Jack Early
Oliver
Brenner
Gist
Lee Sims
Bunch
Sheriff Gist
John Helvey
Oficera
Conley & McTague
Deer Lodge
Gold Strike Near Dewey Sparks Local Excitement
J P Lossi reports in Dewey that a rich gold vein on Sheep Mountain found by Jeff Ferguson and Mark Leffer has drawn a stampede and several claims. Assays run up to 112 dollars per ton with samples showing free gold and wire-like consists. Deer elk sheep and moose sightings accompany anticipations of a harsh winter as the Dewey area stocks feed and wood for the season.
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J. P. Lossi
General Mercantile
Dewey
Butte
Sheepmountain
Sheep Mountain
Rochester
Madison County
Ferguson
Leffert
Mr. Loser
Wise River
Gamble Concert Delights Dillon Audience at Normal Hall
On Friday night at the Normal College assembly hall the Gamble Concert company offered a varied and well arranged program. Ernest Gamblebasso Verna Page and Sam Lambergen impressed the audience with artistry and drew strong approval from music lovers in Dillon.
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Normal College Assembly Hall
Gamble Concert Company
Dillon
Ernest Gamblebasso
Mies
Verna Page
Sam Lambergen
Music Lovera of
Dilton
Pioneer prospector William Avery dies at 67 in Polaris
William Avery longtime Grasshopper placer worker and Elkhoen district miner died November 20 at Captain James Cochranes Polaris home after a long miner’s consumption. Born in Cadiz Ohio he served as corporal in the 43rd Ohio at Civil War end. He owned a Grasshopper ranch and held mining interests. funeral was well attended and he rests at Bantack cemetery.
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Willian Avery
James
Cochrane
Polaris
Avery
Cadiz
Ohio
43Rd Regiment
Montana
Grasshopper
Elkhoen
Steadman
A. R
Bantack Cemetery
Ross Crane to Entertain at Normal Assembly Hall
Evening of fun promised as Ross Crane brings a lively program to Dillon. Highlighted by humorous chalk drawings and impersonations, the show debuts Wednesday at 8 30 PM with ticket sales starting Monday at 75 cents for general admission and reserved seating.
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Eeata
Ross Crane
Rosa Crane
Dillon
Crane
Large game hunters record ten deer in Dillon trip
L K Adams manager of the Dillon Electric Co and partners Dell Padley Jay Talent and Fred Dart spent 12 days west of Dillon around Birch Creek lakes. They returned with ten fine deer which were displayed at Deputy butcher shop. The season closing next Friday marks a strong year for big game with abundant deer though feathered game and ducks were scarcer.
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L. K. Adams
Dillon Electric Company
Dell Padley
Jay Talent
Fred Dart
Dillon
Birch Creek
Centennial Valley
Gilmore Armstead Railroad Proposal Draws Dillon Interest
W A McCutcheon seeks support from Gov White and Dillon investors to build a Gilmore Idaho to Armstead Montana railroad linking with a transcontinental route. He reports strong local financial backing, potential incorporation, and a survey plan while noting a high grade copper vein at the Gilmore mine and a copper lead silver assay.
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Gilmore
Idaho
Armatead
Dillon
W. A. McCutcheon
Pittsburg
McCutcheon
Butte
Boise
White
Gov. White
Beav erhead County High Meets Dillon Athletic Association In Rivalry Game
At 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon Thanksgiving Day the Dillon Theatre hosts the season opener between Beaverhead County High School and the Dillon Athletic Association. The county team is regarded as the best in school history and the athletic association team features top players from former squads. The game promises excitement and a hotly contested match on a Dillon field with both sides well prepared and the rivalry intense.
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Tomorow
Dillon Theatre
Beaverhead County High School
Dillon Athletic Association
Dillon
The
Athletic Association
Ibex Property Strike in Beaverhead County Montana
John Eckel and R J Schwenninger of Montana Ibex Mining report a high grade ore strike at their Beaverhead county property. The seven foot wide level contains four feet of solid ore with assays valued at 150 to 200 dollars per ton. A carload is ready for shipment once Wise River wagon road is completed in about three weeks. Mining men predict the mine could become a major producer.
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John Eckel
R. J Schweninger
Montana Ibex Mining Company
Beaverhead County
Mont
Wise River
Com
Evening Newe
Real Estate Deal for Holy Roller Corner in Idaho Glendale
John W. Morton bought the three Jota at Idaho and Glendale known as the Holy Roller corner from A R Jacobs guardian of Mrs W Metten. The public sale fetched $4200. Morton plans a two story brick business block on the corner early in spring to move his goods from the current building. Other brick blocks are expected on Idaho street tree E in coming spring.
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John W. Morton
Idaho and
Glendale Streets
Morton
Idahoetree E Duri
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Pen
Yonger
William Avery
H. George
San Francisco
Dillon Yards
Lima
Lovelacee
Nev
Gilmore- Armstead Project
Mr. McCutcheon
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