Dry land farming yields profits on Beaverhead beach lands
Norman Holden, Beaverhead valley rancher, reports 15 acres of rye net $15.50 per acre after expenses on unirrigated beach land. He plans 25 acres of Red Turkey wheat, 35 to 40 acres of rye, and 25 acres of potatoes next year, using Campbell cultivation and air rich soil practices to keep moisture and allow pasture after seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Holden
Beaverhead
Holden
Mr. Holden
Dillon
Campbell
Next Farmers Institute Dates Set for Beaverhead County
The 1907 08 Farmers Institute schedule lists Dillon March 30 and Dell March 31 with George R Featherly as president and T M Selway as vice president deceased. The executive board includes Joe A Browne Jr Alf Decker A J Noyes D D McKnight and J E Morse. State funds rise from 4000 to 7500 boosting county institutes and speakers from Bozeman Billings Como and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Beaverhead County
Farmers’ Institutes
Dillion
Dell
George R. Featherly
T. M. Selway
W. M. Oliver
Joe A. Browne, Jr
Melrose
Alf Decker
Armstead
A. J. Noyes
Big Hole Basin
D. D. McKnight
J. E. Morse
Dillon
F.S. Cooley
Bozeman
A, Atkinson
Samples Taken By Mining Experts In Un Pan Montana Opinion
A Montana editor argues the Elkhorn mining district was unfairly judged by two top experts. He cites an assay from the Montreal claim showing 40 ounces of silver and ten percent copper and claims more ore will be found as tunnels continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannack
Mont
Tribune
Elkhorn
Montana
F. B. Felt
Montreal
Rohn
Mr. McDonald
Defense of Elk Horn Mining District and Prospect Advice
Amede Bessette argues for Beaverhead's promising mineral district and urges Montreal claim owner Felt to push the lode tunnel in Elkhorn. He cites the ledge, water flow, and a $2500 prospect plan with no machinery. He recalls Prof Clayton's flawed geology bets and notes Thanksgiving services at St James Episcopal church on November 28.
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Felt
Montreal
Elkhorn
Clayton
Butte
Browne
Blue Wing
Nevada
Utah
Montana
Belle Mining Company
Prof
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Marcus Daly
Prof. Clayton
Bannack
Bald Mountain
Bessette
St. James’ Episcopal Church
S. D. Hooker
Social Event of the Season in Beaverhead Club
The Beaverhead Club hosts its annual reception on Friday December 6 at the Poindexter block corner Bannack and Idaho with Dart's hall for dancing and Prof Karl Reidelsberger’s orchestra providing music. Committees named include reception decoration refreshment and entertainment led by J B Poindexter and Gov B F White among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Club
Poindexter
Bannack and
Idaho
Dart
Karl Reidelsberger
J. B. Poindexter
Edwin Norris
H. T. Poindexter
T. D. Olmstead
William Roe
H. H. Swain
J. P. Murray
J. E. Morse
L. R. Foote
S. J. Haines
R. T. Wing
Theodore Nelson
B. F. White
E. 0. Selway
Alf. Decker
G. R. Featherty
L. L. Callaway
A.L.’ Stone
John F. Bishop
D. M. Best
E. L’ Hall
Beaverhead High to Stage Chronothanatale tion Play
The senior class of Beaverhead County High School will present a play in the high school assembly room tomorrow evening. The show titled The Chronothanatale tion aims to raise funds for a new mineral cabinet for the school. Admission is 35 cents and attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Man Dies After Horse Accident in Dillon
Charles Williams dies from head injuries after a horse mishap near Center and Idaho streets in Dillon. He was taken to the county hospital but never regained consciousness and was buried at Mountain View cemetery. Before his death he was notified of his appointment as hunter and trapper in the Big Hole national forest. Peter Smith of Anaconda is appointed to fill the role Williams would have held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
William
Idaho
Williams
M. A. Walker
Mountain View
Dillon
Washington, D. C
Big Hole National Forest
Wyman
Peter Smith
Anaconda
Dick Rock
Yellowstone Park
Narrow escape in Beav erhead valley runaway
Mrs. A. L. Anderson and her young daughter Julia endured a frightening runaway near Dillon. A wheel snag caused the horse to bolt. Mrs. Anderson was thrown but saved herself by gripping the buggy dashboard, later injuring foot and ankle while the child remained in the seat. She faces months of confinement at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
Julia
Dillon
W. G. Roberts
Beaverhead Valley
Mr. Anderson
Dr. Bond
Roberts Home
Mrs. Anderson
Tragic note and baby bundle found at Dillon door
In Dillon a morning scene reveals a small bundle of baby clothes at the Fair Store door with a note from Will Bradwell promising never to return. Bradwell, last seen selling wedding gifts, fled after his wife filed for divorce. He and Lula Knapp Bradwell previously lived on Kentucky avenue and in Argenta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Wm. Bradwell
Bradwell
R. F. Tattersall
Anaconda
Argenta
Kentucky Avenue
Flants Consolidated United Two Dillon Electric Plants
The Dillon Electric Light and Power Company and the Graeter Electric Company have merged in Dillon. L. K. Adams remains manager of the consolidated firm with A. I. Graeter retiring. Rates will move to 16 cents per kilowatt with discounts and all patrons placed on meters after next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
L.K. Adams
Dillon Electrc Light & Power Company
Butte
Anaconda Standard
Dillon Electric Light & Power Company
Gracter Electric Company
L. K. Adams
Dillon Electric Company
Consolidated Companies
Northwest
Consolidated Company
Dillon Company
Butte Electric and Power Company
New York Company
Aro
Matt Orr
Orr Electric Company
Beaverhead
M. A. Miller
New York
Orr Holdings
Graeter Company
Lowell Springs
Butte Company
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Antil
Racine
Elkhorn Mining District
Amede Bessett
Emerson Hill
John W. Morton
Clark Anderson
F. M. Poindexter
B. N. Stevenson
Frank Eliel
Phil Anderegg
Thomas Scott
Frank Knotts
J. H. Gilbert
Fred Huber
C. L. Robbins
Hunter
Big Hole
Flants Consolidated
The
Graeter Co
Wiea
F. H. Lockhart
Colorado
J. W. Lusher
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