New Departure mine to resume silver production near Dillon
John Marsh Fred Randolph and W A Jones lease the New Departure or Brown mine in the Blue Wing district. they report a recent strike of rich ore pockets with 200 to 300 ounces of silver per ton and a 1100 foot tunnel extending toward another rich vein. the owners estimate value at about 50000 dollars and plan to expand work as ore bodies are developed. the site lies about 20 miles from Dillon near vigilante era lore and Barretts station with a $500000-plus historic yield already recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marsh
Blue Wing
Mr. Marsh
Fred Randolph
W. A. Jones
Marsh
Lawrence A. Brown
Beaverhead County
Brown
Fred Brown
Dillon
Barretts Station
New Departure Mine Predicted to Flourish Under Skilled Hands
The article envisions the New Departure mine flourishing once ownership transfers to capable men. It predicts that sufficient outlay will unlock rich ore beneath the water level and enable thorough development and mining activities.
Normal College Students Seize Beaverhead High Flag
About seventy five Normal College students, mostly young ladies, crowed over their victory after planting the college flag atop Beaverhead County High School. The takeover followed an entry by forcing a window and climbing to the roof, prompting a counter-display by High School students who tore down the banners.
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Beaverhead County
Normal College
Tax receipts beat previous county record for levy
County Treasurer B N Stevenson reports a busy week with taxes arriving in the thousands. The Oregon Short Line pays 20435.51 for taxes—the largest single levy in county history. Total tax for state, county, and city is 109102.50 with 107270.98 collected and 1831.52 delinquent outperforming last year by 391.03.
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B. N. Stevenson
Oregon Short Line
Stevenson
Notice to Magazine Buyers in Dillon Montana
The Tribune Book Store announces it will discontinue selling magazine periodicals to casual buyers starting January. Only customers with standing orders will receive specific magazines, and no extra copies will be sold. Customers are urged to place yearly subscriptions for cost efficiency.
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Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Mont
Al Grawell Returns to Dillon After Des Moines Visit
Al Grawell came back to Dillon on Wednesday from Des Moines Iowa where he had been for several weeks at his old home. He was called east by the death of his father.
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al Grawell
Dillon
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Grawell
Mass Meeting Called On New School Building Need
The Dillon Public School District No 10 board debated plans for a new brick building to ease severe overcrowding. Architect C 8 Haire proposed a two story 35 by 80 foot structure with future expansion, estimated at 13 000 dollars, prompting a mass meeting of taxpayers at the courthouse tomorrow evening to hear views before action. The district currently has about 400 students in seven rooms, averaging 57 per room, with health concerns and overcrowding worsening. A truant officer was also to be appointed as part of routine business.
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Public School of District No
Haire
Cal
Dillon Public School
State Normal College
Court House
Tribune
Will Tash Sells Cattle Into Centennial Valley Trade
Will Tash returned from a Centennial valley trip with 74 head of fat cattle bought from several parties. He sold 58 of the cattle to the Anaconda Butchering Company.
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Will Tash
Centennial Valley
Anaconda
Window Displays Signal Holiday Goods Revealed
As Christmas nears the town sees early holiday goods in shop windows. Mre Hart offers bats at unusually low prices from December 3 to December 10, with prices starting at a low point. The display trends suggest the town will embrace festive merchandising as the season approaches.
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Dillon
Mre. Hart
Death of Antone Pahnish on train near Green River
Telegram from Governor White reported Antone Pahnish died of heart failure aboard a train at Green River while en route from Bannack to Michigan. Coroner M. J. Dankowski to ship the body to Dillon. Pahnish had lived near Bannack for about a decade with widow Pauline Pahnish and built up property. Funeral details and place of interment unavailable.
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B. F. White
Rock Springs
Wym
Dillon
Mont
Antone Pahnieh
Green River
M. J. Dankowski
White
Mr. Pahnish
Bannack
Michigan
Pahnish
Beaverhead County
William Pahnish
Old Country
Pauline Pahnish
Supreme Court reverses Beaverhead bond case on trial location
The Montana Supreme Court reversed a Beaverhead county ruling in the Bond versus Hurd suit and remanded for trial in Cascade county. The case centers on medical and labor charges for services to William Walters and assigned claims. The court held the emergency cited for Dr. Miller did not justify the defendant's liability for the latter's charges.
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Beaverhead County
Supreme Court
Anaconda Standard
District Court
H. A. Bond
U.S. Hurd
Cascade County
William Walters
Dr. Miller
Williams
Miller
Russell and Howard Bound Over in Assault Case
W C Russell and Burk Howard face district court on a felony assault charge after a preliminary hearing before Justice Rich. Bond set at 2000 each, but unable to post, they remain in county jail until February district court meets.
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W. C. Russell
Burk Howard
Justice of the Peace
Mark Madison
David Bruce
Russell
Bradley
Sample
Harry Schuler
Bruce
Ten Take the Examination for Teaching Certificates
County School Superintendent Miss Mae Rich supervised a two day teachers examination at the courthouse. Ten candidates appeared for third and second grade certificates including Malissa Snyder Nellia Snyder Ethel Pease Georgia Andrus Ford Burtch Adda Ford Mae Boone Minnie Boone Nellie Williams Mattie Pitty. Also Mary Rogers of Butte submitted papers for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Rich
Court House
Malissa
Nellia
Snyder
Billings
Ethel Pease
Bozeman
Normal College
Georgia Andrus
Blaine
Ford Burtch
Pageville
Adda Ford
Lima
Madison County
Mae
Minnie Boone
Dillon
Nellie Williams
Mattie Pitty
Bedrock
Beaverhead County
Rich
Mary Rogers
Butte
Silver Bow County
Graeter Grocery to Change Name and Owners
Deal near completion where J T Farley sells Earley Grocery interest to E L Hall. Graeter Grocery Company will be formed with L D Graeter and E L Hall asowners. Inventory of stock underway. full details promised next week. Read the ad on page 10.
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J.T. Farley
Earley Grocery Company
E. L. Hall
Mr. Hall
Graeter Grocery Company
L. D. Graeter
Fluhart Stock Company
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W.A. Jones
Fred
Randolph and John Marsh
Butte Party
L. A. Brown
George W. Melville
Melville
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Jeannette
Antone Pahnish
Wyoming
Jake Sample
Schuler
Madison
W. S. Barbour
Robison
Justice Rich
Ward
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