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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1888
Page
8
A New York Press report describes the liquidating department where duties on imported woods are finally calculated. Clerks explain the need for vast commercial knowledge, handling complex tax formulas, and disputes over rate determinations, with examples from dress goods to sugar and wine.
A garbled column blends a curious surgical anecdote about treating broken ribs with mush and a corset with a bartender’s quip on orders and drinks. It cites a Chicago Herald item and notes Bruce, claimed as the first Black man in the U S Senate, in a stray sequel of misquoted snippets.
A partial ledger lists delinquent taxes for Beaverhead County for the year 19s7. Names include Hopkins Dillon Morgan Glendale Hanson Wisdom, and many others with associated towns such as Dillon Wisdom Glendale Bannack and Argenta. Amounts appear next to several entries though many details are partial or garbled.
A damaged clipping mentions claims of cures for consumption and a public figure or group associated with governance. References to readers, badges, and addresses are garbled, with scattered names like POA SLOCUM MOG and locations tied to New York. The text lacks clear events or outcomes.
Public notice warns co-owners of Tosser Mining and related entities in Beaverhead County Montana Territory that expenditures on the Annam Lode claim require repayment within ninety days or ownership may shift. It names W G Galigher and other parties, disclaims debts, and invites inquiries. Also announces sealed bids for a pile bridge over Beaverhead River with plans due by March and county clerks' details.
In Beaverhead County Montana Territory the probate court fixes February six for a hearing on a sale return of Angelo Barrett’s estate. Louis Cybthrie guardian reports sale of two thirds interest in land in section twenty township eight south range nine west for eight hundred dollars cash. Objections may be filed and heard.
The District Court of the third Judicial District Territory of Montana Beav erhead County issues a summons to Azel Ames Jr instructing appearance and answer within limited days. The action seeks 446 dollars plus interest and costs for services rendered in 188, with judgment by default if not answered. Filed January 6, 1888 by Clerk Faann A Connerr and Deputy Wy Rowe Moore, attorney J Gatmesiti.
In Beaverhead County Montana Territory probate court notice of sale returns for the estate of Phil M Brown deceased. Elizabeth French adminis trator filed sale returns for the Paymaster lode and Carbonate lode claims with hearings set for February at the Dillon probate judge office. Objections may be filed. witnesses listed for final proof on another claim in Melrose Montana with witnesses Peter Roth Joseph Pear William Bow and Benjamin Chester.
Notice for final proof to support a settler Wenry Woentak who filed to prove continuous residence and cultivation on land in section 30 township 7 south range 8 west near Dillon Montana before the Clerk of the District Court in Beaverhead County. Witnesses Craig Cornell John Selway James Porch and John Princhester of Dillon. Langhoun E Register.
Peter Roth, homestead applicant, will make final proof before Hl. Il Melton, Probate Ridge, Beaverhead County, MT on March 5, 1888. Location Melrose Montana. Witnesses Wilban Kinsella Joseph Mear William Raw Benjamin Chester all reside in Melrose. Langhorne, Register.
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