Big Hole Herding Association Files Water Rights Suit
The Big Hole Herding Association files a district court suit against Marmaduke Gist and 36 others over prior water rights on Bloody Dick and Bull creeks in the Big Hole basin. The case seeks recognition of the association’s claimed ownership of 5421.63 acres and access to irrigation water, while defendants deny unlawful use.
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Big Hole Basin
Big Hole Herding Association
Harry G. Davis
John G. Albers
Marmaduke Gist
Bloody Dick
Bull
Atty
Joseph C. Smith
Gist
Clara B. Gist
E. A. Romaine
Lorain Spencer
Roy Spencer
Martha A. Spencer
Lydia Spencer
Patterson
Clarence E. Barnes
Jules Wenger
Herman Jackson
F. J. Manley
Mulany
John Inabnit
Fred Nelson
Geo. Bennett
Wilbur S. Murray
Peter Anderson
John W. Morton
Martin Butch
Lenora M. Butch
Blanche Pinkerton
John Hill
Government engineer investigates Ruby Valley water project in Dillon
Government engineer George B. Archibald of the U S Land Office Helena is in Dillon to study the proposed Ruby Valley dam and water supply for the beach lands east of Dillon. His findings will determine the feasibility of the project as the Carey Land board has withdrawn homesteads from entry pending review.
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George B. Archibald
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Dillon
Ruby Valley
Carey Land Board
Archibald
Francis Senior Ill, County Official’s Father Near Death
W. W. Francis, father of County Commissioner Charles W. Francis, lies critically ill at his Wisdom home. His condition worsened to the point death was feared daily, prompting the commissioner to return home from Dillon by long distance telephone notice before the meeting.
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Francis
W. W. Francis
Charles W. Francis
City Council Minutes Reflect Routine Session and Appointments
The city council chaired by Mayor White held a routine meeting with members Eliel Monroe Hainds Innes present. Reports showed $2 825 77 collected by the finance committee, police arrests 19 men and 15 women, fines totaling 165, and bills of 1 432 432 07 approved. Provost Ripley liquor license for six months granted. Water Commissioner Badcon tendered resignation to take effect in March. applications for his successor reviewed but action postponed.
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White
Leonard Eliel
S J. E. Monroe
Joseph Hainds
Martin Innes
E. T. ‘Brock
M. E. Barry
Melton
Sassman
Provost & Ripley
A. I. Badcon
Badcon
Little Rainfall in Nineteen Ten
Prof J E Monroe government weather man for Dillon issues the 1910 meteorological summary noting a very dry year. Total rainfall 14.14 inches, 3.09 inches below normal and 6.81 inches below the prior year. The report highlights agricultural anxiety due to irrigation shortages.
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Dillon
Prof
Monroe
J. E. Monroe
The
Normal College
Morphine Fatal to Bannack Prospector
Fred Hamilton, an elderly prospector long known around Bannack, died Tuesday from an overdose of morphine taken to relieve pain. Friends believe the overdose caused his death and the body was taken to Bannack for burial.
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Grant
Fred. Hamilton
Bannack
Hamilton
Mail Car Holdup Delivers Shot on North Coast Limited
Two masked men halted the eastbound North Coast Limited near Seattle striking mail clerk Harry O. Clark of Spokane. he was shot as the registered mail was rifled. Clark received treatment in Seattle as seven deputy sheriffs hunted the suspects near Kent, about 16 miles north of Seattle.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
Harry O. Clark
Spokane
Clark
Kent
Seven Killed in Wreck Near Spokane
Spokane dispatch reports North Coast Limited passenger train No 2 wrecked early yesterday morning killing four passengers an express messenger and two Pullman porters. Seven others were injured some seriously in the collision and derailment.
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Spokane
Wash
North ’Coast Limited
Beaverhead County Surveyor Reports Rich Elkhorn Mining Prospects
R. E. Ober, elected Beaverhead county surveyor, returns from Elkhorn district survey noting high grade ore and eight veins in the Central Group spanning 240 acres. He cites copper, silver, and gold values, substantial timber, and potential for a low-cost tunnel to 1000 feet, predicting Elkhorn could rival Butte as a mining center.
