Local happenings in Dillon and vicinity update
Dillon and vicinity notes cover New Year happenings street tax and local commerce. Mentions Scott Gabraith from Quartz Hill, Ed Driscoll opens blacksmith shop, Fitzharris dies, sleigh bells ring, library fundraisers resume, and marriage license issued in Lima and Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Gabraith
Quartz Hill
Cashmore
The
Tarrsune
Mr. Pritchard
Baptist Church
Savage Building
Ed. Driscoll
M. Fitzharris
Grayling
Surprise Party For Arthur Birchard At Birchard Home
A group of Arthur Birchard’s young friends gathered Monday evening at W. Birchard’s residence for a surprise party. Attendees included Misses Mamie Roe Mary Rich Etta Boatman Nellie Morse Viola Rich Emma Stelzer Madie Rite Della Rich Lizzie Cashmore and Messrs Will Boatman Will Cashmore Ed Cushing and Mr Berkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Birchard
W. Birchard
Mamie Roe
Mary Rich
Etta Boatman
Nellie Morse
Viola Rich
Emma Stelzer
Madie Rite
Della Rich
Lizzie Cashmore
Will Boatman
Will Cashmore
Cushing
Mr. Berkett
Minuet Society Hosts Large New Year Eve Dance
The Minuet Society and many invited youths danced the old year out and the new year in at the opera house Wednesday evening. About thirty couples attended the best attended hop since the group formed. Promoters were Caleb Davis Frank Eliel and H J Thompson with entertainment by R A Sullivan and John M Howard. The occasion was enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minuet Society
Opera House
Messrs
Caleb Davis
Frank Eliel
H. J. Thompson
Local Notables and Ventures Highlight Late 19th Century Life
Joe Wenrich nears recognition as a dog fancier while Phil Lovell stands out as a social luminary. Cushing & Cox touts new tensorial parlors as state best. John Morton plans marriage relocation to Kentucky. Jim Murray trains horse Spokane for Twin Bridges fair races. James Lapish masters four in hand driving. depot gains stylish appeal as Sturer notes neat shoe tying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wenrich
Phil Lovell
Cushing & Cox
John Morton
Kentucky
Jim Murray
Spokane
Twin Bridges
James Lapish
Depot
Sturer
Northwest Educator journal planned by Montana educators
A prospectus for the Northwest Educator outlines aims to elevate schools and teachers across the Northwest with fresh methods, educational news, and reports from institutes and associations. Published monthly in Dillon Montana, the eight page paper costs 1.50 annually for twelve issues, first issue by January 15, 1891, editor J A Riley. Suitable Christmas Present. An elegant lamp from the immens stock of the G. W. Dart Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Riley
Twin Bridges Normal School
Friends of Education
Great Northwest
Northwest Educator
Dillon
Montana
Northwest Educator Company
J. A.riley
G. W. Dart Hardware Co
Personal Mention of Residents and Visitors in Dillon
Notes on movements and visits around Dillon Montana including A B Rife leaving for Medicine Lodge Carrie Harper going to Ogden J P Wenrich visiting Missoula M Bray visiting Dillon W B Barbour and daughter returning from Grayling Tom Fox mayor of Argenta in town Jennie Green visiting W H Pine J C Merlin on business in Argenta H D Pickman called to Bannack G M Brown county commissioner in town L A Brown senator leaving for Helena W S Bernstein and S H Douglas from Lima to the Masonic ball Barney Shakey in Dillon Alta Westbrook visiting from Salt Lake M Howes leaving for St Louis Mrs Al Young proving up on desert land Thos Simons of Elkhorn related to Farm for sale P D McGough and Mrs P D McGough left for Townsend Galena IL Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bray
Butte
Dillon
Barbour
Grayling
Tom Fox
Argenta
Jennie Green
W. H. Pine
J.C. Merlin
H. D. Pickman
Bannack
George M. Brown
Horse Prairie
W. 8. Bernstein
H. Douglas
Lima
Barney Shakey
Benaht County
Seayate
Alta Westbrook
Salt Lake
M. Howes
St. Louis
Thos. Simons
Elkhorn
P. D. McGough
B. Townsend
Mont
Galena
Til
W. Noble
Twin Bridges
James Selway
Joe Shineberger
Red Rock
David Lamont
Denver
Mark Bray
Harry Poindexter
Ogden
Ogden Military Academy
Fyhrie
Dewey
Alta Westbrooke
Salt Lake City
A. O. Witter
Helena
M. L. Emigh
Emigh
Boon
Pitt
Missoula
Garden
J. BR. Knowles
Birdeey & McHughs
T. Wing
Beaverhead
I. Cashmore
W. A. Clark
Virginia City
Madison County
M. Parr
W. L. McIntosh
J. A. Riley
H. J. Blume
Bank
Blame
Special Term of Court Sets Probate Hearings in Dillon
The December district court term convened with Judge Galbraith presiding. Cases heard include judgments in favor of plaintiffs in debt disputes, guardianship, habeas corpus advisement, sales of perishable property, and orders for sale of real estate. A special probate term was scheduled for February 12, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Galbriath
Jeremiah Emerick
Isaac van Camp Et al
B. F. White
W. W. Bentley
Jane Br, Selway
John R. Selway
Francis 8. Poindexter
Phil H. Poindexter
Dillon Implement Co
Frank Greene
Costa
Mary L. Yarham
R. B. Yarham
Barbour Esq
Eliel Bros
Geo. E. Rockwood
John Gray
England
Louis Earle Wheat
Geo. W. Wheat
Ayan Ya
Argenta Gold & Silver Mining Co
John F. Mitchell
James H. Mackay
Frederick W. Pahnish
Craig Cornell
City of Dillon
Cornell
Geo.w. Wheat
Louis Earl Wheat
Nellie
Francis
Poindexter
St. Louis
E. Mueller
Thomas Fynn
Diverse cast of visitors and officials in Dillon this week
The town welcomed a range of travelers and dignitaries including Mrs. John T Yoo, Miss Jeannie Carter, John and James Yeaman from Idaho, and W Noble of Twin Bridges. Officials like Postmaster David Lamont and banker H J Blume visited, while Cadet Poindexter heads to Ogden Military Academy and legislators prepare for the Helena session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Yoo
Jeannie Carter
Butte
John
James Yeaman
Idaho
Dillon
Corinne Hotel Reopens Under Metlin Supervision
J C Metlin announces the Corinne hotel has reopened after thorough refitting and renovation. It will be run under Mrs Metlin's personal supervision with a pledge that service will be first class. The hotel has long been a popular Southern Montana institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Hotel
J. C. Metlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. J. Hennessy
Freed & Timer
Dillon and Vicinity
the Tribune
Free Library
Madie Rife
Poindexter & Orr
John Smith
Butte Butchering Co
la Porte
Ind
Washington Camp No
P. O. S.of A
Thomas
B. McBride
Melberta M. Heartache
Reno
New
Eastman House
Eastman
Sheriff Rose
Boulder
George F. Thompson
Thompson
E. T. Brock
Blair Gilliland
Centennial Valley
Gilliland
Dillon National Bank
Lee
Celestial
Main Street
Kodym
George Standaher
Ruby Valley
Pearl Spring Ranch
Staudaher
Methodist Church
Dart
Evangelical Alliance
Rife
Medicine Lodge
Carrie Harper
Mm. J. P. Wenrich
L. A. Brown
al Young
Philip Miller
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Michigan
Crowell & Nuckolls
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