Dillon’s Christmas Season Brightens Town with Rigs and Trees
From the Tribune dated December 7 1888 Dillon reports rising Christmas tree arrivals and profitable hauler work selling trees for 10 to 25 cents each. Tax collection for 1888 totals 62471 dollars while sleighing is excellent and town bells ring day and night. A half drunk Indian with a .44 rifle caused alarm downtown but the weapon was unloaded and cartridges removed. Federal law prohibits giving or selling Indian whisky and violators face harsh penalties.
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the Tribune
Montana
Hitchin
Wing
Dillon
Lowell Company
Evening train halted through Dillon after tomorrow
The Tribune reports that after tomorrow no southbound train will pass through Dillon in the evening, leaving local travelers and train fiends to adjust their plans around the altered schedule.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Evening train disruption sparks welfare concerns at city station
A reader laments the late northbound train arrival and accuses the railroad company of neglecting young women and girls. The piece notes post office crowds shrinking, a Chinatown lamp explosion, and mentions opium use among locals in a xenophobic tone.
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Chinatown
Dillon Aims Central Heating Franchise Vote Soon
Twenty years past reports from the Tribune note Dillon citizens may be asked within a week to grant a franchise for a central heating plant at an estimated cost of 35000 dollars. Notices served on Dillon saloon keepers bar sale to habitual drunkards. O M Best departed for Battle Creek Michigan to visit relatives.
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the Tribune
Dillon
O. M. Best
Battle Creek
Mich
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstract Company
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending December 1 1928 in the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books record multiple property transactions. Names of grantors and grantees appear with parcel identifiers and recording locations reflecting transfers in the local market.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Property Transfers and Mining Claims in Beaverhead County
Warranty deeds show transfers from Fred E. Becksted to Spring Creek Sheep Co. for 480 acres near Armstead and Ira M. Wagner to P and O Livestock Co. for 1280 acres in Township 9 South Range 6 West. Additional deeds cover 440 acres in the same township, 280.25 acres in Centennial Valley, 1880 acres near Selway Sheep Co. reservoir, and a quitclaim from Imma S. Bistlow to D. A. Sullivan on Dillon East Beach. A lease order relates to the estate of Jasper Nelson. Certificate of Location filed by Myrl Erwin et al for Lone Wolf Nos. 3–6 quartz lode claims in Argenta mining district.
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Fred E. Becksted
Spring Creek Sheep Co
Armstead
Ira M. Wagner
P & O Livestock Co
Beaverhead
W. E. Johnson Et al
Edson JA. McCurley
Centennial Valley
Archie G. Gauchay
Selway Sheep Co
Imma S. Bistlow
D. A. Sullivan
Dillon East Beach
Carl R. Huntley
Huntley Cattle Company
Jasper Nelson
Myrl Erwin
Lone Wolf
Argenta
Beaverhead County
Montana
Gothic rose windows in medieval church architecture
A rose window is a large circular window often featuring tracery and stained glass, typical of Gothic churches and used especially above entrances.
Foley Pills Diuretic Promises Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Foley Pills Diuretic for kidney irritation and bladder irregularities, claiming it aids kidney action and impurity elimination. A testimonial from Mrs. J. E. Stevenson of Emporia Kansas praises relief and life improvement. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman.
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J. E. Stevenson
Emporia
Kan
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Counties Share Forest Receipts Across Montana and Idaho
Montana counties will receive 53,887.75 and Idaho counties 169,705.85 from 25 percent of National forest timber and forage receipts, based on acreage. Madison leads Montana with 7,955.80. Shoshone leads Idaho with 47,085.71. Funds fund roads and schools and often cut local property taxes.
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Montana
Idaho
Madison County
Forest Service
Lincoln County
Beaverhead County
Powder River County
Glacier County
Shoshone County
Kootenai County
Valley County
Bonner County
Sale of Real Property in Beaverhead and Madison Counties
Notice of private sale by the executor of William Heaney, deceased, offering Lots 11 and 12, Block 5 East Side Addition, Dillon Beaverhead County, and SE 1/4 Sec 7 T8 R6W, Madison County, Montana. Bids filed at John Collins law offices in Dillon. sale to commence after December 29, 1928. dated November 28, 1928.
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District Court of
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
William Heaney
East Side
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Madison County
John Collins
California Fig Syrup as the Safe Laxative for Children
A vintage child care notice extols California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting laxative for bilious feverish sick or constipated children. It claims no narcotics or soothing drugs and notes genuine bottles carry age specific directions and the word California to avoid imitations.
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California
Tranquillity as Habit Says Grove Patterson Quote
An aphorism notes tranquility can be practiced until it becomes a habit and helps a person handle life’s challenges. The line emphasizes steady mindset as a match for various situations attributed to Grove Patterson.
