Notes of an Itinerant from Cilville Amusements and Anecdotes
The column records tidbits from Adelbert M. Alderson's marriage to Ernestine Burg linking Cleveland kin and party lines. It muses on water bonds in Dillon, Salvation Army barracks distance, Ella Ewing the four foot seven inch giantess, and recalls printers Cy Warman and Little King rewriting a poem as a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert M. Alderson
Livingston Post
A. M
Alderson
Livingston
Charley Burg
Miss Burg
Francis Cleveland
Cleveland
Burg
Ernestine Burg
Folsoms
Misa Ernestine Burg
Jane Lemon
Ebenezer Sweet
Jane
Ebenezer
Dillon
Ella Ewing
Lesses
Virginia City
Miss Ewing
Mrs. Murphy
United States
Agnes I Love Thee Poem On The Sand
A poet writes in the sand to express love for Agnes. The tide washes away the words as waves roll ashore, erasing the message though the sentiment remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
Lortie
Agnes I Love Thee Verse Renders Hidden Passion
A fragment from a verse about Agnes features persistent affection and grand imagery of mountains and oceans. It notes a character declaring steady love with a distant, lyrical tone. The text mentions a judge or critic praising King’s screed and awarding first money to Brn Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brn Barr
Ladies' Aid Enjoys Afternoon at Mrs Schuler's Country Home
The Ladies' Aid society and many friends were entertained by Mrs Schuler at her country home ten miles north of Dillon. They travelled by buggy and spring wagon, spent a cheerful afternoon, and ended by agreeing to help clear a heavily loaded table of food. Fifty two attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Beaverhead Osual Co. Sues to Protect Beaverhead River Rights
The Beaverhead Osual Co. filed suit this week seeking an injunction against Dillon Electric Light & Power Co. and others to prevent interference with its Beaverhead River rights. Separate suits involve water disputes on the Blacktail and in Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Osual Co
Dillon Electric Light & Power Co
Beaverhead River
Terrence Flynn
Mrs Flynn and Miss Ella Flynn Host St Rose Guild Event
Mrs Thomas Flynn and Miss Ella Flynn entertained St Rose Guild at their ranch seven miles from town with a hearty chicken dinner. Thirty five guests enjoyed a jolly afternoon and evening, marking one of the guilds finest afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Flynn
Ella Flynn
St. Rose Guild
Guild
Notice of Credit Limitation and Convention Travel Rates
Warning against extending credit to Bila Yearin with no responsibility for her debts. Dated by Dr A O Yearran. Elk's Convention Salt Lake August 12 14. Short Line offers Salt Lake round trip from Divide Melrose Dillon Bedrock Lima at 11.00 with sale August 10 11 and return by August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bila Yearin
Salt Lake
Notice for Publication and Claim Proof Solicited
Notice records Charles H. Smith filing for a homestead in Montana. Proof hearing before U.S. Commissioner J Price at Dillon on September 18, 1902 to establish residence and cultivation. Witnesses listed include Clark Anderson James Farrey and James Pointy of Dillon. Frank D. Miracle, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Price
U. S
Dillon
Mont
Charles H. Smith
Clark Anderson
James Ftarrey
Ait Prank
D. Miracle Register
Roundup of Rare Horses in South Dakota Plains
Sioux Falls July 28 report says after months of effort all stray horses in the ceded Sioux lands between the Missouri River and the Black Hills have been rounded up. The count valued at 80 000 to 100 000 dollars are healthy and returned to owners for shipment to eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Missouri River
Black Hills
South Dakota
Great Plains
Cholera Spreading in Cairo Faces Devastating Epidemic
Cairo reports terrify ing progress of cholera with forty two new cases and multiple deaths. Daily Telegraph correspondent notes local containment is no longer possible and Egypt may face a devastating outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
London
Cairo
Daily Telegraph
Fist Fight Ends in Death in Portland
Frank Carlson and George Baldwin aged nineteen quarreled over two girls. They fought with bare fists in a secluded area. Carlson collapsed after a blow and died. Baldwin is jailed as authorities investigate the fatal duel. In San Francisco, Rupi Many Mari, 130, a long time resident born in India, is reported dead after a dramatic life story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Frank Carlson
George Baldwin
Carlson
Baldwin
San Francisco
Rupi Many Mari
India
Mari
Hawaiian Islands
California
Troops March in Artibonite Back Firmin Bid in Haiti
A Cape Haytien dispatch says Artibonite forces supporting Firmin entered Limbo and head toward Cape Haytien. St Raphael is surrounded and Granda Rivieres is threatened. Port au Prince troops are beaten at Archadale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
Paris
Cape Haytien
Artibonite
Firmin
Republic
St Raphael
Granda Rivieres
Port Au Prince
Archadale
Bodies Found on Tracks and Doctor's Suicide Reported
The mangled body of an unknown man was found on the Union Pacific track near Platteville Colorado. Pockets held cards with names George Mclean B E Jones and C A Cameron Little Rock. Dr Eugene Grissom a once noted alienist and neurologist killed himself in Washington. Norway faces concern as 350000 Norwegians emigrated to America this year doubling last year’s figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Colo
Union Pacific
Here
George Mclean
BE. Jones
C. A. Cameron
Little Rock
Grissom
Washington
Eugene Grissom
Newcomer Silences Critics at Society Gathering
A new matron makes her debut among Cape Eral married belles and instantly fits in. She greets the room with poise, recalling luncheon guests and casually answering a sharp critic by asking how she arrived, replying I drove here my dear Mrs Cressbeam.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Procter & Gamble CO. Cincinnat
Cilville
Salvation Army
Tippel
Cy” Warman
Little” King
Cy Warman
Ladies’ Aid
A. O. Yearran
Divide
Lima
Accet
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Norway
America
England
Acker’s
T. M. Bratt
Vassar
Mich
Acker
W.H. Hooker &Co., Proprs
Buffalo, N
Athens
Tenn
Pemie
Cardus
Thedford
Nanna Davis
Nannie Davis
de Toma
Cse
Chattanooga
Central Pharmacy
Jacob
H. Dy Weenink
G. W. Dart Hardware Co
JONES
GHAIN
PLANO
C. W. Dart Hardware CO
Diamond'c
Cudahy Packing Co
Omaha
Neb
J. Haines & Co
Flathead
State Savings Bank
Ion Bank & Frost Co
Nati Set Ak
P Mtans
Montana Land &Oil Co
Union Meat Market
Deputy Bros
Proprietoes
Jeppson Bros
Dillon Theatre
P.O
Jobson
Jonxson
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