Loss of Property by Fire and Local News From Twin Bridges
Fire near Twin Bridges destroyed a large shed and a new buggy and fourteen head of sheep after brush near buildings caught. The weekly notes cover library book additions, local visits, social events, school term, cattle losses, mining work changes, and the sudden death of Grant Stover with burial in Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
J. BR. Seidenstecker
Reidenstecker
T. B. Cornet Band
Rochester
Public Library
John Mills
Pony
Twin Bridges
Jos. Smith
Virginia City
E. Society
Mire
A. W. Webster
Ed Barter
Butte
Mr.Viepont
Johnston Mines
Storms and Land Trades Mark Big Hole Notes
The Big Hole suffered an unusually severe late May storm halting work and travel while cattle branding and care resumed. Paul Jahnke and companion tended a sick horse, and land transfers surface with James Nedro and Sam Engeleferd selling ranches for about 6000 dollars. The Spencer boys leased the Zertzman ranch as a new Jackson school house nears completion and a dance is planned. Willis news notes visits and local travel and an Indian band seen en route to Bannack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Jackson
Paul Jahnke
Quigley
Lapham
Paul
Jahnke
James Nedro
Sam Engeleferd
Sam
Spencer Boys
Sam Bell
Zertzman
Big Hole
Gund Sage
Jack
Death of John Stover Jr in Lakeview Storm Ringed Area
Lakeview reports the unexpected death of John Stover Jr after an injury blamed on a previous accident with a team. He died at home after winter illness, with his brothers Lima and others attending the interment. The note mentions a recent death of Will Miller’s wife following medical travel east and a cold Montana spell with five inches of snow and a harsh north wind affecting cattle.
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Lakeview
John Stover, Jr
Beebe Place
Montana
Ethan
Arene
Home Boys Defeat Butte Team In Base Ball Clash
Rochester May 27 The Watseca boys routed a Butte baseball team 12 to 2 by the sixth inning then held on. A Twin Bridges band provided music as crowds from Butte Twin Bridges and Melrose watched a lively game. The Watseca team eyes Whitehall next Sunday and a large crowd attended events including a second annual ball Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Wilis
J. Barrett
Butte
M. Polich
Math Polich
Dillon
Jacob Tomlanovach
Julius Hartwig
Dr. Townsend
Melrose
Lulu Lauley
Baumer & Parsons
Bannack
G. T. Mudd
John Geese
the Tribune
Rochester
Watseca Boys
Watsecas
Twin Bridges
Watseca
Whitehall Boys
W. P. Murdock
Carl Hand
Mattie Thompson
Helen Lewis
Bridges
New Hall
Closing of the School Today in Lima
May reports a bout of pneumonia for Willie Purdy with improving condition. School closes after a nine month term under Professor Fisher and Miss Williams. Primary concert marks closing exercises while the senior picnic day occurs at Sheep creek. R B company carpenters add thirty foot depot extension including dispatchers office and freight room. Dispatchers office closes for the summer starting June 1. Death of John Stover noted in Centennial valley.
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Lima
Willie Purdy
Fisher
John Stover
Centennial Valley
President’s train passes through Pocatello and Butte
The report describes a presidential return trip by rail with locomotives 654 and 659, decorated cars, and welcome banners. It notes the train’s night passage from Butte to Lima and back via Pocatello, plus church services in Dillon with G A R and militia in uniform and a large attendance.
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Butte
Pocatello
Ron
Kellam
Lima
Gorman
Ito
Chapman
Selstrom
Roosevelt
L. F
Fincher
C. K. Paul & Co
Memorial Services Honor Dead Heroes At Methodist Church
A union memorial service at the Methodist church united Episcopal Presbyterian and Methodist congregations to honor dead Union soldiers. Rev Dr A B Martin preached a stirring sermon praising General Steadman Lawton and other heroes while applauding the grand army and veterans as the nation’s guardians of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payloy
A. B. Martin
Union
Methodist
Episcopal
F. A. Thomas
S. D. Hooker
Episcopal Church
R. P. Smith
M. E
Jed
Dr. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Grand Army of the Republic
General Steadman
Chickamoga
H. Thomas
Lawton
Philippines
Cuba
South Sea
Wallace
Hallahan
French
Montana
Christian Church
America
Ministry of Flowers
Asd
Steadman Corps No 11 Organizes in Dillon
A new women’s auxiliary to Steadman Post G A R of Dillon named Steadman Corps No 11 organized at the Dart hall with fifteen members. Officers installed include Mrs C J Fenner president and Miss Mae Rich conductor. The group vows patriotism and care for veterans as it meets on the first and third Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Steadman Corps
Steadman Post
Dart Hall
Ruth A. Burton
Lincoln Corps of
Butte
Amitys Manchester
Yeaman
America
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Relief Corps
Union
Reveille
Grand Army of the Republic
Steadman
Rev Smith Elected President of State Sunday Schools
The State Sunday Schools association elected Rev. R. P. Smith pastor of the local Methodist church as president during a session at Butte this week Rev Henry F Copa of the local Baptist church remains on the executive committee and takes a new office due to moving to the state in the fall
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State Sunday Schools Association
Seasion
Butte
R. P. Smith
Methodist Church
Sin Association
Henry F. Copa
The
Baptist Church
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News Letter Department
Twin Bridges News
Adenoe
E. H. Sherman
T. O'Connor
Lazy Five Company
R. D. Freeman
Minerva York
L. E. Culver
Stover
Jackson News
Willis News
Lakeview News
Rochester News
F. O. Fetig
O. Stocker
Alma Cline
Lima News
Malvern
Memorial Services
Womens’ Relief Corps
Rev. Smith
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