Backward Glimpses From Feb 1889 Tribune Items
Notes from the February 15 1889 Tribune recount a near fatal strychnine incident at a blacksmith William Morgan’s dinner, Washington’s Birthday military ball plans by Company E, Morse and Reeder sworn into the Third House in Helena, manganese discovery near Dillon and mining hopes, A L Stone’s California trip and a local death report, Idaho Falls oculist Scarborough visiting, a plea for field glasses to aid the war department, and Joe Montz Apex injuring his foot in a hay baler accident.
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the Tribune
William Morgan
Newt Morgan
Company E
Opera House
Washington
Justin Edward Morse
Charles Y. Reeder
Helena
Morse
Missoula
Reeder
Fort Benton
Axe Canyon
Dillon
W. J. Carney
W. J. Cushing
Dan Mooney
A.L. Stone
California
Scarborough
Idaho Falls
War Department
Joe Montz
Apex
Dillon News Highlights From 1898
In 1898 Dillon celebrates and showcases include Ralph Sebree receiving a Columbia bicycle with a chainless design. The Metlen hotel opens with a public reception led by Governor R. B. Smith and a Dillon brass band. Over 200 guests attend as G. T. Paul expands his store with a seven foot balcony. Sheriff Padley sells 200 beef steers to Beaverhead Meat Co. for 10 000 dollars. The Beav erhead American Legion plans a banquet meeting at Andrus cafe where Purple Heart awards will go to Paul Cash and Vic Westergaard.
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Ralph Sebree
Columbia
Metlen
Dillon Brass Band
J. C. Metlen
Jno. Howard
Butte
Mesdames Hodgens
Fyhrie
Beaverhead Meat Company
R. D. Curry
Beaverhead
American Legion
Paul Cash
Vic Westergard
Andrus Cafe
Aso
30 YEARS AGO ITEMS FROM THE TRIBUNE
Journal notes from February 1908 atGrayling highlight a dinner hosted by Walter Brearley with guests Sadie Graeter Anna Carter Bertha Burfiend Helen Floatow Harriette Geiger George and Harl Main Chester Gilbert H. F. Bunch R. J. Scott later attending a dance at Armstead. Also listed are Attorney W S Barbour leaving for California to join his wife, Elza Smith sick with grippe, and job changes at Graeter Grocery with Ross McConkey filling in. H J Smith of Bristow reports light snow in the basin.
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the Tribune
Walter Brearley
Grayling
Mr. Brearley
Sadie Graeter
Anna Carter
Bertha Burfiend
Helen Flotow
Harriette Geiger
George and
Harl Main
Chester Gilbert
H. F. Bunch
R. J. Scott
Armstead
W. S. Barbour
Dillon
California
Admiral Leahy Remarks on Atlantic Coast Naval Defense
In hearings on the regular Navy Bill Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, said the Atlantic coast could be defended even if most of the fleet were in the Pacific. He stated the fleet could be redeployed to respond to an Atlantic attack if necessary.
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William D. Leahy
Atlantic
Pacific
Leahy
United States
Roosevelt Sees Need for Growth in Navy and Economy
In a string of policy notes, President Roosevelt underscored the need for a stronger Pacific fleet while defending wage and price policies. He warned against wage cuts, urged maintaining purchasing power, and hinted at inflation as a tool to stimulate volume production amid a recession.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Four Carloads Of Rice For Needy Montanans
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation has supplied two carloads of rice totaling 120000 pounds to Montana for distribution by the State Department of Public Welfare. Two more carloads have been promised and freight costs are paid by the government.
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Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
State Department of Public Welfare
Dwight Lohn
Federal Surplus ‘Commodities Corporation
Bobcats Schedule Pairing With St Thomas College
Bozeman Jan 31 Montana State College announces Bobcats will play St Thomas College in St Paul on February 17, part of a 19 game season under Schubert Dyche director of physical education.
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Bozeman
U.P
Schubert Dyche
Montana State College
Bobcats
Winter Poem Reading and Broadcast Program Ends
Peggy Smith of serlba recalls a winter program with readings dances piano solos stories and a closing cleanup song broadcast to the community. The event showcased local creativity and music, ending with a communal sendoff.
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Peggy Smith
Serlba
Notice of Three Year Proof for Reichle Stock-raising Claim
Department of the Interior announces that Joseph G C Ferguson of Reichle Montana has filed intent to make three years proof to establish his Original Stock-raising Homestead Entry for SWASEY Section 14 Township 4 S Range W Principal Montana Meridian. The hearing will be before F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on March 7 1938. Witnesses: James McIllrath William Garrison Lars Kalsta all Reichle and Fred T Bryan Melrose.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Mont
Joseph GC. Ferguson
Reichle
Montana
Swasey
Ranger W
Montana Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
James McIllrath
William Garrison
Lars Kalsta
Fred T. Bryan
Melrose
F. Corbally
Register
Sheriff Sale of Jackson Townsite Property in Montana
The Beaverhead County Montana sheriff sale lists Stone Realty Company as plaintiff and M E Fullerton Robert E Woody James B Woody and Allen Spencer as defendants. The sale is set for February 11 1988 at 2 30 PM at the courthouse front door Dillon Montana. It covers the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter southeast quarter of the southeast quarter west half of the east half and the west half of section 20 township 5 south range 14 west plus lots 19 20 and 21 in block 3 of the original townsite of Jackson as on file with the County Clerk and Recorder.
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District Court OF the
Fifth Judicial District
Rife
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead County
Leonard A. Schulz
United States
Vprank C, McFadden
Alonzo A. Kenison
Montana Grazing Commission
Glendale Cooperative Grazing Association
I. O. O. F. Hall
Melrose
Silver Bow
Glendale
Big Hole River
Hoffman ‘Land
Canyon Creek
Forest Reserve
Ernest Tate
Glendale Cooperative Grazing Ass
Wm. F. Buyan
Glendale Cooperative Grazing Ass'n
Sheriff's Sale
Stone Realty Company
M. E. Fullerton
Robert E. Woody
James B. Woody
ALLEN
Spencer
Beaverhead
Range 14
Jackson
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Grew
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Kensuke Horinouchi
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Bessie M. Grose
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Poindexter Block
James T. Grose
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