Gardiner Fire Destroys Town. Beaverhead Cattle Sellout
From the Tribune August 30 1889 Gardiner at the edge of the National park burned with only one of thirty houses saved Beaverhead valley stockmen sell cattle at good prices from 11 to 15 dollars per head Roscoe Cornell son of Craig Cornell limps after a horse accident Bal loting in Dillon has 650 registrants Young men race horses at night in town despite it being illegal to disturb sleep of residents.
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the Tribune
Gardiner
National Park
Beaverhead Valley
Roscoe
Craig Cornell
Dillon
Ada Carter Weds George W. Dart in Quiet 1899 Union
From the Tribune dated Sept 1 1899 Ada Carter and George W Dart were married at 8 o clock Monday evening The article notes city congestion at hitching racks and plans for two public hitching sheds to shelter horses through winter and summer Preparations are underway to welcome home the soldier with festive activities
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the Tribune
Ada Carter
George W. Dart
Twin Bridges Welcomes New General Store by McCracken Bros
Last Saturday marked the opening of the McCracken Bros third store in Twin Bridges. The Dillon Bozeman and Twin Bridges chain expands from menswear to a complete stock of general merchandise with departments for men women and children. R W Donaldson oversees operations with Lee McCracken and team arranging fixtures and stock in the John Fox building.
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Twin Bridges
R. W. Donaldson
Kemp & Heberts
Spokane
Lee McCracken
Donaldson
John Fox
Trout Fry Planted Across Beaverhead Streams
Forest officials planted 330000 Rainbow and native trout fry in Beaverhead streams on Monday. The 165 cans were unloaded at points along the O S L with 55 cans at Blacktail, Rattlesnake, Birch and Willow creeks and 50 cans at Divide for the Big Hole basin. Remaining stock went to Melrose, Lima and Armstead. Forest Supervisor Whitham reports stocking nearly all smaller county streams.
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Divide
Big Hole
Battleground
Long
Rock Creeks
Melrose
Lima
Armstead
Whitham
Predatory Animals Scour Sheep Range Near Big Hole
Mr Brain and families move onto stock ranges near Big Hole as sheep loss grows. Jesse Tope reports 12 sheep killed in six days to government hunter J E Hurley, who is now on a cleanup mission high near the Continental divide. Jack reports bears ears and coyote scalps sent to the department, including a big bear killed on Bender creek that had damaged the Christiansen flock.
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Brain
Big Hole
Jesse Tope
J E. Hurley
Jack
Dillon
Bender Creek
Wisdom News
Beaverhead auto crash sparks $15000 suit in 1909
A Beaverhead county woman files a district court damage suit for 15000 after an automobile frightens her horse at over 20 mph. Loyal Dillon Republicans plan to greet the morning train on the 27th hoping for Taft. Armstead growth to rival Dillon with rising houses and three new autos ordered for late fall delivery.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead County
District Court
Dillon
Taft
Armstead
Hunters barred from Big Hole ranches after fire damage
Big Hole basin ranches posted no trespass signs after wildfires caused by careless embers last week. The Miller Development Co added to the closures noting extreme fire hazards and protective measures. A Huntley and Ruby ranch blaze on 700 acres prompted volunteer crews of over 200 to battle the flames with backfiring, with praise for helpers. A New York merchants study is cited on city food consumption.
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Big Hole
Miller Development Company
Chas. E. Miller
Huntley Ranch
Wisdom News
Huntley Home Ranch
Fred Francis
Ruby Ranch
Home Ranch
Mr. Bennet
Clark Huntley
Ralph
Chas. Goff
Wallace Francis
Mr. Huntley
Constant tiredness signals kidney trouble say ad
A health advisory notes persistent fatigue may indicate kidney issues and life danger. Foley Pills diuretic, a long used medicine, is promoted to stimulate kidneys and bladder to normal activity. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Potts.
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Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
State Law Demands Licensing of Planes in State
County Attorney T E Gilbert received a letter from Attorney General L A Foot urging strict enforcement of a recent act requiring all aircraft navigated in the state to be licensed by the U S Department of Commerce. The notice emphasizes public safety and urges prosecution of violators to minimize air travel risks and protect progress in aviation.
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T. E. Gilbert
L. A. Foot
U. S. Department of Commerce
Grohts of Pleasonton Visit Ruby Valley Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs Matt Groht and daughter Mabel of Pleasonton California visited relatives in Ruby Valley for several days. They toured Berg Christiansons Mads Albert Hans Clarence Pete and John Andersons and enjoyed a family reunion before leaving Thursday for Yellowstone park. Mrs Groht is sister of the Andersons and Mrs Berg Christiansen.
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Matt Groht
Mabel
Pleasonton
California
Yellowstone Park
Groht
Anderson Boys
Berg Christiansen
Berg Christianson’s
Mads
Albert
Hans
Clarence
Pete
John Anderson
Ruby Valley
Andersons
Churches Resume Work September 1 After Vacation
After a three week break, the church resumes all departments on September 1. Sunday School starts at 10 with classes for all ages and the morning worship theme carries the idea of carrying your corner. Evening service follows at eight as the community is welcomed back.
