Backward Glimpse of 1885 Montana Life
A December Tribune item recounts 41 years ago rural gentlemen lost to whist champs of Glendale Bannack and Dillon. It notes courting widows on trains Silverbow Melrose Dillon and reports a Dillon tragedy Hy Perry killed A M Morrison shot Frankie then wounded himself. Georgia outlawed liquor, city rules push brick stoves, Glendale smoke and dust blamed.
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the Tribune
Glendale
Bannack
Dillon
Silverbow
Melrose
Hy” Perry
A. M. Morrison
Georgia
Electric light first tested in Dillon this week
Twenty three years ago Dillon unveiled its electric light system. Last Saturday night the current ran smoothly and manager Matthew Orr praised the operation. A two horse power engine was delivered to Orr for carriage use and replace horses.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Matthew Orr
Orr’s Horseless Carriage Seen on Dillon Streets
A Dillon resident Mr. Orr is rumored to be testing a horseless carriage. The note claims gasoline powered vehicles are the most reliable in a competitive race from New York to Chicago. The town may be surprised to see Orr glide along in the invention.
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New York
Chicago
Dillon
Mr. Orr
John Albers Departs Dillon for Four-Week East Trip
John Albers left Dillon Monday evening for the east to visit relatives in Missouri and Kansas. He plans to be away about four weeks.
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the Tribune
John Albers
Dillon
East
Missour
Kansas
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Beaverhead County
Guardian Esther Selleck sells a one half interest in four hundred eight acres in sections 17 and 20 township 8, range 7 west, Montana. Private sale on or after December 18, 1926 with ten percent bid cash and balance on court confirmation. Bids due in writing to the guardian, at her Monida home or at Dillon attorneys or the Dillon clerk.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Gordon Edison Cole
Township Eight
Range
Montana Meridian
Montana
United States
Monida
Jos. C. Smith
J. K. Kelly
Dillon
Esther Selleck
Notice for Public Land Claim in Dillon Montana
Department of the Interior announces Leo I Talent of Dillon Montana files intention to make final desert land proof for NIELSW and SoSWly in section 27 township south range west Great Falls meridian. Proof before Fred Rife of Dillon on January 7 1927 with witnesses Richard Nedrow Clay Perry Nathan Talent and Patrick Flynn all of Dillon. Adv 49-53. A H Stringham Acting Register
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Leo I. Talent
Dillion
Elena
Nielsw
Soswly
Range
Meridan
Fred Rife
Dillon
Richard K. Nedrow
Clay Perry
Nathan J. Talent
Patrick
Flynn
Homestead Final Proof Sought by Pete Vook at Dillon
Department of the Interior notices Pete Vook of Dillon Montana filed to prove up a homestead claim on land described as SEY NW4 section 30 township 8S range 9W Montana meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon on December 18 1926 with witnesses George W Rebich Adolph Krulyac Peter Swetich and John H Rebich all of Dillon.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Great Falls
Montana
Pete Vook
Tillon
Helena
Range 9 West
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
Ditlon
George W. Rebich
Adolph Krulyac
Peter Swetich
John H. Rebich
Dillon
Name Change Petition Hearing Set in Beaverhead County
The matter of Chris Overgaard Christiansen seeks a name change to Chris Overgaard. Hearing scheduled for December 11, 1926 at 10 a.m. in the court room at Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana. Any interested party may appear and show cause. Date November 12, 1926.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Chris Overgaard Christiansen
Chris Overgaard
Dillon
Notice to Creditors in Crow Estate
The executrix Annie Fe. Nelson of Harriet A. Crow deceased publishes a claim notice. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication to Smith & Kelly in Dillon Montana. Dated November 18 1926 in Beaverhead County.
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Annie FE. Nelson
Harriet A. Crow
Estate of Patrick Kelly Notice to Creditors
In the district court of the Fifth judicial district in the estate of Patrick Kelly deceased administratrix notifies creditors to present claims within four months after first publication. Claims should be sent to the law office of Smith and Kelly Dillon Montana, for the Beaverhead County Montana transaction of estate business. Dated at Dillon Montana November 18 1926.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Harriet A. Crow
Harriet A. Craw
Smith & Kelly
Dillon
Patrick Kelly
Dillon Montana
Desert land proof notice filed for Reichle Montana land
Agge Polish of Reichle Montana filed intention to make desert land proof to establish claim on NESW NSE section 34 township 4 south range 9 west Montana meridian. Hearing set before F A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana on December 31 1926. Carl H Hartwig Valentin Tadeviett Peter Spritzer and Martin Fabac all of Reichle Montana named as witnesses.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Agge Polish
Reichle
Helena
Range 9
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Ag Nessez
Carl H. Hartwig
Valen. Tadeviett
Peter Spritzer
Martin Fabac
Beaverhead Motors Demo Delights Dillon in Radio Display
Bud Galt of Beaverhead Motors attaches an Atwater Kent radio to a window loud speaker in his Dillon garage. The 4 pm demonstration brings in a Pittsburgh station loudly, drawing curiosity to his shop displaying Atwater Kent and RCA Radiolas.
