Missoula Officials Host Beaverhead Visitors Praise Park to Park Plan
Beaverhead county officials Patterson Holden and Baker visited Missoula and lauded the reception. Patterson backed a park to park highway linking counties and urged roads to benefit farmers and ranchers, seeking a Washington to Pacific network. Baker praised Missoula’s hospitality and predicted the city would become Montana’s leading town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S.baker
Missoula
H. C. Patterson
Norman E. Holden
Butte
Beaverhead County
Holden
C. A. Duniway
Montana
Missoulian
Patterson
Beaverhead
Gibbon Pass
Monts Andure
Atlantic
Pacific
John
Baker
Dillon
Marquette
Mich
Mr. Baker
Beaverhead ‘County
Norman Holden
Sentinel
Ula
Beaverhead County Fair Dates To Be Decided In February
Beaverhead County Fair association will meet in February to elect a board of directors and set the fair dates. 8 S Carruthers favors Dillon joining the Idaho circuit over Montana. Montana fair dates were set at a conference with James Shoemaker and fair secretaries. Planned dates include Bozeman Aug 19 and Montana state fair Sept 23 with other fairs from Aug 26 to Sept 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Bozeman
Big Timber
Livingston
Great Falls
Montana
Flathead County
Silver Bow
Runaway Pinto Mare Causes City Chase in Dillon
A pinto mare hitched to C. W. Scott’s light delivery rig ran loose through Dillon on Monday afternoon, colliding with Steve Kambich’s wagon near Eliel Bros. The crash threw Kambich’s son from the wagon, lightly bruising his hand, and slight injuries were reported to another bystander. The animals halted after observing the Gilmore and Pittsburgh railroad, ending the chaotic urban chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
C. W Scott
Harrison
Steve Kambich
Willis
Eliel Bros
Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad
Sig
Jaquette
Embezzler Arrested After Train Stop
E D Clark a real estate man was taken off the afternoon train at the local depot by Chief Sassman and Deputy Irwin on advice from Sheriff Bucklen of Idaho Falls. Clark was held in custody and to be transported later to Idaho Falls. He faces embezzlement charges over a draft drawn when funds were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E D. Clark
Sassman
Irwin
Bucklen
Idaho, Falls
Foster to Open Sugar Bowl Candy Kitchen in Deer Lodge
R E Foster of Foster Candy Kitchen in Dillon announces a new candy kitchen in Deer Lodge to open around the 15th. The Sugar Bowl sign will advertise the shop as Foster buys equipment in Butte to produce candy locally for the Deer Lodge trade. He has operated in Dillon for over two years and expects good demand in Deer Lodge due to no local candy kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
R. E. Foster
Foster Candy Kitchen
Butte
Foster
Dillon
Death summons Modern Woodmen delegate home from Chicago
Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker died in Pleasanton Kansas prompting her son Mr Hazelbaker a delegate from the state to rush from Chicago to attend the death. He was at a Modern Woodmen of America meeting when the telegram arrived and learned of his mother’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Kansas
Gravelin Arrested in Shelby On Board Bill Charge
F H Gravelin was taken into custody Monday afternoon by Chief Sassman after information from Melrose that he had fled Friday. He was wanted in Shelby Mont where he is alleged to have jumped a board bill. Deputy Sheriff J W Simms pursued the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Gravelin
Sassman
Melrose
Shelby
Mont
J. W. Simms
John H. Brundage Severely Injured In Hay Sled Accident
Centennial valley ranchman John H. Brundage is laid up at his brother E. H. Brundage’s home with a broken shoulder after a sleigh accident while hauling hay to the feed lot. The injury will take weeks to mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brundage
Centennial Valley
E. H. Brundage
Convict Labor Considered For Bitter Root Big Hole Road
The Western News reports a high probability convict labor will build a road from Bitter Root valley into the Big Hole country. J E Totman of Hamilton Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Governor Norris saying the matter is referred to prison authorities after Totman requested convicts be used on the long discussed project.
