Dedication of new Catholic church attended by many
The August 24 1888 Tribune notes a large attendance at the church dedication with equal Roman Catholic and Protestant representation. Bishop Brandel assisted by Fathers Van de Ven and Dols led services while the Dillon public school hires four teachers plus the principal for the upcoming term. Flowers bloom warmly prompting a potential local exhibit.
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Tribune
Brandel
Father van de Ven
Father Dols
Dillon
Dillon Public School
Marriage Quietly Unites Melrose Couple in Dillon News
The Tribune notes the August 17 marriage of Miss Mary C. Naughton and Joseph Gelhaus, popular Melrose residents, as Dillon relatives await a grand homecoming for soldiers and sailors. Fred L. Champlin and brother Charles set Dillon as a base while managing dredge boat interests at Bannack.
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The
Tribune
Philippines
Dillon
Mary C. Naughton
Joseph Gelhaus
Melrose
Fred L. Champlin
Chicago
Charles
Bannack
Fred
Dashing runaway scare in Bannack unsettles streets
S Tash drove to Bannack Sunday and his team ran away on the streets of the old camp. No one was injured and little damage was done. Dr and Judd Best and Carl Taylor are spending two weeks on a hunting and fishing excursion at Birch creek lakes. Orville and Wilbur Wright are to make official flights in their aeroplanes soon to try and meet government requirements of 40 miles per hour and remaining in flight for one hour.
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the Tribune
S. Tash
Bannack
Judd Best
Carl Taylor
Birch Creek Lakes
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Edith Mac Cummings Publishing Company Forms In Washington
Edith Mae Cummings of Detroit millionaire real estate operator forms the Edith Mac Cummings Publishing Company with 500000 capital in Washington headed by prominent national figures. The aim is inspirational literature to spur women into business and professional success. The first book Pots Pans and Millions will be published soon and reflects her career and view that business success is built on brains, not sex.
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Washington, D. C
Edith Mae Cummings
Detroit
Edith Mac Cummings
Sacfety
United States
Real Estate Transfers from Beaverhead Abstract Co. Week Ending Aug 18 1928
Real estate transfers listed from the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending August 18 1928. The items record transfers of properties between named owners and financial institutions across local districts with parcel descriptions and dates of record.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Deed Transfers Elkhorn Mining Claims in Montana
Joseph T. Rosence sells to Robert Crozier multiple mining claims named Greyhound No 1 Greyhound No 2 Greyhound No 3 Trump No 1 Trump No 2 Meadow Lark and Rose in the Elkhorn mining district Beaverhead County Montana under a bargain and sale deed.
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Joseph T. Rosence
Robert Crozier
Elkhorn
Beaverhead County
Montana
Ornithopolis Noted as Birds Decorated Glass Center
Ancient Ornithopolis lies between Sidon and Tyre. Glass artifacts adorned with birds likely date to the Augustan to Tiberian era, suggesting the city was a glassmaking hub.
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Sidon
Tyre
Ornithopolis
Augustus
Tiberius
Explaining Myopia At Optometry Convention
A convention of the American Academy of Optometry offered a humorous justification for calling a near sighted motorist a poor fish. It argued myopia arises as humans retain fishlike eye divergence to the sides, and the eye muscles strain to maintain parallel vision.
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American Academy of Optometry
None Such Settlement and Richmond Origins
The narrative traces Captain John Smith purchasing land near Richmond in 1609 where he founded a settlement named None Such. Fort Charles followed, and through 1675 and 1687 grants, Col. William Byrd acquired the tract that included Richmond. In 1733 his son, Col. Evelyn Byrd, laid out the town, and Richmond was incorporated in 1742.
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John Smith
Richmond
Fort Charles
William Cyrd
Evelyn Byrd
Active 89-year-old maintains health with Foley Pills
Major Ackerman of Barberton Ohio remains daily at his office, claiming Foley Pills diuretic keeps him active and regulates kidney elimination. The ad notes he has used the product for 25 years and guarantees satisfaction, with sales through George M Gosman.
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Major Ackerman
Barberton
Ohio
George M. Gosman
Potts
Wild animal populations shift with grizzly depletion
A report notes many wild animals increasing in number including antelopes bears deer elk mountain goats and beavers while grizzly bears decline to extinction with only 880 remaining outside Alaska. California now has none.
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Alaska
California
Hard to Determine Age of Hard Shell Turtles
The article explains aging hard shell turtles by examining their plates under a microscope. Growth rings form as the turtle grows, creating a noticeable ring around the plates. The rings are counted like tree rings to estimate age.
Tribune Print Shop Ad for Carpets and Rugs
Old newspapers for use under carpets and rugs or other purposes, for sale at the Tribune Print Shop.
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Tribune
Dr Caldwell’s Three Rules for Constipation Relief
Dr Caldwell promotes a natural mild vegetable remedy for constipation and related ailments. He warns against drastic purges and favors Syrup Pepsin for self use by families. A free trial bottle is offered by writing Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Dept. BB
Monticello
Illinois
The Mediterranean as Remnant Sea of an Ancient Ocean
Geologists propose the Mediterranean Sea is all that remains of a vast ancient ocean that once encircled half the globe along a latitude. The ocean gradually diminished through eras and now only the Mediterranean survives.
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Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean
Getting in Love Little Helen and James Neighbors Play
James and Helen, close neighbors, share a playful day. Helen asks James to join her, but his mother insists he finishes lunch first. James notes Helen's affection and desire to play constantly.
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Helen
James
Sale of Real Estate in Massie Estate in Beaverhead Montana
The district court in Beaverhead County Montana orders a private sale of the Victoria Massie estate real property. The sale occurs on or after September 8 1928 with ten percent bid deposit and balance on court confirmation. Bids must be in writing and received by the administrator in Dillon or by attorney J E Kelly by September 8 1928.
Montana constitutional amendment on county commissioners districts
Notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to Article XVI Section 4 requiring three elected county commissioners, subdividing counties into three districts, and election rules with staggered terms and boundary change provisions. It sets submission to voters at the next general election and details counting, approval, and effective date. The document is signed by Secretary of State John W. Mountjoy with date July 14, 1828.
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Perate
Montana
Legislative Assembly
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Sal
Congress
United States OF America
State OF Montana
John W. Mountjoy
Helena
Movie broadcasting at home via radio by Dr Frank Conrad
Westinghouse expert Dr Frank Conrad unveils a motion picture broadcasting machine that will flash moving pictures on walls at home through radio signals.
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Frank Conrad
Westinghouse
Useless baggage warned by a great scientist
An American Magazine piece cites a great scientist who says people waste time packing trunks their lives cannot carry. The author argues most possessions are unnecessary to lasting fulfillment and urges simplifying one’s life.
Order to Show Cause for Sale of Victoria Massie Real Estate
Montana District Court orders show cause why administrator State Bank and Trust Co must be allowed to sell necessary real estate of Victoria Massie. Hearing set August 18, 1928 at 10 am in Dillon Beaverhead County. Notice to Arthur Massie. publication in Dillon Tribune for two weeks.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
Victoria Massie
State Bank & Trust Co., Corporation
Dillon
Dillon Tribune
Beaverhead County
Arthur Massie
Henry Rodgers
Notice of Probate of Will in Beaverhead County
Notice is given for proving the will of George P. Lossi deceased on August 11, 1928 at 10:00 A M in the Beaverhead County Court House. Margaret M. Losal applies for Letters testamentary and any interested person may appear to contest. Dated July 21, 1928. Clerk Fred Rife. Adv. 80-32.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
George P. Lossl
George P. Lossi
Margaret M. Losal
Fred Rife
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