Gun of Henry Plummer displayed in Dillon after long journey
A Dillon collector will keep the Henry Plummer shotgun at the Tribune Book Store for viewing. The double barreled muzzle loader, made by Van Wart Sons, carries a silver inlaid stock and a later copper wrap, tied to the notorious outlaw who led a vigilante era in Bannack and Virginia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal College
Bannack
Montana
A. Bessette
Bessette
Henry Plumer
Mr. Bessette
Dillon
Henry Plummer
Tribune Book Store
van Wart Sons & Company
Plummer
California
Carson City
Nevada
John Blackburn
Idaho
Lewiston
Langford
Florence
Elk City
West Bannack
Deer Lodge
States
Fort Benton
Missouri River
Virginia City
Henry Crawford
Stinson
Ray
George Chrisman
Bill Goodrich
Goodrich
Chrisman
Saucepan Tail Torture Prompts Mother's Reproof
A London Mail item captures a humorous quarrel as a mother scolds her wriggling son for tying saucepans to dogs’ tails. The boy protests that the dog isn’t theirs, but the mother asserts the saucepan is hers, delivering a sharp parenting moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascal
London Mail
Judging a Man by His Clothes
A Judge remarks that judging men by attire is a mistake and cites a self made millionaire who dresses well, challenging assumptions about wealth and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisths
Churches of Dillon Catholic Announcements
The bulletin lists mass times for Sundays in Dillon and the Lima Melrose schedule. Rev. D Foley is the pastor. Sunday school follows the late mass with evening devotions at 7 30. First second and fourth Sundays have masses in Dillon and the third at Lima and Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Lima
Melrose
D. Foley
St James Episcopal Service Schedule
St James Episcopal at the corner of Washington and Glendale lists Rev W S Watson as rector Morning prayer at 11 a m Evening prayer at 7 30 p m Holy communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 845 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Episcopal
Washington and
Glendale Streets
W.S. Watson
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule
Grace Methodist Episcopal church at Bannack and Washington lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. led by Prof L H Garver. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 6 p.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Rev A W Hamilton is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Bannack
Washington Streets
A. W. Hamilton
L. H. Garver
A. Om. Epworth League
Young Peoples Meeting
Reverend Ostrander Preaches Morning Service and Evening
Corner Pacific and Glendale streets announce morning preaching at 11 oclock led by Rev. E V Ostrander. Sabbath school at 22 minutes, Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening preaching service at 7 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Pacific and
Glendale Streets
E. V. Ostrander
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Church Services on Idaho and Se Bree Streets
The Baptist church at the corner of Idaho and Se bree streets announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Bible study is held Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Everyone welcome. A R Hardy is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Idaho
Sebree Streets
A. R. Hardy
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Justice in Dillon
A Dillon Montana official A A Kenison justice of the peace testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills aiding his family. He cites relief from excess uric poison and improved kidney function, urging readers to buy the 50 cent remedy from dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Dillon
A. A. Kenison
Justice of Peace
North Washington Street
Mont
Doan
Kenison
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Court schedule for Fifth Judicial District 1914
The Montana Fifth Judicial District fixes regular terms for 1914 in Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties with start dates through February April May July August October and December. Court opens at 10:00 a m on each day and the order is dated December 9 1913 in Dillon Beaverhead County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Dillon
Poem Verse on Time and Faith by Reginald Kauffman
A reflective poem by Reginald Wright Kauffman contemplates earth aging mountains and human transience. It muses that hatred and greed fade, leaving love faith and God as time dilates perspectives across ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Wright Kauffman
New Year Proposal by Wallace Dunbar Vincent
A courting exchange frames a vow to choose one girl and build a lasting, honest love through effort and self improvement. The suitor pledges to work with both mind and strength to earn everything noble, while the maiden offers reluctant but hopeful support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Dunbar Vincent
Dicky’s New Year Surprise at a Family Party
A short tale follows Dicky who sulks and kicks a chair then eavesdrops on a New Year party his family hosts. He wanders downstairs in sleep and awakens amid guests as bells ring in a cheerful, if conflicted, welcome to the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky
Dicky
Gertrude
Ife
Dr. Tom
New Year Across Civilizations and Customs Through Time
A survey of how the new year has been celebrated by diverse cultures from ancient Egypt and Persia to Rome and England. It traces calendar shifts from solstices to January and June starts, rites of gifting, feasts, and the origin of New Year resolutions amid religious and political changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Russia
Solon
Pericles
England
William the Conqueror
Christendom
Rome
France
Cromwell
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THE
State Historical Society
Tribune Book
Amede Bessette
Historical Society
James F. Ballard
Louis, MO
Stephens
Potts
Grace M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
J. B. Poinpexter
William A. Clark
Department of Agriculture
Monaco
America
Denver
Sweden
James Daniel Cleaton
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