Golden Spike Drives at Salmon Celebrates Rail Link
A two oclock ceremony marked the driving of a solid gold spike to seal the Gilmore Pittsburg railroad up and down the Salmon river. Governor Brady and Salmon mayor attended with officials and a gilded key to the city. A baseball game followed and a banquet closed the day of festivities. A survey is planned to determine an overhead crossing near Clark's canyon and track routes along Beaverhead canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
N. S. Andrews
Salmon
Tendoy
Lemhi
Lemhi County
N. I. Andrews
F. B. Sharkey
Leesburg
Odd Fellows Hall
Opera
Excursions East via Oregon Short Line to Major Cities
Tickets on sale on multiple dates for tours eastward from Oregon Short Line to Cheyenne Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Kansas City St Louis Omaha Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and other points. See agents for rates and details. Valid through October 31. 16-11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Kansas City
St. Louis
Omaha
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Opening of 12000 Acres Carey Act Land at Weiser Idaho
The Crane Creek Project opens June 14 offering 12000 acres under the Carey Act at Weiser Idaho with reduced rates via the Oregon Short Line. Tickets go on sale June 11, 12 and 13 and are valid only through June 18. See local agents for rates and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Idaho
Crane Creek Project
Oregon Short Line
Untitled fragment on remedies and personal effort
A fragmented note discusses remedies and personal effort as a path to health. It mentions a syrup and the idea of requiring assistance while cautioning against overreliance on external aids. The tone hints at traditional or cautious approaches to wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searaantich
Nohure
The Final Play chosen for the Seniors of M.S.N.C
The Senior Class selects The Final Play for commencement week as an all girl cast. Rehearsals reveal talent and the production will fund Chinook Watch expenses. A synopsis will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S.N.C
Chinook
Next
Southern Montana Telephone Company Stockholders Meeting
Dillon Montana May 3 1910 stockholders meeting called at the secretary's office for June 16 1910 at 8 p m to consider increasing capital stock from 10000 to 50000 and to handle other ordinary business Ltonaro Exiex president Hazelbaker secretary names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Southern Montana Telephone Company
Ltonaro
Exiex
I. A. Hazelbaker
B. F. Waite
W. A. Jones
A. L. Stone
Jno
F. Bishop
T. D. Olmstep
Fidel Huber
C. H. Strowsrince
Origin of the Johnnies name in Civil War lore
The piece traces how armies dubbed each other Red and Secesh early in the war and Grayback and Butternut for Confederates. It notes butternut uniforms and a 1864 exchange of taunts led to the nickname Johnnies, linked to England’s supposed friendship with the Confederacy, which then grew popular and endured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
General Corcoran Irish Legion Near Washington
The Corcoran legion raised by General Corcoran after prison release included the 145th 164th 170th and 182nd New York regiments, mostly Irish. Stationed near Washington July 1863 to May 1864, it joined Grant’s army after. General Corcoran led the unit until his death at Fairfax Virginia on December 22 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
Irish Legion
Washington
Richmond
New York
Legion
Grant
Fairfax, Va
Elephants Pace Limits From A Walking Gait
A description notes the elephant moves only at a walk and can briefly reach about fifteen miles per hour for a short distance. It cannot trot canter gallop or spring in any vertical or horizontal direction.
Cross of St. Andrew Bag Items Unclear
Fragmentary text references Ruslan Cross of St. Andrew and a bag but the readable content is insufficient to determine a clear event, person role, or location. Further readable context is needed to form a factual headline and concise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruslan
Neta
Sheriff Childers Wants Brown For Forgery In Oregon
Sheriff Childers left Dillon Monday with George Brown who is wanted in La Grande Oregon for forgery. Brown allegedly forged a laundry company name on ten dollar checks, cashed them and fled about a year ago. He previously helped in a heifer killing case near Farlin. Brown had served time in the Idaho penitentiary. Brown was headed back to Oregon with Childers to face charges and likely stay incarcerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Childers
la Grande
Oregon
Dillon
George Brown
Michael Hegarty, Jr
Farlin
Frank Standfield
Childers
Brown
Meltom
Idaho
Dillon notices and notices of travel and housing
Personal pickups report Mrs. Gilbert Wheat visiting Dillon friends. Field Day at the Normal college postponed to May 31 due to rain. Real estate bargains advertised for Dillon buyers at Price's 132 Bannack St. A. Bisserre seeks a cook or house rental at the Brick Hotel in Bannack. E T Brock’s residence quarantined over a rash in his daughter Minnie. Bayerd’s tobacco and news stand invites city visitors. G and P line trains expected to begin in about a month with seven stations including Armstead Grant Brenners Montana and Leadore Tendoy Baker Salmon Idaho. Prof and Mrs Don E Fish to Adel Iowa, leaving Dillon. Fish led the high school agriculture and Mrs Fish taught domestic science. Widespread goodwill accompanies their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Dillon Real Estate
Price's
Bannack St
Bannack
A. Bisserre
E. T. Brock
Minnie
McCutcheon
The
Herald
Armstead
Grant and Brenners
Montana
Leadore
Tendoy
Baker
Salmon
Idaho
Lemhi
Don E. Fish
Dillon
Adel
Iowa
Fish
Dillon Montana Post Office Letter List 1910
May 26 1910 Dillon Montana lists letters uncalled for at the post office. Names include Brallist Forrest Baggott Chas Bray Fred Bengtson O H Campbell Arch Brown Claud Collins Mrs Jack England Ellen Truman J B Grede Harney Hays Ed Hixson Mrs E M Kelley Ivey Mazil Hubert Miller Levi Morse Ross Stark Sarah Smith Lester Shulz Grace Lamont postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Dillon
