Backward Glimpse of Dillon in 1885 Almanac
From the Tribune a recap notes Dillon depot painted red and civic literacy rising with 800 letters sent daily. A grand excursion to Butte planned next Friday by Grace M E church women with special cars. Bank shipment of 2,400 bars of silver lead bullion from Argenta. Orr electric light plant may light Dillon by November. The era’s new woman in bloomers sparks divine scandal talk.
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Dillon
Butte
America
First National Bank
Omaha
A. J. Scumaker
Argenta
Good T. Paul
Marion
Iowa
Chicago
Dillon Furniture Company
Orr
Live chicken on bicycle spotted by Good Paul on street
Tribune notes a quirky sight as Good Paul rides a bicycle with a live chicken squawking atop. Nearby a Holstein bull was calmly grazing on Idaho Street, described as peaceful.
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the Tribune
Good Paul
Idaho Street
Prisoners Nearly Escape From County Jail
From the Tribune dated August 238 1912 several prisoners bored through the rock wall with iron rods but were not free. Hugh Anderson arrived with the Anderson Livery team recently stolen and recovered at Idaho Falls and drove the team part way home. Montana Auto Supply plans a larger building and storage area soon.
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the Tribune
Hugh Anderson
Anderson Livery Company
Idaho Falls
Anderson
Hugh
Montana Auto Supply
Proof reader slips misprint on picnic report
A Kansas World item notes a sleepy proof reader caused a faulty rewrite from All had a good time at Smiths grove, the orchestra played to All had a good time at Smiths grove, the orchestra prayed. A Moravian village tried gas to kill cats but they only grew intoxicated by vapors.
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Smiths Grove
Hiawatha
Kansas
Real Estate Transfers Beaverhead Abstract Co
From the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending August 21 1926 transfers recorded.
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Beaverhead Abstract Company
Warranty Deed transfer for 40 acres near Grant
John Stricker transfers 40 acres near Grant to Peter A Peterson via warranty deed. Charles J Bell and wife quit-claims a small tract in the Big Hole basin to National Bank of Anaconda.
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John Stricker
Peter A .Peterson
Charles J. Bell
National Bank of
Madison County Assessed Valuation Rises by 59 887
Madison County reports an assessed valuation of 5 756 689 a rise from 5 696 302 in 1925. The cash valuation totals 14 750 831 with land and improvements and livestock broken out. New items include homes assessed at 70 and 3 519 total assessments listed.
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Madison County
Geo. E. Gohn
State Board of Equalization
C. M. Holbert
Sheridan Forum
Ford with a Ford Fords Salmon river crossing
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilcox and family forded the Salmon river with a Ford during the past week. A five person party crossed twice below the Wilson Ellis place on Pahsamaroi with no difficulties, likely the first automobile to ford the Salmon river due to unusually low water.
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Charles Wilcox
Salmon River
Wilson Ellis
Pahsamaroi
Challis Messenger
Notice of Land Claim Final Proof Filing in Montana
Venora E Metlen widow of David E Metlen of Armstead Montana has filed notice of intention to make final proof under the 1916 act to establish a homestead claim on lands in section 3 township 10 south range 11 west Montana meridian before Fred Rife at Dillon Montana on October 4 1926 Witnesses are J Ambrose Brown Carl C Hansen A Duke Davis and Elmer R Gordon all of Armstead Montana.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Venora E. Metlen
David E. Metlen
Armstead
Helena
Range
Meridian
Fred Rife
Dillon
J. Ambrose Brown
Carl C. Hansen
A. Duke Davis
Elmer R. Gordon
A. H. Stringham
Notice of land claim final proof for Dillon resident
Amy M. Elliott formerly Miller of Dillon Montana has filed notice of intention to make final proof under the 1916 act to establish a land claim described by homestead entries in Helena Great Falls and surrounding townships. Proof to be given before Fred Rife Dillon September 30 1926 with Edgar M. Johnson Dolan C. Shaw Amos A. Elliott and Willard M. Lincoln of Dillon as witnesses. A H Stringham configures the filing.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Amy M. Elliott
Amy C. Miller
Dillon
Helena
Seyne
Township
Range
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Edgar M. Johnson
Dolan C. Shaw
Amos
A. Elliott
Parts National Forest Closed to Public in Fire Emergency
A formal closing order by supervisor A M Baum and District Forester Fred Morrell halts camping hiking fishing and hunting in parts national forest districts western Montana northern Idaho and eastern Washington. Access limited to main highways with no campfires and prior permits canceled. Fire actions protect timber and public safety as fires burn thousands of acres. penalties in federal courts.
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A. M. Baum
Kootenai National Forest Reserve
Fred Morrell
Missoula
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Troy
Mgr. Baum
Forest Service
Forest
Baum
Lincoln County
Troy Tribune
Always Tired At Night Ad Promises Foley Pills Cure
An advertisement from Potts Druggist touts Foley Pills a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys claiming a reader John R Gordon of Danville Illinois felt relief from constant fatigue backache and improved sleep after a few doses the ad promises guaranteed satisfaction and urges readers to ask for Foley Pills.
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John R. Gordon
Danville
Ilc
Foley
Potts
New Mountain States exchange install at Sheridan office
A new telephone exchange is being installed in the Sheridan office of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph. Work is done by C Rhodes and C L Johnson of Helena to upgrade the Thomas building addition. The project will not disrupt service and uses a magneto ringing device to reduce radio interference. completion is expected in about 10 days.
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Sheridan
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Thomas
C. ©. Rhodes
C.L. Johnson
Helena
Rhodes
Shelby Sixteen New Oil Wells Spud in Week Ending July 23
Sixteen new oil wells spudded during the week ending July 23 reflecting activity in the Shelby region. Production outlook and drilling progress expected to influence regional output and market supply.
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Shelby
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