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R. E. Ober
Beaverhead
Elkhorn
Dillon
Mr. Ober
Central Group
Dillon Interests
Butte
Anaconda Hill
Montana
Eagles Hold Annual Installation in Butte
Members of the Butte Order of Eagles gathered in full force Monday night for the annual installation of officers. P. J. Gilligan presided over the business portion, while T. J. Nenny served as toastmaster at the banquet that followed.
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Butte
Butte Order of Eagles
P. J. Gilligan
T. J. Nenny
Montana Legislature Opens With Smooth Start and Debates
The Twelfth Montana legislative assembly began January 2 with a harmonious session. Speaker McDowell, elected after a close vote, urged early action on reapportionment and a U. S. senator, while Gov Norris delivered a lengthy message. Bills on apportionment, elections, and criminal procedure, plus investigations into Carey land acts and the insane asylum, dominated the opening days.
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House
Secretary of State
Harry R. Stevens
Rep
Silver Bow
James C. Duffy
Dem
Granite
Senate
Yoder
Cluston
Burlingame
Cascade County
Power
Dearborn
Granite County
Albright
Duncan
Madison County
Haviland
Gallway
Silver Bowl County
Everett
United States
Iowa
Committee On Elections and Privileges
Meyer
Judiciary Committee
S.J. R
Assembly
Edwards
Musselshell County
Whiteside
Flathead County
Fish and Game Committee
Cockrell
County Board Adopts Bonds and Bridges Plan 1911
The county board met January 1911 with H C Patterson elected chairman for two years. Bonds of county officers were approved and filed. Orr reported a renewal plan for the Dickey bridge with Silver Bow, costing 232.20, and to have Benaverhead commit half. Birrer awarded land contract for poor farm building. cement foundation must be frost free. The state commissioners meet January 17. Selway negotiates road fencing and access with board to avoid hindering travel. Board adjourned at 3 pm.
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Board of County Commissioners
H. C. Patterson
C. W. Francis
W. C. Orr
Jno
Baker
H.C. Patterson
Callaway
O. C. Gosman
A. L. Badcon
Norman E. Holden
Henry G. Rodgers
R. E. Ober
William T. Scully
Margaret Ross
LC. Ford
Orr
Silver Bow
Frank P. Birrer
Dickey Bridge
Benaverhead
Birrer
N. Fielder
L.P. Phillips
Fielder
Secretary of the
State Board of Commissioners
Helena
Selway
Delightful New Year Dinner for Cushman Guests in Dillon
A charmingly appointed New Year celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Stevenson for Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Cushman of Canada who are visiting Dillon. Guests enjoyed holly decor, a multi course menu, and a Christmas tree with gifts after an inning by the young people.
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B. N. Stevenson
Lorenzo, Cushman
Canada
Dillon
Cushman
R. F. Fattersall
William Bernstein
Ernest Orr
A. G. Williams
Edith McDowell
Anne Ogden Johnson
Bert Williams
Tribune Urges Prompt Remittance for Annual Subscriber Statements
The Tribune announces it is sending annual statements to subscribers this week and emphasizes a big expense and effort. Readers are urged to remit promptly and not set aside the statement, as subscriptions are payable in advance and receipts should be returned.
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the Tribune
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Sheree
SSS
Lieut’ Gordon Johnston
Denver
Claro Wah Butte
Ober
Westchte Carey Land AC
Legislature
Legislative Assembly
W. W. McDowell
Silver Bow County
RK. Lee Ward
Edward Donlan
Missoula
A. N. Yoder
Owen Byrnes
Lewiss and Clark
McRae
Byrnes
McDowell
Representative Whaley
Joseph Binnard
George N. Grubbs
Flathead
J. W. Roberts
Cascade
Grubbs
U. S
George
Yellowstone
Yellowstone County
Deer Lodge County
W. R. Allen
Norris
Gov. Norris
Ren
Wilcox
Survant
Livestock Commission
Messrs
Everett and
Stout
Donlan
Muffly
McCarthy
the Board
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