Thieves, Colds and Meadows in Beaverhead Valley
The Tribune reports ongoing thefts in the valley including a 300 pound pork loss from the Wilcomb home and detectives being urged to trace culprits. Flooded with illness, residents note many colds and rheumatic ailments while Mesdres and Page sisters visit Dillon. Local stockmen begin turning herds to the green ranges as spring progresses amid renewed weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Pagrinnie
Millen
Albert Wilcomb
Floyd Burteh
Dillon
Baptist Church
Mr. Marshall
Anaconda
Some Snow Storms Malil Contract Taken Henry Lake People Arrested
Two recent snow storms burden the region with heavy snowfall. James Blair returns from Ohio as Mrs. James Nye visits Twin Bridges. Will and George Dingle win the Lakeview to Lake Idaho mail contract. Lake boys face arrest rumors for elk killing in the Park. Mail routes shift to Picnic Springs due to bad roads. U S fish commissioner visits Blair. Fred Hanson and wife settle on Red Rock creek. Summit.
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Tribuna
Laxrvirw P. O
James Blair
Ohio
James Nye
Twin Bridges
Will
George Dingle
Lakeview
Mont
Lake
Idaho
Picnic Springs
U.S
Jas. Blair's
Sprague
Fred Hanson
Red Rock Creek
Brentwood
Ranch and horse trade notes from Wine and Dillon regions
Special correspondence details John Jack selling his Bannack ranch after selling his band of horses to Frank Andrus, Graves buying L A Harkness ranch, and numerous county movements. Reports of horse buyers offering four dollars per head, ranch changes near Point of Rocks and Blaine, stock association talks, detective measures against cattle theft, and a plan to reopen a theft case against John Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Bedrock
John Jack
Bannack
Frank Andrus
Samuel Jaggera
Wyne
Dillon
Matt Johnson
T. B. Oraver
Red Rock
Thomas Underwood
Big Hole
Duke Davis
The
Tribune
Buarne
Steve Lassie
George G. Whitworth
H. L
Frank Swartz
Point of Rocks
E. Hopp
Birchcreek
Frank Reid
Camp Creek
Dick Pancoe
Silver Star
Frank Metzel
Puller Springs
State Stock Association
Southern Montana Association
John Wenger
Dulles
Two Hereford Bulls for Sale from Iowa Breeders
Two registered Hereford bulls imported from eastern herds are offered for sale. Duke of Montrose 24th No 99912 calved Oct 16 1898 bred by B Packard Marshalltown Iowa, sire Duke of Montrose No 67901 dam Adele No 73022 Brooks No 83983 calved May 23 1898 bred by W A Tade Bonaparte Iowa sire Donebey No 54131 dam Millie No 54187 They have wintered in Dillon and may be seen at L J Price Dillon home.
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Duke of Montrose
Calved
B. Packard
Marshalltown
Iowa
Adele
Millie
Dillon
L. J. Price
Easter at the Churches in Dillon
Beautiful Easter services filled Dillon churches with large congregations and elaborate floral displays. At St James Episcopal Church Bishop Brewer praised the choir and plans for another performance. St Rose Catholic offered grand music. the Baptist, Presbyterian, and M E churches held special Easter rites, baptisms, mortgage burning, and sermons on missions and immortality.
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Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
Bishop Brewer
D. Hooker
Elmo Jaquette
Lillie Peterson
Katie Paxton
Orr
Susie Peterson
Cora Yeaman
Prof. Pasmore
Messrs. Scott
Lorin Jones
E. J. Conger
Pasmore
Marsh
D. Pasmore
Clare
Sternes
Misa Elmo Jaquette
Brewer
Prof
St Rose
Millard
George French
May Staudaher
Paul
Sullivan
Messia
Stamm
Scott
Miss Jaquette
O Salutaris
Geo. French
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
A. K. Baird
Helena
Montana
M. E
Episcopal
Christ
Mrs George of New Straiteville Saves Two Through Cure
Mrs George Long of New Straiteville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with stopping a frightful cough that kept her awake for nights and cured her as well as Mr Long s severe lung ailment. The letter promotes the remedy as proven for poll throat chest and lung troubles with pricing stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
New Straiteville
Ohio
Stock Commissioners Meet In Montana Session
Martin Barrett returned from Helena after attending the Montana stock commissioners meeting. The gathering approved changes to signal shipment sales funds go to the board secretary, who passes them to the animal owner, reducing losses. Beaverhead county also hires Nick Staudaker as stock inspector at eighty dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Barrett
Helena
Horse Prairie
Barrett
Stock Commissioners of
Montana
Nick Staudaker
Beaverhead County
Weather and agricultural notes from Beaverhead county
Observers under Section Director Glass report Beaverhead county receives ten inches of snow on the 8th and 9th aiding pasture. late week favorable for farming. Additional snow Friday night and Saturday melted on impact. In Dillon, persistent snow and rain advance grass and vegetation. sowing of grain nearing completion. Mountain snow adds to limited irrigation storage for summer.
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Glass
Beaverhead
Dell
Dillon
Reverends Cope and Bidwell Seek Rest Near Great Falls
A dispatch from Great Falls dated April 17 reports Rev. H. F. Cope of Dillon and Rev. Mr. Bidwell of the city visiting the lower Great Falls. Their buggy team ran away, tossing the officials free as they were tying the rig. The pair returned home without divulging details of the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Cope
Great Falls
Mr. Bidwell
Mr. Cope
Dillon
Graeter and Miss White Wed in Quiet Butte Ceremony
Warren Graeter, a Bannack native, married Miss Oline White Horn of Utah in a small Butte Episcopal service conducted by Rev. C. B. Blackiston. Parents debated the teen groom's age, then the couple returned to Argenta to establish their home, with warm wishes from The Trizuns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Graeter
Oline Whitehorn
Butte
C. 8. Blackiston
Episcopal Church
Bismark's Iron Nerve Health Boost
Full of promotional claims for Dr. King s New Life Pills praising health, energy, and nerve strength with a price of 25 cents at City Drug Store. An employment ad seeks an honest man or woman to travel for a large house with salary and expenses, address in Chicago.
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Dr. King
City Drug Store
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
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Pageville
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Jack Romain
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J. Franklyn
Sheridan
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Virginia City
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Meeting of the Stock Commissioners
Bismark
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