Coburn Cattle Co Sells Vast Montana Holdings
The Coburn Cattle Company transfers ownership of thousands of acres in northern Montana to the Matador Cattle Company. The sale includes a large cattle and sheep herd, totaling about 23,000 head, and Crookside ranch with its historic buildings. Land adjoins Matador holdings and aims to provide long term range. The stated price is 8300.00 and Wallace Coburn remains tied to Montana operations while Coburn boys continue ranching in Argentina.
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Pune
Diesert
Montana
Coburn Cattle Co
Matader Cattle Company
Coburn
Matador Cattle Co
Ilarlen
Matador Company
Crookside Ranch
Wallace Column
Coburn Hays
Brookside
West
Coburn Company
Argentine Republic
Wallace Coburn
Butte
Dairy Commissioner Warns Farmers About Creamery Promoters
State Dairy Commissioner A G Scholes issues a circular warning rural districts to beware of creamery promoters who promise much and demand large sums from farmers, with Dr L M Rheem of Elena Commercial Club noting the scheme. Officials urge reporting any promoter activity and providing information.
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A. G.scholes
L. M.rheem
Elena Commercial Club
Mrr
Scholes
Helena Businessmen Launch State Fair Pedal Campaign
Helena businessmen adopt a novel campaign to promote the Montana State Fair through a five day State Fair Pedal tour. Led by Rea Wostee, vice president of the Banking Corporation, the initiative travels to major railroad hubs visiting transcontinental routes to rally support and singing the fair's praises.
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Helena
Montana
Rea Wo Asteel
O! the
Banking Corporation
Helpha
Lve
Gas Field Develops On Ben Robeck Farm Near Gildford
Drillers on the Ben Robeck farm six miles northeast of Gildford Montana struck a gas vein after drilling 320 feet and 20 additional feet into sand. The well has flowed for ten days without water and shows potential to strengthen, with a blue flame visible at night. The gas is deemed commercially valuable. In other notes C E Taylor’s new restaurant building progresses with concrete work finished and carpentry begun. Mrs A A Krapfl hosts visitors from the east and Columbia Falls.
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Ben Robeck
Gildford
Havre
Mont
Montana
C. E. ‘Taylor
A. ‘A. Krapfl
Columbia Falls
Keefer News Briefs From Our Special Correspondent
A family visit by the Golden and Ha Ferrell parties occurred at Hickok on Sunday. Clarence Nelson visits Valleytown for a few days. Rev Hendrickson of Glasgow to conduct services at Hatton School on June 25 at noon. Oscar Johnson and wife with three auto relatives and North Dakota Johnsons visit from Albert Johnsons. Mrs Hickok adds an extension to her home. Nels Hatton injured eye while sharpening a plow. Theo Thompson enjoys joy riding with a new auto. Avery Booth visits with T T Hatton. Fred Penna visits Saco business district.
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Oscar Johnson
North Dakota
Albert Johnson
Martins Oil and Gas Co Forms to Explore Gas Field
T A Askea, a seasoned oil man from Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, promotes Martins Oil and Gas Co a local venture organized to lease the Martin farm and explore a prominent gas seep. He notes a gas flow that can ignite, signaling potential prosperity despite usual oil field gambles.
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T. A. Askea
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Saco
Martins
Martins Oil & Gas Co
Mexicans Attack Border Patrol Near Laredo
About 100 Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande near San Ignacio southeast of Laredo Texas and attacked the American border patrol. Three were killed and five wounded on the American side as troops held the riverbank then retreated across. The assault began at 2 am and lasted about 30 minutes. Major Gray was ordered to pursue the attackers into Mexico with other cavalry units prepared to assist.
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Surignacs
Gray
Church Notes Urge Regular Sunday School Attendance
After Easter the Sunday School fell from 106 to under 20, urge parents to send or bring children. choir and WY M C organizing an orchestra. special music planned for Sunday night including Organ Voluntary Humoreske and Offeratory Evening Star by Mr Hollis.
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WY. M. C
Caurels
Humoreske
Hollis
Local noted visitors and court actions at Malta and Saco
Attorney Hace served as legal visitor at the county seat with cases before the district court. Pinkerman vs Stiles heard at Malta before Judge Utter. plaintiff awarded $7 more than a prior jury. Dance at Huntley schoolhouse reported a good turnout. Various local residents and travelers noted with brief visits and homestead proofs.
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Hace
Utter
Saco
Upper Whitewater News and Local Happenings
Casey Jones fences his place this week. W H Clark was a Saco visitor for a day. W C Davis bought calves from A E Rector. Farmers feel bumper crops after recent rains. Harry Brown visited Saco and attended a Huntley school dance. J W Davis stayed at the W C Davis home. Grand Theatre hosts a six reel show Saturday at The Grand. The drug store moves to a new location north of the Grand Theatre. Building excavation starts Monday and will be rushed to completion. Veterans salute practice proposed to become compulsory for all services. Deeds available for paid up Grand View Cemetery lots via J K Bell. Cemetery work requires timely payments. Mary Page six reel show Saturday evening with four other reels. Selig News Tribune and Winning the Widow featured among six reels. The House of Surprises completed the program.
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Mary Page
Selig News Tribune
Grain Case in Supreme Court Over Larson Law
Montana farmers await the June 22 hearing as the state sues the Rocky Mountain Elevator Co over the Larson anti-discrimination statutes. The case concerns price and dockage differences between Choteau and Dutton elevators and related competition rules.
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Montana
Rocky Mountain Elevator Company
Supreme Court
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Ha Ferrell
Hickok
Clarence Nelson
Valleytown
Rev. Hendrickson
Glasgow
Hatton ‘School
Nels Hatton Haseen
Theo. Thompson
Avery Booth
T. T. Hatton
Fred’ Penna
Odd Fellows Lodge
Odd Fellows
Saen
Malta
Hinsdale
Rebecca
Sava Hardware Furniture & Lumber Co
Martin
Iiike
the Rio Grande
American Border Patrol
San Ig
Nacio
Fort McIntosh
Tackers
Mexico
Evening Star
Tannhouser
Hawver
Eaeseee
C. R. Hawver
Pinkerman
Stiles
Huntley
C. T. Glascock
Levi Osier
Mary Singerv
Violet
Hoham and
Busche
P. A. Huntley
Whitehall
James Pinkerman
C. T. Glasscock
Luther Hoham
George Sammons
W. R. Tatham
O. C. Busche
John Tatham
A. M. Strommen
Upper Whitewater
Casey Jones
W.H. Clark
Saéo
W. C. Davis
A. E. Rector
Harry Brown
Huntley School
J. W. Davis
Grand Theatre
United States
House of Representatives
Dyer
Missouri
Grandview Cemetery
J. K. Bell
Cemetery Association
Rocky Mountain Company
Dutton and
Choteau
Dutton
Rocky Mountain
Ens
Teton
Cord
Lem Mansker
Ray McAlister
North Country
Dick Diset
Xialta
Lee Ottaway
Willian Whitbread
J. O.rosendahl
G. F. Ahern
Saco Hardware, Furniture and Lumber Company
Saco Motor Inn
Farmers Institute
W. J. Hartman
Bozeman
James Griffin
Chinook
A. E. Easton
Archie
Arthur Yeska
Seattle
Seattle General Hospital
Arthur
Lower Whitewater
W. Right
Milwaukee
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