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Bud -Galt
Beaverhead Motors Company
Atwater Kent
Pittsburgh
Mr. Galt
Montana
the Messenger
Atwater Kent and
Radio Corporation of America
Norse files damages suit over ditch interference at Trapper Lake
Henry C. Norse sues John M. Kambich in district court claiming damages for alleged interference with a ditch at Trapper lake.
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Henry C. Norse
District Court
John M. Kambich
Trapper Lake
Desert land final proof notice for Dillon entry
Notice that Mathias Polish of Dillon Montana will attempt final proof by purchase under the 1915 act to establish a land claim in EMSW1 WIQSEL section 28 township 4 south range in Helena and Great Falls lands. The proof is set before F A Hazelbaker U S commissioner in Dillon on December 31 1926. Competing claims listed include Carl Hl Hartwig Valen Tadevich Peter Spritzer and Martin Fabae of Reichle. Adv 48 fil Acting Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Mathias Polish
Dillon
Helena
Range 9
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Carl Hl. Hartwig
Valen Tadevich
Peter Spritzer
Martin Fabae
Reichle
Call for bids on county printing in Beaverhead Montana
Beaverhead County Commissioners invite sealed bids from resident publishers for a two year county printing contract starting January 1, 1927. Bids due December 6, 1926 at 10:00 a.m. with 10 percent certified check. Right to reject bids reserved. Bond filed if contract awarded. Dillon Montana November 27, 1926.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Gargoyle Play Delights Normal College Audience
A large Friday night crowd enjoyed the Gargoyle play at the Normal College auditorium. Mamma's Affair is praised as one of the best school plays in seasons. Cast includes Le Roy Emerson Butte Albert Gilbert Clyde Park Eleanora Olsen Dillon Gretchen Gayhart Kalispell Dorothy Hirschman Dillon Charles McDermand Huntley and Martha Allen Livingston.
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Normal College
Leroy Emerson
Butte
Albert Gilbert
Clyde Park
Eleanora Olsen
Dillon
Gretchen Gayhart
Kalispell
Dorothy Hirschman
Charles McDermand
Huntley
Martha Allen
Livingston
Order to Show Cause Why Sale of Real Estate Should Not Be
Beaverhead county district court in Dillon issues an order to show cause why Annie E. Nelson as administratrix may sell necessary real property of Dennis Brennen deceased. Hearing set for January 3 1927 at 10 am in the district court courtroom. Publication notice required for four consecutive weeks in the Dillon Tribune.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Dennis Brennen
Annie E. Nelson
District Court
Dillon
Dillon Tribune
Beaverhead County
Fred Rife
Bids Sought for County Medical Services Contract
Beaverhead county Montana invites sealed bids from resident physicians for one year starting January 1 1927 to provide medical and surgical attendance to the sick poor and county jail inmates and furnish medicines. Bids due December 6 1926 at 10 am with 10 percent certified check. contract awarded by county commissioners board.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
John S. Baker
Dillon
Dissolution of Blue Bird Service Station Partnership in Dillon MT
Notice states the partnership of John Korn and W C Undegraff doing business as Blue Bird Service Station Dillon Montana is dissolved. All debts owed to the firm will be paid to W C Undegraff and all firm debts will be paid by W C Updegraff who will maintain an office at the Blue Bird Service Station.
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John Korn
W. C. Undegraff
Blue Bird Service Station
Dillon
Montana
W. C. Updegraff
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Osteopath Meden Block
L. G. Dunlap
DR. Stephan's
W. J. Romersa
Hughes & McCaleb
Annabel Desmond
Phillips
F. H. Bimrose
Holcomb
G. Lyons
Adv
A. H. Stringham
Fred Riff
Beaverhead Motors
Montana Auto Supply Co
Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
The
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Early Tribune
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