Two Big Companies Plan Beaverhead County Mines
Bannack Consolidated Mining Company formed in Butte with 1.25 million capital to operate 312 acres in Bannack. C. H. Hand heads plans to develop Excelsior mine and two copper bodies, with tellurium ore found, and to fund a milling and smelting plant. Bedrock Copper Mining Company organized in Blackfoot Idaho with 1.2 million capital to work eleven claims in Redrock district and begin immediate development.
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Tribune
C. H. Hand
Butte
Bannack
Tme
Beaverhead County
Anaconda Standard
Bannack Consolidated Mining Company
A. J. Heneke
William Dunn
Montana
Hand
Excelsior
Alder Gulch
Dillon
United States
Bedrock Copper Mining Company
Redrock
R. W. Fielder
Charles H. Hill
J. B. Hill
The Circus Comes to Dillon by Sells and Floto
Sells and Floto circus attracted Beaverhead county residents and guests for a crowded weekend in Dillon. A street parade started at 11 and shows ran 2:15 to 3:45, with police keeping order. Elephants escaped into a fast river at Idaho Falls but were rescued. a 16 ton wagon stuck at show grounds delayed departure until Sunday morning requiring 32 horses to pull.
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Sells and
Floto
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Stone
Idaho Falls
Transportation fares fall on Bedrock to Salmon City route
The Salmon City Recorder notes sharp fare cuts between Bedrock and Salmon City Idaho after new mail coaches started service. Old single and round trip rates of 8 and 15 drop to 13 and 9 respectively with new lines. Some fear rates may drop further, possibly to loss levels for carriers.
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Bedrock
Salmon City
Idaho
Vogler
J W Scott Reports Busy Competition Between Stage Lines
J W Scott of Bedrock notes lively activity in his town due to a competition between two stage lines. Many travelers are using the low fares to journey to Salmon City.
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J. W. Scott
Bedrock
Salmon City
Ice Cream Social on John Orrs Lawn Friday
The Woman's Relief Corps will host an ice cream social on John Orr's lawn Friday July 20 at 7 30 p m. Women volunteers will serve friends during the evening in a community fundraiser.
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Woman's Relief Corps
John Orr
Misses Snook O Connell and Frenches Visit Forsyth and Butte
Miss Maggie Snook Mabel O Connell and Anna and Gertrude French left Monday for Forsyth. They were accompanied to Butte by Mayme French and Eliza Selway. The group enjoyed the sights in Butte and later descended into a deep mine.
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Maggie Snook
Mabel O’connell
Anna
Gertrude French
Forsyth
Butte
Mayme French
Eliza Selway
Doet's Corner Poem Praises Mother as Fathers Wait
Poem notes the neglect of fathers in praise verses while admiring a saintly mother. The speaker asks for recognition of the father figure who labored hard to feed the family, hoping for balance in tribute. The piece closes with a gentle plea for equal acknowledgment.
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Dad
Mother
Father
Soul
Dead man found in Beaverhead River
Isaac Hall and B F Black found a decomposed male body on a small island in the Beaverhead River about 100 yards above the wagon bridge near Hawley Selway's residence. Coroner Dr M A Walker and Undertaker Brundage removed the body. inquest set for tomorrow. Letters in pockets dated 1906 hint at possible ship transfer history. No signs of violence. identity undetermined.
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Selway Bridge
United States Navy
Isaac Hall
B. F. Black
Beaverhead
Hawley Selway
M. A. Walker
Brundage
Walker
Oregon
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Gist
County Assessor Reports Growth in Livestock and Value
County assessor Phil Anderegg releases a report showing sharp rises in sheep with over 27000 head and about 125000 in value, plus increases in horses, cattle, mining property and telephone lines, indicating county growth and rising activity.
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Beaverhead County
Phil Anderegg
Anderegg
Thankful note to Mr Brundage from Weimer family
Paul Weimer writes from Omaha to thank E. H. Brundage the undertaker for handling the death of David H. Weimer who was killed near Bond station. The letter praises the undertaker for allowing family viewing and identification of the body and commends his honesty and conduct during a difficult time.
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Bond
E. H. Brundage
David H. Weimer
Omaha
Neb
Bond Station
Paul Weimer
David
J B Losee Pleads Guilty In California Bribery Case
Former Glendale resident J B Losee pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in San Diego after returning a $1000 bribe from Charles M Corbaley. Losee, once a Long Beach city trustee and Montana legislator, had faced a sensational bribery trial that implicated prominent Montana figures.
