Rochester Baby Ateen Pod Then Sleep in 1900s Note
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Thomea fell ill after eating a poppy pod and slept from Monday noon to Wednesday morning. He woke paralyzed on the left side, now improving under Dr. Dobyns care. Also reports births, illnesses, visits, and local news in Rochester during Aug 14 correspondence.
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Rochester
the Tribune
Rocuzstzn
J. O. Thomea
Dobyns
G. B. Hardesty
Twin Bridges
J. H. Cooper
Jas. Harvey
Dillon
Harvey
Vinnia Gaskill
Butte
Fred Gaskill
Fred Deno
Mac Konen
Arthur McCall
James Covell
Whitehall
Paire
Melrose
Tom Garrison
Railroad Depot Location Uncertain Near Dan Marshall’s Area
Report from SnEarpan August 13 notes graders camping near Dan Marshall's place while depot position remains undecided between town and six miles south near O B Barber's. An 18 ton boiler for dredges was moved from Twin Bridges by Foster Bros. with 18 horses, side tracked to set tires on trucks bound for its destination. Bay crop yields reportedly exceed early expectations.
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SnEarpan
Dan Marshall
O. B. Barber
Foster Bros
Artistic Chicago weather vane marks skyline progress
A bronze statue titled Progress by architect Richard H. Schmidt stands as one of the country’s most artistic weather vanes. The female figure symbolizes advancement for a new Chicago skyscraper.
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Chicago
Richard H. Schmidt
Local Notes On Travel Health and Local Clergy
Last Thursday she adjusted to cooler mountain air after a sultry valley spell. Chas Glasser left the dredges Friday and on Saturday went to Virginia City to seek letters of administration on his father's estate. Mrs Will Rowe underwent knee surgery and is improving. Rev E D Hooker traveled from Dillon to lead services and conduct a funeral in Wisconsin, with plans to return to Point of Rocks. Rev Aaron Hartt preached at the M B church and nearby, Howard couple expected home from conference. Misses Della Noble and Mary Cisler visiting Whitehall while Mr Dullea and family from Silver Star visit Mrs Mary O'Brien.
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H. “D.rositer
J.B. Hall
Wisconsin ‘Creek
W. B. ‘Holmes
Grace
Baker
Beth Mille
Centerville
James Thomas
Elizabeth Dickinson
Philadelphia
E. L. Dickinson
Sheridan
Dickinson
Herbert Noble
Wisconsin Creek
Wetmore Ranch
Bedrock
Burles
James Call
Cecil Wetmore
Egan
Wetmore
Larson
Bastian
Johnson
Pelican Island
Frank Sparrow
Kansas City
M. Y
James Dodd
Butte
Obes
Dunham
Camas Meadows
Chas. Glasser
Virginia City
Will Rowe
D. Hooker
Dillon
Point of Rocks
Thomas Nyhart
Wisconsin Desk
Aaron Hartt
M. B. Church
Howard
Della Noble
Mary Cisler
Whitehall
Mr. Dullea
Silver Star
Mary O’brien
Cattle buyers eye Ryan's Canyon amid fair dry-season haying
Dig Emerick passed south through the canyon as Mathew Johnson visited the county seat. Al Dewitt and crew hay near Redrock while M B Henneberry recovers. Haying continues despite a dry spell and cattle ranges look decent. Buyers from nearby areas circulate, with tip top prices offered though no sales yet.
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Tribune
Ryan's
Emerick
Mathew Johnson
Fred Dingley
al Dewitt
Redrock
M. B. Henneberry
Mr. Hall
Bloody Dick
Idaho
Gonden
Dillon
Wouthern
Craner
Thuradsy
Dillon Man Charles Flynn Ends Life at Bryant's Ranch
A Virginia City dispatch reports Charles Flynn, a former Dillon resident and partner with Dan Callahan in the Dillon blacksmithing trade, shot himself at Bryant's ranch in the upper Uby valley. He fired twice with a shotgun, first to the shoulder then to the heart, dying from the act. Despondency over his ailing wife and blocked plans to move to California, compounded by financial strain, were cited. the event occurred around 10:30 Saturday morning.
