County Commissioners Set August 1921 Session Actions
Beaverhead county Montana commissioners meet August 8 1921 to define county fair grounds boundaries accept Carruthers 300 offer to move a house and build new fence inspect grounds reject Stahl 75 offer for a struck last year, review Opp property cost and payment, approve plats and coal bids, hire Knotts to paint bridges, and defer two road work claims for wage scale review. The session continues with adjournment to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lovell
Harry G. Gilbert
S. S. Carruthers
County Fair Commission
Carruthers
Louis Stahl
W. E. Chapman
Chester Gilbert
A. J. Wedum Company
Beaverhead Lumber Company
Standard Lumberee Coal Company
Difion
Enti
Henry Tatro
R. W
M. M
Old Monida Road
Snow Line
Standard Lumber and Coal Company
Coal Camp Emerges in Medicine Lodge Valley Growth
In Medicine Lodge valley a new coal camp of William Logan rises near the Rife ranch with tents, a boarding house, store, bunk house, and coal bins. Five veins run from five to thirteen feet with a six foot face, miners work the drift, and a road cut-off to Gilmore and Pittsburgh railroad will enable shipments within a week or ten days. County payroll and miscellaneous financials follow as claims are audited and warrants prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Lodge Valley
William Logan
Gilmore & Pittsburgh
Beaverhead County
Thomases
Beaverhead County Awards Coal Contract For County Heating
Beaverhead County commissioners approved a bid from Standard Lumber and Coal for 60 tons of Medicine Lodge coal at 10 dollars per ton to heat county buildings. The coal is praised for heat output and quality, with plans for railroad testing and further development to supply larger quantities. BIH Logan leads the mining company developing Medicine Lodge mines, aiming to lower future transport costs and expand production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
Eaverhead
Medicine Edge
Court House
Standard Lumber & Coal Company
C. E. Blinn
Beaverhead County
Standard Lumber and Coal Company
Medicine Lodge
School of Mines
Rancher Joe Rebich Dies After Heart Attack Near Dillon
Joe Rebich, a longtime Montana rancher south of Dillon, died Tuesday evening after a heart attack likely triggered by hot weather and strenuous work while cleaning an irrigation ditch. Born in Austria 51 years ago, he had lived in Beaverhead county 18 years and was naturalized. Survived by his wife and several children, with Bishop Faber of Helena having visited Dillon this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rebich
Dillon
Austria
Montana
Beaverhead County
Clemency plea offered to save Albert Vick from gallows
Public appeal to Governor Dixon seeks executive clemency or life imprisonment for Albert Vick who faces execution two weeks hence at 4:30 AM. Attorneys Cushing and Robison plan to circulate a petition by Vick’s brother, urging commutation while a scaffold is prepared under contractor RT Wemple. Only invited peace officers and officials will witness. no women or children admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Albert
Vick
W. J. Cushing
C. W. Robison
Wyman
RT. Wemple
Court House
Permanent fence at fair grounds to begin improvements
An eight foot buffalo wire fence along the western boundary of the county fair grounds is under construction by an Oregon Short Line crew. The project marks the start of a multi year program to add permanent features including cement column bases, a new Rife street entrance, pedestrian turn styles, and improved crowd control and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
County Fair Commission
Rife Street
Fair Commissioners
Elkhorn Draws Huge Crowds For Legion Barbecue
More than 500 people visited the mountain resort for a Legion barbecue last Sunday afternoon. Steamboat Sutherland led the roasted beef event and was awarded the Croix de Cuisine. The gathering featured tents, campfires, mountain climbing, and a planned health resort/convalescent camp for ex service men advocated by Beaverhead post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion
Sutherland
