Millionaire Clark and the United Verde Mine
The article profiles Senator William A. Clark of Montana and his United Verde copper mine in Arizona. It notes a 25 million cash offer from an English syndicate that he refused, and mentions that since 1884 operations have produced over ninety million dollars in ore.
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W. A. Clark
Montana
Beaverhead
Madison
Bannack
Dillon
Senator Clark
United Verde
Arizona
William C. Curtis
William A. Clark
Clark
Ajax mine figures and Big Hole stock plans emerge
Al J Noyes visits Butte from the Big Hole basin to discuss Ajax mine ownership and stock raising prospects. The Ajax claim at the head of Rockies shows a new ore shoot with a possible 50 million dollar value.
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A. J. Noyes
Beaverhead County
Big Hole Basin
Butte
Will C. Orem
Ajax
Noyes
Deer Lodge
Nez Perce
Joseph
Mr. Noyes
Big Hole
RaceTrack
General Gibbons
Rockies
Hay Hand Injured In Derrick Accident Near Dell
Otto Olson a hay hand on Henry Thompson’s ranch near Dell was seriously injured when a derrick post snapped and fell trapping him. He suffered multiple fractures including left collar bone and thigh, head injuries, and blood from ears and mouth. Transported to Dillon by train, he regained consciousness en route and was taken to Drs Bond Poindexter and Kingsbury. Olson’s home is Ephraim Utah.
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Otto Olson
Henry Thompson
Dell
Dillon
Oleson
Ladies Aid elect officers at Metho dist church meeting
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal Church held a meeting at the parsonage on Tuesday afternoon and elected new officers for the coming year. Emma Gilbert was chosen president Betsy Haines vice president George Ainslie treasurer and A L Badcon secretary. Retiring officers served refreshments.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopalj Curch
Emma Gilbert
Betsy Haines
George Ainslie
A. L. Badcon
Schuler Demurs to Complaint in Dillon Laundry Block Rendered
Frederick Schuler has demurred to a $10,000 damages suit brought by J. H. Claytoner connected to a new Dillon Steam Laundry brick block planned north of the existing King Bakery. The building, 113 by 380 feet, will sit on a stone foundation with native brick walls and use the Delmonte mine boiler. John Kent of Dillon is the contractor.
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Frederick Schuler
B. F. White
J. H. Claytoner
Dillon Theatre
W. S. Barbour
Ooden
King Akery
Dillon
Wiksdal
Delmonte
John Kent
Doctor's Wheel Thieves Costly Cycle Misfortunes
Dr M A Walker has endured a stolen bicycle twice and had a wheel returned after a five dollar reward. A further theft during hay harvest left a damaged creamery wheel with repairs costing twelve dollars and fifty cents. A second, lighter blue Tribune bicycle vanished from in front of the Merlin block, with a five dollar reward offered for its return. Joe A Browne visited Dillon from Browne's Lakes to shop locally.
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M. A. Walker
Big Hole Basin
Butter Supply Struggles as Creamery Fights Shortage
The Dillon creamery cannot meet butter demand due to lack of cream supply. Ranchers report a busy season limiting cream availability, causing ongoing shortages despite steady consumer demand.
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Dillon Creamery
Creamery butter demand rising while prices hold steady
The piece notes rising butter demand and higher wholesale prices, while retail prices stay steady. Dealers, previously buying from others, seek home production. Officials expect month’s output near 2000 pounds, with demand about double that. Managers hope milk supplies from ranchers increase to sustain winter operation.
Oil expert Higgins visits Dillon to assess Beaverhead oil prospects
Beaverhead business leaders welcome Texas oil pioneer Mr Higgins and partner Mr Burroughs as they tour local fields around Dell and Smalthorn. Higgins, famed for Beaumont and Humble discoveries, will study geology and may invest to form a development company if petroleum is found, signaling potential county tax gains and future oil expansion.
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B. S. Burroughs
Texas
Patello Higgins
Beaverhead County
Mr. Burroughs
Higgins
Mr. Higgins
Beaumont
Houston
Lone Star
Burroughs
Mr.Higgins
Dell. Yesteray
Dillon
Smalthorn
Hr. Higgins
Mver
County Commissioners Adjourned Session Sets Tax Maps and Licenses
The county board met all last week and adjourned Saturday. They audited bills and approved June through August minutes. They defined precinct boundaries for liquor license petitions and appointed viewers for road changes and hearings.
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Board of County Commissioners
W. M. Oliver
D. D. McKnight
William Mongomery
J. S. Baker
Mae Rich
W. R. C. Department of Montana
Denver
Colorado
Gliama Tattersall
B. N. Stevenson
Geo. R. Metlen
George Woodworth
Fred Francis
George H. Stewart
Chas
George Smith
Potts
Joe Potts
George Smiths
Walchli
Smith and Potts
A. D. Young
Sage Creek
Dell County
Dell Station
Beaverhead County
Wm. Conners
Joseph Wall
J. L. Fleming
Geo. W. French
Carlton Innes
James Phillips
James Kilpatrick
Inquest Held Over Byron Davis Found Dead Near Divide
Coroner in Divide investigates the death of Byron Davis whose body was found near a cabin after a night of heavy drinking. A 30-30 Savage rifle, shells and a sharp pocket knife were found with him. Authorities consider death likely a self-inflicted gunshot, with no relatives reachable for comment.
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Corbner M. A. Walker
Divide
Byron Davis
Dr. Walker
Davis
Montana
Joe Davis
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Jack Davis
Butte
Jacek Davis
Max Webgen
Walker
Dewey
Anaconda
Wise River
Guilty of Horse Stealing by Jesse Peterson
Jesse Peterson pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace A A Elliott on Monday to horse stealing and was bound over to the district court on $500 bonds. Unable to post, he remains in the county jail. He stole a horse owned by Harry Lapham while working in the Big Hole Basin near Jackson last month. arrested August 31 in Salmon City Idaho with the horse and brought to Beaverhead County for the case.
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Jesse Peterson
Justice of the Peace
A. A. Elliott
Peterson
Big Hole Basin
Jackson
Harry Lapham
Salmon City
Idaho
Beaverhead
Benefit Dance For Dillon Baseball Boys At Dart Hall
A benefit dance is held at the Dart hall this evening under the auspices of the Dillon baseball boys to raise funds for the team.
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Dart Hall
Dillon Baseball Boys
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Once
al. J. Noyes
Jerome
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoneix
Ash Fort
Santa Fe
California
Charles W. Clark
Larry
New York
Jerome Park
New York City
Enquirer
John O’daugherty
Edward O’daugherty
Copper Chief
Iron King
Hay
Schuler
Clayton
Dillon Steam
Sai
Werein
Attorn
Iaa
Joe A. Browne
Browne's Lakes
Patillo Ggins
Texas Petroleum King
A.M. Madison
Et al
Robert
Said
Fitzharris Quarry
Frying Pan Basin
Range 9
Range 10
Theodore Nelson
Isadore Guidici
Nels Nelson
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