Beaverhead County March 1922 Commissioners Meeting
Beaverhead County commissioners convened March 6 1922 with Chairman Shaw and commissioners Gosman Anderson and clerk Baker. They appointed viewers for the Bedrock road, adjusted telephone billing, reappointed health officer Poindexter at 600 yearly, and set adjournment times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
J. E. Shaw
C. C. Gosman
A. L.anderson
G. R. Baker
W. A. Sewell
A. L. Anderson
W. E. Chapman
Louis Stahl
Gosman
Bedrock Road
W. IE. Chapman
F. M. Poindexter
B. R. Stevenson
Wisdom
H. G. Rodgers
Bankers’ Loan & Mortgage Company of
Billings
Big Hole Irrigation District
S. S. Carruthers
County Fair Commission
Dillon Rod & Gun Club
County Fair Grounds
Mr. Carruthers
Arthur Smith
Point of Rocks Ranch
Beaverhead
Madison
Buford
Madison County
Theodore Nelson
Louis Anderson
Guidici
Murray House
Anderson
Pioneer George W. Dickson Dies in Bozeman Aged 78
George W. Dickson died Wednesday afternoon at his daughter Mrs. Fred Crouse home on the east bench in Bozeman. He was born June 18 1846 in Lexington Missouri and joined overland emigrants at 17. He freighting between Bozeman and Helena and later prospected in Bannack before settling in the Gallatin valley. He married Emma Street in 1880 and had seven children. Funeral held at the Crouse home Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Edward Smith. Interment in Bozeman beside his wife. survived by five daughters and two sons. He lived with his daughter for eight years and had been in poor health for 25 years. He was a Presbyterian and active church worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Dickson
Fred Crouse
Montana
Great Divide
Crouse
Edward Smith
Methodist Church
Bozeman
Lexington
Missouri
Corrine
Utah
Bannack
Gallatin Valley
Helena
Emma Street
Presbyterian Church
Sprig is Cubid as Spring Signs Stir Devotees
A humorous piece mocks a self styled spring prophet who hunts for signs of the season. It depicts neighbors in winter coats and a blustery quest for vernal omens, urging readers to note their health and greet spring with cheer.
Miner killed in Elkhorn mine accident
Amie Holm 26 of Butte died after a rock fall at the Elkhorn mine last Thursday. Jonas Johnson, working in the same drift, escaped with minor bruises. Holm’s body was taken to Butte for interment. This marks a second similar accident at the Elkhorn mine this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Amie Holm
Jonas Johnson
Holm
Butte
Mild Tuesday Breaks Weeks of Unseasonable Weather
Readable fragment notes a rare mild Tuesday after a prolonged cold period with mentions of the mercury measured mid range. The text lacks clear locations or named entities but indicates atmosphere of temporary warmth and shifting conditions.
Beaverhead-Alberta Oil Expands As Well No 2 Shows Oil
Stockholders cheer as Well No 2, drilled into Bentonite in the Colorado group, shows strong oil indications. Well No 1 yielded a large oil amount from an oil sand, with 192 feet of Bentonite in the interval. The crew expects to reach the sand within 100 feet more drilling after a casing arrives to curb water, with two to three weeks expected to finish. The operation, backed by Dr. T A Grigg, has faced past difficulties but now advances Beaverhead county toward a potential sizable oil field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead-Alberta Oil and Gas Company
Colorado
Wyoming
Beaverhead-Alberta
Beaverhead County
J. H. McCready
T. A. Grigg
Snow Delays Work In Bridge Gulch Properties
Jack Brady and Robert Koontz have left the Koontz properties in Bridge Gulch near Apex due to deep snow hindering supply packing. They plan to resume work sometime in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brady
Robert Koontz
Koontz
Bridge Gulch
Apex
Trucker and Prospector Taken To State Asylum
An inmate of the county farm moved to the Warm Springs state asylum by Undersheriff W. D. Ross on Tuesday afternoon due to partial paralysis and mental deterioration after a year in the county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
W. D. Ross
Government highway proposed near Elkhorn Springs
A twelve mile scenic highway around Elkhorn Springs linking Shield Creek and Wise River is proposed by John B. Sommers and approved by the district engineer and forester. The project estimates 100000 for construction and aims to open the route this summer with further improvement plans for the popular Ink Horn Springs resort. The area has grown in popularity with summer cottages and government interest in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn Springs
Shield Creek
Wise River
John B. Sommers
Beaverhead National Forest
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
Inkhorn Springs
Methodist Presbyterian Pre Easter Campaign In Progress
The Methodist Presbyterian federation is conducting a pre Easter evangelism and church training campaign led by Rev. Edward Smith. He meets classes of young people after school on Wednesdays to train in church membership and Christian duty, with parents asked to cooperate fully. Members continue Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist-Presbyterian
Edward Smith
Congregation to Meet for Scripture Study and Plans
The congregation is invited to a special scripture study and organization planning session with rising interest evident. Dr. J. S. Shepherd of Great Falls, Montana, will visit Dillon on April 4 to assist pastors in nightly services. The campaign runs through Easter at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Shepherd of
Great Falls
Presbyterian Missions
Montana
Dillon
Dillon City Election Preview Quiet Local Race
The city prepares for an upcoming election to elect three aldermen. The Tribune notes minimal public interest and a quiet, businesslike administration under Mayor Cognell with no major missteps and a sense of common wisdom in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Tribune
Cognell
Commons
Man Arrests Over Moonshine Raids Result in Fines
Fines totaling 600 dollars were paid into the general school fund after sheriff's deputies and city police raided the Corney Bar and the Walsh and Jackson soft drink shop. Jim Lacey C Akershaw Joe Walsh and Jim Jackson faced unlawful possession charges. Walsh and Jackson pleaded guilty and paid 150 dollars each. Lacey Akershaw posted 200 bail and later pled guilty paying 150 dollars. Hugh Climber was arrested and released on bail. Sholeckey and Stahl pleaded not guilty and await district court. Bob Roberts pleaded not guilty and awaits trial with a 250 dollar bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General School Fund
Sheriff's Office
Jim Lacey
C. Akershaw
Joe Walsh
Jim Jackson
Mooney
Retallack
Corney
Center
Main Streets
Sam Ditty
Charles Nelson
Walsh and Jackson
Bannack Street
Phillip
Walsh
Jackson
Lacy
Akershaw
Hugh Climber
Harkness
Charles Sholeckey
Bill Stahl
Morrow
Phillips
Bob Roberts
Aged Prospector James Seymore Dies in Dillon
An elderly penniless prospector from the Hecla district named James Seymore, past 80, died of pneumonia after being brought to Curtis hospital. He lived as a recluse seeking the Mother Lode and left no known relatives. Funeral services were held from Brundage parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Curtis Hospital
Hecla
Melrose
James Seymore
Brundage
Milling Company Safe Broken Open by Yeggs
The Beaverhead Milling office was opened to start the day when thieves forced the engine room access and broke the safe. They took about $20 in cash, several checks, and other papers. The manager notes the safe was unlocked, suggesting easy entry. Authorities suspect hoboes seen in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeggs
Bond
Beaverhead Milling Company
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William Logan
Medicine Lodge
Alberta
J. F. Shepherd
D. D
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