Snowslide on Miner Creek Lifts Near-Fatal Rescue Efforts
Jackson reports a serious snowslide near Miner Creek after a blast at a Bannack prospect. Miner Simpkins survived with multiple injuries after a 1500 foot slide, aided by companions and a slow toboggan evacuation. Lifesigns note Engelsjerd brothers arriving from Nebraska and local residents recovering, with social updates on visitors and moving away.
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Jackson
Miner Creek
Main Range
Messrs
Young and
Simpkins
Bannack
Shelper
Toboggan
O. K. Brown’s
J. D. Fox
Nedro
Jim
Big Hole
Masquerade Ball in Rochester Draws Wide Attendance
Rochester on February 22 hosted Miss Sadie Torman s masquerade ball to a grand success with most attendees in masks. Lesler brothers provided music as guests from Melrose Glendale and Twin Bridges enjoyed the evening and a late night reception at Miss Turman s home. Fred Falkin and L A Thompson visited from Brides on business. Salvation Army held meetings from Butte, and Mrs Garvey with Miss Bogue returned from Laurin. Robert Browne departed for American Falls.
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Tripunx
Rochester
Sadie Torman
Miss Turman
Lesler Brothers
Melrose
Glendale
Twin Bridges
Fred Falkin
L. A. Thompson
Salvation Army
Butte
Revival Meeting and Community News From Pageville
Revival meetings continue at the Pageville school house with Ford Burtch and Rev Hart assisting. Centerville social raises over 50 dollars for the minister’s salary. a funeral for Fay McFadden at Twin Bridges. a four horse sleigh party to Sheridan but with a breakdown diminishing the mood. Local arrivals and departures include Miss Kate Putnam visiting, Miss Mary Barber returning toward Twin Bridges, and Miss Mina Van Orsdal and Miss Lena Page moving to Chicago from Granville Ohio.
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Panuviex
Centerville
Dwight Bushnell
Dwight
Pageville
Fay McFadden
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Rev. Hart
Ford Burtch
Pageville School House
Kate Putnam
Blaine
Adeline Rouleau
Mary Barber
Jefferson Island
Misa Barber
W. R. Page
Mina van Orsdal
Lena Page
Granville
Ohio
Chicago
Laura Marshall
Dillon
City Life Saps Strength and Stomach Health
An observed lack of exercise among city men leads to stomach troubles due to irregular eating. The article promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a prompt remedy for digestion issues and claims a complete cure in ninety eight of every hundred extreme cases.
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Pierce
James B. Ambrose
Ensq
Mifflin Street
Huntingdon
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
The Dance at Reichle's Draws Local Attention
This week was quiet except for a February 22 Reichle's dance where attendees enjoyed themselves and danced until 6 80 a m. Several parties came from Melrose. Julius Hartwig briefly visited. The school start is doubtful as the engaged teacher resigned recently. Math Polich returns from Butte reporting bad road conditions for travel.
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Wils
Reichle
Math. Polich
Butte
Steve Cook Narrow Escape in Dark Weather
Stephen Cook had a near accident when a dark night caused his horse to stray into a ditch. He was thrown from the buggy and suffered a scalp wound. Dr. Ford stitched the injury, and Cook is recovering under medical care.
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Lima
Stephen Cook
Steve
Ford
O. K. Paul
Bert
Monida
G. H. MacDougall
Butte
O. F. Gossman
Round House
Garland
Geo. Palmer
Zilla
Lima progress update hints at modernizing plans
The article notes residents like L Selatrom and Lawrence Sellatrom at home or visiting Blackfoot, while Fireman Kehoe reported Martin’s hanging in Butte. It describes Lima’s planned roundhouse move March 1, six stalls, near-finished steam heating, new shops, water system and electric plant, plus sale of two old roundhouses and arrival of larger Short Line engines in Pocatello. Chief Engineer Biglow visits for railroad business.
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L. Selatrom
Blackfoot
Mackey
L. O. Ford
Sam Burnside
Lawrence Sellatrom
Kehoe
Butte
Martin
Williams
Lima
Round House
Messrs
Raines
Martain
Foreman Smith
Pocatello
Biglow
Ice Harvest Over Charles Hill Improv ing Country Club Meet
Frank Andrus and family visit Dillon with Mrs Andrus returning to the ranch. Mrs Coleman hosted Country club activities with needlework and refreshments. Flora Craver and A Decker travel Dallas?. E Hill returns from Salt Lake. Bedrock headlines ice storage. Beaverhead Brand Book highlights cowboy branding lore and farmer association issues.
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the Tribune
Frank Andrus
Dillon
Washington
A. Decker
E. Hill
Salt Lake Wednesdy
Charles
Bedrock
Beaverhead County
Oll
Farmer’s Association
Birch Creek Local News and Social Roundup
Special correspondence from Birchton reports stormy weather with rain and snow. Fred Hooper has recovered from pneumonia and took a short trip to Butte. Social dance at Reichle's hall drew a large crowd. Local residents travel to Butte for errands. Miss Breslin leads a thriving school as the smelter runs full blast and mines produce ore.
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Birchton
Reichle
Willis
William Willard
Jackson
Fred Hooper
Butte
Townshend
Melrose
Wm. Thomas
Percy Ellis
Capt
Thomas Ellis
Thomas Williams
Indian Queen
Wm. Ralph
Death notice and early California pioneer obituary
Mrs. Margaret Ball, pioneer of California arriving in 1850, died last Thursday in Long Valley. She leaves six sons and two daughters, all but one near her at death. R. J. Ball learns of his mother’s passing too late for the funeral. Oscar Anderson visited Dillon on business. Wm. McCabe nears completion of a new home as his wife relocates from Butte. The camp supports Dolly Mast in the Tripune World’s Fair contest with every vote.
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Idaho
Browne
0. J. Lingks
Butte
H.S. Romans
A. M. Dwight
Georgia
Fred Arbour
Vivian
Dillon
John Lockheart
E. E. Booth
R. J. Ball
Long Valley
Sassen County
Cal
Margaret Ball
California
San Francisco
Virginia City
Wm. McCabe
Dolly Mast
U. S
Flora Craver
Bedrock
James Alloways
Martin Barrett
Nesley
McIntyre
Dave Metlen
Tessa
Bess
St. Louis
Frank
Andrus
James Graden
Medicine Lodge
Horse Prairie notes Big Gray Wolf capture and local events
Jim Hughes and family ride with Grandpa Polston at Horse Prairie while Mrs Nesley departs after a life in the community. Mesmerizing social round includes Bedrock trips, Jules Guyaz’s ball, and a large five-foot wolf caught in the mountains raising sheep concerns.
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The
Tribune
Horse Prairie
Jim Hughes
Dave Metlen
Grandpa Polston
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J.A. Stacy
Zeiglar Springs
Henry Cartier
Watseca
Tom Fox
Sleighing
Steve Cook
Railroad News
Railroad Notes
Redrock
Charles Hill
Birch Creek
Mr. Ball
Tripone
St. Clair Ranges
Grocery Department
John W. Morton
Metlen
Big Gray Wolf
Nesleys
Esther Willard
Elinor Poindexter
Milwaukee
M. A. Elliott
A. C. Gruwell
Losie
Prise Saeachy
Aurora
F. Q
Eitls
Thedford
James Hall
Jackesonville
Ili
Thedford’s
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