Sequel of Sensation Inquest into Edward Lawrence Killing
Coroner Walker held an inquest into Edward Lawrence’s shooting on his wedding day by Fred Baker. The jury, crowded courtroom, and voluminous testimony contrasted over whether Lawrence aimed a gun. verdict followed coroner instructions. Baker charged with first degree murder. arraignment not guilty plea entered. preliminary hearing set for January 13.
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Walker
Edward Lawrence
Fred Baker
Kidel Huber
James Walker
C. W. Scott
E. M. Year Ian
BK. L. Hall
E. L.poindexter
Young Lawrence
Jim Barry
Hese
Lawrence
Baker
Barry
Melton
Charles Hirschman
Norris
Hirschman
New Library Books Add Fresh Volumes to Dillon Public Use
Dillon free public library adds many new volumes selected by City Librarian Mary L. Innes. Featured titles cover fiction for adults and juveniles by authors such as Ozma of Oz, The Shuttles, A Little Colonel, and Campaign of the Jungle, with works on history and politics.
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Dillon Free Public Library
Mary L. Innes
Stratemeyer
Johnson
A. F
Little Coronel
Jackson
G. E
Wee Winkles
Baum
L .F
Ozma of Oz
Barbour
R. H
Tom
Dick and Harriet
Riley
Alice C. D
Cooke
Grace McG
Riley Rabbit
Little Girl
Martin
Geo. M
Letitia
Wiggin
K. D
Rebecca
du Chaillu
Paul
Quirk
Leslie W
Baby Eiton
Sharp
Evelyn
Jenks
A. E
Buck
Winifred
McMurry & Cook
Songe
Tree-top
Meadow
Miller
Olive T
Howard
Gen
Joseph
Tudor
Mylea Standigh
White
Mary
Ingersoll
Ern
Adame
Jas H
Court House
Dillon Steam Laundry
County Commission
W. T.,scully
A. L. Baddon
A. A. Elliott
Frank B. Birrer
Divorce filings surge in December at county clerk office
In December the clerk of court logged more civil actions than any month in 1907 with fifteen filings including four divorce complaints. Plaintiffs Lulu Bradwell Arlie Fromance Mary Krulyac and Margaret Yoe seek hearings in February alleging cruelty desertion neglect drunkenness and violence and asking custody of children.
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A. Hazelbaker
Auita
Lulu M. Bradwell
Wm. F. Bradwell
Arlie A. Fromance
Benjamin F. Froman
Mary Krulyac
Bartol Krulyac
Margaret Yoe
James Yoe
College Recital Promises Elaborate Program
The next College recital will be held a week from Friday with Mr Reidelnberger chosen by Miss Graeter and Miss Paxton. The program is set to be as elaborate as prior events and includes Miss Paxton singing two violin obligato pieces.
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Reidelnberger
Miss Graeter
Miss Paxton
Divorce Prayer Based On Neglect And Dissipation
Petitioner cites gambling intoxication and dissipation by the spouse as grounds for divorce, alleging neglect to provide necessaries of life and seeking relief in the court.
Deprecations by Wolves and Calls for a Local War
The county faces rising wolf numbers and escalating depredations on Horse Prairie stock. Ranchers recall earlier success with a $25 total bounty mix, urging renewed government action and local trapping as wolves threaten calves beef and even security at schools. Old Timer letter cites bands of three to sixteen wolves attacking Hammilton and Beaverhead ranches, urging higher bounties to curb losses.
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Beaverhead
Madison
Horse Prairie
Examiner
Ruby Valley
Hamilton Ranch
Frank Metzel
Louis Anderson
City Council Holds Brief Regular Session in Dillon
Full council attendance led by Mayor White discusses officer reports and finances. Police show 30 arrests and $115 fines from the restricted district amid tax and water revenue tallies and a proposed fire alarm system and quarters move for the volunteer department.
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White
Poindexter
Riley
Knapp
Phillips
Gruwell
Lenkersdorfer
Finance Committee
Scott
Badcon
T. J. Mulaney
Fred L
Stone
Volunteer Fire Department
Dillon
Mont
City of
Eve
Sad death of matron in Dillon Nilan Terci Marcoe dies at 4 am
Nilan Terci Marcoe wife of Edward Ky Marcoe dies after a two week illness in Dillon. Born in Appleton Wisconsin thirty years ago she lived in Wisconsin Montana and Havre before moving to Dillon seven months ago to run a plumbing business with Fred Conger. Funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Winters with Rebekah Lodge and Odd Fellows members in attendance. She leaves husband two six year old twins a mother and sister from Wisconsin and will be cared for by her daughter Helen and Mia Tetch 留
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Dillon
Nilan Or
Terci Marcoe
Edward Ky. Marcoe
Marcoe
Kenner Terch Marcoe
Appleton
Wiconsin
Edward KE. Marcoe
Medford
Wisconsin
Montana
Havre
Dillon, Where Mr. Marcoe
Fred Conger
Methodist Church
W. A. Winters
Rebekah tJoupe
Odd Fellows
Rebekaha
Joss
Mia
Tetch
Helen
Mr. Marcoe
Light Rates Compared Across Montana Towns In 1900s
The electric company reviews Dillon rates and compares with Butte Bozeman Helena Missoula Anaconda Havre and Big Timber noting some towns charge 20 cents per kilowatt until exceeding average bills. It plans testing instruments and offers lamp current tests to show differences in lamp efficiency across towns.
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Dillon
Butte
Bozeman
Helena
Missoula
Anaconda
Havre
Big Timber
United States
Dillon Fans Plan Push to Field State Championship Baseball Team
Dillon fans and Manager Barry rally to form a new season squad with last year players Barry LaCroix Ford Egan Eklund Patterson and Ripley among those likely to return. A meeting at The Metlen hotel Sunday at 3 pm will decide if Dillon will field a team next season.
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Dillon
Barry
Thea
Newcens
LaCroix
Ford
Egan
Eklund
Patterson
Mannper Barry
Ripley
Smith
Herwip
Kinnear
Reichmyer
Willie
Phene Amen
Managver Barry
Iilion
Atwonce
Metlen
Pioneer of Lower Beaverhead Leader Amos Pardum Dies in California
Amos Pardum a pioneer of Madison county and early educator in Montana died in San Diego on Christmas night aged about eighty. He helped build the county before railroads with a Colate ranch store and stage line station two miles west of Twin Bridges. He later went to California and had been blind for fifteen years. His widow managed affairs until her death six years ago. Surviving relatives include J W Pardum of Sheridan Newton Orr of Missoula Ella Orr principal at Butte High School and a brother in Ohio.
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Aimos Pardum
Montana
San Diego
Cal
Colate Ranch
Twin Bridges
California
Amos Purdum
Butte Lawyer Lengenfelter Visits Dillon to Renew Ties
KF D Lengenfelter of Butte and former Dillon lawyer now practicing in Butte renewed old acquaintances in Dillon yesterday.
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KF. D. Lengenfelter
Butte
Dillon
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E. E. Marcoe
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J. B. Poindexter
C. McFadden
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