Local notes from Big Hole region and surrounding area
J P Loss declines Wisdom registry appointment leaving county commissioners to name a replacement. Supt Al J Noyes reports telegraph pole installation and impending ranch camp communications. Eph Stoller builds rock foundation for Big Hole Commercial store room and warehouse and plans county work. Carl Swanson suffers head and shoulder injuries from falling hay net but recovers. Allen Plympton visits Marten mine. engine boiler sawmill in place and a new friction hoist expected from Denver for mine timber production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Loss
Wisdom
al J. Noyes
Ajax
Eph Stoller
Rock
Big Hole Commercial Company
Dillon
Willf
Carl Swanson
John Peterson
Holmson
Allen Plympton
Marten
Denver
Real Estate Transfers and Mineral Claims Report
Bargain and sale from J C Hill to B M Dunbar covers 40 acres near Bowen for 1 dollar. Quit claim from H J Thompson to B F White on 160 acres near Dillon for 2500 dollars. Power of attorney from Hannah M Scovil to John Scovil. Sage Creek company articles of incorporation. Decree of distribution James S Forster estate to Emma J Blair. Frank Young and J W Whitlock Highland lode and Lake Shore extension in Rock Creek district. Jack Dawkins and William Farrell Dike lode and Copper Bell lode near Dark Horse group at Milkey Creek head. Joseph Gauthier St Lawrence lode in Elkhorn district. Mrs M J Tallent 5 cubic feet per second from Main Sage Creek. T B Williams 4 cubic feet from Grasshopper headwaters. A F Graeter to W A Graeter two lots in Dillon block 2 for 1 dollar. Edwin Norris to Butte Argenta Copper Co Iron Mountain lode Anaconda lode and Louis mill site for 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah M. Scovil
John Scovil
The
Sage Creek Company
James S. Forster
Emma J. Blair
Frank Young
J. W. Whitlock
Highland Lode
Lake Shore
Rock Creek
Jack Dawkins
William, Farrell
Copper Bell Lode
Dark Horse
Milkey Creek
Joseph Gauthier
St. Lawrence Lode
Elkhorn
Edwin Norris
Butte
Argenta Copper Co
Iron Mountain Lode
Anaconda Lode
Louis Mill
Dillon Furniture Company
Edith Melton
Argenta
Samuel Jaggers
Horse Prairie
L. J. Price
W. M. Oliver
G. P. Hughes
Twin Bridges
F. B. Felt
Bannack
B. H. Paul
Monida
G. T. Paul
A. P. Brown
Barretts Station
Dillon
E. N. Randolph
Salmon City
Idaho
Floyd Best
Pauline Howard
Anaconda
John W. Morton Co
H. H. Swain
Ward
George Jewell
Bedrock
George Bott
Railroad Avenue
Metlen
Sylvester Hirschman
Baby
J. C. Harrison
Eunice Selway
Jane Robertson
Englewood
Iowa
D. H. Noble
Sheridan Enterprise
Local man files county’s largest water right claim
Claud Schroeder of the Big Hole basin filed with the clerk and recorder the county’s largest water right location. He claims fifteen million cubic feet of water from May and Cliff lakes at Mussig brod creek head for irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Schroeder
Big Hole
May
Cliff Lakes
Mussigbrod Creek
Reward Offered for Missing Bay Horse Six Years Old
One bay horse six years old weighs 1300 pounds and is branded on the left shoulder. A reward of $15 will be paid for the return of the horse to 28 71 Matu Poutsu Willis Mont.
