Local activity report from Medicine Lodge area
Local notes from Medicine Lodge dated April and April 17 reveal visits by F B Rife and sister Helen to Dillon, H D Hildreth with Miss Billee Grant to Armstead, and Miss Grant traveling to Butte. Residents like Mrs. Brenner and the Cravers circulate among nearby towns. Fred Tauchman returns from Armatead ill, others visit Dillon for shopping, contracts for a large barn are let, and Abe Rife with son Jar dine travel from Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Lodge
F. B. Rife
Helen
Dillon
H. D. Hildreth
Billee Grant
Armstead
Miss Grant
Butte
Hal Brenner
Raton
Craver
Grant
Tom Craver
Mr. Larson
Logan Mills
Helen Rife
Pearl Eaton
Eda Craver
Barber
Fred Tauchman
Armatead
H. VD
Hildreth
Humphrey
Mary D. Craver
P. W. Armstrong
Rife Ranch
Rife
Eaton
I. Rife
Frank
Abe Rife
Son Jardine
Jardine
Canada
Willis News Roundup From Willis Idaho Area
Miss Mary Bryan left for Hesses hot springs Idaho to serve as domestic help. Miss Julia Beehrer returns from Butte after business college. Wood Live Stock Co. shipped cattle to Camas Idaho. John Lenkersdorfer went to Dillon on business last week. Robert Hughes and son Roy arrived from Dillon with a new Rambler to carry passengers from Di wide to Wisdom and the Big Hole country in summer. J E David forest ranger from Melrose attended to office business. Mrs Frank Bechter returns from Butte after operation at St James hospital. Bernard Garrison legs broken again to insert a silver plate. Oscar Creasey visited son Simy at Mrs Reichles Willis school. Alois Passler from Melrose fix roads as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diwide
Wisdom
Big Hole
J. E. David
Forest Ranger
Melrose
Frank Bechter
Butte
St. James Hospital
Bernard Garrison
Oscar Creasey
Spur Ranch
Simy
Musical Shirleys Give Lima Concert and Dance
The famous Shirleys performed a Saturday concert in Lima followed by a dance. A pleasant surprise party honored Mrs. Hale on Friday. Mrs. Emery Keller hosted a cards afternoon with four tables and elaborate refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirleys
Hale
Emery~Keller
Mesdames C. J. Largen
R. Richardson
John C. Carrigan
S. W. Vance
W. F. Gardner
F. Brady
Henry Gleed
J. A. Geary
C. Calvert
George Gleed
B. Paul
Ben Miller
Maggie Halligan
Stella Keller
G. W. Vance
Joe @apinn
Melrose
Lima
Emery Keller
Dillon
Monida
Joe Smith
Berlin
Parleson
Butte
Dr. Humble
Idaho Palls
C. H. Pilgrim
Idaho
Local Social Notes Highlight Returns and Gatherings
L C Ford Jr returns from Salt Lake City. Mrs Wharton returns from Ogden after a month away. George Roe hosts friends with singing card playing and a midnight three course luncheon. Attendees include George Gleed Hazel Gleed Alice Gleed C E Reeder E C Franks and W B Gleed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Ford, Jr
Salt Lake
Wharton
Ogden
George Roe
George Gleed
Hazel
Alice Gleed
C. E. Reeder
E. C. Franks
W. B. Gleed
Bitterroot valley to plant millions of trees in 1913
The Bitterroot valley plans a record spring and summer tree planting in 1913 with shipments to Hamilton Stevensville Victor and Florence totaling tens of thousands of trees weekly. Apples lead varieties while cherries plums pears and strawberry plants are also in demand as irrigation projects speed the effort.
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Bitterroot
Missoula
Hamilton
Stevensville
Victor
Florence
Bitterroot Valley Irrigation Company
Middle West
Montana exhibit funds set for California show in 1915
Montana counties will contribute 25000 to cover preliminary expenses for a comprehensive Montana exhibit at the California exposition in 1915. The new exposition commission, appointed by Governor Stewart, will apportion sums from 1500 for first class counties to 500 for seventh class across Beaverhead and other counties. David Hilger was named permanent chairman. Kennedy is secretary and the treasurer will hold funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
California
Exposition Commission
Stewart
Boards of County Commissioners
Commission
Beaverhead County
David Hilger
Lewistown
J. M. Kennedy
Bureau of Agriculture and Publicity
Kennedy
W. R. Allen
T. A. Marlow
W. W. Andrus
Miles City
Harry L. Wilson
Billings
Nelson Story, Jr
Bozeman
C. J. Kelly
Butte
J. L. Dobell
F. A. Hazelbaker
Dillon
T. A. Mar
Death of E. M. Pollinger Pioneer of Montana
A telegraph from Pasadena reports the death in Pasadena California of E M Pollinger known as Gov Pollinger of Twin Bridges Montana A pioneer who arrived in Virginia City in 1863 he worked in staging mining and commerce across the frontier including Bannack and Argenta His life spanned from 1836 and he witnessed the vigilant movement era in Virginia City and helped arrest notable outlaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Pasadena
Cal
E. M
Pollinger
California
Lowell
West
Montana
Elijah Miller Pollinger
Mechanicsville
George
Matilda Pollinger
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Columbia Turnpike
Kansas
Lawrence
Virginia City
Plains
Bannack
Dillon
Blackfoot
Argenta
Vigilance Committee
Boonehelm
Jack Gallagher
Passing of the Montana Pioneers
Timothy Vicars aged 78, longtime rancher in Shields Valley near Livingston, died Monday morning of old age after 25 years in the area. An Irish immigrant who came to the United States at seven, he first visited Montana in 1865 and lived in Park County after mining near Alder Gulch. He leaves a widow and seven children including Dr. F. O. Vicars and James A. Vicars of Livingston, and several others in Billings and local Shields River Valley communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Vicars
Shields Valley
Livingston
Ireland
MontAna
Aldergulch
Park County
F. O. Vicars
James A
Lawrence
Billings
John
Adam
Willie
Miss Rose
Shields River Valley
Death of Pioneer Dr. Jacob A. Cline in Twin Bridges
Twin Bridges mourns the death of Dr. Jacob A. Cline a long time local resident aged about 93. Born in Foster Kentucky he helped pioneer Cripple Creek placer claims then settled near Iron Rod and later Twin Bridges where he died. Survived by six sons a daughter and the widow Mary Dempsey. Funeral held Monday from his home with Rev Hoover officiating.
