Dillon Youth Wason Oliver Murdered Near Wolf Creek
Beaverhead county awakens to a grim murder tale from Montana as Wason Oliver, 20s, son of W M Oliver of Dillon, is slain near Wolf Creek on a night of Sept 23. A French suspect, unnamed, is wanted after Oliver’s wagon and personal effects were found, a $1000 reward offered, and investigators describe a blunt head injury and robbery motive.
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Dillon
Wason Oliver
W. M. Oliver
Beaverhead
Helena
Alberta
Canada
E. W. Beach
Mr. Oliver
Mr. Beach
Wolf Creek
Lewis and Clark County
W. J. Oliver
Beaverhead County
S. S. Bennett
L.H. Fligman
O. C. Bingette
John Griffith
John Tiedick
E. D. Fowler
O. H. Jarod
Smith Bray
Oliver
Scharrenbroich
J.O
Montana
Peter Scharrenbroich
Lewis and
Clark County
Great Northern
Bennett
Fligman
Wolfcreke
Schartenbroaich
Major Dillon Ranch Sale Sets New County Record
E. W. Slack sells his home ranch two miles south of Dillon to Peter C. Peterson of Dell for 12 600 dollars at 50 dollars per acre. The 252 acre property features prime grain land, with 2000 sacks of oats shipped to town. Slack describes a busy season with farming deals and a total venture value around 70 000 dollars.
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Dillon
E. W. Slack
Peter C. Peterson
Dell
Mr. Slack
Slack
John B. Smith
Attorney General voids land grant bonds raising tax and school fund concerns
Attorney General Albert J. Galen issues an opinion declaring land grant bond issues illegal including the $350,000 state capital bonds. He cites three constitutional violations to halt payments and threatens court action to protect the permanent normal school fund and state credit, with a possible Supreme Court decision in about three months. Senator White coordinates with state officials on the case.
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Galen
Helena
Butte
Albert J. Galen
J. H. Rice
Supreme Court
Congress
B. F. White
State Normal College
White
State Supreme Court
Will Lower Insurance Rates in Dillon After Review
Jesse E. Davis of District E and an assistant surveyed Dillon to reactivate fire insurance rates. A readjustment favorable to Dillon, especially for residences, is expected due to improved water works and fire protection. Business districts may see a smaller cut. wiring defects were found in older buildings and have mostly been remedied.
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Jesse E. Davis
Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific
Dillon
Davie
Butte
Board of Underwriters
San Francisco
Davis
Manual Training Shop Receives Equipment at State Normal College
Prof J R Forden director of manual area at the State Normal College reports arrival of most manual training gear ordered in August. The shipment includes 20 Orr & Lockett benches with Toll rapid acting vises and complete woodworking tool outfits. The shop is temporarily in the old Dormitory dining room offering adequate space for current needs. Manual training is expected to grow popular and do excellent work.
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J. R. Forden
State Normal Colege
Orr & Lockett
Polaris mine expansion boosts county mining boom
The Polaris mine near the county is expanding under Silver Fissure Mining Co with H. H. Armatead Jr guiding plans. A 100 ton smelter will treat highly silicious ore after tests in Butte and Denver confirm profitability, with 150 plus workers to be hired as development accelerates.
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Iain
H. H. Armetead, Jr
New York
Montana
Idaho
Silver Fissure Mining Company
Aize
Butte
Dr. J. S.C. Wells
Columbia School of Mines
Denver
Armatead
Jts
Thia
J.J. Cusict
Dillon
County contracts set by Heaverhead board in special session
Heaverhead county commissioners met in special session October 10 1905 to award contracts for the poor farm barn and wards to A McDonald at 2703 dollars after adjustments. The jail at Wisdom awarded to C J McSherry for 450 dollars. Fence bids at Glen and Wisdom were discussed with caps and rejections. The treasurer was ordered to call in warrants and transfer funds, and the meeting adjourned.
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Board of County Commissioners
Heaverhead County
C. J. McSherry
A. McDonald
Hia
Wisdom
Glen
Mr. Oliver
Funda
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Polaris
D. D. McKnight
Jno
Birch Creek
Board of Health
Frank Birrer
John Howes
Joseph A. Browne
Rod
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