Highest fire lookout station established on Bald Mountain
A fire lookout post is set atop Bald Mountain in Beaverhead National Forest at about 10 000 feet. The mountaintop includes a portable plane table with a compass dial and alidade, a special rust resistant telephone to the Supervisor in Dillon, and a day and night ready lookout guard reporting conditions twice daily. The vantage covers vast ranges including the Big Hole basin Bitterroot and Tobacco Root mountains, allowing daily scans across multiple forests during fire season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forest
Bald Mountain
Dillon
Forest Service
Monida
Lodge
Big Hole Basin
Bitterroot Valley
Tobacco Root
Blacktail
Beaverhead Forest
Beaverhead
Lima horse sale proves lively despite rain
The Lima sale managed by C A Smith drew buyers led by John Pete who purchased most active lots from Frank Nelson. Numerous bidders including Arby Beardsley and J O'Neal of Los Angeles joined in as about seventy horses sold for around eight thousand dollars amid persistent rain and a bustling auction. Bert Williams served as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
C. A. Smith
Frank Nelson
Dell
Pete Anderson
Luther Seabold
John Pete
Mr. Nelson
Arby Beardsley
Dizer Price
J. L. Fleming
Eddie Gleed
George Gleed
Albert Anderson
W. C. Orr
George Dittie
W. Drummy
Lon Guy
J. O'Neal
Los Angeles
Birt Carr
Butte
Bert Williams
Pictures at the Grand in Dillon Tonight
The Grand shows up to date photoplays for the fourth time after Salt Lake City release. Features are on Tuesdays and Fridays with ten cent admission. First performance at seven, last at ten. Next Tuesday features two reels The Wolf's Prey, a society drama set in a fashionable Italian city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Rex
Salt Lake City
Garver Receives Doctor of Philosophy from Iowa University
Frank Harmon Garver professor of history and civics at the State Normal School of Dillon earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Iowa. The degree was conferred July 26 at Iowa City after summer postgraduate work. Garver holds a B A from Upper Iowa in 1898 and an M A from Iowa in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harmon Garver
State Normal School of
Dillon
State University of Iowa
University At
Iowa City
Tribune
Upper Iowa
Iowa
Iowa County Government History from 1912 Thesis
A study from Iowa in 1912 analyzes the creation of counties and the development of county government, noting Dillon Montana as context and referencing political science history majors and minors in Iowa. The work outlines how Iowa institutionalized county structures and their governance mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dillon
Montana
Local and Personal News From Dillon and Nearby Areas
Milton Nay from Grant, Thomas Call of Twin Bridges, John Durant of Lima and Will Templin from Grant were in Dillon. Orlando Mast visited from Birch Creek. W T George surveyed in Madison County. Lost diamond pin between Kempers dry farm and Dillon. reward offered. Big Hole region calls for hay harvesters. seven horses on A W Butts ranch near Redrock reportedly glanders. vet Dr. Morrow away. J F Wiksdal bought Harley Thompson residence. John Gilhaus bought Dr. Best house. moves planned in autumn. B F Jones from Coshocton, Ohio visits Dillon. headed to Los Angeles encampment. Attorney Alvord had a minor auto mishap, six miles of walking. Dillon council met with routine business. Nels Nelson and family plan move to Los Angeles. Nelson to return before others. W S Ballenger of Flint leaves with party after health concerns. John T. Early, long-time resident, dies in Butte. funeral set at Brundage's rooms. Beaverhead Democratic committee to meet at courthouse to choose delegates and fix county convention date. Pathfinder auto party from Butte travels to Idaho Falls via Twin Bridges. road hindered by storms. Nelsons return from Pipestone Springs and Butte. heavy rains affected travel home from Twin Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Call
Twin Bridges
Dillon
John W. Durant
Lima
Will Templin
Grant
Orlando Mast
Birch Creek
Big Hole
B. F. Jones
Jesse Lacklen
Coshocton County
Ohio
Mr. Jones
Los Angeles
California
John T. Early
Butte
Hample
Brundage
Beaverhead County
Democratic Central Committee
Court House
Idaho Falls
Monida
Western Governors Conference Addresses Westward Development
Governor Norris presiding at Boise session urges concerted Western effort to preserve natural resources and standardize laws to boost development. He cites undeveloped resources and publicity as key factors. Also reports the death of Mrs. Foster near Monida with remains to Idaho Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Norris
West
Notice of Final Homestead Proof for Dillon Claim
Department of the Interior Helena Land Office gives notice that William G. Brown of Dillon Montana will file final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on Lot 1 2 3 4 54 percent NEM and S percent NW4 Section 4 Township 8S Range 8W Montana Meridian. Proof is before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon on September 14 1912. Witnesses: Norman E Holden Charles Humes William Williamson Charley Wilson all of Dillon. Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
