Backward look at 50 years ago troubles and trials in Dillon
A Tribune recap from February 10 1888 notes stage drivers with frozen faces and a possible amputation, a Dillon council bill for a new school house, odd Chinese New Year customs, five marriages in Beavershead, and a cold blooded murder near Wunderlich’s Fence. Charles Merrell alias John A Jessering implicated, with bones and clothing found, and arrest by Madison and Bateman.
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Tribune
White
Dillon
Legislative Assembly
Montana
Jon
Glendale
Canyon Creek
Wunderlich
Big Hole River
W. H. Davidson
Charles Merrell
John A. Jessering
Lion City
Merrell
Avery House
Davidson
Browne
Jessering
Wunderliche
Butte
Andrew Madison
Big Hole
Madison
James Bateman
Bert Storrs
Exotic Hawaiian Swim Scenes Impress Traveler
A traveler recounts impressions of Hawaii noting natives performing coin diving and surfing on flat boards. He praises muscular development, open air life, invigorating climate, and widespread canned pineapple use, claiming its health benefits and popularity among American housewives.
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Raveller
United States
Dillon News Digest One Weathered Marked By Notes
A compilation of local mentions includes a man jailed awaiting grand jury action after a late yesterday arrest. historic notes recall past trials and prison escapes. reflections on school, rail, and civic projects. and tips on windshield ice prevention and plant watering.
Imagination Elevates Canned Foods As Cooking Art
An essay extols imagination in cooking focusing on canned fruits and vegetables. It argues reheating with salt or paprika is inadequate and praises pineapple with rice as a nutritious, appealing pairing for children. A parfait recipe fragment ends the readable text.
Girls Band Holds Midday Concert at Local School
A junior high assembly featured a thirty minute program with selections by Rosenkrans Losey and Hall. The girls band and new members are listed, with plans for an all girls concert and a Rotary dinner appearance.
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Pearance
Rosenkrans
Imogene
Clay Smith
Edith Kenison
Mildred
Taylor
Alita
Neilsson
Reverie
Wayside Chapel
Wilson
Hall
Nusicale
Piccolos
Heith Ory
Mae Gravely
Billie, Baxter
Jane Waldorf
Aileen ‘Bray
Billie ‘Rogers
Bertha Bayers
Helén » Wheat
Lulu Belle Gilman
Isabelle Houghton
Floyd Kenison
Peter Sweeney
Helen Klebba
Lucille Nettick
Glen Hocking
Anna Belle Hartwig
Jud Best
Philip Malesich
Vivian Allsup
Leonard Baird
Trom
Harold Wheat
A. I. Cashmore
Rotary
Kathryn Barry
Leone Cashmore
Harrison Kellum
Margaret Sweeney
Mildred Taylor
Margaret Winter
Cecile Morrison
Kathrynn Barry
Betty Hall
Tom Hartwig
Butte Elks Offer Aid for Dillon State Convention
At a Butte lodge meeting the Elks decided to extend the Mining City order's assistance to the Dillon lodge for the state convention to be held August 17 18 and 19 in Dillon. The Butte officers were named to coordinate with local leaders on arrangements.
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Butte Lodge of Elks
Dillon Lodge
Butte
Jeffers Guilty in Timber Theft Case at Justice Court
Jury finds F. W. Jeffers guilty of stealing wood from timber above Argenta and sentences him to one day in the county jail before Judge Opp. St. James guild to meet February 2 at the guild hall with hostesses Mrs. Holm Waldorf and Melton to sew pillows.
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F. W. Jeffers
Argenta
Opp
ST. James Guild
Guild Hall
John Holm
A. F. Waldorf
George Melton
Dillon Banker Grants Favorable Loan After Harrowing Ride
An elderly farmer Nedrow recalls meeting a desperate traveler near Badger Pass seeking a temporary loan in Dillon. The man claimed ties to Governor B F White and needed 150 for a trip to the Flathead Lake region. The governor initially balked, but the visitor reminded him of a past incident on a train, after which Jim was granted the funds.
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Nedrow
Dillon
Badger Pass
Flathead Lake
B. F. White
First. National Bank
Bank
B. F
B-F
Corrinne
Jim
C. C. Newman
Modern Business Argot and a Father’s Letter
A humorous letter from a father to his urban daughter mocks the jargon of bosses and salary adjustments. He notes family salary moves, a brother Sheridan back home, Wilfred offered a new contract, and a claim that his own business sold at the courthouse with no bidders. The piece ends with a bridge winner at a university alumni event.
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Sheridan
Vloise
Wilfred
Janet
Frances
Rupert
Notice to Creditors in Beaverhead Montana Estate
Notice to creditors and claimants in the estate of Melvin Wissinger deceased. Administrator 3 State Bank & Trust Co directs claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to J. B. Kelly law office Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. Dated January 26 1933.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Melvin Wissinger
J. B. Kelly
Dillon
State of Montana
State Bank & Trust CO
District Court OF the Fifth Judicial
Maggie Clinter
Maggie Climer
J. E. Kelly
Bessie’ Nolan
Maggie Eimer
Frank C. MereFadden
Rodgers & Collins
Poindexter Block
Earl. L. Wheat
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Rhinehart
The
Elza Smith
Aspen Grove
Colo
Ward
James
Sylvester Hirschman
Lena Johnson
Anna Huber
Norman Gilbert
Bannack Daily Bulletin
the Tribune
John N. Cosgrove
Alice M. Baker
John S. Baker
Dell
Island of
Oahu
Dilson, Montana
Northwest Bancorporation
Butte Elks
Jeffers
N. C. Ward
Wilbur
Gill of Salmon
0. K. Moe
Country Inn
Valentines
Salt & Pepper Club
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