Local notes show busy week in Ismay area
The report lists numerous residents and visitors in Miles City Ismay and Westmore including Elmer Silbaugh C A Busch Earl Gaines Frank Gensley and Joseph Bean. Other items note births purchases homesteaders moving to Baker and a Pending Exposition Sale at Earl ingburt Mercantile Co with several residents traveling between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Silbaugh
Miles City
C. A. Busch
Westmore
Ismay
Earl E. Gaines
Frank Gensley
J. J. Davis
Joseph Bean
William Fulton
Tee, Dee
B. Morris
Oliver Typewriter
Monte _Archdale
Clarence Huntsicker
Melvina
Wis
W. J. Schaus
Fargo Forum
James Munroe
L. B
Accident Shocks Village As Man Shotself
John W. Wilson of LaFarge Wisconsin accidentally shot himself while unloading a car. The 32 20 rifle bullet grazed the right lung and ribs, and he was taken to Miles City hospital for care. Chester Wilson remains to handle affairs. his wife and daughter learned of the incident and sorrowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wilson
Chester
LaFarge
Wis
Chester Wilson
Air Pump Demonstration Promises Modern Water System
A long report notes a successful air pumped water demonstration near Ismay with the well at 1700 feet capable of projecting water high into the air. The piece previews an interview to explain methods and aims to secure a first class water system for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsall
Texas
James Field Leavitt
Ismay Ekalaka Stage Line Starts Early For Mail Run
Gordon Taylor established a new Ismay to Ekalaka stage line starting Monday, offering three weekly mail runs. Local residents in Ekalaka criticized the shift from Baker but supporters note earlier arrivals improve mail delivery and postal distribution, with Ismay bidding alone and securing the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Taylor
Ismay
Ekalaka
Miles-Ekalaka
Baker
Earlingburt Mercantile Co
United States
Western speed war accelerates mail train between St Paul Seattle
The Great Northern introduces a daily mail and express train claiming 11 hours cut in travel time from St Paul to Seattle. Officials hail the move as part of a western speed war and the fastest long distance service in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
Seattle
Great Northern
XIT Farewell Barbecue at Hatchet Ranch Ends Era
The XIT outfit hosts a farewell barbecue at Hatchet Ranch on Sept 28 with O C Cato and family leading a party of about eighteen guests. Notables include Chicago attorney Mr Kramer and relatives, Jack Sanders of Miles City, Boston wool buyer Henry Hallet, and guests from New York and Philadelphia. The event marks the XIT closing, to become only a name in Montana range history next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatchet Ranch
XIT
O. C
Cato
Mr. Kramer
Chicago
Miss Markel
E. A. Gray
Helens
Jack Sanders
Miles City
Henry Hallet
Woolbuyer
Boston
Reenactment Films Spark Western Picture Company
Red Lodge businessmen formed a company led by Walter Anderson and others to produce and exhibit Custer massacre reenactment films shot at the original site. Chicago development plans and a Billings affiliate signal a broader venture to create Western life films and profitable future projects through moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Chicago
Red Lodge
Walter Anderson
W. A. Talmage
R. J. Fleming
F. W. Lyle
W.C. Parker
Lee Mains
Billings
Custer Pictures
Far West
Stock Growery Journal
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Ismay Meat Market
N. A. Eggleston, Prop
N. A. Eggleston’s Brands
Mont
C. B. Towers Company
Hotel Olive Building
South Side Cafe
Benson Brothers
Montana
Geo. W. Burt
J. W. Stith
W. A. Brubaker
PF. P. Reiley
State Bank OF Terry
Terry, Montana
David Bickle
J. B. Kempton
Alfred Wright
Geo. W. Burt Harve Robinson
Geo. T. Gipson
Lon Flass Geo. O, Reid
Chas. Swendiman
H. W. Plath
Joe Hunt
R. ‘Scheuneman
Mildred
Taylor & Roberts
J. S. Gilmore
Plevna
Ella Brewer
Kasson
Minn
Judge Prindle
Kenneth McLean
George W. Burt
Paul and
Jessie
R. B. Ayers
Rollin
Sparta
Abbie Underwood
Armstrong
L. A. Conser
South Dakota
Pine Hills
C. H. Grote
Mary Twisitch
Dr. Lewis
Hugh Hamilton
Burt & Fluss
E. J. Armstrong
Otto Weyierstall
Mary Carter
A. W. Marshall
Adelph Brandemihl
Midland Coal and Lumber Co
Matt Jones
Tommy Olsén
Rochester
Mayo Hospital
Tee Dee
Tommy
O. W. Titus
Mr. Titus
John McKenzie
Mr. McKenzie
Midge
Alex
Hunter
Bob Hamilton
F. Z
Gray
Gray's
Frank Simpson
Billy Beven
Mike Lynch
Sharpless Walker
Prindle
Walker
C. J.millard
Sioux
Falls
Get
John
Greenslit
Marmarth
Laens
Aberdesn
Eugene Conser
E. J. Walrath
Minneapolis
Mrs. Walrath
Myra D. Day
Terry
Miss Carter
L. C. Hayes
L. K. Hayes
Neceedah
L. A. Conser House
H. L. Larson
Lacumbe
C. E. Burrell
Burrell
Inter Ocean
Herefords
Ories
Pia Barvone
Dustae Eller
Thomas
Eppe
Seanea
Cal
Morrison
Waterloo
Rit
B. Morrison
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