Montana
Brallist
Forrest
Baggott
Chas. Bray
Fred Bengtson
O. H
Campbell
Arch Brown
Claud Collins
Notice for Beaverhead County Supply Orders
Beaverhead county boards issued a rule requiring all supplies and orders to come from the office on a regular form. Claims not properly ordered will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907. Board of County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Board of County Commissioners
Montana
Dillon Public Library Evening Hours for Book Distribution
The Dillon Public Library offers 7 to 9 30 evenings for book distribution on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Friday afternoon 4 to 6 and Saturday afternoon 3 to 6 are also listed. On Tuesday and Friday evenings the library is open to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Library
Excursions to Salt Lake City for June Convention
Reading from a 19th century notice describes excursions to Salt Lake City in June from June 2nd to 5th through Oregon Short Line. Organized by the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement associations for conventions and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Oregon
Soda Fountain Opens with New Confections in Montana
The Gandy Chen announces full operation of its soda fountain offering latest fancy drinks sundae ice creams sherbets and a full line of candies including butter cups ribbon candy and burnt almonds for family and party trade with up-to-date selections inspired by eastern city trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Publication order for service of notice in Dillon Montana
An affi davit filed May 17 1910 shows due diligence fails for personal service. The notice must be given by proper publication. Record address of entryman Dillon Montana. 21 51 George O Faesuan Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilon
Montana
Georce O. Faesuan
Sealed Proposals for Dillon Cement Walks and Curbs
Dillon Montana invites sealed proposals from contractors for constructing cement walks and curbs including red curbs in the city. Proposals due by 8 PM on June 1, 1910, for a two year period from contract date. Bond required at $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Dillon City seeks bids for street work with bond
The city requires a five year defective-work bond and Montana sureties or a Surety Company bond. Plans are at the City Clerk and engineer George R Metlen. Bidders must show experience and financial and mechanical ability. Mayor B F Writs and City Clerk Henry R Merton endorse the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon
George’ R. Metlen
B. F
Henry R. Merton
Notice of Contest for Homestead Entry No 14137 in Montana
Department of the Interior issues a contest affidavit by Justin E Morse against Amy L Phillips for Homestead Entry 14137 filed July 11 1904 in Township 8 South Range 13 West Montana. Contestants must appear June 22 1910 before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon Montana with final hearing July 6 1910 before the Register and Receiver in Helena. address: Grant Montana 1951 George OpFreaman Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Frank Stearns
Range
Meridian
George H. Scott
Army
Marine Corps
United States
A. S. Johnson
U.S
Dillon
Justin E. Morse
Township
Amy L. Phillips
Navy
Grant
Grorce OpFreaman
Notice to creditors in estate of Isadore Guidici
In Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Isadore F Guidici deceased is announced. Amanda Guidici executrix calls creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication dated May 12 1910 at Edmund J Calla way law office Dillon Montana. First publication May 18 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria McNinch
Maria’McNinch
Dell
Montana
Beaverhead
Lewis E. McNinch
W. S.barpour
Atty
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Della T. Reynolds
Reynolds Ranch
Dillon
Harlan J, Thompson
Lesliz A, Thompson
Ernest O
Selway
Gorce E. Baxker
Della T
Reds
W. S. Barfour
Isadore F. Guidici
Amanda Guidici
Edmund J. Callaway
County
Amanoa Guidici
John W. Morton
Argenta
Beaverhead County
Mary Ann Lode
Orrin Beall Files for Final Homestead Proof at Dillon
Orrin Beall of Melrose Montana has filed notices of intention to make final homestead proof for the lands in sections 20 and 29 township 3 south range west Montana meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon Montana is set for June 3 1910. Witnesses named are Frank P Tate Charles C Schulz Frank Chinn of Melrose and Frank Sawyer of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Orrin Beall
Melrose
Ranger W
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Dillon
Frank P. Tate
Charles C. Schulz
Frank Chinn
Frank Sawyer
Stephea Carpenter
Register
Notice of Public Land Sale Isolated Tract 01247
Department of the Interior announces a public sale at 10 o clock a m on June 15 1910 for Lot 8 SWENEX Sec 1 T 6 S R 14 W and ESE Sec 24 T 5 S R 14 W Montana Meridian. Adverse claimants should file claims or objections before sale time. Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
General Land Office
Montana Meridian
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Dillon Bakery
F.C. McFadden
Agama
Gilbert Wheat
Virginia City
Dillon Friends
Bayerd
Johnson & Boone
Gandy Chen
GITY
Sylvain Bros
West Broadway
Buttemont
Martin & Critz
Metlen
California
Duke Advertising Agency, Inc
Los Angeles
CAL, San Prancisco
Eaton Crane& Pike CO
Berkshire
Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Montana
Aftidarlia
Isabella Orr
Wse
Ernest I. Orr
Albertus G. Williams
Amos Campbell
John Conover
Stephen Carpenter
Joan Costtello
U. 8
Joseph Mautz
George T. Mast
William H. Conner
Apex
Robert Joy
Stephen Kambich
Willis
William Dugan
Thomas Bastien
Bloody Dick
Finvalley
Starlight
Clipper
Patrick O'Donngle
Ngit O'Donnel
Monument
Stephen Carpenter Register
A. C. Gruwell, Prop
Ely
Century Brothers
Warren Street
J. Carhart
G. Rodgers
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