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Virginia City
Charles Flynn
Dan Callahan
Dillon
Bryant
California
Fairyland veranda party at Selway residence charms Dillon
Last Friday evening the vine covered veranda at T. M. Selway’s home became a fairy land with electric lights clematis and rustic decor. About eighteen young people arrived after dancing and were welcomed by hostesses Mrs Jones and Mrs Smith. The gathering featured a well spread table and abundant viands making it one of Dillon’s prettiest affairs.
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T. M. Selway
Meadames L. T. Jones
T. E. Smith
Panama Doctor Praises Chamberlain Remedy
Dr Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia reports a sixteen year old dysentery patient improved within eight hours after Cham ber lain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The girl recovered fully within a week and the medicine is sold by L J Williams.
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Panama
Colombia
Chamberlain
Chas. H.utter
L. J. Williams
Uncertain Fragments Reflect Daily Struggles and Rumors
A series of clipped lines hints at domestic unease with smoke leaks and a warning tone about a man’s opinions. The text mentions weathered horseshoes and evasive behavior, suggesting social tensions and uneasy interactions within a community setting.
Vast Mining Boom Around Butte Draws Hundreds of Prospect Holes
A special Tribune dispatch reports unprecedented activity in the Butte mining district. Dozens of shafts and new claims, including the Butte and Lowa, Gem, and Olive Branch, show rich copper and silver veins. Prospecting spreads from Columbia Gardens to Homestake territory as operators push levels, drive tunnels, and install mills to capitalize on high ore yields.
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Columbia Gardens
Great Copper
The
Tribune
Burts
Butte
Gopper Belt
Colorado
John Hewitt
Gagnon
Henry Mueller
Board of Education
Eugene Carroll
George Cobban
James A. Talbott
Butte and Lowa
Gem
H. L. Frank
Franklin Farrell
Flata
McQueen Placer
Boston Placer
Pacific
Carlisle
Mountain Lion
Gardens
Pat Mullins
Henry McCleskey
Olive Branch
Butte Mining and Development Co
Lee Mattle
Heinze
Park Canyon
Clinton
Brown's Gulch
Homestake Station
Easterneras
Blankwell
Homestake
Binbads
Beaverhead County Tops Wool Shipments With Fifty Car Load
The past week saw twelve shipments totaling 1 205 247 pounds, with fifty carloads sent from Dillon this season. Buyers include J Williams & Co and Nichola Du Pee & Co of Boston. Governor White estimates the 1901 clip at 1.25 million pounds, near Beaverhead’s limit due to overgrazing.
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Dillon
T. B. Craver
J. Williams & Co
Craig Cornell
Philadelphia
Boston
Bayera
Thos. Haw
J. EB. Marae
Nichola du Pee & Co
Geo. W. Murray
B. F. White
Railroad Assessment Totals Compiled For Montana Counties
J J Ryan of the state board of equalization completes the statewide railroad bed and rolling stock assessment. Total railroad mileage reaches 2 977 642 with valuation 15 576 287 96. Missoula leads in railroad property at 1 763 408 37 Fergus reports none others have some.
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J.J. Ryan
State Board of Equalization
Missoula
Fergus
Chateau
Great Northern
Cascade
Daween Caine
Winthead
Gallatin
Jefferson
Lewis and Clarke
Madison
Meagher
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Rosebud
Bilger Bow
Sweet Grays
Young Nyhart Buried After Fatal Field Accident
Thomas Nyhart, 19, died six thirty p m Friday after being accidentally shot while mowing in his brother’s field. He was taken to Brundage’s undertaking rooms, then to his father’s home near Point of Rocks, with a funeral held Sunday at the Point of Rocks school house officiated by Rev Hooker of Dillon. Interment followed at the nearby cemetery. He had a Sheridan sweetheart who was greatly distressed by the death.
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Thomas Nyhart
Brundage
Washington Nyhart
Point of Rocks
D. Hooker
Dillon
Nyhart
Sheridan
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Little Brother
Alaska
Rowland Rightenour
Boise
Tda
Mary Rightenour
Earl
Klondyke
Sheridan News
Igrocerie
Dillon, Montana
Frau
Albert Stamm
Ryan’s Canyon
Young Lady’s
Beaverhead County
Young Nyhart
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