Agricultural Building At World's Fair Construction Details
The Agricultural building will sit on a hill west of Skinker road about half a mile south of the Administration building. It measures 500 by 1,600 feet with five main entrances and a central Arch design. The nine bay roof spans 106 feet at center, lighting is a priority, cost $529,940 with Caldwell and Drake as contractors for both this and the Horticulture building.
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Skinker Road
Arrowhead Lake
Caldwell & Drake
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Faithful Dillon Minister Loosening Bonds for Chicago
Rev. Henry F. Cope and his family leave Dillon after five years for Chicago next Monday. He secured a permanent library home via Carnegie gift and built up the Baptist church with debt-free property. A gifted pulpit speaker and writer, he will take a Chicago literary post, though he won’t edit the Ram's Horn.
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Carnegie
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Mr Cope Recognized For Church And City Service
Mr. Cope is noted as an able man in both church and secular work He has shown interest in city affairs and civic matters through active involvement and leadership roles.
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Mr. Cope
Dillon M E Congregation Loses An Efficient Pastor
In Livingston the M E Conference assigns Rev R P Smith to a Helena charge. Dillonites regret the decision as Rev Smith led for four years with growth and harmony building a large congregation. He is praised for learning piety and generous spirit.
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Livingston
R. P. Smith
Helena
Dillon
St. Paul’s Church
Citizens Press for New Depot in Dillon with Park Space
Dillon residents urge the Short Line to replace the cramped, poorly located depot on the south side of the tracks. They cite improved facilities for ladies, better overall appearance, and park space, noting Montana state funds support regional growth and campus traffic.
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Dillon
Dell
G. H. Olmsted
Olmsted
Montana
Beaverhead County
Idaho
Death of 14-year-old Thomas Judge Jr in Dillon
Word reached Dillon on Monday that Thomas Judge Jr the 14 year old son of Thomas Judge of the upper Grasshopper died Sunday from inflammation of the bowels.
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Dillon
Thomas Judge, Jr
Thomas Judge
Coal Bid Requested for County Free High School Plant
The secretary of the County Free High School board invites bids to furnish 20 to 30 tons of coal suitable for heating furnace use, to be delivered to the building. Bids close September 1, 1903. Estecla Maz Rion, Secretary.
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County Free High School
Estecla Maz Rion
New irrigation firm starts dam project at Rattlesnake Creek
A newly incorporated irrigation company plans to build reservoirs at the head of Rattlesnake Creek. Eight men and eight teams will work on the Esler Jake dam starting Monday, with crews kept on site as long as permits allow. The enterprise is supported by respected local citizens.
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Rattlesnake Creek
Ork Aa
Twin Bridges meeting fails to shine at local race track
A poorly funded meet last Sunday failed to redeem Twin Bridges racing purse losses. Senator Dubois beat Rattler for 100 purse after Rattler backers defaulted. Red Squirrel won the mile dash with Ethel G second. Tuttle defeated Cameron in a 100 match. Caligula and Baldo won the quarter and three quarters races respectively.
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Ogden
Racing Association
Twin Bridges
Senator Dubois
Rattler
Dubois
Ethel G
Red Squirrel
Bill Bailey
W. T. Tuttle
Alex Cameron
Tuttle
Caligula
Baldo
State v Bell Telephone ends in withdrawal over back license
The State versus Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company was withdrawn after Treasurer Stevenson pursued back license payments dating to 1898. The county sought over 283.68 dollars for licenses and costs, with the firm finally paying to settle. Stevenson continues to safeguard county interests against corporate disputes.
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Bell Telephone Company
Stevenson
Must Hold Institute State Superintendent Welch Presses Reform
State Superintendent Welch told Miss Mae Rich an institute would be held September 8 despite county commissioners denying funds after an April session. Welch claims the law requires at least $50 for an institute and that the year-end timing allows a separate institute this school year. He intends to challenge opinions and continue with the September event.
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Welch
Mae Rich
Rich
Dillon Notes and Family Travel Gossip
Will Wade of Kalispell visits Dillon relatives this week. Ethel Squire and Nellie Sharkey return from Sheridan. Mr and Mrs Roe and others depart for the National park. Wade party heads to Elkhorn Springs to seek relief for rheumatism. Rumor says Miss Kate Paxton will oversee the normal area next year with broad approval.
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Nellie Sharkey
Sheridan
Wm. Roe
Jos. Shineberger
B. B. Marshall
National Park
Will Wade
Elkhorn Springs
Wade
Kate I Paxton i
Miss Paxton
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