Beaverhead County History in Beaverhead Tribune Serial
Beaverhead’s early economy features sheep and beef production with dairying and seed peas. horses, lumber, trapping, and hunting are noted. The piece traces Dillon’s churches, schools, newspapers, early mail, and transportation evolution from trading posts to railroads, ending with the Utah & Northern line and a note that the history will continue.
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Beaverhead
Montana
Beaverhead County
Big Hole Basin
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Lunder Gulch
Blue Wing
Bannack
Marysville
Cris
L. Godfrey
Don Bray
Pioneer Milling Co
Virginia City
Henry Lake
Eliel Bros
First Visit Delights Montana Rancher in Dillon
Jack Schofield, a Virginia City area rancher and former Yellowstone park transportation superintendent, visited Dillon for the weekend. He toured the town with old friend Jack Dodge, expressing surprise at Dillon’s growth and sharing stories from the stagecoach era.
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Dillon
Selway
van Camp
Axe
Poindexter
George Comfort
Virginia City
Poindexter School House
W. C. Shipper
H. B. Ricketts
Carl Knudsen
Episcopal
Tuttle
Brewer
Montana
A. D. Drummond
California
S. D. Hooker
Idaho and
Bannacks Streets
Fairchild
Glendale
Washington Streets
Parlour
D. J. McMilliam
Deer Lodge
Old School House
Jack Schofield
Mr. Schofield
Jack Dodge
Yellowstone Park
Belva Lockwood 1888 plank skirts debate and local notices
From 1886 and 1896 Tribune excerpts note Belva Lockwood possibly running for president with a platform on skirt lengths. A county courthouse proposal at 40000 dollars stirs discussion alongside horse purchases in Beaverhead County. Court cases, city finances, and police fines appear with local civic work and a steel windmill at St James rectory.
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the Tribune
Belva Lockwood
Beaverhead
Utah
Leonard Eliel
G. T. Paul
Thannock Street
St. James
Normal college expands teaching staff to eleven instructors
The Tribune reports the Normal college now employs an 11 member teaching staff. Officer Will Lovell maintaining order in Dillon during Chief Fred Stone’s absence. A floor collapse at the Dillon Implement warehouse on Idaho Street caused near panic, initially mistaken for an earthquake.
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the Tribune
The
Normal College
Will Lovell
Dillon
Fred Stone
Dillon Implement
Idaho Street
Legion Post A meeting praises Senator Hazelbaker for veterans legislation
Beaverhead post of the American Legion held a Thursday evening meeting. The group passed a resolution expressing thanks and appreciation to Senator F A Hazelbaker for his efforts supporting ex service men and Legion activities during the recent legislative session.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
F. A. Hazelbaker
Wisdom News notes spring arrivals and local mischief
Local column in Salmon Herald reports birds returning to Wisdom and a mild flood of spring optimism. A few dog removals show gunfire injuries while residents mock health fads and brace for a longer spring season amid lighthearted town banter.
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Salmon Herald
Johnny Schonenberger
Allen Cross
Miles Ramsey
Wisdom
Notice to Sheepmen Lease or Sale of Ranch in Centennial Valley
Notice advertises a 1760 acre Centennial valley ranch half a mile from Lakeview suitable for sheep bands with adjacent range. Available for lease or sale on reasonable terms. Contact John R. Hedley at 3214 Carroll Park, South Long Beach, California. Adv 1815.
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Centennial Valley
Lakeview
John R. Hedley
Carroll Park
South Long Beach
Calif
Adv
Weeping Over John H. Best and Medicine Chest Labels
The community mourns John H. Best as records reveal he altered the labels on his medicine chest. Local observers note the act reflects his careful, perhaps anxious, attention to details and health practices.
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John H. Best
Buyers Bucking For the Big Hole Feed Pens
Buyers return to Big Hole with active bids and solid prices for feed pens. W. E. Baum, J. H. Sampson, and B. D. O Connell reappear, joining Omaha’s Taylor Graber and Ryan. Bills include Hans Jorgenson, Jules Wenger, and Pendleton Shaw lots with April 15 delivery. Some beef pens remain available for potential gains.
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Big Hole
W. E. Baum
J. H. Sampson
Valley City
N. D
B. D. O’connell
Helena
Hans Jorgenson
Messrs Taylor, Graber and Ryan
Omaha
Jules Wenger
Bill Tash
Frank Pendleton
Joe Shaw
Frye
Martin Jackson
J. Johnson
Jackson
Two-Headed Baby Dies After Three Days
A two-headed infant died after living three days, challenging the idea that two heads are advantageous. The biouncertainty of split cranial development is noted in the rebuttal.
Funeral Attendance for Mrs. Sherman Vance
Dillon residents traveled to Melrose Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sherman Vance who died Wednesday in Lima. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wedum Mrs. L. F. Molleur Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gleed John F. Baker Mrs. John Cosgrove and Miss Elvera Peterson.
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Dillon
Melrose
Sherman Vance
Lima
Joe Wedum
L. F. Molleur
Henry Gleed
John F. Baker
John Cosgrove
Elvera Peterson
New Store Opens at Idaho and Bannack Corners
Charles H. Niblack opened his new store at Idaho and Bannack streets Tuesday morning. Attractive souvenirs were given to ladies visiting during the day and the store drew great admiration. The former Niblack building will soon be occupied by Waldorf Company.
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Charles H. Niblack
Idaho and
Bannack Streets
Niblack
Waldorf Company
Foley's Honey and Tar Relieves Bronchitis Symptoms
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieves bronchial distress by loosening coughs and easing mucous irritation. A user from Charles ton West Virginia reports strong relief during a bad bronchitis attack. The ad claims safety for children and adults and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Foley
Potts
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