Double murder near Whitehall shocks community
An 80 plus couple, Mrs. I. A. Crisp and William Teear, were found shot and the log cabin set ablaze near Jefferson Island, six miles south in the South Boulder valley. Neighbors heard shots at 7 PM and flames by 8:30 PM. inquest found robbery as motive and the crime concealed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Boulder Valley
Jefferson Island
I. A. Crisp
William Teear
Crisp
Mr. Teear
Justice Be the Peace
Market Letters Report Dull Conditions Amid Weather
The weekly market letter notes light trade due to bad weather and a still dull East market. Demand is limited. prices vary by grade from steers to hogs, with steers 5.50 to 6.10 and hogs 5.00 to 6.10, while cows and heifers reach up to 5.15 and veal calves 4 to 7.25. Storms expected this week may pressure values further.
Line on Chicken Thieves
J E Burdick pleaded guilty to coal stealing and was sentenced to ten days in jail. Sheriff Gosman confronted him about chicken thefts, leading to a confession and the accusation of other suspects including Jonah Fran and Tate Dobbins. Burdick claims over 300 chickens were stolen in Dillon that winter and identifies victims and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Burdick
Gosman
Burdick
Jonah Fran
Tate Dobbins
Dillon
W. M. Oliver
John Nyhart
Wm. Herman
Josephus Rich
Fred Conger Leaves Dillon for Salmon Idaho
Fred Conger, longtime Dillon plumber, will move to Salmon Idaho soon after the first of next month. He has secured a five year lease on a building there and will stock a full supply of plumbing material. The community expresses regret at his departure and wishes him success in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Conger
Dillon
the Tribune
Dillion
Salmon
Idaho
Conger
Fred
Bigamy charge capped with bail reduction in Dillon case
Matt Rebich faced arraignment in Judge Donlan's court on charges of bigamy after allegedly marrying Katie Kavran while his first wife and two children remained. Bail was cut from 5,000 to 3,000 with Rebich securing release on bond via his uncle George Rebich. John Klepec challenged rumors about Mrs Rebich No. 1 and said she supports herself and child in Ely Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Rebich Oo
Dillon Ranch
Butte
Matt Rebich
Donlan
Katie Kavran
William Meyer
Baldwin
Dillon
George Rebich
Rebich
John ‘Klepec
Rebich No. 1
Salt Lake
Ely
Nevada
County Fair Dates Change and Track Plans Ahead
The county fair dates were changed as officials predict broad approval and satisfaction. The track committee led by George Lovell vows to boost the track to state best status, with Lovell praised as highly capable. Secretary Carruthers notes several hundred dollars collected since the last meeting, covering delinquent stock, new subscriptions, and improving financial health for dividend potential. Delinquent subscribers refusing to pay will be sued by the association regardless of their identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lovell
Carruthers
Suggestions for Legislature on Wildlife and Reform
A citizen writer proposes hawk bounties to protect game birds and songbirds. He urges reporting requirements on hide buyers, a tariff on uncooperative fence lines, and stricter controls on club houses and saloons to curb “wicked places.”
High School Picture Exhibition At Local High
The Horace Turner Traveling Art Exhibit arrives with two hundred works copied from Reynolds Corot Bonheur Reni Hoffman Millet Rembrandt and others. It will be shown at the High School Wednesday through Saturday with afternoon showings Thursday and Friday. Proceeds fund school room decorations. Admission 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults. four evenings and two afternoons 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace K. Turner
Reynolds
Corot
Bonheur
Reni
Hoffman
Millet
Rembrandt
Sheriff vows strict anti gambling law enforcement in county
After a tip about gambling in Lima, Sheriff Gosman and Under Sheriff Erwin visited Monday night but found no gamblers and left without arrests. Gosman pledged to enforce the anti gambling law to the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosman
Erwin
Lima
Notice of Special Election in Dillon Montana
Notice from Dillon Montana dated February 6 1009 calls a special election for March 8 1000 at city hall from 8 am to 6 pm. Residents listed on tax rolls will vote on granting E E Marcoe and W W Wilson a franchise for public steam heating and rights of way. The ordinance outlines construction obligations bond of 5000 and 25 year term with city safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
E. E. Marcoe
W. W. Wilson
E. Marcoe
E. B. Marcoe
W.W. Wilson
Dijon
Marcoe and Wilson
SBTO
Distribution of surplus earth for city trenches
The city may require surplus earth from trench refilling be distributed by E. E. Marcoe and W. W. Wilson or assigns on city streets and public places at no cost to the city. Polling place City Hall polls 8 am to 6 pm by order of Dillon Montana City Clerk Bb. F. Wurry and J. P. Bompsexter with mayor A T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Marcoe
W. W. Wilson
City Hall
Dillon
Montana
Notice of Final Five-Year Proof for Grant Montana Land
