Two Lost Boys Rescued After Severe Valley Snowstorm
Special correspondence from Beaverhead and Madison counties reports a heavy snow storm delaying Easter events. Two boys Joseph Colter and Lew Clemerson wandered the hills overnight, were found next morning near Williams Junction, and returned home safely amid rumors and relief. Easter services proceeded despite the storm, with praise for teachers and students and strong missionary fund contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune, Sr
Joseph Colter
Lew Clemerson
William’s Junction
Mr. Colter
Mission Fundraising and Local News Update
The community reports about 80 raised for 27.60 in mission work with five months left in the year and church and school totaling around 60, nearly double last year. Rev. Burton delivered a sermon on The Resurrection of Our Saviour as stormy weather affected attendance. Junior League arranged potted plants in the afternoon. A fire burned Bailey branch store in Centennial valley the previous night. insurance partially covered losses and origin unknown. Local visits include Mrs Coleman from Dillon and O K Paul returning from Anaconda. school trustees re-elected Henry Glead and H J Just. Mrs John Thomas ill. W T Hopkins home from Logan Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Junior League
Baily
Centennial Valley
Coleman
Dillon
Lima
Truax
Henry Glead
H. J. Just
W. F. Gardner
O. K. Paul
Anaconda
John Thomas
W.T. Hopkins
Logan
Utah
Bannack News from the Land of Gold Dredges
Special correspondence from Bannack Apr 11 reports multiple visits and relocations across Horse Prairie Upper Grasshopper and Rattlesnake areas. It notes mine activity at Polaris, arrivals from Dillon and Chicago, household building, a scarlet fever outbreak with one death, and local social events including school elections, barn sales, and an I O O F ball plan.
Ranch Moves and Visitors Reach Bannack Scene
In Bannack, Pat Conners heads to ranching after buying the John Jack ranch on Horse Prairie. Mort Hart and his wife, along with Mrs. Richard Nelson, arrived from Dillon. Tom Wynes came over from Horse Prairie last Monday to join the local movements and sick lady accompanying someone to Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Bannack
Martin Barrett
Horse Prairie
George Gray
Grasshopper
Tom Barrett
George Ashworth
Argenta
Ed. Lloyd
Tom Clement
Dillon
John Pendergrast
Wm. Matthews
Polaris
Edward Avery
F. L. Graves
Chicago
Chas. Nelson
H. F. Jackson
Iowa
van Sandt
Jack Martin
Thomas Judge
Wm. Tash
James Jensen
Tom Hillis
Cole
Jackson
Pat Conners
John Jack
Mort Hart
Richard Nelson
Tom Wynes
Elaborate Easter Services at Sheridan Churches
Easter morning brought a fair day after a week of storms with light snow. Children performed recitations and dialogues, led by Mesdames Thomas and Smith, and Mrs. W. W. Howard. The pastor spoke on missions in the British West Indies as Easter music filled the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Summan
Jesus
Thomas and Smith
W. W. Howard
British West Indias
Mesdames Smith
Thomas
Wolverton
Marshall
Merriss
Helick
Thompson
Estlin
Leuck
David Wherey
Doings in a Mining Town Briefly Told
Special correspondence from Tuinunr April 9 reports local movements including Mrs Clara Fellows visiting sister Mrs Alex Lund and Sam Dendelle staying with stepfather F S Getohill. Several residents moved or traveled to Butte and Silver Star with social calls and family visits noted.
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Roongister
Clara Fellows
Divide
Alex Lund
Sam Dendelle
Helens
Getohell
A. Stocker
Ben Landies
Butte
Tom Garrison
Joe Pairie
Melrose
Altha McCall
Lena
Emma Fisher
Louis Dern
Silver Star
Bridges
S. O. O. F. Lodge
A. Lund
Lewis Bt
Jim Covell
Sheridan
Sherrer
School Closes and Prizes Awarded in Dillon
Miss Florence Meisner distributed spelling prizes to students Edwin Utley Mildred Marshall Myrtle Kearn and George Utely as school ended March 29. Meisner and Miss Lillian Meisner visited. Mrs Utley remains ill and Mrs T O Mills aids care. Others flocked in from Rochester and Helens.
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The
Tribune
Pacrvinix
Lillian Meisner
Dillon
Albert Nybart
Florence Meisner
Mra PW
Baker_and_son
le Sueur
Rochester
T. O. Mills
Helens
Utley
Murder Mystery After Gruesome Fire Near Barrets
A severely burned man was found under a tree south of Barrets station near Dillon by an Italian section hand. Coroner Jones and the county attorney led an inquest. the jury ruled the death a murder with unknown perpetrator, noting strangulation and signs of defensive struggle. The victim’s clothes appeared well kept with new underwear, a corduroy coat and vest, and a Marvel Watch Co. gold plated watch. Sixteen cents and a watch were found nearby. The body likely lay there months and shows no clear evidence of gunshot or blunt force.
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Oregon Short Line
Barrets Station
Dillon
Jones
Marvel Watch Co
N.Y
Mining expert William Gallagher dies in asylum
William Gallagher a well known mining manager died at Warm Springs insane asylum. He was about 53, born in Zanesville Ohio and spent years in Montana Utah California Nevada and Old Mexico working for Hearst Haggin and others. He migrated to Argenta Montana last years where his mind failed and he has resided at the asylum since.
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William Gallagher
Warm Springs
Dillon
Argenta
Salt Lake City
Standard
Mr. Gallagher
Zanesville
Ohio
Montana
Missouri River
Helena
Utah
Senator Hearst
J. B. Haggin
California
Nevada
Idaho
Arizona
Old Mexico
Deadwood
Government eyeing ownership of transportation facilities expands
The piece notes Canada’s push toward government ownership of railways and 1700 miles already secured. It predicts Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific may be next, as railroad consolidation could reshape relations between magnates and workers and move toward employee stock ownership in a French model. The United States watches closely.
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Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
United States
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Huber
Mes. L
Kupfer
Dillon, Montana
China
Huber Brothers
Farley Groceryco
Land of Gold
Big Hole Basin
Chas. Albes
North Fork
Wm. Stanchfield
Mr. Stanchfield
DELL
H. R. Paddock
Clark McNinah
Mr. Paddock
Mrs. Paddock
Far Rady
Indiana
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Henry Filtes
Henry Gleed
Hooker
Sheriden
Episcopal Church
Miss Withers
Will Dudley
Jas. G. Walker
Virginia City
Raymond
Fox
Ladies' Aid Society
Jes. Thomas
E. D. Marsh
Ladies’ Aid Society
Martha Conanty
Sim
Germany
Bessie Mailey
Point of Rocks
Miller
Will Clark
Rogers Bros
Albert Stamm
Pageville
Gallagher
Insane Aassylum
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