New Residences Rise as Roousster Social Week Flows
A bustling week in Roousster highlights multiple social visits and construction. Residents including Miss Grace Baker and Mrs. Hall gather, with George Nelson and F. M. Dorland hauling materials for new east side homes while Obrie Stoker completes a large log residence for rent. The district sees travel, visits, and local projects amid varied summer routines.
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Tarsenz
Mason
Kansas
Jas. McLennan
Butte
Romans
Het] Canyon Park
Pearl Cornforth
Iron Rod
A. Cornforth
Fred Airr
Mueller
Lottie Templeton
Twin Bridges
Rochester Friends
O'Donnell
Walkerville
Geo. Grose
Ida Mahan
John French
Charlie Brown
Geo. Nelson
Geo. Cooper
Camp Creek
Week's News from the Ancient Capital: Bannack Notes
Ben Oneal of the D L ranch visits Bannack on Sunday. Orpha Linkersdorfer stops by to visit friends in town this weekend. Miss Hazel Mathews, who has been near Bulds Mountain, is mentioned in local notes.
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The
Tribune
Bannack
Ben Oneal
D. L
Orpha Linkersdorfer
Hazel Mathews
Buld Mountain
Social visit and town dance announced for Aug 19 1904
Guy Gray was in town Wednesday. Mrs Geo Nicholls and family of Salmon Idaho visited relatives in town last week. A dance will be held in the O and M hall Friday night August 19 1904. Everybody cordially invited.
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Guy Gray
River Campers Among Butte Residents Seek Quiet Outdoors
Illness spreads among campers and local children as John Hails and others suffer colds and headaches while families from Butte enjoy a temporary rural retreat near the river. Several visitors, including Mrs. W. Newton and the Hartwigs, stay with locals as Frank Lovell plans a 10th birthday celebration.
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Wits
William L. Russell
Dillon
W. Newton
Butte
Thomas
Lucian
Jacob Hartwig
Dunley and Family
Apex
Hood’s
Julius Hartwig
Mias B. Holder
Melrose
John
Fred
Frank Lovell
Centennial Valley News Briefs on Local Land Work and Accidents
Accident injures U S land inspector Charlie Dunham in Centennial valley while a hay stacker part strikes him. J Tibbles welcomes a five pound baby girl. U S land inspector Foley from Helena reviews claims before final proof to ensure actual settlement and compliance with desert land and timber and stone acts amid calls to repeal.
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Charlie Dunham
U. S
Valley
E. Laceview
H. Wetmore’s
J. Tibbles
J. Cole
Lazy Five Co
Alaska
U.S. Land
Mr. Foley
Helena
Centennial Valley
F. I. Hanson
Brentwood Ranch
High Centennial valley plans face July August window
Talk centers on summer work for homes in the cold Centennial valley with winter coming. local officials urged to grant allowances for rugged conditions. Dillon visitors pass through the valley. a 250 person National Park tourist party is expected at Monida.
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Washington
Centennial Valley
Charles Hanson
Dillon
Park
Charley
Fred Hanson
Lakeview
Mr. Hanson
Monida
National Park
Dillonites
Picnic Springs
Phil Thorpe
Mort. Hart
John Shambou
Butte
Rose Blake
Miss Blake
Ed. Blake
Forest Hill Ranch
Grandpa Wetmore
Lost Horse Found and Wedding Soon at Horse Prairie
Special correspondence reports a Chinaman's horse and colt returned for a ten dollar reward after being found about 15 miles away. A wedding is planned in a few days for Lero Marchen and Mrs. Morrow, the post mistress, who is on the sick list. Community notices include dances, visits, and church attendance amid fine weather.
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Horse Prairie
Sam Shefer
Young Massy
Alma Underwood
Grant
Cahoo! House
Carlos Engle
Ross Ney
Medicine Lodge
Lero Marchen
Parker Bros Shotgun Item Between Dillon and Kedrock
Finder to receive ten dollars by returning the Parker Brothers shotgun in a feather case left between Dillon and Kedrock. Leave at Hughes and McCaleb's Store. o4te L. Cushing.
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Dillon
Kedrock
Parker Bros
Finder
Hughes & McCaleb
O4te
L. Cushing
Lima Montana Firm to Continue Under New Supervisors
The business of O. K. Paul & Co. at Lima Montana will be run as before with A. S. Beardsley and Golden Thompson in charge, Aug. 3, 1904, G. T. Pavn.
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O. K. Paul & Co
Lima
Montana
Beardsley
Golden Thompson
Same
G.T. Pavn
Pony theft notice seeks return of saddle pony
On Tuesday night August 2 a small bay saddle pony with bridle vanished from the writer's place. The pony weighs about 800 pounds has a small forehead spot and a large I brand on the left shoulder. Reward offered for return to E. H. Brundage Dillon.
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E. H. Brundage
Dillon
Bargain shopper snags three cakes for a quarter
A woman shopping for the house buys three cakes of soap at 8 cents each, persuades the clerk to sell them for a quarter, and departs in triumph as the rest of the household cheers. Also note: Japanese workers must wear business inscriptions. Britain reports 1,871,619 dogs, one per twenty humans.
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Tony Soap
Minneapolis Journal
British Board of Agriculture
Excursions by Denver & Rio Grande to Chicago and Kansas City
Travel promotions from the Denver and Rio Grande route offer round trips to Chicago and Kansas City with stopovers. Dates include June 4 5 and 9 10 11 with prices around 47.50 and 49.50. City tickets are issued in Butte by General Agent G W Fitzgerald at 51 East Broadway.
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St. Louis
Ivan
Chicago
Kansas City
Land
Salt Lake City
Denver
Acenery
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande City
East Broadway
Butte
G. W. Fitzgerald
Cool Weather In St Louis Delights World Fare Visitors
A Connecticut visitor at the World’s Fair praises St Louis summer weather after enduring heat rumors. Officials note no heat prostrations despite large crowds, with a July average of 75.5 degrees and a July maximum of 93 degrees recorded in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Connecticut
Weather Bureau
United States
Chicago
Lake Michigan
St Louis
Winter fuel orders urged by W. G. Clark firm
W. G. Clark & Son assures the public an ample supply of winter fuel of any grade and urges customers to place orders early to secure reasonable prices. The city expressman notes no need for 500 tons of coat on the road to Dillon as supply is adequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Clark
Dillon
Reliable Express
W. G. Clark & Son
Notice of Final Proof for Harvey McKnight in Montana
Department of the Interior Land Office at Helens Montana issues notice that settler Harvey McKnight has filed for final proof on his claim H E No 9854 for the BE% NW and other parcels in Section 22 Township 118 Range 8 West. Proof will be made before U S Commissioner L J Price at Dillon on September 20 1904. Witnesses listed include Siphena Decker Bedrock Montana John B Hillot Smith McKnight of Dell Alexander Williamson of Dell and Frank D Miracle registrar.
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Department of the Interior
Helens
Mont
L. J. Price
U. S
Dillon
Harvey McKnight
M. M
Siphena Decker
Bedrock
Montana
John B Hillot
Smith McKnight
Dell
Alexander Williamson
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Ummelt
H. EB
Siti Fallewton ii
Ail
James R. Abrams
Polaris
Fusak D
Miracle
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Denver & Rio Grande
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Rocky Mountain
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