Cundiff Brothers to Face Murder Trial in Wisdom Case
The district court opens next week with trials set for Louis and Schuyler Cundiff over the murder of Frank McLain in Wisdom Big Hole basin. Louis faces Nov 9, Schuyler Nov 10. both in jail on bonds of 25000 and 20000 respectively.
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Gosman
Louis Cundiff
Schuyler Cundiff
Frank McLain
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Tme
Louis
Schuyler
McLain
Frank
Brown
Missoula
Dillon
James Crowley
Crowley
John Day
George Harland
Armstead
Day
Steve Kambich
Matt Polish
Justice of the Peace
Hirschman
Joseph Moran
Harvey C. Higgins
Sugar Beet Cultivation Moves Again Amid Local Interest
Farmers in the area push renewed sugar beet culture with talks of a public meeting soon. Last year saw good crops, but oat growers face a weak market. Sugar beet prospects once favored a local factory, but plans stalled as grain prices fell. Continued on Page Three.
Financial Report of Beaverhead County Schools 1909
The annual report for Beaverhead county school districts for year ending August 31 1909 is issued by county school superintendent Miss Alice Harr. It presents receipts from all sources including cash on hand August 31 1908 and details the total receipts.
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Beaverhead County
Alice Harr
Alice Herr
Boys Caught With Stolen Goods In Butte Robbery Case
Laurence Grey and George Casey were arrested after being seen boarding a southbound freight with a suitcase containing stolen cigars candy and other items from the Wm H Kline store on Helena street. Casey aged 10 is reported incorrigible and to be sent to Miles City reform school. Grey son of Wm Grey O S L hostler is also described as incorrigible. Both boys held for district court next week.
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Wm. H. Kline
Helena Street
Casey
South Dakota
Butte
Melton
Reform School
Miles City
Grey
Wim. Grey
O. S. L. Hostler
Dillon
Kentucky Avenue
Grey Boy
Dry Farming Congress Closes Amid Debate on Name Change
Billings October 26 The Fourth Annual Dry Farming congress opened with James J. Hill and Montana Senators Carter and Dixon among notable attendees As delegates debate the term dry farming critics urge renaming the congress to reflect moisture and soil conservation and the global effort to boost food supplies The event also features Governor Norris and other western leaders discussing the agricultural future and past wheat yields with reports continued on page six
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Billings
James J. Hill
United States
Carter and Dixon
Montana
Moses F. Clapp
Minnesota
Norris
Mondell
Wyoming
Nonis
Empire Builder
Hill
Beaverhead Man Wins Fast Boat Race in Missouri
A Beavorhead county resident credited Commodore Huey of Lima with a Nevada fortune after his Red Top II boat won a ten mile Missouri race in 21 55. Huey built a Bellville Iowa factory for Red Top II boats and shared prize money with crew. Also notes shipper John Lovell sent cattle to Falk Bros Anaconda and a court term shows many divorce suits and civil cases scheduled.
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Beaverhead County
John
Baker
Pelleville
Iowa
St. Charles
United States
St Louis
Ft. Madison
Commodore Huey
Lima
Oregon Short Line
Nevada
Red Top II
Bellville
John Lovell
Dillon
Falk Bros
Anaconda
Civil Docket Promises Interesting District Court Term
The upcoming district court term will feature many civil suits with several set for jury trial. Notable cases include John Butala vs Joseph Butala for slander and Maggie Butala vs Joseph Butala for slander, both at $10,000. Other damag es involve Sarath Iliff and Maud Jeffers against R M Hodgens for $15,000 each after a buggy accident, Antoine Buyan vs Matt Polish, Terence Flynn vs Thomas Flynn for $15,000, AS Johnson vs Wm Massie over land sale duties, and Rosa Harrington vs Joseph R Hebaus for damages. Some cases may bring sensational elements due to the parties involved.
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John Butala
Joseph Butala
Maggie Butala
Sir D. Watson
Wm. Wilson
Sarath G. Iliff
R. M. Hodgens
Mr. Hodgens
Dillon
Maud Jeffers
R. M .Hodgens
Iliff
Antoine Buyan
Matt Polish
Terence Plynn
Thomas Flynn
Johnson
Wm. Massie
Tash & Ledkersdorfer
Pauline Pahnish
Rosa Harrington
Joseph R. Hebaus
Arrestee Identified in Armstead Hold Up Case
John Dean alleged highwayman from Butte was captured at Armstead and identified by Conductor Hannaman as the man who helped hold up a Race Track street car on December 28. Deputy Sheriff Stone made the arrest based on a Dillon report. Dean was transported to Butte. The Butte Evening News recounts Daly’s capture with confirmation from the car conductor. Continued on Page Three.
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Giroux
Butte
Hannaman
Dillon
Albert Dean
Stone
Dean
Armstead
Hammann
Butte Evening News
Daly
John Daly
al. Giroux
F. J. Hannaman
Beaverhed
Surveyors wall progress on Salmon River line to Whitebird
Lewiston Tribune reports Sterling Price and Len Cummings boat from Salmon to Grangeville and Lewiston as part of a cross section survey. Nine boats serve the crew with progress toward connecting surveys within six weeks, though the exact line and parent company remain uncertain.
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Salmon
Idaho
Lewiston Tribune
Sterling Price
Len Cummings
Gilmore
Salmon City
Whitebird
Eakins
Northwestern
Lewiston
Camas Prairie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cundiff Brothers
Frank McClain
Big Hole Commercial Company
Moran
Higgins
Alex McGregor
James Mansfield
Fred Kohl
Frank D. Marshall
Charles Warner
C. A. Cossins
Cossins
Marshall
Warner
T. J. Walsh
Nam
DIST
South
Willis
Blacktail
Fox
Drummy
Monument
Barretts
Gibbons
Sheep Creek Basin
Laurence Gray
Congress
Spokane
Otf
Inerior Department
Indian Bureau
Jygir
Josephine Black
Thomas J. Black
Matt Rebich
Hannah Rebich
John Walchii
Anna Walchii
John H. Mardis
Hilda Mardis
W.A. Call
Enola B. Call
Don C. Phister
Edith J. Phister
Emma J. Stanton
Patrick T. Staunton
Nellie Hungate
Bart Hungate
W.S. Tash
J. C. Harrison
Wood Live Stock Company
Boniview Reservoir Company
Birchdale Stock Farm Company
H. B. Selway
Nome JR Canes Appear
Sung
John Dean
CP Surveyors
Sal
Dell
Jackson
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