Death by Own Hand Ends Longtime Montana Pioneer Life
Allan Hay a 65 year old Canadian native and early Dewey Flat settler, shot himself in his room at Dewey's Flat on December 30 after a period of ill health and suspected mental strain. He left substantial property and loans, with two Canadian brothers and a nephew involved in a Sanity case that preceded his death. Local officials and doctors reported the death as self-inflicted, with no foul play found.
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Allan Hay
Dewey
Butte Miner
Canada
Montana
Highlands
Arastra
Lone Pine
Quartz Hill
Clad Hay
B. W. White
Dillon
Hay
Lawrence
Galbraith
Leavitt
Butte
Hant
Inquest Finds Allan Hay Died By His Own Hand
Beav erhead County Montana coroner’s jury reports Allan Hay, a 65 year old Canada native, died December 30 1891 from a gunshot wound and concludes death was caused by his own hands. Jurors Geo R Vance H Bagnabos L HMthodes J D Ferguson E Mang T E Bebard sign the record.
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State OF Montana
County of
Bravernean
Allan Hay
Isaiah
Ashmore
Beaverhead
Dewey
Canada
Allan Hav
Geo. R. Vance
H. Bagnabos
L. Hmthodes
J.D. Ferguson
E. Mang
T. E. Bebard
Brilliant City Hop by Dillon Ladies Impresses All
The young ladies of Dillon staged a brilliant hop from 9:30 p m to 5 a m Saturday, praised for flawless planning by committees led by Ella Sells and Nan Galbraith. Music by Professor Willie Howard's Butte orchestra and master of ceremonies Thomas Pox kept the evening lively with no wall flowers and gowns described as specially made for the occasion.
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Dillon
Avill
Ella Sells
Nan Galbraith
Alma Thorpe
Susie Douglas
Kennie Coffin
Daisy Conger
Lou Cummings
Francis Poindexter
Mabel Coffin
Carrie Carter
Misses Grace
Blanche Lamont
Nona McStay
Blanche McGough
Rennie Coffin
Minnie Miller
Tim Tripune
Willie Howard
Prospects for Next Season Brighten in Western Racing Circuit
W H Raymond of Belmont stock farm with A C MacDonald and Marcus Daly’s horsemen left for the Belmont farm after brief city stops. He reported plans for an expanded Montana racing season with more money and rival circuits across Butte Anaconda Helena Great Falls Dillon Missoula and possibly Deer Lodge. Anaconda races start July 10 for 12 days, followed by Butte for 12 days excluding Sundays, with Daly’s stables aboard to boost interest.
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W. H. Raymond
Belmont Stock Farm
A. C. MacDonaldil
Marcus Daly
Butte
Montana
Anaconda
Great Falls
Raymond
Helena
Dillon
Missoula
Deer Gorge
Death of Dr A G Noble Former Twin Bridges Physician
Dr A G Noble once of Twin Bridges died at St James hospital Butte on the 28th ultimo following a gall stone operation. He was a respected local physician in the lower county, a Mason, and nephew of D B Noble. His remains were sent to Virginia City Lodge No 1 A F & A M for burial beside his wife and child at Nevada cemetery with many citizens present.
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A. G Noble
Twin Bridges
St. James Hospital
Butte
Noble
D. B. Noble
Wisconsin Creek
Nevada Cemetery
Virginia City Lodge No.1
A. F
A. M
Madisonian
Charles Hirshman
W. P. Layne
Cannon
Utah
Dillon
Harmony Club Holds Evening of Music and Readings
The Harmony Musical and Literary club met at the Wilute residence for its first gathering in weeks. A late midnight luncheon accompanied a program featuring violin and piano duets, vocal solos, and readings. The group planned to meet again at Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Rife on January 20th.
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Harmony Musical and Literary Club
Gov. B. F. Wilute
Vening
D. Conger
I. A. Srilivan Yovalsalu
Arthur
Hixxy
Emmett
Allahan
RZ. Thorne
Teal Duer
Rife
F. M. Thomas Duer
Elda McGough
Bessette
Amalia
Caleb Davis
Ars LC
Pyhep
Jule
Mrs. Thomas
Siolin
Mea
Ed, Conger
J. A. Sullivan
City Council Meeting Approves Franchise Extension
The City Council met with Mayor Poindexter presiding and a full board present for the regular monthly session. A petition from John F. Cowan requested a thirty day extension to accept water and electric franchises, which was approved.
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City’ Council Moet
Poindexter
John F. Cowan
Demogeratia Club Forms Temporary Organization At Dart Hall
The Demogeratia Club organized with Benjam in Bond as president and F C Kress secretary at a Saturday meeting in Dart’s hall. Eighy seven members enrolled with committees named for Membership Constitution and By laws Permanent Organization and Hall. Delegates named to Madison county and State Irrigation Convention to meet in Helena on January 7 and January 23 events referenced. The Madisonian notes W P Layne death in Cannon Utah and Dillon merchants promote Monarch shirts collars and neck wear while offering scholarships and dressmaking services.
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Dart’s Hall
Mélton
Benjamin Bond
F.C. Kress
T. W. Puindextar
Charles H. Padley
A. S. Riffe
H-R
Helena
Board of Commissioners
Madison County
James M. Page
Patrick Carney
Henry C. Harrison
Albert W. Tanner
Myron D. Jeffers
Alexander Metzel
McIntosh Howes
Richard
O. Hickman
Madison Contras
Montana
Madisonian
Women Face Common Ailments From Stomach Disorders
Advert shows Joy's Vegetable Sarsaparilla as a bowel regulating remedy for women’s headaches indigestion and nervous debility. It cites numerous letters from grateful users including Mrs. Barron and Mrs. Loy and lists addresses across cities.
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Joy
J. Barron
Tih
Pred. Loy
Eis &T
Belden
Mascot
J. Lamphere
Turk St
Ry Rogenblum
Wheaton
M. B. Price
Prospect Place
M. Fowler
Tilis St
C.D. Rimart
Mission St. K. Py
C. Melvin
Kearny
Combustion and safety lamps in early science notes
A 19th century summary explains combustion in candles and the Davy safety lamp. It covers ignition, gas formation, three flame zones, and how metal wire blocks flame. It notes mine safety, flame behavior, and the dangers of fire damp, with a brief section on durable glue from vulcanized rubber and shellac.
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Humphrey Davy
The Military Cape Fashion Focus
The piece notes military capes as a current fashion trend with new ulsters in evening wear. It describes cream colored or bleached capes trimmed with ermine and three rows of wine colored trim. Royal purple and violet cloth capes blend lace and fur with sable touches.
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Hur
Harper’s‘Bazar Sivs
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Helena, Montana
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