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J. B. Losee
Glendale
Mont
San Diego
Cal
Long Beach
Anaconda
Montana
Charles M. Corbaley
Losee
California
William Young
Corbaley
Long Beach man Losee pays fine and restitution after trial
Over seventy years old and frail Losee appeared in court and paid a $500 fine and $1000 restitution to the city of Long Beach in the same moment. The city treasurer gave him a regular receipt before he left the courtroom. Reports indicate the jury stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal at Losee's trial.
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Losee
Long Beach
Grand Master H L Frank Visits Local Masonic Lodge
A special meeting was held Wednesday evening for the visit of Grand Master H L Frank of Butte. Dr. Walker led a large turnout as first degree work was praised, and Frank commended the Lima lodge and gave an address on Masonry before leaving on the midnight train.
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Masonic Lodge
H. L. Frank
Butte
Walker
Frank
Lima Lodge
Lima Brothers
Dillon
Melrose Lodge
Monida Couple Wed in Omaha Ceremony
Bert H. Paul of Monida married Miss May Leonard of Marion Iowa in Omaha Nebraska this Tuesday. The couple plan to return to Monida next Sunday and a wedding ball is planned by the Paul employees with committee members Lin Thompson Ben E Miller and Jake Spitzmiller signing the invitation.
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Bert H. Paul
Monida
May Leonard
Marion
Iowa
Omaha
Neb
Tripune
Paul
Dillon Tribune
B. H. Paul
Mont
Lin Thompson
Ben E Miller
Jake Spitzmiller
W A Jones Returns from Los Angeles to Relocate
W A Jones came back on Wednesday from Los Angeles to settle business here before moving to California where he has entered business ventures.
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W. A. Jones
Los Angeles
California
Sister Ails Brother in Seattle Union Depot Shooting
Esther Mitchell shot and killed her brother George Mitchell in the waiting room as he prepared to board an Oregon train. Esther was arrested. Perry and Fred Mitchell were detained as witnesses. The family had recent reconciliations and planned to move to Seattle with Mrs. Creffield.
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Seattle
Esther Mitchell
George Mitchell
Union Depot
Mitchell
Oregon
Franz Edward Creffield
Holy Rollers
Mitchells
George
Perry
Fred
Esther
Creffield
Charles Mitchell
Illinois
Perry Mitchell
Fred Mitchell
County Commissioners Schedule Multiple Board Meetings
The board of county commissioners will meet at the court house next Monday as a board of equalization to review the assessor's books. The following Monday they meet as a board of correction to consider taxpayers' appeals, and on the second Monday in August will convene as a levy board to set taxes for the coming year.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Board of Equalization
Board of Correction
Irrigation Congress Set for Boise September Meeting
The national irrigation congress will convene in Boise from September 3 to 8 with major exhibits and prizes. A $500 solid silver loving cup will honor the best state sugar beet display and a similar prize will challenge fruit exhibits from eight western states.
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National Irrigation Congress
Boise
Idaho
Great Western Sugar Company
Havemeyer
Morey
Colorado
Utah
Washington
California
New Mexico
Oregon
Montana
Northwest
Irrigation Congress
Congress
Reclamation Service
United States
Congress On Engineering and Mechanics
Installation of Apollo lodge officers led by John Banks
Apollo lodge I O O F held an installation Monday evening for newly elected officers. District deputy John Banks installed Noble Grand A A Elliott and the slate including Charles W Scott vice grand A S Beardsley recording secretary A L Badcon permanent secretary Henry Cushing treasurer Oscar Findling warden W T Sculley conductor A E Adams outside guard Nick Manser inside guard Rens Cushing right support of N G Clint Miller left support of N G. Refreshments followed and Henry Cushing begins his eighteenth year as treasurer.
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Apollo Lodge
John Banks
I A. A. Elliott
Noble
Charles W. Scott
A. S. Beardsley
A. L. Badcon
Henry Cushing
Oscar Findling
W. T. Sculley
A. E. Adams
Nick
Barbours Return From Eastern Trip To Montana
W. S. Barbour and wife arrived home after a lengthy tour through the East and Canada. They enjoyed the trip but are glad to be back in Montana where the cooler weather is welcome.
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W. S. Barbour
East
Canada
Montana
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Beaverhead River
MR. Brundage
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