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Helena Montana February 13 1909 notices Joseph F Shirts of Grant Montana who filed homestead entry 14086 November 21 1904 for the N SWHY SEMSWHZ SWHSEM section 25 township 5? range 14 W Montana meridian to establish claim by final five year proof before FAL Hazelbaker Clerk of District Court Dillon Montana on April 8 1900 witnesses Carlos R Engle John Esterwald and John Thoms Montana residents listed for the record
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Joseph F. Shirts
Grant
Township
Montani
Meridian
Fal -Hazelbaker
Dillon
Carlos R. Engle
John Esterwald
John ‘Thoms
U.S. Land Office
Joseph M. Dowling
Dell
Ranger W
Montane Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Mont
David D- McKnight
John #. Hoffman
James T. “McKnight
Henry A. Dowling
Dell mMidna
Homestead Entry Notion Filed in Bedrock Montana
John R. Porter of Bedrock Montana filed a notice of intention to make final proof for Homestead Entry No. 14348 for the E4NE3 in Section 0 Township 11N Range 10W Montana Meridian. The hearing is set before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon Montana on April 3, 1909. Witnesses named are Henry B Miller Harvey McKnight John B Ail and Edward Ames Jr all of Bedrock Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Monta
John R. Porter
Bedrock
Montana
Montana Meridian
A.S. Johnson
U. S
Dion
Henry’ B. Miller
Harvey McKnight
John B. Ail
Edward Ames, Jr
Mantons
Montana Beaverhead estate hearing notice for Owen Bilis asset
In the Fifth Judicial District Court Beaverhead County Montana a petition by James Powelson seeks enforcement of a contract for the conveyance of Lot 12 Block 3 Ellis addition Wisdom MT from the estate of Owen F Bilis deceased. Hearing set for March 20 1909 in Dillon court room publication four weeks in Dillon Tribune with notices to interested parties to appear and show cause why petition should not be granted.
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District Court of
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Beaverhead
District Court
State of Montana
E. L. Hall
Court House
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Fifth Judicial District of
Owen F. Bilis
James Powelson
Fife
Ellis
Wisdom
Dillon Tribune
Montan
Lew L. Carnaway
Montana District Court summons in Beaverhead case
The District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead Montana is issuing a summons to John Scott in the case brought by Dillon Implement Company seeking $167.95 note plus interest and late charges plus $95 to $102 in additional goods and interest. The plaintiff also claims a $50 attorney fee and court costs with judgment by default if not answered within twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Fifth
Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Dillon Implement Company
Ve. John Scott
of Montana
John’ Scotty
RA Hazplnaker
Grazing Permit Applications Open in Beaverhead Forest
Notice to all applicants that grazing permits for cattle horses and sheep in Beaverhead National Forest must be filed in Dillon Montana by April 1 1909 for cattle and horses and by April 15 1909 for sheep. Full grazing fee information and blank permits are available on request from the supervisor C K Wyman or register Frank D. Mmmadte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forest
Dillon
Montana
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof Helena Montana
Notice for publication announces Mabel Thompson assigns Edwin Coffin of Hillsing Montana filed Desert Land Entry No 0816 on March 4 1905 for land in section 20 township 68 range 9 west Montana meridian. Final proof will be before A B Johnson Dillon Montana on March 8 1900 with witnesses Berg Christensen Niels Christensen Alma Kirkpatrick and James Kirkpatrick all of Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land
Offic
Helena
Montana
Mabel WW
Thompson
Edwin Coffin
Hillings
Range
Meridian
Johnson
Dillon
Berg Christensen
Niels:Christensen
Alma
D. Kirkpatrick
James Kirkpatrick
Department of the Interpr
Land Office
Mary
Elliott
Montane Meridian
Dilton
Navies Ag
Berg ‘Christensen
Niels. Christensen
Alma GC
Kirkpatrick
Frank D. Mumacte
Register
Public Land Sale Notice in Helda Montana 1909
Public notice from the United States Land Office Helda Montana announces public sale of land tract NW1/4 NE1/4 Section 24 Township 68 Range 9 West at 10:00 am on March 1909. Bidders may file adverse claims or objections by sale date. Receiver Grover O Frewar n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the iteHor
United States Land Office
Helda
Mont
General’ Land Office
Estate of William Smith Deceased Beavershead Notice
District Court of Montana Beaverhead County invites creditors and claimants to present claims against William Smith deceased. Executors A. S. Barnour and others request vouchers within four months after first publication at W. S. Barbour law office Dias Beana. February 4 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District’ Court of
Fifth’ Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Beaverhead
William Smith
W. S. Barbour
Dias
Beana
Heaverhoed
Eoy Sam
Jno
Notice to prepare abstracts of cancelled mortgages
Office notice requests abstraction of all cancelled mortgages on record by the first Monday in March. Mortgages must be presented for assessment against the mortgagee to avoid future assessment. Dated at Dillon February 23. County Clerk Spaxgr serves as registrar for the process.
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Dillon
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