Oregon Short Line Closets Open to Public Most Hours
S S Carruthers, agent for Oregon Short Line in Dillon, explains depot closets and drinking fountains are available to the public at all hours. Closets are locked at times to prevent theft by tramps, with keys kept in the operators’ office. drinking fountains remain in waiting rooms and are accessible anytime.
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Oregon
Tribune
S. S. Carruthers
Oregon Short Line
Dillon
Carruthers
Harrow escape for Pomeroy at Dillon livery stable
Charles Pomeroy a Big Hole basin resident escaped serious harm after a vicious horse kicked him at Anderson's livery stable in Dillon. He suffered a skull fracture two broken ribs and multiple bruises but left for the basin midweek. Three men John Murphy Roy Thompson and Edward Watson were arrested on a separate complaint and released after being told to leave town.
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Charles Pomeroy
Big Hole Basin
Dillon
Anderson
Pomeroy
EB Miller
the Basin
Mr. Miller
Anderson Barn
John Murphy
Roy Thompson
Edward Watson
North Idaho Street
Burglars Hit Three Dillon Businesses Tuesday Night
Three Dillon business buildings were entered Tuesday night. At Deputy’s Meat Market a cleaver was taken. City Drug Store was entered with no other losses. the Tribune Book Store and Print Shop saw a hand axe used to break in, with several dozen fountain pens and about $3 in change stolen. Police were notified Wednesday morning and are investigating.
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Dillon
City
Dillon Tribune
Tribune Book Store
Light Showers Fail to Boost Beaverhead Crops
The Beaverhead valley saw one or two light showers over the past week but rainfall was insufficient to benefit the crops.
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Beaverhead
City Councilmen Press Alley Cleanliness and Grading Ideas
Two city council members discuss alley cleanliness and drainage in Dillon. One urges mandatory private garbage cans with tight lids and daily removal to curb filth and disease around a restaurant. The other criticizes current alley grading and cement crossings and calls for center-grading to direct water toward the street.
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Tribune
Dillon
Ilmen
Ead
Acta Seto Poatible
Water Strains in Beaverhead Valley Amid Drought Emergency
The valley faces a severe water shortage as the Beaverhead canal shuts and the Union and Canyon canals run on limited rights. The Reservoir Company offers water to avert $500,000 in potential crop losses from a $2,000,000 valley harvest, with Judge oversight to ensure fair delivery. John W. Wade and US hydrographer Lamb accompany carpenters constructing intake and outlet measuring devices at the dam. Contracts with Lima and Dell are closed, though unadjudicated ditches threaten natural flow.
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Beaverhead
Union
Canyon
Knight
Callaway
Poindexter
John W. Wade
Wades
Wade
U. S
Lamb
Mr. Wades
Lima
Dell
City Council Considers Extra Pipe Line to Reservoirs
The CTY COUNCIL held its regular July meeting at city hall with Mayor White and councilmen present. The main item discussed was constructing an extra pipe line between the city and the reservoirs. Bids for pipe supply had been advertised, and discussions continued.
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White
Smith
Monroe
Barry, Brock
Eliel
Engineer Hughes Denies Signal to Stop at Barretts
Northbound passenger train delayed by a burned bridge near Apex. Engineer Hughes says he received no signal to stop at Barretts and did not slow or alter course. Special Agent Robison interviewed a man claiming to flag the train, who would not discuss the matter. Hughes notes monthly tests and insists no one flagged the train and blames no one but a careless signaler.
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Dillon
Apex
Hughes
the Tribune
Barretts Station
Edward Burles
Robison
Oregon Short Line
Electric Light Plant
Robinson
Mr. Burles
Burles
Bugles
Sale of SE Lands at Dillon Court House
Yesterday afternoon about 12 000 acres of state lands were sold at public auction at the Dillon court house. Joseph Oker of Helena assistant register of the state land office conducted the sale. Notable buyers came from Helena including Hon T J Walsh and Lewis Penwell as principal stockholders in the Beaverhead Ranch company. The Beavershead group bid in more than 4000 acres at 10 dollars per acre.
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Court House
Dillon
Joseph Oker
Helena
The
State Land Office
T.J. Walsh
Lewis Penwell
Beaverhead
President Taft Praises Carter for Postal Savings Bank Bill
President Taft thanks U S Senator Thomas H Carter of Montana in a letter praising his role in passing the postal savings bank bill after a forty year fight. He calls the measure excellent and predicts broad approval from supporters and opponents alike. Tarr signs the note.
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U. S
Thomas H. Carter
Postal Savings Bank
Taft
Montana
Congress
Senator Carter
Sam
Williamm H. Tarr
Butte Boise and San Francisco Railroad Forms in Silver Bow
Articles of incorporation for the Butte Boise and San Francisco Railroad company were filed in Silver Bow county naming W H Haviland as president and listing a $25 million capitalization. The plan covers a line from Butte to San Francisco with branches in Montana and connections to other railroads, plus a Philadelphia construction firm to be awarded contracts. The article also notes an upcoming construction start and mentions Herbert Maddox leaving Dillon for Bremerton to join government service as a musician.
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Butte
W. H. Haviland
T. Tomich
V.S. Ruelens
Paris
France
T. H. McCabe
Frances Elbert Haviland
Con McLaughlin
T. H.mccabe
James E. Murray
W.S. Ruelens
F. E. Haviland
J. E. Murray
Butte-Boise and
San Francisco
Beaverhead
Silver Bow
Idaho
Oregon
Nevada
California
Montana
Philadelphia
W. S. Ruelens
Butte- Boise and
Herbert Maddox
Ida M. Jones
Dillon
Bremerton
Wash
The
Oregon, Short Line
Carl Mittlemeir
Beaverhead County Fair Year to Feature Renewed Premium List
President Geo R Featherly confirms a full Beaverhead County fair after harvest time. Secretary Carruthers works on a complete premium list and plans a late season carnival. Racing program is ready and attractions will be announced soon for October 4 5 6 7.
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George R. Featherly
Madison County
Montana
Carruthers
Ballasting Crews Reach Salmon on the Idaho Line
The Salmon Idaho Herald reports ballasting crews reach Salmon. Gravel is dumped in yards between Armstead and Hamiltons making the track smooth. Passenger traffic rises as trains bring 60 to 100 people to Salmon daily. The Salmon depot concrete work is finished and occupancy is due in three weeks. Leadore depot ready soon. about eight more depots will follow.
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Salmon
Idaho
Armstead
Hamilton's
Lake Shore
Leadore
Dinners Hosted by Dr and Mrs Rathbone Last Week
Dr. and Mrs. Rathbone gave two dinners, one on Friday and one on Saturday. Friday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Barry, Clark Anderson, W. M. Oliver, and H. L. Mc Caleb. Saturday guests featured Prof. J. E. Monroe, Sen. and Mrs. E. O. Selway, F. E. Foote, and Prof. L. R. Foote.
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R. R. Rathbone
M. E. Barry
Clark Anderson
W. M. Oliver
H. L. McCaleb
J. E. Monroe
E. O. Selway
F. E. Foote
L. R. Foote
Coffin Fractures Ribs After Fall Last Monday
W. P. Coffin suffered a fall while standing off and fractured one rib. The incident occurred last Monday and his condition is described as stationary with no further injuries noted.
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W. P. Coffin
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Harrow
Steenoneer
Carpenters
Bedrock River Lower
CTY Council
Barretts
Beaverhead’ Ranch Company
Tell UO
Haviland
Geo. R. Featherly
Beaverhead County
Salm’n
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