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Grove Patterson
Sheriff’s sale listing for Beaverhead County mining claims
The sheriff announces a December 8 1928 sale at the Dillon Court House of various Beaverhead County mining claims tied to Butte Argenta Copper Co including Iron Hat Copper Blossom Emerald Copper Bell M & M Grand View Windup Mountain View Captain Jim Three Times Winner Anaconda Iron Mountain Daylight Goldsmith Brownelle and a one half undivided interest in Goldsmith with cash terms.
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Harry Blumkin
A. T. Morgan
C. H. Smith
A. J. Davis
G. N. Oppenheimer
J. S. Cohen
Butte-Argenta Copper Co
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Little Iron Mountain Lode
Surveyor General
Bix
Montana Meridian
Argenta Unorganized
Beaverhead County
Florida Debt Free State Sees Boom Time to Buy
The piece argues Florida owes no bonded debt and bans state borrowing except to quell insurrection or invasion. It touts financial health, predicts growth, and encourages buying in Florida during a boom, contrasting with European storms and global tensions. It cites Northwestern University on extrovert workers.
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Florida
Introvert and extrovert traits in people noted by Fourier
The piece discusses Charles Fourier’s early distinction between internal intuitional and external rational natures. It references Rebecca West’s critique of American women, describing their lives as tragic and anecdotal examples of modern urban existence.
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Charles Fourier
Rebecca West
Etna's Fury Threatens Fertile Lands and Survival
A chaotic描述 describes Etna erupting with lava and ash threatening Sany acres of fertile Stelian land. Weeds, soil, and earthworms are noted as enduring forces while fear grows that crops and life will be ruined. A cannibal chef drops Percy Piker into a kettle in a grim moment.
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Europe
Britain
Florida
Percy Piker
Notice to creditors in the estate of Sam B Sheser
The administratrix Maxine Sheser and administrator Frank Hoffman of the Sam B Sheser estate in Beaverhead County Montana authorize creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after the first publication. Claims must be filed at John Collins law offices Dillon Montana. Published November 23 1928.
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Frank Ker Shaw
Administrator of the estate of Frank Ker Shaw, deceased, invites creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the Administrator at the law offices of John Collings in the Poindexter Block Dillon Montana. Beaverhead County Montana. First Pub. Nov. 23 1928. STATE BANK TRUST COMPANY Shaw Deceased. 1928.
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Frank Kershaw
John Collings
Poindexter Block
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
State of Montana
State Bank & Trust Company
Alfred Kershaw
John Collins
County of
Estate of Alfred Ker Claims Notice in Dillon Montana
First publication of notice to creditors and claimants. Estate administrator invites all persons having claims against Alfred Ker to present them at Poindexter Block Dillon Beaverhead County Montana for settlement. First publication November 23, 1928.
Same Prescription Wrote In 1892 By Dr Caldwell
Fragmentary reminiscence describes Dr Caldwell using syrup pepsin as a liquid laxative since 1876. The piece recalls long prior practices in Pe plain and notes the remedy’s claimed benefits for headaches colds fevers and sleep.
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Caldwell
Syra Montiel
Fate and Choice in Seneca Quote Refined
A reflective adage notes fate is destiny for the steadfast, while necessity to the struggling becomes a choice for the willing. Classic Senecan thought contrasts inevitability with personal resolve.
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Seneca
Notice to Creditors in Beavorhead Montana Estate
Notice to creditors of Herbert D. Cashmore Deceased. W F Cashmore administrator invites claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be mailed or presented at 635 East Glendale Dillon Beaverhead Montana. Dated November 15 1928.
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W. F. Cashmore
Herbert Cashmore
Bast Dillon
Montana
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U. S
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New York
Ayne Whitney
Thomas F. Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Baltimore
Sheriff's Sale
Grand View Lode
Mountain View Lode
Jim
Territory of
Range Eleven
Range Ten
Brownelle Lode
C. Orr
Eriff
C. H. Hartwig
Arthur Brisbane
Florida IS Sound
Northwestern University
Eodore Roosevelt
Mussolini
William Howard Taft
Governor Smith
Sam B. Sheser
Maxine Sheser
Frank 5S
Hoffman
PrAll
Estray Sale
A. J. Aiken
Wise River
Overhead County
John W. Collins
Butte
the Sanitary Company of America
Hecla Consolidated Mining Company
Court House
Lode
South Avon Lode
West Avon Lode
Atlantus Lode
True Fissure Lode
Trapper Lode
Cleve
Avon Lode
Cleopatra
Atlantus
Hecla
Helene Kaufman
Keokuk
Mark Anthony
Bryant
District Court
Herbert D. Cashmore
Glendale Street
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