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Western News of
Hamilton
Bitter Root
Big Hole
Bitter Root Valley
J. E. Totman
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Norris
List of jurors for present term and relief donations
Dillon leads with thirty two jurors while Wisdom contributes seven and Jackson six. The article lists thirty six jurors from Dillon and other counties for two condemnation suits and a burglary case set for February. It notes Red Cross relief funds to aid Montana victims and names the state board officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Wisdom
Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad
Fred Harkness
Jackson
Trugatt Ackermann
George Ainslie
H. H. Brown
Alfred I. Cashmore
E. M. Connelly
E. H. Churchwell
John W. Early
William Fruin
George P. Hughes
Fred Huber
B. F. Hummelt
William C. Jennings
John Kent
Grant Kenison
John Lakner
S. A. Langdorf
J. L. Mc
Fred Schulz
Daniel Tovey, Jr
J. Woodworth
Oscar Foreman
Jesse W. Tinsley
Herman Jackson
Joe Cramer
Frank Landry
Martin .R. Quigley
John H. Brundage
Monroe W. Bucy
Eli E. Twichell
Martin Fricks
Wm. M. Shambow
Monida
Henry A. Dowling
Smith McKnight
Charles E. Norris
Dell
A. L. Downing
Joseph L. Lewis
Lima
N. A. Ames
Wm. M. Pyle
Polaris
W. L. Dingler
William Miller
James M. Nye
Lakeview
A. Gibson
John Steger
Bannack
H. D. Hildreth
T. F. Mullen
Armstead
Seth Halbertt
Walter C
Trains Must Stop at Willis in Montana Legal Action
The Oregon Short Line Railway cited to appear in Anaconda court to show cause why it ignored a state railroad commission order. Willis, MT, with about 25 families, a post office and hotel, had two daily trains before April 28 1911 and then none, prompting a July 26 hearing and an order to stop at least one train per day each direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Anaconda
Galen
Montana
State Railroad Commission
Willis
Governor Norris Backs Red Cross Request for China Aid
Governor Edwin L Norris urged Montana Red Cross support for Taft famine relief for China. The proclamation notes destitution from war and floods threatens millions and asks citizens to contribute to the Red Cross appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Taft
China
William H. Taft
American Red Cross
United States
Edwin L. Norris
State Red Cross Board of
Montana
Chinébe
Snowfall Summary for Montana October to December
Director Young reports a above normal snowfall in October and November with some deficiency in December. Higher mountains retain solidly packed early snow. Missouri drainage basins show ample ground snow, aiding late water flow. Ground frozen before snow cover reduces absorption, but soil is saturated from previous rains, offsetting effects. Bitterroot slightly deficient while Cabinet and Purcell mountains hold average snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Montana
The
Climatological Service
Missouri
Main Range
Cabinet
Purcell Mountains
Colonist rates to Montana announced for March to April
The Northern Pacific will launch colonist rates from St. Paul to Montana and western points March 1 to April 15. Puget Sound lines match dates. Rates lure homeseekers. Chicago to Butte $33 and Missouri River points $25, urging eastern inquiries into Montana lands.
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Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Montana
Northern Pacific Land Office
Middle West
Northern Pacific
Puget Sound
Northwest
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Chicago
Butte
Missouri River
Round House Fire At Oregon Short Line Yard
A small incendiary fire broke out in the Oregon Short Line round house at the lower yard area just after 1 am. Firemen quickly extinguished it. damage was slight with one hole burned in the side and some roof and wall fire. No locomotive was in the building. only tools remained, and the company had not housed an engine there for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
Oregon Short Line
Bernestines Prepare Spring Trip to Germany
Mr and Mrs William Bernestine plan a spring visit to Germany to see Mr Bernestine s old home. The notice notes the trip will be undertaken for family and heritage reasons and mentions travel plans and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William _Bernestine
Germany
Mr. Bernestine
Old
Hothe
Great Northern Route Changes Promised for Montana
Helena Record notes speculative plans for a revised Montana main line linking Moccasin and Helena, with potential connections to the Gilmore & Pittsburg and a Seattle route. The article questions the feasibility, cites Jim Hill’s probable control of Gilmore & Pittsburg, and suggests new depots at Helena and Butte to accommodate a San Francisco line.
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Northwest
Helena
Butte
Jim Hill
Montana
Associated Press
Portland
Chicago & Northwestern
Gre
New Rockford
N.C
Dawson
Fergus Counties
Lewis Town
Great Falls
Sunriver
Augusta
Range
Flathead Lake
Libby
Gilmore & Pittsburg
San Francisco
New Rochford-Lewistown
Great Northern
New Rochford
Moccasin
Frisco
Cardwell
Boulder
Boulder River
Baptist Church Notes at Idaho and Sebree Streets
Baptist church at Idaho and Sebree urges all members to attend Bible school at 10 a.m. Worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Lord's Supper at close of sermon. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. presénit. Thos. Anderson is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Idaho
Sebree Streets
Thos. Anderson
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Edward Hoffman
Belle Holmes
Ruth Stoller
Miss Holmes
Miss Stoller
Hoffman
Catholeen Stoller
Lillian Stanfield
Beaverhead County Fair Association
Han
Harry Butler
Justice Court
Donlan
Rodgers
Butler
Shelby, Mont
Big Hole Road
Kenneth McLean
Miles City
W. M. Thornton
Red Cross
0. S. L. Company
State Bulletin OF Snowfall
State of Montana
Puget ‘Sound
Gilmore
Pittsburg
Portland Dispatch
Havre
Gilmore and Pittsburg
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