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Jacob A. Cline
Madison County
Twin Bridges Monitor
Cline
Foster
Kentucky
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Montana
Idaho
Jefferson Valley
Iron Rod
Pollinger
Twin Bridges
Mary Dempsey
Robert Dempsey
Charles
Walter
Henry
Lawrence
Ralph
Alma
T. C. Neumann
Hoover
M. E. Church
Montanans Recount Life of Pioneer Pollinger in Memoir
The article chronicles the life of Mr. Pollinger, a Montana pioneer connected to the Ben Holiday staging outfit, builder of the first frame ranch house near Twin Bridges, and longtime superintendent for Gilmore & Salisbury. It notes his land holdings, travels, family, and role in local society, highlighting his dramatic storytelling and status as a notable historical figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollinger
Plummer
Bannick
Ben Holiday
Virginia City
Helena
Madison County
Alaska Ranch
Twin Bridges
Montana Territory
Idaho
Washington
Gilmore & Salisbury
Corinne
Utah
Helena Cook
Michigan
J. W. Moffitt
S. L. Thompson
Arthur M
Ruth
Masters Lowell
Roland
Hamilton
George
Nevada
Warren
Clyde
Southwest
Montana Society of Pioneers
Society
Montana Fishing License Changes and Stream Rights
The last legislature amended fishing law easing licenses with a May 1 start for new licenses and kept old ones valid until then. A rancher cannot eject anglers from streams crossing private land, as public streams are open to fishing by all. civil action governs crossing fields. Senator Henry Myers secured nearly 2,000,000 fish from government hatcheries for Montana streams via Izaak Walton supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
United States
Henry Myers
Izaak Walton
Letters to be sent to dead letter office in two weeks
Unclaimed letters at Dillon post office will be forwarded to the Washington dead letter office if not collected within two weeks. Names listed include Grace Lamont, Agon, Mrs. Daniel Asamendi, Domingo Burkhead, C. W. Charlton, Al. Christian, Jim Cox, Sid Dowlin, J. Fox, Bert Godard, Frank Herr, Elmer F E Hill, Milley Holtz, John Hopper, J. E. Istian, Ferene Jensen, Jens John Kellner, Tex Leach, Ida Leach, Mrs Gee, Miller, Mrs. W. D. Spong, Aaron Swift, Billy Tripp, Guy Whitehead, G. W. King, Walter Mullalby, Ora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Washington, D. C
Grace Lamont
P. M
Agon
Daniel Asamendi
Domingo Burkhead
C.W. Charlton
al. Christian
Jim Cox
Sid Dowlin
J. Fox
Bert Godard
Frank Herr
Elmer FE. Hill
Miss Milley
Holtz
John
Hopper
John Hutchins
J. E. Istian
Ferene
Jensen
Jens John Kellner
Tex Leach
Ida Leach
Gee
Miller
One Way to End Catarrh with Hyomei Inhaler
An advertisement promises relief from catarrh and croup by breathing Booths Hyomei directly over the inflamed membrane. The balsamic eucalyptus inhalant is opium free and backed by a money back guarantee. Priced at 1.00 with extra bottles 50 cents, available from Potts the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Potts
Hyomei
Notice to Ranchers and Stockmen From Montana Employment Co
Notice from The Old Reliable Montana Employment Co seeking rancher and stockman clients. Located at 7070 Utah Ave Butte Montana the agency offers reliable help on short notice with prompt attention to orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Reliable
Montana Employment Co
Utah Ave
Butte, Mont
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Medicine
Willis
Montana State News
Gov.” Pollinger
Lozier Mfg Co
Detroit
Mich
Paige
Detroit Motor Car Co
Detroit, Mich
H. P
Bosch
Gray & Davis Electric
Dillon Novelty Works
Tribune
Dillon, Montana
the Tribune
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