Beaverhead County News Tells Of Local Happenings And Visits
Regular reports from Beaverhead and neighboring towns recount visits by Mrs. Grant Haines in Dillon, Judge Clinton at the state Democratic convention, and local social events. Children’s day at the M E church, an ice cream social, and a benefit dance are described with receipts for church education funds. Other notes cover court attendance, road trips, and farm and mine developments in Bannack, Lima, and Meade areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Grant Haines
Dillon
John Loughridge
Clinton
Butte
O.K. Paul
Anaconda
W. Taylor
Western Building and Loan Association
Salt Lake
Lima
M. E. Church
Kline
Montana University
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. A. Sullivan
J. F. Holloway
R. A. Gallagher
Hyrum City
Utah
Dan Gutting
Union Pacific Survey Advances New Route Around Apex
A corps of Union Pacific engineers surveyed a Glenhill route to avoid a steep grade. The line diverts east of Apex, then returns near Glen station. The new track would be about two miles east of Apex and 208 feet lower, enabling heavier trains with existing motive power. Chief engineer J. C. O Melveny of Ogden inspected the work at Apex.
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Union Pacific
Glenhill
Apex
Glen Station
Ats
J. C. O'Melveny
Ogden
Argenta cut off road contract awarded to Will Boatman
The Argenta cut off road contract was let Monday night to Will Boatman for 1600 dollars. The bid was revised after route changes to secure right of way. The agreement covers 450 rods of fence, work started at the Dillon end, and a September 1 completion target with the river bridge to be finished then. The committee chairman Mr. Eliel states the first subscription payment is due immediately.
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Argenta
Will Boatman
Dillon
Eliel
Visiting mining men brief Polaris trip and local news
C R Townsend and Professor Church made a flying visit to Polaris on mining business. A Sunday school was organized at the Ellis school house with Miss Milliman as superintendent. Grasshopper and other streams ran high but subsiding with little damage. Frank Carrol searched Big Hole basin for Ira Pickett but found nothing. Bannack people camp nearby for ra and banting. Elkhorn warm springs reopened later than usual with steady visitor crowds. Several Dillon parties are among the...
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Polaris
C. R. Townsend
Prof. Church
Ellis Scnoo
Elkhorn
Dillon
Flower Festival for Armenians at Dillon Methodist Church
The Dillon youth group hosts a Flower festival at the Methodist church next Monday evening to aid Armenians. Admission is free with 25 cent cakes and ices. Flowers for sale and several committees are listed, with invitations extended to all.
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Dillon
Grace Lamont
Viola Rich
Kate Lewis
Hattie Christenson
Carrie Call
Etta Boatman
Lula Butts
Daisy Conger
Wheat and flour exports decline from 1894 to 1895
In 1895 exports fell by almost 6,000,000 bushels of wheat and 1,680,000 barrels of flour to foreign countries compared with 1894. Revenue loss exceeded 10,000,000 despite wheat averaging about 9 cents per bushel higher than in 1894.
World markets saw U S cattle products loss in 1895
American cattle and meat exports including fresh beef tallow bacon pork and lard brought in less money in 1895 than in 1894, with a total loss around £15800000. The figures reflect reduced demand and price declines that affected merchant profits.
Round Trip Fare Sale Dates Notice
One round trip fare offered at $4.10. Tickets go on sale June 30 and July 4 16 and 18. Valid through July 19. 968.
Populist State Convention Names 11 Delegates For St Louis Meet
The Populist state convention in Boulder selected 11 delegates and 11 alternates for the national convention in St. Louis on July 22. Caldwell Edwards of Gallatin county was named temporary chairman and Louis Raulvich of Cascade county temporary secretary. Committees on credentials permanent organization and resolutions were chosen and the platform called for unity among silver forces and party integrity. Delegates included Robert B. Smith Joan H. Shober Elia Knowles Hassell Patrick Meaney George W. Reeves J. B. Hawkins J. F. Campbell S. K. Jensen D. H. Hamilton Dr. A. H. Mitchell George W. Sweet L. W. Armstrong William Shiflebin Frank Stephens W. R. B. Ramadell W. Sparks M. L. Hewitt J. Kinman J. H. Calderhead Lawrence Neal Solomon Wilds A. W. Tanner. A. F. Exchange of mente county named national committeeman.
