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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
3
A London News account describes the sparrow hawk’s hunting habits. It often captures small flying birds and can take larger prey like wood pigeons, though it usually targets blackbirds. The bird is mobbed by small species but can still secure prey such as a bat, a rare meal in the observed instance.
A clergyman ends a religious campaign with a large offering. He dramatizes a dialogue between a silver dollar and a copper penny. The cent modestly claims value in worship and usefulness, while the dollar boasts of wealth, but the cent notes its frequent church attendance, implying virtue over size.
John S Burnett reported a funeral held Saturday for an esteemed miner. Attendees filled the service as community members and friends offered mournful tributes to the beloved figure.
The funeral for John S Burnett, a young miner and former Copper Queen mine foreman, was conducted at the Episcopal church by Rev S D Hooker. Numerous out of town mourners attended, with interment at Mountain View cemetery and many floral offerings. Johnnie Burnett had many friends in Dillon and Beaverhead Valley.
Real estate transfers list for the week ending April 22 1907 from Pearl I Smith books includes quit-claim deeds J F Bishop to Jennie Bishop water right Carter creek and Henry Jacobs to Thomas Haw Leap Year lode Elkhorn district. Also multiple warranty deeds to A D Young E M Martinell 440 acres near Dell and 157.63 acres near Dell. Mining deeds include J B Poindexter to Geo W French Blue Wing placer and agreements among several mining firms in Vipond Bloody Dick and Big Hole basins. Patents granted to multiple claimants in Briston Blue Wing Dark Horse and Elkhorn districts with numerous lodes and millsites listed.
Listing describes 960 acres open water rights in East end Centennial valley with two houses, a stable and large corral on site. Can produce 150 tons of hay and suit a summer camp. Adjoins range is unmatched. Terms are very reasonable. Enquire Johnson and Smith Dillon Montana. Frank B Felt bought a strong team of Hambletonians from W S Tash for about 500 and plans a private Dillon to Elkhorn mining district stage. Tash is noted for quality teams. Court house cleanup underway after recent renovations led by Under-Sheriff George Dart in janitor Wm Comstock's absence due to illness.
Seed items including alfalfa, clover and timothy are listed for sale at Graeter Grocery. The note references seed stock and catalog details with no further context.
The Junior class reorganized with Miss Templeton as president and Miss Fowler as vice president. Chinook staff 1908 includes Miss Busch editor in chief and Miss Laird Music editor among others. Social events feature Miss Gilchrist entertaining, and Grace M Adams recital praised. Dr Swain spoke on Zammanhoff's Universal Language in General Ex on Tuesday and Thursday.
The Beaverhead county high school announces faculty reappointment with Prof. Fish praised for exceptional work in the agricultural department. Board members say the faculty delivers outstanding results, and the school may rival any in the state. Trees from Boise Valley Nursery failed last year, but 75 Carolina poplars at half price arrive soon to improve grounds.
In Chicago activity this week boosts receipts then lightens as prices firm. Fat steers demand remains strongest with cows and heifers high priced. Veal calves, bulls and feeders show solid ranges. Hogs sell across a wide range with light bacon hogs at a premium. Sheep prices ease slightly from last week’s highs.
Dillon Montana April 26 1907 announces uncalled letters at the post office will go to the dead letter office in 30 days. Names include A L Bessette L A Bowen Emily Brown Ed Brown Elmer Bruby D M Chick Ed DeMarr D E Farrand Alic Hayden Frank Keller Mr Lauritsen Wiley Lyons James Mingo John Nelson C P Overton Ed Seaman Alonzo Epurm Lewis Ferguson Grover Hackett Chas Larsen Johan Melvin Lee Montrose Mrs Meenckton Fred Nelson Andrew Pearce Earl Stenson Eli Grace Lamont postmistress
Sixty head cattle including 80 head cows yearlings and two year olds with calves at side calves not counted well graded and wintered thrifty stock. Contact James L Cocurane Polaris Montana. April 11 1907.
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