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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
7
An advertisement extols Prince Albert tobacco sold in toppy red bags at 5c and tidy red tins at 10c. It highlights a pound and a half pound tin humi dors with a crystal-glass humi dor and sponge-moistener top to keep the tobacco fresh and trim.
The National Oil company reports oil at 1005 feet in well No 1 on the Muddy Creek field nine miles south of Dillon. Seepage and a 60 foot main oil sand were found after 1000 feet drilled. Current flow estimates suggest a 50 barrel daily output with potential to reach 500 barrels as drilling continues.
National events recap listing meetings and conventions across the United States. Highlights include the National Education Association in New York, Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Kansas City, Catholic Societies conference in Washington, C T U convention in Indianapolis, and meetings of the AAAS Geological Society of America and American Historical Society in respective cities.
Week ending December 28 1916 lists property transfers recorded in Pearl I Smith’s title books. Transactions cover multiple parcels with buyer and seller names, locations, and docket numbers.
A list of deeds and filings shows multiple ownership transfers and obligations. Transactions include patent allocations in Centennial valley to James W. Cole and Lou E. Hanson, and various assignees and grantors such as Nellie Shaw and Emily D. Frazier, Dillon Creamery Company, Aliie G. Shaw, Iola Taylor Black, Roscoe Cornell, and A. L. Stone. Consideration amounts vary from 1 to 900 dollars, with several quitclaims and mining or homestead filings noted for Dillon area and nearby Farlin.
A worker recalls earning $111 a month after three years in the same shop and later becoming owner. The opposing view argues mistreated workers cannot sustain large enterprise. A note on tea production cites world trade around a billion pounds, value to producers about 150 million dollars, with consumers paying more.
S. E. Keesee of Pacific street Dillon testifies that kidney pain backaches and nocturnal urination stopped after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports complete relief and strong health now. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advertises the remedy priced 60 cents at dealers.
Mrs. Helena E. Curtis R N is linked to the Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street and the Kingsbury residence, identifying a naming or ownership note regarding 42.tf.
Notice states the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursday evenings monthly. A three-tap call, using the courthouse bell, will be given to announce meetings. 41-tf.
Dr Council E Faddis osteopathic physician lists hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 with by appointment visits. Dillon Implement Block Apt 11 46 1f appears as location.
A Century of belief placed the greyhound as the fastest animal, but observers find a trained race horse can beat it. J A Graham notes a horse can run a mile in under 100 seconds, while a top hound averages about 110 seconds. Antelope and gazelles are cited as faster, with views from Cottar on gazelles challenging horse speed.
The Fifth Judicial District Montana orders regular terms for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties in 1917. Be assigned dates include February 13 May 14 August 6 November 5 for Beaverhead. March 12 June 11 September 24 December 3 for Jefferson. February 13 May 7 August 6 November 6 for Madison. Court convenes at 10:00 a m on each day. Signed at Chambers Virginia City December 4 1916 by William A Clark Jos C Smith.
Nellie B. Anderson sues L. C. Anderson in Beaverhead County Montana District Court seeking a divorce and restoration of maiden name. The defendant must answer within twenty days or default judgment will be entered. case filed December 21, 1916.
Notice of annual meetings of the board of directors and stockholders of Dillon Implement Co a corporation of Dillon Beaverhead County. The notice calls for shareholders and directors to convene to transact business as specified in the articles and bylaws of the company.
Listings advertise apartments with steam heat hot and cold water baths and options for furnished or unfurnished units with or without care. Call to inspect.
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