Jury Awards Mrs. Thomas $350 in Damages from Staudaher
A district court verdict last Saturday awarded Mary Thomas, wife of Isadore Thomas, $350 damages after a suit against George Staudaher for damaging her reputation. The case, begun Friday, ended within an hour of deliberation with a jury of twelve men. The actions stemmed from statements made by Staudaher on the witness stand in justice court last spring. Special Sunday school service announced at the Presbyterian church at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thomas
George Staudaher
Messrs
J. D. Berry
Louis Anderson
James. FE
Mr. Staudaker
Justice of the Peace Court
Thomas
Staudaher
G A R Veteran Wm C Melogue Dies at 77 in Beaverhead County
Wm L Melogue long time Beaverhead resident found dead in his cabin on North Pacific Street. The 77 year old Civil War veteran endured prison at Andersonville and leave behind a son Will Melogue and a stepson and stepdaughter Martin Butch and Mrs George Romain. Funeral held at the Episcopal church with Grand Army Post support. Interment at Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Melogue
Beaverhead County
E. E. Marcoe
North Pacific Street
Iowa
Montana
Butch
Big Hole Basin
Melogue
Dillon
Will Melogue
Martin Butch
George Romain
Anger in Old Mexico as Lynchings Spark Riots
A. L. Stone reports from Guadalajara and Old México detail a mob attack on American targets including the Instituto Colon and Banco de Jalisco. The letter describes windows smashed, fires set, and gunfire as residents seek safety. two killings are noted and the situation unsettles families with American ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Stone
Old Mexico
Mr. Stone
Miss Irma
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Old México
Doctors
Parnell & Truitt
Banco de Jalisco
Flynn Brothers Sued Over Barn Fire Damages
Terrence Flynn sued his brother Thomas Flynn for 15000 in district court claiming Thomas alleged Terrence burned his barn. The case heard before Judge Lew L Callaway and jury, with testimony about warnings, electrical storms, and disputed blame for the fire at a ranch near Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence Flynn
Thomas
Drowns Jury Discharged After Hung Verdict
The jury in the grand larceny case against Edward Drowns of Lima failed to reach a verdict and were discharged by Judge Callaway. Ten jurors favored conviction with two for acquittal, preventing a compromise. A new trial will be held at the May term. Drowns is accused of stealing several hundred sheep from Wood Live Stock Co. last spring during drive to Spencer Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Drowns
Lima
Callaway
Messrs
Anton H. Jackson
Arthur W. Wilson
Horace McIntyre
Terrence Flynn
P. G. Nelson
George T. Mast
A. F. Cline
George Edinger
Frank Esterwold
John Steger
C. D. Foster
Ed. E. Edghill
Crown
Mr. Flynn
Crowns
Drowns
Wood Live Stock Company
Spencer
Idaho
Christmas goods race among Dillon merchants
Dillon merchants vie to outdo each other in variety grade and prices this year. The competition focuses on attracting the buying public with better value for Christmas goods ahead of the holiday shopping rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beardsley Marries Minnie Hunter in Idaho Ceremony
A S Beardsley, longtime Beaverhead County assessor and prominent bachelor, wed Minnie B Hunter of Burlington Iowa in Pocatello Idaho last week. Local friends congratulate the couple and note the wedding was also covered in the Pocatello Tribune.
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A. S. Beardsley
Beaverhead County
Mr. Beardsley
Pocatello
Idaho
Minnie B. Hunter
Burlington
Iowa
Beardsley
Pocatello Tribuune
Lima
Anna Harmer
Railroad Sued for Damages in District Court
The case of Thomas Flynn versus Oregon Short Line was begun in district court. Prosecutor Joseph C. Smith led the prosecution, while Judge Wynes of Butte defended for the railroad. Flynn seeks recovery of money claimed lost due to cattle shrinkage during shipment from Dillon to Portland Oregon. He testified to delays along the line and that stock were not fed regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrence Flynn
Thomas Flynn
District Court
Lew L. Callaway
Messrs
H. R. Paddock
John C. Thompson
John C. Smith
Arby Beardslee
Robert Khan
Carl Decker
Chris Snyder
Wm. Lenkersdorfer
Henry A. Dowling
Charles Crawford
Silas Dishno
A. W. Childs
Oregon Short Line Company
Joseph C. Smith
Judge Wynes
Butte
Mr. Flynn
Dillon
Portland
Oregon
Call for Booster Number for Tribune Special Edition
Due to the heavy weight of the Tribune special edition and postage for free delivery, copies will be delivered from the Tribune office to Dillon post office addresses. Regular subscribers should call or send an order via someone to receive their copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Dillon
Dillon Merchants Advertise Local Christmas Gifts
Local merchants tout in store Christmas goods this year with prices and ads. Shoppers are urged to browse the ads and call on advertisers if they cannot find desired gifts.
Palmer Pleads Guilty to Forging Checks in District Court
J C Palmer and A M Shaver were arrested last week on charges of forging the name Richard C Mac Tavish on multiple checks cashed at saloons. Palmer pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Callaway, with sentencing set for 9 730 oclock the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Palmer
A. M. Shaver
Richard C. Mac- Tavish
Butte and Boise Not Dead Anew Board Elected
The Butte Boise and San Francisco Railroad company is not dead. A new board of directors was elected at a stockholders meeting held yesterday at noon in the president’s office, replacing the organization board that served for the first three months ending November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte & Boise Railroad Company
Butte Miner
Butte, Boise & San Francisco Railroad Company
W. H. Haviland
Orrerenn
Christmas Bargains Arrive Early in Dillon
Shoppers in Dillon are greeted with premier holiday offers as merchants roll out early Christmas bargains. The prompt buyer gains first choice and saves money by trading in now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Pretty Dillon Wedding at Mrs Findling Home
Miss Josephine Findling wed Mr. John Wolf at noon in Dillon at the home of Mrs. Susan A. Findling on West Helena Street. Episcopal ceremony by Rev. S D Hooker with Leone Besse as bridesmaid and Henry Wolf as best man. The couple left for a honeymoon through Montana destinations.
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Mrs. Susan Findling
John Wolf
Dillon Girl
Dillon
Susan A. Findling
West Helena Street
Josephine
Episcopal Church
S. D. Hooker
Butte
Anaconda
Montana
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J. K. Sracez
Wm. C. Malogue
North Carolina
Indiana
Co. D. Thirteenth
Andersonville
Dillon Poople
United States
Mexico
Magnus
Manuel
Erkenbecks
Momma
Donald
Lee
Malcolm
Martha
Kipp
Instituto Colon
Jesus
Joaquin
Octavviano
Stone
Tms Flynn
Terrence
Bud Sprinkle
Mr. Sprinkle
Josh
Wm. Ellis
A. S. Beardsleys
Bride
Groom
New
Dillon Merchants
Palmer
Guillty
Richard Mac- Tavish
Boise
Miss Findling
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