Centennial valley praised as great cattle feeding region
W M Hollingsworth of Reed and Hollingsworth discusses Centennial valley compared with the Big Hole basin, noting similar wild hay quality and beef production. He cites Lakeview Land & Cattle, Joe Ray management, recent sales and division of ranches, large investments by Tim McCarty and James Dolld, and local feeders like Robert Boatman and Paul Bros. Continued on Page Three.
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W. M. Hollingsworth
Reed & Hollingsworth
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Mr. Hollingsworth
Beaverhead Valley
Hollingsworth
Big Hole
Big Hole Basin
Lakeview Land & Cattle Company
Marcus Daly
Portland
Seattle
Omaha
Denver
Joe Ray
Tim McCarty
James Doldd
Staudaker
Robert Boatman
Paul Bros
G. T. Paul
B. H. Paul
Monida
Cash prizes offered for potato contest along Oregon Short Line
Farmers along the Oregon Short Line are invited to win 500 and 250 dollars by producing the best and second best marketable late potatoes on one acre in 1910. Varieties include Peach Blow Rural Type Netted Gem and Dalmeny Challenge with a broad competition territory. Prizes funded by contributors in Utah and Idaho. Interested growers should write D E Burley at Salt Lake City for contest rules.
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Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake City
Silver Bow
Montana
Granger
Wyoming
Huntington
Oregon
Pacific & Idaho’ Northern
Idaho Northern Railroad
Idaho Southern Railraid
Payette Valley
D. E. Burley
E. M. Heighe
Weiser
Idaho
E. H. Dewey
Nampa
H. E. Dunn
Payette
D. E. MacWatters
Milner
Beaverhead Fair Targeting Early October Dates
The Beaverhead county fair may open in early October right after the state fair in Helena and at the end of Idaho fairs in Idaho Falls St Anthony Montpelier and Blackfoot. Secretary Carruthers negotiates with a 26 car Carver carnival to conclude the season in Dillon after Idaho stops. A Salt Lake City engagement may align with fair week and plans include a possible barbecue event during the fair.
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Beaverhead
Helena
Idaho
Idaho Falls
St. Anthony
Montpelier
Blackfoot
Carruthers
Dillon
Carver
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Fair Association
Liberal Man Helps Struggling Funder Yet Feels Let Down
Hugh L. McCaleb often aids the down and out with money or work. A hungry, poorly dressed man asked for work and split pine boxes at McCaleb's home. After finishing, the man claimed the work was worth half a dollar and McCaleb paid him. The man then invited a drink, which McCaleb refused, leaving the man with a little money but not a meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. McCaleb
Hugh
Opening St James Guild Hall Planned by Church
Bishop Brewer will visit St James church next Sunday and preach at morning and evening services. Confirmation will be administered at the morning service. On Monday evening April 11 a reception and opening of the St James Guild Hall will be held at 8 o clock for members and friends who contributed to the building and furnishing. An entertainment with music and farce is set for Friday evening April 22 at St James Guildhall.
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Brewer
St. James Church
St. James Guild Hall
St. James Guildhall
Dillon spring election ends orderly with Citizens' slate ahead
The Dillon spring election proceeded quietly with 408 of 484 registered voters casting ballots. In ward one E T Brock defeated Ernest Orr by 22 votes as Citizens' slate won alderman and referendum. ward two favored Eliel for alderman and opposed the saloon closing ordinance by 34 votes. ward three backed Citizens' slate for aldermen but rejected the saloon closing ordinance by 53 votes. Overall, saloon closing measure failed 262 to 154.
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Dillon
E. T. Brock
Citizens
Ernest Orr
Brock
Orr
Eliel
Leonard Eliel
R. T. Wemple
Municipal League
John Lenkersdorfer
M. E.barry
A. S. Rife
Joseph Hainds
Essler Lake Dam Break Flood Threatens Water Supply
At 8 this evening word reached Dillon that Essler lake dam on Rattlesnake creek has failed. The structure stood 27 feet high and a major flood is flowing downstream. City water works intake likely damaged. expect very bad water for several days.
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Dillon
Essler Lake
Local Capital Sought for Big Hole Railroad
Anaconda business leaders consider funding the Anaconda to Big Hole basin railroad. R H Jones and Abbott L Wright report a 76 mile route with potential lower grades and a 1.5 percent slope, projected cost around 1.5 million dollars. Montana investors would supply one third of the total, with local capital to show faith in the project.