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Boulder
St. Louis
Caldwell Edwarda
Gallatin County
Louis Raulvich
Cascade County
J. Jacobson
Harry McLaughlin
A. 8. Douglas
A. E. Spriggs
P. M. Duns
Harry D. Wells
C. W. Burchard
A. E. Sprigs
John R. Latimer
H. H. Grant
John Weston
S. Y. Penrod
S. E. Jacobson
Daniel McKey
George W. Sweet
M. W. Maguire
Wells
J. K. Miller
Caldwell Edwards
Edward Long
O. E. Kinman
Patrick Meaney
S. D. Mullin
George L. McGibbon
George W. Reeves
F. Coen
John E. Healy
Y. Penrod
J. A. Rae
Committee On Permanent Organization
H. L. Hughes
Basin
Ben Brown
Butte
Robert B. Smith
Joan H. Shober
Elia Knowles
J. B. Hawkins
J.F. F. Campbell
K. Jensen
D. H. Hamilton
A. H. Mitchell
L. W. Armatrong
William Shiflebin
Frank Stephens
W. R B. Ramadell
W. Z. Sparks
M. L. Hewitt
Kinman
J. H. Calderhead
Lawrence Neal
Solomon Wilds
A. W. Tanner
A. F.exchinge
Mente County
Exile Astor Returns to Lock Himself in Palatial Hotel
The New York financier William Waldorf Astor returns to New York and secludes himself in his hotel suite. Access to him requires a letter appointment as he conducts writing for The Pall Mall Gazette on depopulation and life abroad. He previously campaigned in person, kissing babies and brides for votes.
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William Waldorf Astor
Pall Mall
America
Astor
Congress
Francis Wilson
New York Press
Thomas Hughes built Chicago Public Library origins
The Chicago Public Library grew from Thomas Hughes and donors after the 1871 fire. Hughes sent 8 580 volumes initially, reaching nearly 7 000 volumes, forming the nucleus housed by the city council. The collection includes autographs of royalty and celebrities and 212 volumes from original manuscripts on British history.
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Thomas Hughes
Tom Brown
Great Public
Chicago
Great Britain
America
Hughes
Beaconsfield
Democrats of Montana Gather in Butte for State Convention
Democrats of Montana met in Butte to choose a delegation for the Chicago national convention. The event showed harmony, with Clark Hauser and Matta acclaimed as delegates and other selections by ballot from Northern Eastern and Western Montana. The gathering featured strong support for silver and notable ovations for Hartman Teiler and silver advocates.
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Standard
Montana
Butte
Chicago
B. D. Matts
Deer Lodge
Mr. Matts
W. A. Clark
United States
Clark
Hauser
Messrs. Clark
Matta
Charles 8. Hartman
Hartman
Teiler
Matts
Democratic Party
Bland
Custer
Dawson Counties
Silver Bow
S. T. Hauser
Lewin and
Clarke
Paul I. Fusz
Granite
J. M. Fox
Carbon
W.G. Downing
Cascade
P. J
Brophy Silver Bow
Emerson Hill
Beaverhead
John Ql. Toole
W. J. Stevens
Missoula
H. B. Mitchell
Meagher
E. Conrad
Flathead
J. J. McHatton
District Court Proceedings and Verdicts Summary
State va Wetherby verdict not guilty. Various civil cases heard with demurrers overruled and trials set. Divorce granted in Girding case. Burfeind assignment for trial vacated. State v Adams pled guilty to burglary two years. Highsmith assault sentence eight years. Real estate sale confirmed and deeds ordered. Jury discharged.
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Va. Wetherby
Elizabeth Allison
Geo. W. Allison
Martin Barrett
Joel G. Shannon
D. E. Metlen
W. A. Clark and Brother
Mathias Waldherr
Burfejnd Brothers
Thomas F. Hamilton
Arlia A. Froman
Jos. A. Wall
Thos. Flynn
Butte ‘ Butchering Co
W. P. Nelson
Harry Adams
Luxton
Chas. M. Parr
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Leavening Powe
Kupfer’s
King Arthur West
F. Huber, Mer
Fyhrie
Pickman Building
Dillon, Montana
Paul & Holcomb, Prop's
Billon
Mont
Dillon Market
Beaverhead County
the Tribune
Medicine Lodge
Antone Schwartz
Marshal Harrison
Scott Cozad
Bannack
Nero
Coe
Ansconda Eaces
Kell
Harmonious Meeting
The
Order of Pendo
Alex. Rothstein
San Francisco
F. L. Kern
J. W. Tait
W. L. McKinley
the District Court
N. E. Hamm Dillon,mont
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