William G. Brown
Dillon
Township
Range
Montana Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Norman E. Holden
Charles Humes
William Williamson
Charley Wilson
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Robert M. Gilbert
F. A. Hazelbaker
U.S
Emerson W. Slack
James E. Phillips
Grant Kennison
Benjamin G. Iliff
William E. Sawyer
E. Nem
Meridian
Louis L. Bell
Samuel Hapenstall
Ernest Bell
Philip Thorpe
Charles McColl
Jackson
Verne B. Spencer
Louis Hugo
Edward A. Romain
George M. Bennett
Stefhen Carpenter
Alvan L. Anderson
William F. Drummy
Ira Saunders
George Ditty
William C. Orr
Notice of Probate Claim Deadlines in Beaverhead Court
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana estate of James H. Febes deceased. W T Scully administrator calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be shown at W S Barbour office. Dated July 24 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen L. Williamson
Joseph F. Wiksdal
W. S. Barbour
Dillon
Beaverhead
Josrern F. Wickroat
A. D
W.S. Barbour
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
James H. Febes
W. T. Scully
Notice for Publication No 02789 for Bucy land claim
Andrew J Bucy of Monida Montana has filed intent to make Final three year Proof to establish his claim to the S 1/2 NE 1/4 and S 1/2 NW 1/4 of sections 22 and 23 township 14 south range west Montana meridian. The proof will be before Frank B Sparrow U S Commissioner at Lakeview Montana on August 28 1912. Witnesses are Thomas C Beattie Richard Miller Parley Shawver and Philip J Jones all of Monida Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Andrew J. Bucy
Monida
Ranger W
Meridian
Frank B. Sparrow
U. S
Lakeview
Thomas C. Beattie
Richard Miller
Parley Shawver
Philip J."jones
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice Publication Interest in Montana Land Claims
Public notice lists multiple homestead and desert land filings in Dillon Montana with final proof dates set before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker A S Johnson and others. Witness names include Emerson W Slack James E Phillips Grant Kennison Benjamin G Iliff Louis L Bell Samuel Hapenstall Ernest Bell Philip Thorpe Verne B Spencer Edward A Romain George M Bennett William F Drummy Ira Saunders George Ditty William C Orr.
Notice of Contest in Land Office Proceedings
States Land Office Helena Montana July 3 1912 informs James A Burton of Butte Montana that August J Hirschman of Dillon Beaverhead County filed June 15 1912 a contest to cancel homestead entry No 03731 made February 24 1910 covering Lot 4 SWYNW HM W% SW Section 5 Township 7 South Range 7 West Montana Meridian alleging abandonment lack of settlement cultivation no improvements and no residence The contestant demands an answer within twenty days after the fourth publication or loss of the right to be heard and proof of service on Hirschman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
James A. Burton
Butte
J. Hirschman
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Township
Range
Montana Meridian
Notice to Receiver Requires Affidavit of Mailing
The notice outlines proof of service via affidavit of mailing by the person who mailed the copy and the postmaster's receipt. The recipient must state the post office for future notices. Signed by Gro. O. Freeman Receiver with publication dates July 12 July 19 July 26 and August 2 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. O. Freeman
Mining Claim Applications for Mayflower Morning Glory Baltic and Rattlesnake Lodes
United States Land Office in Helena Montana announces that T C Witherspoon and L J Swanson filed for patent on 1500 ft veins across the Mayflower Morning Glory Baltic and Rattlesnake Lodes in Beaverhead County. Total area claimed amounts to 72 091 acres with some conflicts noted with the Baltic and Rattlesnake lodes. The location certificates are on record in Beaverhead County. First publication May 31 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
T. C. Witherspoon
Butte
L. J. Swanson
Argenta
Mayflower Lode
South Side
Beaverhead County
Morning Glory Lode
Cor
U. S
U.S. M
Tota
Abtov
N. W
Regular Terms of Court Ordered in 1912
The district courts of Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties set four regular terms each in 1912. Beaverhead begins February 1 April 29 August 1 December 4. Jefferson February 18 May 14 July 30 November 11. Madison March 4 March 4 August 5 October 14. Court opens at 10:00 a m. in Virginia City Madison County Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
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Studebaker
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Studebaker Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Olmsted-Stevenson Co
Phone
Dillon, Mont
BALD
Ayer
J.C. Ater CO
Lowell
Mass
Milton Nay
W. T. George
Kemper
Dry Farm
Alvord
Nels Nelson
Nelson
W. S. Ballenger
Flint
Mich
Charles S. Ballenger
Mr. Rude
Pipestone Springs
Potts
Ence Mess Cs
M. P
Knight
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