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Big Hole Railroad
Big Hole
Butte Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Montana
Jones
Wright
Big Hole Basin
Virginia City Electric Line Assured for Alder Route
The Virginia City Southern Electric Railway directors meet to authorize bond sale of 200000 dollars and assign Leber to construct the line with operations set for September 1910. Officers elected include Elling as president and Leber as VP, with Duncan secretary and Bennett treasurer. Leber plans to return in five weeks with a crew to begin work.
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Virginia City
Alder
Leber
Karl Elling
J H. Leber
M. M. Duncan
A. J. Bennett
Beaverhead Community Dinner Hosted by Prof and Mrs Pooté
Prof and Mrs AR Pooté entertained members of the Senidy class and Beaverhead county teachers at a school dinner held last Monday evening.
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AR Pooté
Beaverhead County
Census Enumerators to Wear Badges for 1910 Count
The U S Census Bureau urges prompt, accurate responses to the 1910 census. Enumerators will wear badges reading United States Census 1910 and answers are confidential. The April 15 start gives two weeks in cities and 30 days elsewhere.
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Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce and Agriculture
Washington
D. C
the Tribune
Tramp Hurt After Fall From Train Tank Near Dillon
Two tramps told officers in Dillon that a fellow tramp fell from the water tank of a morning passenger train while they were beating their way. Under Sheriff Erwin searched Melrose but learned the man was found by northbound trainmen and taken to Butte. Railroad men report severe injuries, with many bones broken, status unknown. Freight crews saw three intoxicated men in Silver Bow yards and suspect a fight on the tank. The trio left Dillon after the incident.
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Dillon
Apex
Melrose
Doc Erwin
Butte
Silver Bow
Western Montana Census Enumerators Named
Census Supervisor Harold N. Blake announced enumerators for western Montana excluding Butte and Missoula. Appointees in Dillon and Beaverhead County include Mrs. Helen W. McVay, H. S. Armitage, Richard R. Price, Carl C. Price, Henry Guyaz and Phillip T. Fagrie. They begin April 15 and urge cooperation for full information.
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Harold N. Blake
Montana
Butte
Missoula
Blake
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Helen W. McVay
Wisdom
H. S. Armitage
Bristow
Richard R. Price
Carl C. Price
Henry Guyaz
Bedrock
Phillip T. Fagrie
Beaten and Robbed by Tramps on Freight Train
A man riding a Short Line freight train was beaten and robbed of $2.50 by two tramps. He reported the assault at the sheriff's office with a badly cut head. One suspect was later identified in Armstead. the other fled. Deputy Stone captured the accused in Dillon and lodged him in jail.
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Armstead
Stone
Dillon
Brick addition to Tele phone block for candy kitchen
B F White plans a 12 by 24 foot one story brick addition to the rear of the Tele phone block by Eph Stoller next to Brundage's building. The new kitchen will be used to make candy for Foster's candy kitchen.
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B. F. White
Eph Stoller
Brundage
Foster's Candy Kitchen
City Council Reports Water Crisis and Growth Plans
Dillon council debates replacing alkali damaged water lines across the flat between Dillon and the river. Water Commissioner Badcon cites galvanised wire deterioration and higher cost piping. Council adjourns to canvass election returns and consider extending city limits to include east Dillon addition.
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White
Melton
Rounds
Monroé
Wemple
Phillips
Dillon
City Water Works
Badcon
J. E. Monroe
Mulaney
Committee On Arbitration
Leonard Eliel
Clark Anderson
Fidel Huber
H. H. Swain
Thomas Mulaney
Fred Kohli
Charles Perry
Louis M. Potter
Daniel Grant
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Hugh McCaleb
Bishop Brewer
First Ward
R. H. Jones
Abbott L. Wright
Spokane
French Gulch
Big Divide
Franklin McElfresh
Virgina City
Board OF Directors
Bond
J. W. Dobbins
Metlen
Arch Main
Dillon-Armstead Produce Company
Mr. Dobbins
Billings
O. L. McCann
Polson
Flathead
Fficers
Sheriff’s Office
Waigh Sistems
Mary Innes
L. L. Thomas
Beaverhead Lumber Co Eene Teen Tenance
Wells Bros Ee Setara
Union Electric Co
Fen Ae Eense Eng Tanee
H.R. Melton
James O. Melton
Seteremeidad
A. L. Badeiaa
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Oameeeneeeeenees
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