Labor Sunday at Presbyterian Church Sermon on The Church and Labor
Rev. Thomas J. Simons leads Labor Sunday events with school at ten o'clock and preaching at eleven. The notice urges large attendance by teachers and scholars. The topic is The Church and Labor.
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Presbyterian Church
Thomas J. Simons
St James Episcopal Church to Resume Services and School
The fall series at St James Episcopal Church will start Sunday September 1 with Holy Communion at 11:00 a m The sermon title is Christ and Labor Church School sessions begin Sunday September 8 at 9:45 a m Rev H N Tragitt Jr rector leads the services
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ST. James’ Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt, Jr
St Rose Church Mass Times and Confession Hours
St Rose Catholic Church with Pastor F X Leschner lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 30 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm weekday mass at 8 am confessions Saturday afternoon 8 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm first Friday mass at 6 30 pm.
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ST. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Leschner
Church Services Announced For Sunday Evening
Christian Science Society on Sebree street invites the public to attend Sunday services at 8 pm. Methodist Church plans services next Sunday with annual conference in session at Butte and resume on September 8.
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Christian Science Society Sebree
Methodist Church
Bewdo
Butte
Open season eyed for Hungarian partridges and Chinese pheasants
The Montana State Fish and Game commission considers a September open season for Hungarian partridges and Chinese pheasants due to rising counts. Last year a three day season with one Sunday was declared for Chinese pheasants. Clubs must file petitions by September to gauge county sentiment.
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Montana
State Fish Arid Game Commission
Lovell Family Return From Wisconsin Visit and Market Update
Mr and Mrs Wm A Lovell returned Friday from a trip to Racine Wisconsin with their son Frank and daughter Mrs Agatha Brown. They report three car loads of lambs shipped from Leadore by Peter Vreeland topped the Omaha market and feeder lamb demand remains strong. Lovell notes Nebraska crops improving after rains and Wisconsin in splendid condition with dairy output aiding farmers. He visited dairy farms near Racine and his son edits the Daily Racine Times Call. He also mentions a Milwaukee visit and recalls checking spark plug gaps and ignition cables about every 1000 miles.
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Wm. A. Lovell
Racine
Wisconsin
Frank
Agatha Brown
Mr. Lovell
Omaha
Leadore
Peter Vreeland
Lovell
Nebraska
Racine Times-Call
State
Bill
Milwaukee
Reward Offered for Arrest of Bounty Fraud Suspect
One hundred dollars reward to any private individual for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally. Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn. advertises in the notice dated November 4.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Notice for Adelile Blanchard final proof at Dillon
Department of the Interior Land Office Great Falls Montana August 6 1929 notices Adelile Blanchard of Jackson Montana who on October 17 1927 made Add Homestead entry Serial No 067163 for SWY NWY Section 26 and other fractional parcels Township 68 Range 15 West Montana Meridian has filed intent to make final proof under the 1916 act to establish claim before Fred Rife Clerk of the District Court Dillon Montana on September 19 1929 Witnesses Michael E. Carroll Harry G. Davis William M Hermann and William P. Carroll all of Montana. M D Nicholson Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Adelile Blanchard
Jackson
Ney
Sey
Nsw
Township
Range
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Dillon
Michael E. Carroll
Harry G. Davis
William MM. Hermann
William P. Carroll
M. D. Nicholson Register
U.s.land
Clarence Koenig
Armstead
Teade
Helena
Nwse
Wunem
Neywney
Swaney
Notice of final proof for Belleville land claim
Howard C. Wilson of Belleville Michigan filed notice of intention to make final proof under the 1916 act to establish his claim to NE4 Section 24 Township 6 South Range 12 West Montana Meridian, before Clara C. Krebs on September 5, 1929, in Belleville Michigan. Lillian A. Rogers Huldah Blassey Clara C. Krebs and B. R. Spriggs of Belleville Michigan are listed.
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Department OF the Interior
Great Falls
Montana
Howard C. Wilson
Belleville
Michigan
Helena
Township
Range 12
Meridian
Clara C. Krebs
Wayne County
Lillian A. Rogers
Huldah Blassey
B. R. Spriggs
Believille
Public land sale notice at Great Falls Montana
Land Office Great Falls Montana announces a public sale under Sec 2455 RS to Thomas C Sweet Dillon Montana Serial 073572 for EXYNW Section 35 Township 9 South Range 8 West P M at 10 00 AM September 10 at this office with minimum bid 2 50 per acre Mountainous land not suitable for cultivation Bidder pays amount immediately and adverse claimants should file claims or objections by sale time
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Department OF the Interior
S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
R S
Thomas C. Sweet
Dillon
Clarence Koenig Seeks Land Claim Proof in Montana
Clarence Koenig of Armstead Montana files to prove a land claim under the 1916 act for a complex mining and homestead entry in Helena and Great Falls districts. The hearing is set before Fred Rife in Dillon Montana on September 6 with witnesses James B. Jensen John D. Hildreth Emphrey W. Hildreth and Edgar B. Rife of Armstead Montana.
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Department of the” Interior
Leonard Cole
Henry Cole
Great Western Development Company
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Great’ ‘Western Development Company
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