Medicine Lodge Letter Reflects Cold Season Hardships and Politics
In March 1903 the writer notes ice and snow covering meadows and hills near Medicine Lodge, reports on mail delivery changes, and observes rising political activity with Bryan Palmer Buckner faction struggles. He critiques social attitudes, mentions local residents and a death in Birch Creek, and shares minor community notes.
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the Tribune
Mxprownz Lopez
Redgook
Chin Ah Foo
Booker T. Washington
Uncle Sam
John D. Rockefeller
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Palmer
Buckner
Essa
Dixie
Trssa
Jackson News Steers for Seattle Surprise Parties
Special correspondence from Jackson reports a quiet Potomac scene with Seattle parties buying over 1000 head and planning more. Neighbors surprised the Jackson family with refreshments and music in the early hours, signaling lively social activity despite broader military restraint.
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Tribune
Jackson
Potomac
Seattle
Sheepmen Suffer Losses as Hay Is Shipped from Dell
Special correspondence from Dell reports heavy snowcuts causing sheep losses while sheepmen struggle to reach feed pens. Several cars of hay were shipped last week as the market shows signs of opening. Local plans include a turkey shoot on the 17th and a grand ball on the 20th, likely the last dance of the season.
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Bedrock
Crabtree
James McKnight
al Lewis
Sage Creek
Twin Bridges Fire Destroys Costin's Saloon
A fire in Twin Bridges destroyed E L Costin's saloon on Main Street. walls stood while the building burned, damage about 800 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze, suspected incendiary in origin, followed a previous Main Street fire a year ago. Citizens fought the blaze bravely to stop spread. Other local items note revival services, tax interviews, mining visits, and social events.
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Costin
Tosa
E. L. Costin
Main &1
Main Street
W. W. ‘Howard
Sheridan
J. W. Tait
Butte
M. E
W. A. Stevenson
Alex Johnson
Bear Gulch
L. A Thompson
Wisconsin
J. A. Stevens
O. E. Lentz
Big Show Mining Co
Philadelphia
Wm. Owsley
Whist Club
P. BR. Rosin
Washington
Chris ‘Eaghill
New Laws Passed by the Eighth Legislature Assembly
The session enacted numerous measures including appropriations for legislature pay and expenses, county and state funding changes, education mandates, crime and licensing reforms, and health and public welfare provisions. Highlights involve public education, jail and police powers, tax and debt rules, and new state offices.
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Assembly
Montena Building Company
Board of Sheep Commissioners
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Deaf and Dumb School
Board of Land Commissioners
State Medical Board
Supreme Court Commission
State Penitentiary
Conley & McTague
Justices of Peace
Office of
State Entomologist
Deer Lodge
Justice Courts
State Publishing Company
Senate
House
J. M. Page
Secretary of State
State Normal “School
State Normal “College
Supreme Court
State Law Library
Cascade
Chateau County
Board of Managers
Montana Soldiers’ Home
Beaverhead County Farm Institute Delayed Meeting
Beaverhead farmers postpone Saturday gathering due to Mr. Reinhardt’s funeral. Tomorrow the institute will resume with State Agricultural College staff presenting lectures on Diversified Farming Sugar Beets and Food Adulteration. Stereopticon views accompany evening talks by Dr. Reid and Dr. Traphagen.
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Beaverhead County
Reinhardt
Ditllon
David Reinhardt
State Agricultural College
James Reid
Eoening
F. W. Traphagen
Linfield
Montana
Beaverhead
Park County
City Council Names Election Judges and Water Works Committee
At a special meeting Acting Mayor Eliel and Aldermen Best Deputy and Granter chose judges and clerks of election for three wards with polling sites listed. A water works committee of the mayor and two aldermen was formed to oversee construction. Frank Kelsey was ordered to finalize plans and is en route to Dillon.
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Kelsey
Eliel
Best
Granter
Parivs
T. M. Solway
C. H
O. M. Best
First Ward
H. R. Melton
Henry Burfeind
A. B. Martin
H. I. Cope
B. J. Conger
Z. M. Cantrell
C. Burfiend
Josephus Rich
Jno
Selway
White
Frank Kelsey
Salt Lake
Governor Toole Receives 1902 School Land Proceeds Check
The Record reports Governor Toole received a $17 967 86 federal share of public land sale proceeds for 1902. The funds were given to the state treasurer and added to Montana’s permanent school fund, with five percent annually from lands sales allocated to public schools.
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Toole
Gov
Congress
Letter From Rev Barton Reports Strong Health in Utah Home
A letter received from Rev. Barton in the first week reports he is enjoying the best of health in his new home at Bingham Utah and notes that he is settling in calmly.
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Barton
Bingham
Utah
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Medicine Lodge
Sarah Bogue
Laurin
Lapham
Jack
Willis News
D.F. Reinhardt
Birch Creek
Tarbunne
Witte
D. F. Reinhardt
Will Lovell
Selway Place
Jackson News
Ing Jackson
Dell News
Dell
Farmers’ Institute
G. R. Fearnenty
Court House
Prof
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Prof. Linfield
Timothy Hay
Governor Toole
General Fund
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