Four Men Nominated at City Caucus in Ward Nominations
A large turnout at the court house caucus selected four nominees for the city election. Ward one backed Julius Rounds by 24 to 8, Ward two chose Wemple 34 to 19, and Ward three nominated John Lenkersdorfer by acclamation while also noting Robert J Moore on petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
G.T. Paul
C. W. Scott
John F. Bishop
Julius Rounds
Rounds
John S. Baker
A. C. Gruwell
Wemple
W. M. Knapp
Third Ward
Burns Perry
John Lenkersdorfer
Robert J Moore
Simeon Estes Ranch Sold to Jacob Spitzmiller in Beaverhead
The Simeon Estes ranch near Beaverhead Rock, about 480 acres, was sold this week through Johnson & Boone to Jacob Spitzmiller formerly of the Centennial valley. The price was not published but described as satisfactory. Estes plans to visit Maine and the South before settling back in Dillon. Mrs Norris and Miss Conway left for Helena to establish new homes there.
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Johnson & Boone
Simeon Estes
Beaverhead Rock
Jacob Spitzmiller
Centennial Valley
Beaverhead Valley
Beaverhead County
Estes
Mr. Estes
Maine
Dillon
Farmers Propose Sugar Beet Trial Boosting Land Value
If farmers prove successful with a sugar beet crop this year the land could triple in value within two years, signaling a major economic upturn for the region and its agricultural buyers.
Dillon to Get New Oregon Short Line Depot and Improvements
W H Bancroft reports to Governor White that authorities authorize a new depot in Dillon with trackage rearrangement, parks, and sidewalks. Plans call for a stone and brick depot, freight house, coal chute relocation, and removal of lumber yards, at an estimated total cost near 300000 dollars. Work to start as soon as frost ends. materials expected soon.
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White
Montana Street
Reeder
Bannock Street
Glendale
Sebree Streets
Dillon Lumber Company
Montana Mercantile Company
Reeder Street
Railroad Avenue
Dillon
Sugar Beet Industry Aims To Triple Local Population
The report notes that the sugar beet industry plans to expand the population of a county neighborhood by approximately three times, suggesting major growth and economic impact for the area.
City Council Hears Water Intake relocation plan
The old city council heard a report from City Engineer Meden urging removal of the intake to above Argenta and extending a six mile pipeline up Rattlesnake Creek to secure pure water. The estimate cites $14,190 total cost and $1,500 for the intake itself, amid concerns over sheep camps and mining runoff contaminating current supplies.
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Old City Council
White
J. B. Poindexter
Knapp Phillips
Orr
Gruwell
Meden
Argenta
Council review of bonds and saloon permit discussed
The council debated issuing bonds and a people vote for improvements likely not this year. Commissioner Badcon was told to make temporary work at the intake. Henry Cahill appeared with a saloon license permit inquiry, claiming a decent establishment and no loitering. Continued on Page Two.
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Badcon
Henry Cahill
Edwin Norris Sworn In As Montana Governor
Edwin Norris was sworn in as governor of Montana at ten o clock in Helena. Chief Justice Brantly administered the oath while Lieutenant Governor Norris and state officials looked on. A brief reception followed in the governor’s reception room.
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Edwin Norris
Dillon
Helena
Governor Norris
Montana
Brantly
State Capitol
Board of Education
Charles R. Leonard
Butte
Justice Brantly
Norris
Sugar beet profits exceed he other crops
The net profit from sugar beets is more than twice that from alfalfa or grain growing, highlighting beets as the most lucrative among the three crops.
Poisoned stock remedy publicized by forestry service
Ranger Wm Swan shares a government tested formula to Treat poisoning from wild parsnip and larkspur in cattle horses hogs and young stock. The drench mixes permanganate of potash and aluminium sulfate in water with specified grain dosages and requires immediate administration. Mrs Eunice Selway returns from Horse Prairie visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Forest Ranger
Salmon Herald
Montana
Silver service for cruiser Montana to Dillon exhibition
A five thousand dollar silver service made for the U S S Montana will be shipped to Dillon and shown at Huber Bros. jewelry store. The piece honors Montana and features a large punch bowl and multiple dishes. The Montana class armored cruiser carries twenty main guns and forty in reserve, with 821 crew plus officers and a speed of 22 knots.
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Montana
Dillon
Huber Bros
Navy ‘Department
Silver
U. S. S. Montana
A. D
Water rights deeded for Graeter power plant at Lovell springs
A. F. Graeter paid 10000 dollars for the Lovell warm springs water to be used exclusively for power for an electric light plant near the Lovell home. The agreement with Phillip Eleanor and John Lovell included a supply of fifteen 16 candle power lights and wiring. Graeter later assigned rights to the Graeter Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Warm Springs
Graeter
A. F. Graeter
A. F. Gracter
Phillip
Eleanor
John Lovell
Lovell
Lovell Ranch
Graeter Power Company
Thousand Cattle Shipped From Local Stock Yards
A thousand head of beef cattle were shipped this week from Dillon Bedrock and Monida stock yards. Buyers Smith and Murnan of Denver and W S Tash of this city arranged the sale. Tash says the entire lot sold within seven days. Cattle originated in Beaverhead valley Grasshopper Big Hole Horse Prairie and Lemhi county Idaho.
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Dillon
Bedrock
Monida
Smith and Murnan
Denver
W.S. Tash
Mr. Tash
Beaverhead Valley
Grasshopper
Big Hole Basin
Horse Prairie
Lemhi County
Idaho
Birrer Wins Contract for New Monida Store Building
Frank P. Birrer secured the contract to construct a brick one story store building for B. H. Paul in Monida. The structure will measure 30 by 60 feet.
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Frank P. Birrer
B. H. Paul
Monida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caucus
Mrs. Edwin Norris
Miss Florence Conway
Mrs. Norris
Miss Conway
B. F. White
Dillon, Montana
Salt Lake City
March
W. H. Bancroft
Cahill
Committee On Public Order
The
Forestry Service
Ranger
Eunice Selway
T. B. Craver
Lovell Springs
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