Pioneer William Roe Dies After Long Illness at 75
Beaverhead county pioneer William Roe died Friday afternoon at his home 122 South Washington Street after months of illness. He arrived in Bannack in 1862 and helped found Dillon’s early mining and banking enterprises. He is survived by his wife Margaret Shineberger and son Edward B. Roe. Funeral services were held Monday at his residence with Rev. William Watson. interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
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William Roe
Beaverhead County
Washington Street
Bannack
Edward
Roe
Bedrock
Burkett
Bozeman
William Watson
Mountain View Cemetery
Martin Barrett
A. D. Young
Augustus IF. Graeter
John F. Bishop
D. E. Metlen
Craig Cornell
James Mansfield
J. B. Poindexter
A. L. Stone
Goodwin T. Paul
Thomas J. Mulaney
T. D. Olmsted
W. A. Graeter
Isaac
New World
New York
Grinnell
Iowa
William
Colorado
Denver
Fort Laramie
Platte River
Pike's Peak
Bust
Gregory
Salmon River
Snake River
Montana
Mullan
Deer Lodge
Powell County
Gold Creek
Salt Lake
Wiliam
Roe & Brother
Dillon
Dillon Firemen at Miles City Convention Highlights
Frank P. Birrer chief Amos A. Elliott and John Banks delegates returned from the Miles City convention held September 10 11 12 The meeting covered fire prevention and firefighting topics and delegates regretted not all local fire laddies could attend After visiting Billings the group eyed new motor trucks and discussed city hall plans Chief Collins of Anaconda was elected president and Birrer named to the bylaws committee.
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Frank P. Birrer
Dillon
Miles City
Stock Town
Miles
Billings
Birrer
Collins
Anaconda
Frank P. Birker
Beaverhead County Angler Reels 14-Pound Trout Record
Frank Knotts captains a 14 pound two and a quarter ounce cutthroat native trout at Mrs Van sons lake in the upper Centennial valley. The party included Don Flies Si Knotts C R Price and Albert Featherly. A 10 pound steelhead also noted. All used simple gear a four Royal Coachman and a three and one half ounce bamboo rod.
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Beaverhead County
Frank Knotts
Montana
Knotts
Price
Forty-Three Seniors at Normal College Largest Class Yet
Fall quarter opens at Normal college with 12 new enrollments and a senior class of 43 the largest in the school’s history. Preparations for the state fair on Normal hill proceed with exhibits from the training school and college to Helena. President Monroe, Misses Baker and Ruat lead the fair week and the annual fall go tradition.
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Normal College
Normal Hill
Helena
Grant KM. Finch
Baker
Ruat
Finch
Glasgow
Lewistown
Kalispell
Robert Clark
White Sulphur Springs
Is. R. Magher
Monroe
Normal Hall
Owsley
Clements
Miss Herrick
Miss Hatch
President Monroe
Beaverhead Becomes Beaverhead Day At State Fair
Beaverhead county prepares for the state fair with a special train, lodging reservations, and a packed schedule. The Beaverhead Day designation highlights county pride as exhibits and contests showcase local youth, agriculture, and forestry initiatives.
Giant steer to weigh 3500 pounds seen at state fair
A steer weighing around 3500 pounds owned by the Great Falls Meat company will headline Montana State fair as the era’s largest livestock exhibit. Brought by Oshey Devine from near Great Falls, the Shorthorn progeny is expected to reach 4000 pounds by 1915 and be shown at the Panama-Pacific exposition.
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Great Falls Meat Company
Montana
Highwood
Great Falls
Great Talla Meat Concern
Minnesota
Shaw
San Francisco
Helena Independent
Potter Couple Welcomes Son In Dillon
News from Dillon announces the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. Lo of Chicago Illinois. The baby is a grandchild of Mr and Mrs Potter and the family is celebrated by friends and local relatives in Dillon.
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MR. and
Mrs. H. Potter
Dillon
Chicago
Illinois
Fore
Wlane of
J. Hi
Potter
Interior issues rules on reducing cultivation for homesteads
Government guidance from the Interior Department authorized reduction of required cultivation area for homesteads under the 1912 act. Reduction allowed when terrain or conditions prevent farming, with procedures for post entry misfortune and proof. maintains need to reside and improve the land as a bona fide home.
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John M. Evans
Interior Department
Department of the Interior
Washington
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
United States
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Normal
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
S. Carruthers
Margaret Ross
Frank Hazelbaker
Miss Rosa
Court House
Hazelbaker
Idaho Street
Beaverhead
Old Soldiers
Frontier
Shriners
Western Montand
Governor’s
Derby
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Frank Hlnzelbaker
National Conservation Congress
William E. Roe
The
Examiner
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