Mountain Resort
Elkhorn
St. Bernard” Marely
Marly
Beaverhead Post
Gauchay suffers broken leg in broncho mishap at Pow Wow
Archie Granny Gauchay rider for the P and Q outfit and popular Pow Wow performer broke his leg when a broncho fell on him near the high school. He was treated at Dr Stephan's and later moved to the Grand hotel. If healed, he may serve as judge or arena assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie
Granny” Gauchay
Stephan
Grand Hotel
Granny
Legion
Buckaroos
Needle Cushion Owned by Mrs Louise Taylor Recovered Needles
A needle cushion owned by Mrs Louise Taylor was ripped open this week, sawdust sifted, and more than five hundred usable needles were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Taylor
Little Orchestra to Perform Dance in Lima Saturday
The Little orchestra will give a dance at Lima on Saturday night August 13. Local residents are invited for an evening of music and dancing with the ensemble performing popular selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Big Frontier Day Show Promises Thrills in Dillon
The community gears up for a three day Whoop er Up Pow Wow carnival with Scott’s Greater Shows arriving August 23 for a full week in Dillon. Cowboys in regalia, trick events, bronc riding and bull dogging will fill each afternoon and evening with dancing at the park and in town. Undersheriff Ross heads a committee securing suitable cattle for roping events as riders from Bozeman and notable Northwest performers arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Scott’s Greater
Bozeman
Dillon
Livingston
Dillmont Park
Northwest
Ross
Janitor Salary Sparks Talk at Lima School Board
A Lima public school expense report shows janitors cost $180 a month last year. The board of equalization discussed district valuations and levies as the principal’s salary nears $1,700 annually. A reader remarked the principal might trade items like atlas and pointer for savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Board of Equalization
Stone Son Leaves for Berkeley to Resume College
Malcolm Stone eldest son of A. L. Stone of this city left Tuesday evening for Berkeley California where he will resume his college work next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Stone
A. L.stone
Berkeley
California
Doctor Responds After Accident At Dell Ranch
Dr Ford was called to the Gallagher ranch near Dell to see Dick Gallagher after a buggy overturn. Mrs Gallagher aided, finding him under the buggy with a badly bruised left hip and possibly three floating ribs injured. Ruby Wyatt shopped in Butte earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs Tash of Melrose were Dillon visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ford
Gallagher Ranch
Dell
Dick Gallagher
Ruby Wyatt
Butte
Mrs. Tash
Melrose
Dillon
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Board of, County Commissioners
J. E. Shaw
C. Gosman
A. L. Anderson
George R. Baker
Logan
W. I. Cashmore
Golden Rule
Pris- Qudove
Eliel Bros
H. H. Soper
Elizabeth Bullock
Wisdom
GC. Linson
Drayare
Fleetric Shop
Thomas E. Luebben
Dillon Impl. Co
W. H. Smith
Union Electric Co
City Water Works
Cscs
Harry Johnson
Clarence Johnson
James Phillips
L. P. Phillips
T. E. Gilbert
Derge-Howell &Co
D. I. Mooney
expense—Co
Mont. Auto Supply Co
Sheriff’s Office
A. M. Keas
H. J. Anderson
J. Robert Lawson
T. G. Koffman
Chas. P. Thomas
Bosbol's
Oftico
B. L. Forsyth
Road Transportation Bedrockistrict
Cececsssecssseentecessees
Meeting & Road
Umbdochom
Cecceeescscscsesse
Tesstecceserseerersseteeres
Meeting
Bibelica Ortiat Betes Eel Paci
Meeting & Road Enspechion
Eeeesens Cesseressanseensens Sceepsasearenten
Wm. McHugh
Victor N. Weber
BNA Poot Txos
Merc, Co
Ouside
Graeter Groc. Co
Feathe Olf
Salih
Mipagantitice
Coal Co
Jennie Watters
Trent
W. F. Cashmore
Standard
Lbr. & Coal Co
Page Farm
Iptephon
Slpui Didoendesdtoee
Bond Grocery Co
Mont. Market
David Hoerning
Clarence Akershaw
Joe Jones
Claud Butts
Frank" Woodside
J. D. Melton
Poor Farm
Louisa Pierze
Ditch
Bishop Faber
Helena
Fair Grounds
Gauchay
Legion Golden West
Lima School
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