Prisoner Four Receives Five Years For Robbing Dillon Store
At Beaverhead County Court a four prisoner docket heard last week, including a robbery case against Dillon Dry Goods Company store, resulted in five year sentences. County Treasurer Badcon notes holiday timing shifted tax payments, with Wednesday marking a peak in receipts, around $35,000, aided by the G and P railroad and the O L railroad payments. Tax collections grew steady in recent days after a prior buildup.
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Dillon Dry Goods Company
Badcon
Beaverhead
G. & P. Railroad
O. §. L.railroad
Jury panel named for December term of Dillon area court
The jury list for the December term includes S A Banning E H Brundage L E Brodwine I Cashmore Guy Carter John T Cox Edward Cushing Carruthers Silas Dishno J W Deputy A A Elliott Edgar Ferris J W Frizell W A Grader Clayton Howell Erik Hahnson Jon Lenkersdorfer Ross D McConkey Ernest Orr J W Russell Geo C Stimpson Blanchard Stanfield W H Spearin N Staudaher Mark Selway Elza Smith Albert Smith W C Scott E C Smith H D Weenink E Yeaman of Dillon. also listed are Alva S Carr E Martinell Alex Williamson of Dell Chas J Bell Oliver Dudley Chas Goris Christian Wilke of Wisdom Richard Gallagher Richard Wadanis A F Waldorf of Lima Louis Huge Geo Roberts Percy Wley of Jackson Samuel Bell Joseph Ellis Geo Tash of Bannock Don T Albee W Albee of Bowen Geo Dodgson Benjamin Mason of Dewey Geo Knapp John Shafer of Argenta H B Brown of Grant Fred Hirschey of Fox Charles Salefsky of Fish Trap D J Stephens of Briston.
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S. A. Banning
E. H. Brundage
L. E. Brodwine
I. Cashmore
Guy Carter
John T. Cox
Edward Cushing
Carruthers
Silas Dishno
J. W
A. A. Elliott
Edgar Ferris
J. W. Frizell
W. A. Grader
Clayton Howell
Erik Hahnson
Jon Lenkersdorfer
Ross D. McConkey
Ernest Orr
J.W. Russell
Geo. C. Stimpson
Blanchard Stanfield
W. H. Spearin
N. Staudaher
Mark Selway
Elza Smith
Albert Smith
W. C. Scott
E. C. Smith
H. D. Weenink
E. Yeaman
Dillon
Walter J.cromwell
Ernest Arknete
Alva S. Carr
E. Martinell
Alex Williamson
Dell
Chas
J. Bell
Oliver Dudley
Chas. Goris
Christian Wilke
Wisdom
Richard Gallagher
Richard Wadanis
A. F. Waldorf
Lima
Louis Huge
Geo. Roberts
Percy W.ley
Jackson
Samuel Bell
Joseph Ellis
Moran Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced to Five Years
Charles Moran among four charged in the Dillon Dry Goods store robbery pleaded guilty Monday. Judge Poindexter sentenced him to five years in the Deer Lodge penitentiary. The other three defendants face trial December 15. Deputy Sheriff Scully escorted Moran to Deer Lodge to serve the sentence.
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Moran
Charles Moran
Dillon Dry Goods Company
Poindexter
Deer Lodge
Scully
County Commissioners Meet Monday
County officials set a regular meeting for Monday at the county courthouse to conclude the fiscal year. They aim to transact all business in one day with possible night session, and those holding county bills are urged to submit them promptly.
Cattle Free From Tuberculosis Found In Basin
Dr. A C Morrow state veterinarian returned from the Big Hole country where he inspected cattle for tuberculosis. He found only two head showing suspicions and will conduct further tests. Cattle in the Basin are bought from various regions and driven there for winter feeding.
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A. C. Morrow
Big Hole
Amng
Still They Come to Join the Commercial Club
Clerk of Court Frank Hazelbaker reports a flood of applications for Commercial Club membership with nearly a hundred letters received. The committee in charge is pleased and aims to complete the club's organization. The Tribune plans to publish next week a list of applicants.
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Frank Hazelbaker
Commercial Club
Tripune
Suit Filed Against Governor Norris Over $50000 Claim
Chicago court summons issued to Governor Edwin L. Norris by Hallie E. Howes of Chicago claiming a debt of 50000. Howes alleges financial dispute while Norris says he neither owes nor has ever owed any money to her. Norris reports he has no knowledge of the plaintiff or basis for suit.
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Chicago
Norris
Montana
Circuit Court
Hallie E. Howes
Herman Frank
Howes
Edwin L. Norris
Hallie F. Howes
Grand Rapids
Mich
Illinois
Epwin L. Norris
Maude Henderson Company Delights Dillon Audiences
The Maude Henderson theater troupe at Scenic in Dillon draws big crowds on Thanksgiving night with strong performances and clean act specialties. Manager Wheat is praised for choosing the company and a slate including King's Rival tonight, Jack in the Box Saturday, My Mother-in-Law Sunday matinee, and The Dope Fiend Sunday night.
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Maude Henderson
Dillon
Wheat
Maude Henderson Company
Jack
Struck on Head by a Horse at Local Stable
W C Orr livery stable man was injured when a cayuse reared up and struck him on the head. Dr F M Poindexter treated scalp wounds with stitches. Orr returned to work, and the horse was unshod, preventing a worse outcome.
