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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1898
Page
5
Ambiguous OCR passage mentions editorial content and various notices. It references charges, possibly for cards or turns, with figures like six cents and five cents, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent events or entities.
An April 1906 issue lists northern time table items for passenger and freight trains with north and south bounds, plus local notices from Dillon area merchants and residents. It mentions Butte fast freight, Copper Lake, Lead Domestic prices, and a series of local visits, sales, product ads, and service notices from area businesses and individuals in Dillon.
Dillon prepares for a new fraternal lodge named the Pioneers of the Pacific to meet next Saturday evening at Odd Fellows hall. The article notes a large variety of local activity and plans, with community notices and announcements scattered throughout the page.
The report suggests ticket prices will rise for U.S. rail travel effective November 2012 with first class at $43 and second class at $38. The notices mention venues Orvecland or the Scone Bootes and indicate changes align with new points or routes.
Deputy Sheriff Smith reports in Alva that Metcalf died from wounds before arrival. Metcalf had lived near Joseph Metcalf in Woods county after roaming through Dodge City Pittsburg and Indian Territory. He admitted the crime when captured and was identified by officers at Pittsburg Kaw and by Metcalfs brother in Alva.
Under Sheriff Smith commends the Deer Lodge penitentiary for an accurate escapee description of Metcalf. The exacting details made identification certain at the coroner's inquest, confirming the body as Metcalf beyond doubt.
A digressive letter from W. G. Galigher discusses Dillon ore shipments, mine names, and brokers. It references Comstock, Homestake, Anaconda, Santa Juana, and a Mexico trip with cryptic episodes and a critique of agents and brokers.
A fragmented list details hotel arrivals and mentions numerous individuals including Bee FM Beet, George W. Kirske, and others in New York and Denver circles. The text presents names, affiliations, and locales without clear actions or events.
Judge R Z Thomas of this city received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of his father John Thomas at his Indianapolis home. The elderly industrialist, born in 1816 in Utica, N Y, suffered paralysis since 1890 and leaves seven children, three living including Judge Thomas. He founded the Indianapolis rolling mills and engaged in multiple enterprises, influencing local business and wealth. The article also discusses Dillon hotel prospects and a banquet list of menu items, amid praise for the new hotel’s amenities and a planning note for spring term matters.
Fragments indicate a boarding house ad near the Normal rec area. The text mentions a portable ice house and applies to BURFEIND Bros for housing services or rental arrangements.
Best of alfalfa hay priced at 6.50 per ton and mixed Timothy alfalfa at 7.00 per ton. Delivery available to any part of the city. Straw offered at 3 per load. Call the listed address.
Notice to creditors and others with claims against Mary A Mann deceased. Monroe Mann as administrator requests all claims be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be exhibited at the administrator's office in Dilleg Heavertead County. Dated January 16 183.
Ellen A Woods sues Peter Woods in Teaverhead County Montana district court seeking a decree of divorce on grounds of desertion, child custody for minor child Mien Woods, and related relief. Clerk notice dated January with attorneys listed and deadline for answer within twenty days of service.
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