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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune dated Friday issue details local Montanan events and notices including community updates, public remarks, and small-town notices. It presents brief items likely from Dillon and surrounding areas with emphasis on local happenings and civic notes.
The Beaverhead county ticket profiles six candidates for county offices. Incumbent Sheriff Dan Mooney, a Republican, faces Democrat Dr. W. C. Orr. County Commissioner A. L. Anderson and Bud Hartwig also stand. State representative nominees include Joe Metlen and Tom Dubois, both praised. opponents described as upright and loyal. The piece notes mutual respect and a fair race beginning.
A Montana reader reports strong criticism of Senator Walsh for voting with Republicans on the Smoot Hawley tariff while praising Florida Congresswoman Ruth Bryan Owen for aligning with constituents. The piece notes Walsh’s disregard for constituent sentiment, contrasts Texas Senator Connolly’s stance, and suggests Montanans will vote to change their senator in November.
The Montana electors declare by a large majority their choice for the United States Senate. They affirm selecting one of their own who understands and represents their welfare and interests, naming Albert J. Galen as their next senator for six years.
Henry Thompson of Dell visited the city on Tuesday and reported numerous rains and water spouts around the area. He said the wet weather has hindered haying and his crop will not be up to normal, though it remains fairly good overall.
The article clarifies referendum 33 for a three million dollar bond for state and educational buildings and referendum 34 for a three mill tax levy for university operations, to be printed on separate ballots. It also mentions Mr and Mrs W S Tash of the DL ranch visiting Dillon, praising their Hereford herd and stating no hay shortage this season.
Mr and Mrs James S Farquhar depart for Boston after spending a month at the Andrus in Dillon They made many friends in the area Mr Farquhar known as the Scotchman bought wool locally for Avery and Farquhar Their swift buying pace set a pace for others The Farquhar family will be warmly welcomed back in Dillon
The Standard Lumber company received two carloads of Aberdeen coal from the largest mine shipment in western coal history. Three trainloads were sent from the Aberdeen mines at Kenilworth Utah to dealers across the west, including Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Utah and Nevada.
A physician notes 47 years of practice and says constipation will occur despite good health. He advocates near natural remedies and praises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non habit forming treatment. Avoid drastic purges and advise daily bowel movement with a bottle from the druggist.
From the Tribune August 8 1890 notes widening work on the Utah and Northern line to allow broad gauge trains by October 1. The Missoula county Indian war has ended, Montana militia cautioned. A stray phonograph arrived in town this week. District court docket shows four criminal forty one civil and twenty four probate cases. A Chinaman went on a rampage Saturday night firing at atmosphere and walls but surrendered peacefully when confronted by the constable.
Beaverhead county reports over a million pounds of wool in 1900 with a top price of sixteen cents. Virginia City witnesses a moonlit rainbow claim while a liquor mystery surrounds the tag. Tom Wilson and Bert Orr return from a 1700 mile wagon journey seeking range land as summer burned the state. Gambling prosperity in Dillon draws in professionals and ongoing games.
County jail bars wired with two thousand volts to deter a lone desperado from escaping. A photo taken Tuesday shows the man with eyes closed and mouth open when developed. Wool sellers in Beaverhead valley bid 20 to 21 cents. Child party at Nelson home. Morrison party returns from Yellowstone trip amid heavy rains and a cloudburst between Lima and Dell.
Harry Turner has returned from a visit in Butte and other Montana cities and is visiting at the L. K. Adams home.
The Beaverhead Abstract Company lists transfers for the week ending August 2, 1980. Transactions include warranty deeds from Beaverhead Realty to Frank A Hazelbaker and from Hazelbaker to Nathan J Tallent, quitclaim from Henry Van Kleeck to Van Kleeck Bacon Investment, and assignments of oil and gas lease interests near Monida and in the Elkhorn and Vipond mining districts. An estate decree distribution concerns W E Kenison. The Icelandic telephone authority plans to switch to dial service.
In the District Court Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana Maggie Courtney deceased. The court sets Thursday August 28 1930 at 10 a m in the court room for proving the will and hearing Chris Snyder's application for letters testamentary. Interested persons may appear to contest. Dated August 4 1930.
Eleanor Gunderson sues Peter Gunderson for divorce alleging wilful neglect of support. The Montana alias summons directs answer within twenty days of service, court seal dated August 2, 1930, Dillon attorney John Collins representing plaintiff.
Name appears in probate context with terse filing language. The fragment references the Montana estate matter likely involving court proceedings or administration. Details are sparse and no dates or individuals are confirmed in the readable portion.
In the District Court of the Fifth Montana for Beaverhead County A Louis Stone deceased a notice states a sale of real estate is being conducted under court authority. Details specify the probate proceeding and property to be sold under the order of the court and applicable statutes.
The executrix and executor of A Louis Stone deceased announce a private sale of all rights in lots eight nine and ten on block eleven in Rife's Second Addition Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Bids accepted until August 9 1930 at the State Bank Dillon or Kelly attorney. Terms require ten percent down and the rest in installments with interest ten percent per year.
The State of Montana sues Rolla A Park and Margaret Park to sell at sheriff's sale on August 16, 1930 at 2 pm. at the Dillon court house front door the east half of section 9 township 6 south range 7 west containing 320 acres. Terms cash. Dated July 21, 1930. W. C. Orr Sheriff Beaverhead County by C. H. Hartwig Undersheriff.
The administrator with the will annexed of Benjamin R Stevenson deceased issues notice to creditors and all who hold claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at John Collins law offices Poindexter Block Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First publication July 18 19 4. C Wampler administrator with the will annexed.
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