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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
6
A report on a copper strike in Felix Basin along the South Fork of the Flathead River drew about a hundred prospectors to the area during June and July. Geological surveys note the basin lies on the Flathead range with copper seams thickest at a few inches, and early tunnels and open cuts mark limited development amid a largely untouched belt of Belt-series rocks.
The report notes that copper mineral yields are expected to be even less favorable than in the Felix basin, signaling continued weak prospects for mining activity in the region.
Railroads cut fares by half for Helena Fair week September 22 to 27, promising a record crowd. The State Fair adds new buildings and attractions, improved racing and outdoor shows, and a larger premium list. Helena hosts improve crowd handling with Placer hotel new and Helena hotel remodeled. room reservations available via the Helena Commercial Club secretary.
The 1918 Montana legislature restricted elk slaughter in most areas until Oct 1 1918 to protect relocated elk. Violators face 500 to 1000 dollar fines or six months to one year in jail, or both. Open season applies in specified counties and river drainages including Sweetgrass Park Gallatin Madison Teton Flathead Powell Missoula Beaverhead and Armstead region.
Preparations for the next annual National Western Stock Show in Denver proceed for the week of January 1924. A new dairy section will showcase dairy cattle in competition with a sale of high quality cows guaranteed by the association, offering dairymen a chance to buy top cows at their own prices. Premium lists available from the Secretary, National Western Stock Show, Stock Yards Station, Denver, Colorado.
A Felix basin copper strike on the south fork of the Flathead river drew about a hundred miners and 0 to 40 lode claims in June and July. U S Geological Survey geologist R W Stone, surveying former Flathead reservation lands, found copper minerals but in too small quantities for profitable mining. Stone notes a 20 year span since first copper discovery, with this year’s rush the fifth or sixth stampede.
The International Dry-Farming Congress meets in Tulsa October 22 to November 1 with delegates from China Tunis Persia Palestine and nineteen nations. Thousands of farmers from the United States and Canada will attend to learn soil tillage seeds livestock and farm management methods to increase yields in dry regions.
Following is the list of letters remaining in the Dillon Montana post office dated September 10 1913. Names include Adamson James Anderson J O Bradley Jim Burke Frank Cook W J Holmes T W Houser Frank Madrid Adolph McKenzie Charles Medunks Her Mitchell May Mover Eli Palla Guilio Robbins Jack Ramsey Clarence Kice Mrs C G Spires Elmer Taylor I M Thomas Mrs Sam J L Poindexter postmaster.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Montana Beaverhead County John Febes and George W Febes are listed in a court action filed in the Beaverhead court records with proceedings tied to a civil matter and party named Will.
Plaintiffs Jam Febes Thomas Febes Hia Wells Anna E Hunter Clara Iles Lucy Englehart and Evelyn Sfayes sue Mary J Pall er and Imma E Good in Beaverhead County Montana. They seek to set aside a deed and clear title with the clerk’s office file and a 20 day response period after service. The case notes an August 19 1918 date and lists Desert Land Entries and witnesses.
Notice is given that Anna C. Marchasseau of Polaris Montana has filed a notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land described in her homestead application No 14536 filed August 18 1906 for SEMNEW EWSEY and SWISK in section 13 township 5S range 18W Montana Meridian before T A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon on October 7 1913 Witnesses named John J Williams Frank T Gorman Edward B Marchesseau Williams Tash and Stephen Carpenter Register
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court fixed September 11, 1913 at 10 a.m. in Dillon for proving the will of Thomas Haw deceased and for hearing George Gary's application for issuance of a lottery testamentary. Any interested person may appear and contest. Dated August 25, 1913. C. W. Conger, Clerk.
Department of the Interior Land Office Helena Montana announces final proof required for lands described and claims of named persons to be established before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana on August 23 1912 Consolidated notice lists claimants as 02388 03103 and 03104 with details readable in the public notice
Katherine L. Burtch sues Floyd R. Burtch in Beaverhead County Montana district court to dissolve their marriage on grounds of desertion for over a year and to secure custody and care of minor child Gladys May Burtch. The clerk's notice dates September 9, 1913 with attorney representations for the plaintiff.
The regular terms of the district court of the Fifth Judicial District Montana for 1918 are fixed. Beaverhead County sessions begin February 17 April 21 August 1 December 8. Jefferson County terms start January 28 May 6 and July 28.
On various Mondays the court will convene at 10:00 a.m. in chambers at Virginia City, the Madison County seat. The dates listed include March 8, June 2, August dth, October 18th and November 4th. Dated December 2, 1912, at chambers Virginia City Montana.
Referee in partition will auction the east half of the southeast quarter of section five and the northeast quarter of section eight in township fourteen south range three west Montana meridian totaling 240 acres with improvements. Sale at Dillon courthouse front door on September 18 1918 at 10 a.m. cash terms. Dated August 27 1918. F A Hazelbaker Referee in Partition.
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