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W. C. Orr
F. M. Poindexter
Rathlin Castle 698 Formed by Royal Highlanders in Aurora
The Royal Highlanders of Aurora Nebraska organize Rathlin Castle No 698 a fraternal order with Illustrious Protector Oscar Dunn Sec Treas Richard Price Worthy Evangel Mrs Mary Bell Chief Counselor Mrs Elizabeth Dunn Guide Miss Mae Prices Past Illustrious Protector W M Herman and meeting at St James Guild Hall on the first and third Wednesday each month
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The
Royal Highlanders
Aurora
Neb
Rathlin Castle
Oscar Dunn
Treas
Richard Price
Worthy Evangel
Mary Bell
Elizabeth Dunn
Mae Prices
W. .M. Herman
Rathi Castle
St. James Guild Hall
Successful Candidates for Teaching
Thirteen teachers sat the county examination at the courthouse last Friday and Saturday seven were granted certificates. Second grade winners were Ethel Jones Rietta Rust and Bessie King. Third grade winners were Ada Nutting Mabel McMullen Belle Bothwell and De Forest Graves.
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Ethel Jones
Rietta Rust
Bessie King
Ada Nutting
Mabel, McMullen
Belle Bothwell
de. Forest Graves
Edison Wins Nobel Prize Not Yet Officially Confirmed
The piece notes that Nikola Tesla Edison is reportedly to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics this year. It recounts his ascent from a twelve year old newsboy to telegraphy innovator and inventor of over 700 devices. It highlights his reception in Europe and his candid, American character.
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Edison
Europe
Thanksgiving Observed Throughout Dillon Community
Residents joined in morning church services and school children held Thanksgiving exercises. Many teachers were away, merchants reported strong sales for groceries and meat, and families chose turkey or chicken as their holiday centerpiece. Stores opened Wednesday evening but closed on Thanksgiving to allow observance and gratitude.
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Dillon
Prize Winners At The Scenic Theater Holiday Giveaway
Lucky-number drawing at the Scenic theater awarded five turkeys from last Friday through Tuesday with winners Miss Katie Jackson Miss Mattie Harrison Mrs Gee Mast Mrs Lee Lewis and Mrs Elmer Bateman Also two shawls went to Misses Hazel Conger and Margaret Spurrier Manager Wheat announces a goose week with a goose given away each night from December 26 through December 31.
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Scenic
Scenic Theater
Katie Jackson
Mattie Harrison
November Weather Summary by J. E. Monroe Observer
November weather report by J. E. Monroe records 17.5 inches of snow and 1.76 inches of precipitation. The mean temperature was 32.70 with a high of 64 on the 26 and a low of 21 on the 10th, the coldest November in 14 years. Fifteen clear days, six partly cloudy, and nine cloudy.
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J. E. Monroe
Hunting Season Is Closed After Banner Big Game Run
The state ends one of its most successful hunting seasons with November's close. Hunters of all stripes report at least one deer bagged, many boasting elk mountain sheep and goat trophies. Coyotes fetch $3 bounty plus hide value, wolves $15, jack rabbits valued by meat, and local debate over wildlife rewards continues.
Alleged Forger Arrested Here in Dillon
Sheriff Mulcahy brought Jacob Obemayer to Dillon after arresting him on the evening train. Obemayer, a fireman on the O.S.L., was wanted in Butte for forgery and allegedly passed three checks totaling 80 dollars at the Max Bartman saloon. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Doc Irwin after running into Dillon.
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Thomas Mulcahy
Silver Bow County
Dillon
Jacob Obemayer
Butte
Obemayer
O.S. L
Idaho
Doc"’ Irwin
Max. Bartman
Moving Pictures to Lima At Scenic Theater Week
During the Maude Henderson company engagement at the Scenic theater the moving picture show will be presented in Lima. Albert Frazier Miss Hazel Tomey Anson Baxter and R L Cole left Wednesday evening for Lima with the golden daylight curtain.
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Lima
Maude Henderson
Albert Frazier
Miss Hazel
Tomey
Anson Baxter
R. L.cole
Water supplies shielded by forests plan cooperation
Secretary Wilson proposed a partnership with cities relying on forest watershed water to protect source purity. The agreement restricts land use, requires sanitary standards, and funds forest improvements while cities cover guard salaries and any major operation costs.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Coal theft chase ends with empty sacks in Tribune alley
Police Captain Oliver reports two men running north along the Tribune office alley in early hours. They dropped sacks and fled after commands. Shots fired into the air woke residents. Sacks contained coal. origin of the theft remains unclear.
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Oliver
Tribune Office
Christmas Time Reflections From A Dillon Citizen
A Dillon resident muses on the approaching Christmas season, noting it is three weeks away from Monday. The speaker jokes about Thanksgiving and Christmas timing and the perennial wish for more of the holiday spirit.
New Egg Label Law Requires Stamp Dates on All Eggs
A post January 1 law mandates egg branding to show age for fresh ranch and case eggs. Misbranding penalties apply to eggs sold without clear month and year markings on cold storage containers.
Omaha market letter notes cattle values steady with downward drift
Omaha reports little change in cattle prices from the prior week with fat cattle soft and stockers high. Prices quoted include good to choice beef cattle 6.60 to 7.75, cows and heifers 4.70 to 5.25, veal calves 4.30 to 7.25, feeders 4.76 to 6.25, range beef steers 4.50 to 5.50, hogs 5.90 to 6.05, and sheep market improving modestly with better prospects ahead.
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Omaha
Neig
Pedocycle: Pennsylvania Man's Foot Riding Invention
A Pennsylvania inventor introduces the pedocycle, a two wheeled foot powered device resembling a roller skate with a small front wheel and a larger geared rear wheel. Toggle levers act like springs to propel the rider as weight shifts between feet.
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Pennsylvania
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