Big Hole Breezes Questions Dillon Court Ruling
The Big Hole Breezes objects to how justice was administered in Judge Elliott's court. They report that McFarlin pleaded guilty in Dillon for cruelty to animals and was fined 15 dollars on the county attorney's recommendation, with no evidence offered. The Tribune notes the complaint was drawn by Judge Staley of Wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead County
The
Tribune
Elliott
Melton
McFarlin
Staley
Wisdom
Local notes and social visits in Dillon area
Mrs. John Best and Mrs. O M Best traverse from Lima and Michigan for brief visits while residents including Miss Grace Gray of Mill Point and Miss Nellie Driscol of Butte drop into Dillon. Many locals announce coal orders lodging for rent and sale ads plus theater and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Best
Lima
O. M. Best
Michigan
William Dunn
Dillon
Grace Gray
Mill Point
R. V. Sebree
Caldwell
Idaho
Metlen
F. E. Foote
Bedrock
Nellie Driscol
Butte
Eliza Delway
Austrians Near Dillon Escape Prosecution Over Water Use and Horse Cruelty
County Attorney H. R. Melton warned Austrians near Dillon about exceeding water allotments and mistreating horses during hay harvest. They have promised to reform, despite reports they would drive loaded wagons across fields at noon and leave horses unfed and unwatered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
H. R. Melton
Fishermen Urged to Inspect New Tackle Line at Post Office Store
Fishermen are invited to inspect the Post Office Store stock of fishing tackle. The shop announces complete up to date lines just received and urges customers to view new gear ahead of the season.
Ranches and Stock for Sale in Dillon Montana
Bargain sale listing offers 3 good hay ranches and 1 grain and alfalfa ranch with fine range. Includes 5 000 ewes 3 000 yearlings 4 000 lambs 400 head cattle and 100 head horses. Terms cash or approved paper. Contact Joan W Morton Dillon Mont.
Republican Campaign Fund Aims for Roosevelt Drive
James S. Sherman announces a plan to unite Republicans behind a national congressional victory. The effort seeks in close touch work with the Republican National Congressional Committee and to base campaigning on the party record with Theodore Roosevelt as a central figure. Subscriptions of one dollar will fund the campaign and subscribers receive the Text Book and committee documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Congressional Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
Tf . P.O. Box
New York
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Pearl I. Smith
J. C. Hill
B. M. Dunbar
Bowen
H. J. Thompson
B.F. White
M. J. Tallent
Main Sage Creek
T. B. Williams
Waranty
A. F. Graeter
W. A. Graeter
Tattersall
A. L. Anderson
Fred & Sale Stable
Mont
Cae
State Bank of Dillon
Santa Fe
Colorado
Kansas City
St. Joe
Chicago
Galveston
el Paso
City of Mexico
C. F. Warren
Gen
A. T
S. F. Ry
AI Dooly Bik
Salt Lake City
Utah
Riley
Tribune Pub. CO
Nont
Dillon Bakery
Joe T. Oishi
Big Water
Matu Poutsu
Willis Mont
Acker
N. H. Andrews
Springfield
Hooker & Co
Buffalo, M
R.L. Riley
Central
Fhermsey
ST. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Kansas
Missouri
Pullman
E. R. Hunt
East Broadway
Montana
IgRyee H. C
Townsend General
Geo. R. Metlen
U. S
Moneana
Dillon Court
E. T. Brock
Rock Springs
Diamondville
M. J. Harkness
Normal College
South Atlantic St
Dillon Theatre
Jolly
Joliet
Seattle
Bert Dunbar
W. T. Hayward
Birch Creek
Hugh L. McCaleb
G.B. Quarles
Senator Murray
A. L. Badcon
Eber
Mr. Jolly
Presbyterian Church of
G. B. Quarles
H. L. MecCaleb
Zeigler Springs
Rabb
Eliza Selway
Emily Taylor
Mayme French
M. E. French
Floy Robinson
Lucius Esplin
Isa E. Dwire
Tolson
New Mexico
F. A. Hazelbaker
Charles McGlyn
St. Mary’s Church
Laurin
Madison County
J.H. Stephens
Lewistown
James Murray
Big Hole Basin
Osgood Stock Scales Company
Misses Mae
Minnie Boone
Robert Boone
Misses Boone
Ayer
Miss M. Meyers
Washington, D.C
Eee
Ayyers
Lowell
Mass
Joan W. Morton
Scott
Scott & Bowne
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