Dam Break on Rattlesnake Reservoir Destroys 60 Foot Gap
Large pipe and improper packing behind it caused a 60 foot opening in the Essler lake reservoir dam on the Rattlesnake Creek. The 30 foot high, 160 foot long structure built by Rattlesnake Reservoir and Water Co cost about $10,000. Ranchers expect losses near $15,000 due to water shortages for crops this year. City water intake and mains survived with mud cleaning needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essler Lake
Rattlesnake Creek
Mineopa Lake
Rattlesnake Valley
Wm. Butterfield
Argenta
Dillon
Rattlesnake Reservoir & Water Company
Rattlesmoke Valley
Carl Innes
Edward Smith
George and
Tony French
C. A. Banning
Dedication of St James Guild House in Dillon
The St James Guild house in Dillon was dedicated Monday evening as a gift to the St James Episcopal church from Mrs Ellen Lovell in memory of the late Phillip Lovell. The $7000 building includes a 200 seat auditorium a guild parlor a basement gym and other facilities. Bishop Brewer Rev Hooker and other speakers praised the project and Mrs Lovell’s generosity while Rev Hooker received a gold silver loving cup as a token of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
St. James Guild House
Episcopal Church
Ellen Lovell
Phillip Lovell
Lovell
Bishop Brewer
Episcopal
S. D. Hooker
Dr. Swain
Hooker
Lyman Bennett
Bennett
B. F. White
Lucy M. Carson
State Normal College
Fidel Huber
Beaverhead County
Montana
St. James Parish
Mr. Huber
St. James Mission
Rev
C. Blackiston
Butte
Rev. Hooker
H. H Swain
Normal College
Brewer
St.James Guild House
J. H. Gilbert
W. F. Cashmore
Short Dillon court session sets May term trials
Judge J. B. Poindexter held a brief district court session last Tuesday. A demurrer by George Staudaher against Mary Thomas damages suit was taken under advisement. Several criminal cases were scheduled for trial in May including State v. Brown, Hegarty, Wilson, Ditty, McDoll, Curtain, with Curtain seeking a jury trial after being held to district court. Curtis fled to Armstead and was returned for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Poindexter
District Court
George Staudaher
Mary Thomas
Staudaher
Justice of the Peace
Poindexter
State
George Brown
Michael Hegarty, Jr
Farlin
Standfield
Charles Wilson
George Ditty
Earl Selway
Dillon
Charles McDoll
McDoll
Frank Andrus
Curtain
John Curtain
W. M. Meyers
Armstead
Justice Hirschman
Melton
Meyers
Salt Lake City
Southern Montana Telephone to Increase Capital Stock
The Southern Montana Telephone Company plans to raise its capital from 10 000 to 40 000 dollars due to rapid expansion and line extensions from Dillon to the Big Hole basin. Local stockholders showing strong interest as new shares are offered. the stock has more than doubled in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Montana Telephone Company
Southern
Montana, Telephone Company
Dillon
Big Hole Basin
Beaverhead County
Extensions to be Made in Montana Rail and Town Growth
The article notes plans to extend the Bannack line to Grant the new Horse Prairie town and another extension from Wisdom to Divide. An exchange will be set on Grasshopper with funds spent to widen the companys reach. Frank A Hazelbaker is praised as manager and secretary for the company. The city council convened last Monday to canvass spring election results and referendum on saloon closing. Mayor White issued a referendum proclamation to appear on page six. The new council will organize at the May meeting on the first Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannack
Grant
Horse Prairie
Wisdom
Divide
Frank A. Hazelbaker
White
Gilmore and Pittsburg Railroads Linked to Burlington
Boise Statesman reports that Gilmore and Pittsburg railroads are considered part of the Hill system and will connect at Lewiston after a North Coast survey. The piece frames opinions as reasons for belief and notes the survey has been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise Statesman
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Gilmore
Pittsburg
Lewiston
Chance in Route Bang Considered Butte to Boise Road
The Anaconda Standard reports the proposed Butte to Boise road may use two routes via Silver Bow junction Divide and Wisdom to cross the Bitter Root range toward Salmon City Idaho. The line follows the Oregon Short Line to the Divide area and crosses the Big Hole river before crossing into Idaho.
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Butte
Boise
Anaconda Standard
Silver Bow Junction
Divide
Big Hole River
Wisdom
Salmon I City
Idaho
Shorter Route Considered for Butte Line to Boise
The proposed change would move the line from Butte along Silver Bow creek toward Mill creek then over French gulch to the Big Hole near Ralston to join the original survey. If feasible it could shorten the path to Boise and open up rich country lacking railway service. Sermons at the Baptist church Sunday will cover Lot themes with morning and evening talks.
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Butte
Silver Bow Creek
Mill Creek
Continental Divide
French Gulch
Big Hole
Old Town
Ralston
Boise
The
Baptist Church
Lot
Construction Start on Morton Company Warehouse
Frank P. Birrer leads workmen this week in building a John W. Morton company warehouse at Idaho and Virginia streets. The one story structure measures 75 feet by 115 feet and uses corrugated iron with an estimated cost around $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Birrer
John W. Morton Company
Idaho and
Virginia Streets
Bessie A Foote Weds Phillip H Brown in Home Ceremony
Miss Bessie A Foote sister of Prof L R Foote married Phillip H Brown at the Foote residence on South Dakota Street. Rev J E Noftsinger officiated with ring service. Leon Foote and Margaret Foote participated as wedding party as Juanita Thomas played Orange Blossoms. The home was ornate with pepper boughs and orange blossoms.
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L. R. Foote
South Dakota Street
Bessie A. Foote
Foote
Phillip H. Brown
J. E. Noftsinger
Butte Baptist Church
Leon Foote
Roy Foote
Butte
Juanita Thomas
Charles Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Morse
A. L. Stone
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
Burlington
Salmon River
Billings
Miss Foote
Mrs. Brown
Bride
Prof
Dilion
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