Storm delays mail and stock losses hit Ekalaka area
A great storm on the 20th strandered travel as stage driver Arthur Carrington dragged a wagon from Beaver Creek into town at 9 16 the next day. Mail routes from Miles City and Camp Crook were disrupted with several ranchers reporting heavy sheep losses, including Sykes Shaw, Rube Lambert and Ole Floster. Local residents noted church renovations, forthcoming visits from Rev L H Mickle, farm and homestead updates, and school efforts with the Townsite Co donating land for a new Mildred school.
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Arthur Carrington
Beaver Creek
Miles City
Ole Olson
Camp Creek
Mill Iron Ranch
Camp Crook
Ekalaka
John Laney
Beaver Flat
Sykes & Bradshaw
Rube Lambert
Ole Floster
Spicer Bros
Charlie Parks
Paul Dodge
Bradshaw's
T. R. Wilds
A. B. Clarke
Henrich Holtz
Lakin & Westfall
W. H. Peck
L. H. Mickle
Yellowstone District
A. J. Breckenridge
Winter
Joe Donley
Colwell’s
Eddie Flasted
Jim Marlowe
Lon Arpan
Ole Flasted
Akalake
Mildred a Growing Frontier Town Sees New Homes and Lands
Reports from Mildred cite S. Hile and C L Whiting inspecting local bridge and pumping station while Maurice Barrett leads 16 men and 50 horses to start work. Postmaster Harper plans a new store as supplies arrive, Dakota Montana Land Co sees strong sales, and the town awaits a schoolhouse and church to serve growing population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
S. Hile
C. L. Whiting
Maurice Barrett
Posmaster Harper
L. Struckmeyer
Miles City
G. A. Hippie
C. N.souther Jr
Dakota-Montana Land Co
J. E. Trumble
Trumble
Mildred
M. L. Meyer
Meyer
New Frontier
Hance Murphy
Harper
We N. Souther
Jinguire
offCz Nog Bonthers
Montana
Fles Clarke
Hewes Les
Gwells
He Sk
Community notes from Fallon local page
Fallon community items report Ted J. Large conducting service at the school house. J D Johnson from Spring Creek visits with good humor. J W Bullard digs a new well. A C Long leaves for Pennell ranch with fine horses. Hanson plans a blacksmith shop. H H Graff finishes plowing corn and expects roasting ears soon. Geo Depler volunteers to help Mrs Thompson’s group amid rumors of romance. Charles Hanson contemplates building an elevator this year. Fallon aims to form a strong ball team once the roster is ready. Nollaf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Large
Billings
J. D. Johnson
Sprin Creek
J. W. Bullard
A. C. Long
Pennell
Hanson
H. H. Graff
Geo. Depler
Mr. Thompson
Sol Nichols
George
Charles Hanson
Fallon
Baker Times Reports Weather, Travel Delays, and Local Happenings
Farmers and ranchers report good range and crops after recent storm and rains. A valuable horse died after a wire fence injury. Passenger train No 3 delayed six hours by snow west of Baker. The town prepares for stock yards and loading facilities as platting for the townsite nears completion. The 22nd Baker dance succeeds despite poor roads. new water tank near finish and local improvements ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
F. D. Hasty
Fred Swella
Harry
R. R. Pearce
the Tribune
Martin Malmin
D. W. Sparks
Camp Crook
Glorious Sun Returns After Blizzard Then Snow
Preston reports the sun shining again after a week long blizzard starting the night of the 19th. The storm brought sleet cold rain and inches of snow with sheep and stock harmed. Mrs. Daniel Hasty recovers from pleurisy as Miles City doctors arrive to assist the town. George Spencer and family head to take charge as relatives travel in from Suxt City to help locally.
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Tyane
Clark
Perry Bros
Preston
Damons
Frank Hasty
Glendive
Damon Ranch
Daniel
Miles
George ‘Spencer
Prother
Sisuxt City
Haynes townsite sale yields little action at May meeting
Terry Tribune reports minimal activity at the Haynes North Dakota townsite sale on May 21 as local figures note small losses among flocks. Lamb losses were light with several growers recording only dozens of lambs from thousands.
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Terry Tribune
Haynes, N. C
Terry Lot Sale Postponed Amid Poor Attendance
Postponement announced for the Terry lot sale due to very low turnout yesterday. Weather eastward and irregular train service for several days cited as factors, with a later fixed date to be announced.
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Ismay
Wideawake County
J. M. Hicks
B. A. Tighe
Tighe
A. W.,crandell
J. J. Morrow
C. M. Souther, Jr
Retaw
Terry
J. A. Fraser
J. D. Foster
G. W. Burt
Donald McRae
North Side
Rudolph Busse
A. Papst
Waldo
A. McMillan
Mr. McRae
P. J. Scannell
St. Paul Road
Tribune
Scannell
C. A. Larson
Whitney
R. M. Hamlin
JC. D. T. McQuaid
Rutledge
J. W. Drummond
S. E. Joubert
Drummond House
Drummond
M. M. Archdale
Knowlton
Forsyth Times
Curtice & Gretton
Propr
Depot
Silver Dollar Cafe
Benson Bros
Aead
Sini
Ners
Stale Eteine, Ertiser
Terry Lot
Sale
Piper
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