Opening of Flathead Lands Echoes 1889 Oklahoma Rush
A Missoula attorney recalls the 1889 Oklahoma land rush when fifty to sixty thousand people flocked to claim plots. Sooners hid in tepees and brush while a signal gun fired to start the scramble. The piece contrasts police, federal troops, and chaotic scenes with later openings in the Rosebud and Flathead areas and notes the 1908 1909 registrations and draws at Dallas O Neill Valentine and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flathead
Oklahoma
Missoula
Harry H. Parsons
Mr. Pargona
el Reno
Wichita Mountains
Roosevelt
Akeletone
Indiana
Eupreme
Reigstration
Fort Lawton
Rosebud
South Dakota
James Wheeler
Griffith, Wheeler & Co
Dallas
S. D
Tripp County
Altho
Jagde Witten
Twas
Wheeler
O’neal
Nebraska
Valentine
Chamberlain
Miagonlian
Directory of Dillon Churches Featured in Local Listings
A county church directory lists St James Episcopal Peterson Presbyterian and Methodist parishes with addresses, pastors, and service times. Catholic and other worship details for Lima and Melrose areas are included with weekly masses and Sunday school hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James Episcopal Church
Washington and
Glendale Streets
D. Hooker
Pacific and
A. B. Martin
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dillon
Lima
Melrose
Horege Prairie
Dell
Willis
Rev
D. Foley
Lost horses near Dell with brands and owner contact
Two horses reported near Dell in Dillon Montana. A black gelding about eight years old weighs 1000 pounds and bears a quarter circle brand on the right shoulder. A second gelding weighs 1050 pounds and has a five brand on the right shoulder. Owner asked to communicate with the sheriff's office in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell
Sheriff's Office
Dillon
Mont
Oregon Short Line Summer Round Trip Tickets
During the summer the Oregon Short Line will have an ask on specified dates round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles. Call on Agent for dates and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Condiff brothers captured after fatal Wisdom saloon shooting
The Condiff brothers were captured the same day after Lewis Condiff shot and killed Frank McLain in Wisdom Montana. The elder was found asleep in a gulch with a damaged eye. the younger was surrounded by a posse and arrested near the Callen ranch. An inquest found McLain died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Lewis Condiff in the Ajax saloon and ruled the act unjustifiable and premeditated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condiff Brothers
Lewis Condiff
Frank McLain
Vic Knudson
Dr. Cash
Steele Creek
McLain
Ben Mallon
Wisdom
Dewey
Wooda
Condiff
Callen Ranch
Maillon
Emil Zorn
Zorn & Tissot
Woods
Shota
Zorn
Wisden
Ford
Lima
Melton
Smith
Dillon
T. J. Murray
John N. Armstrong
C. K E. Miller
Howard Worcester
Warren Faler
Kk. M. Smith
Ajax
Montana
Aerial Christmas Toys Signal 1920s Flight Fever
New York anticipates a high tech Christmas with aerial toys replacing Santa Claus. Plans include an aerial policeman figure, a flying miniature aeroplane carrying a lay figure, a derigable for child and nurse, hydroplanes and submarine boats, and miniature wireless sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santa Claus
Roosevelt
Africa
America
Business Aid A Checking Account Invitation
A business notice invites readers to open a checking account to strengthen relations with their business. It promises smoother financial matters with complete transaction records and advises paying obligations by check. Both large and small accounts receive careful attention.
Also Mentioned on This Page
OF the
Dillon Churches
Presbyterian Church
Bannack
Washington Streets
F. E. Doods
Bunns League
Epworth
Idaho
Sebree Streets
Veen
A. F. Colver
Catholic Church
Salvation Army
Young Peoples’ Legion
Provost & Ripley
Headquarters
Por Wet Goods
the Examiner
F. C. McFadden
Golden Rule
GEO. R. Metlen
United States
Uhas, Perry
Huber Bros
Jewelers
Masonic Temple
Dillon, Mont
R. E. Ober
P.J. Smith
Anaconda Standard
Standard
Northwest
Butte
Anaconda, Montana
Tre Central Stables
W. C. Orr
E. M, Yeaman
P.O
Mountain Home
W. M. Climer
E. R. Ackley
Boston
W.C. T. U.society
White Ribbon Shoe Company
Fort Dodge
Iowa
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