Chicken Farm resolves a family feud and a dream
The Bickford family story centers on Mandy and John Williams facing financial strain after a failed start on a chicken farm. Farmer Bickford loans support, forgives missteps, and ultimately buys the farm for John, inviting them to stay as a home while ensuring a Thanksgiving reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Mitchel
Farmer Bickford
Mandy
John Williams
John
Allison
Mr. Bickford
Bickford
Inquirer
Rich Strike in Park Mining Shaft Near Polaris
W M Cobban reports ore samples from Park Mining Company near Polaris show a twelve foot vein from eighty feet depth with ten feet mineralized porphyry. Assays value at 35 dollars per ton with silver gold and five percent copper. Shaft sinking to 210 feet with two compartments and a hoisting plant in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Butte
W. M. Cobban
Park Mining Company
Polaris
Lillon Churches Corner Washington and Glendale
Rev. 5. D. Hooker leads services at Lillon Church on Sundays with Holy Communion at 11 00 on the first and third Sundays and at 7 00 on other Sundays. Morning prayer follows at 11 00 and evening prayer at 7 30. Sunday school assembles at 9 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Glendale Sts
D. Hooker
First Church Christ Scientist Announces Weekly Services
Meeting place near Stamm's Jewelry store. Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock with Sunday school after. Wednesday service at 8 o'clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church Christ, Scientist
Stamm
First Baptist Church Session Times
Rev. Dr. Horace W. Tilden leads morning preaching at 11 a m Bible school at noon and evening preaching at 7 30 p m Midweek services are held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church corner Idaho and Sebree Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho and
Sebree Sts
Horace W. Tilden
Presbyterian Church Schedule Notice
Corner Pacific and Glendale Streets Reverend Dr A B Martin pastor Sabbath school at 12 pm Christian Endeavor at 7 pm Evening preaching service at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Martin
Christian Endeavor
Grace M E Church Schedule on Bannack and Washington
Cover Bannack and Washington Streets with activities including Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning preaching at 11. Class meeting at 12 m. Epworth League at 7 30 p.m. Evening preaching at 7 30. Sacred concert on first Sunday evenings and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannack
Washington Sts
Epworth Leaguet
China’s Oil Tree Prompts U.S. Imports and Plantings
American importers learned of Chinese wood oil as an astringent and drier for fine furniture varnish. Two U.S. firms opened Hankow branches for oil export and one shipped nearly 200000 gallons since last fall. Hankow imports New York barrels and machinery since no provincial barrels are made. About a thousand oil tree seeds were planted in California and are growing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
China
New York
California
Drunken Suspicion Sparks Tense Exchange
Mrs. McSosh explains her husband’s drunkenness aroused suspicion, saying he was fearfully drunk last night, while Mr. McSosh questions why others would think he drank. The Cleveland Leader quotes the wry exchange.
Daughter's sewing duties shift as maid takes over
A Baltimore American item notes Mrs. Parvenne asking about her daughter’s season and a maid named Pakin' handling sewing, signaling reduced household chores for the family. No further details are provided.
Minnie T Notices Wrinkle in Mirror
A fragment recalls Minnie T noticing a wrinkle in a mirror and reacting with surprise or disbelief. The scene hints at character perception and a moment of self-reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie+T
Mannie
Salt Ike Humorza Report Sparks Brief Newscard
A terse note from Salt’s Ike offers quirky humor about everyday life. The item hints at light relief and a playful take on common pleasures as readers seek small joys amid daily routines.
Mining Deeds and Lode Locations Listed in District Records
Records show transfers and quitclaims including Christian Rieben to H C Wood and F J Hagenbarth Agnes placer in unorganized district for 1 dollar. James H Mackay to Geo Stimpson two Thomson’s addition lots for 300 dollars. Woodside to Hartwig 14 percent undivided in 12 cu ft water right from Willow Creek. multiple quartz locations such as Mammoth lode in Elkhorn, Tin Horn in Bloody Dick, Copper Queen in unorganized district, Gold King Flying Cloud, Sunbeam Agitator in unorganized or Montana districts. Dan Patch Morning Star and Agitator lodes listed with various parties including Stanley Starr and Chas Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rieben
H. C. ‘Wood
F. J. Hagenbarth
Agnes
James H. Mackay
Geo. C. Stimpson
Thomson
L. G. Woodside
Jacob Hartwig
Willow Creek
Mike Penaluna
Mammoth Lode
Elkhorn
C. C.fife
Bloody Dick
W. H. Rideout
C. C. Fife
Flying Cloud Lode
Sunbeam
Stanley M. Starr
Agitator
Montana
Stanley
M. Starr
Dan Patch
Chas, E. Robbins
Fly’s Cream Balm Promised To Cure Catarrh Quickly
Advertising copy claims Drying preparations worsen catarrh by drying secretions that clog membranes. Fly’s Cream Balm supposedly cleanses heals and soothes while curing catarrh or cold in the head. A trial size costs 10 cents with a 50 cent bottle sold by Ely Brothers New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Brothers
Warren
N.Y
Ety
Nusat
Dillon Postoffice Uncalled Letters List 1907
Uncalled letters remaining at Dillon postoffice to be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 80 days. Names include Burch F R Brock J F Clausen Clouise Conger P B Campbell C E Carl Fred Carter Jack Franks Arthur Farris Fred George J G Griswold Wire Co John Jordan Ken Lohman Hazel Morton Mary Master Louis Stevenson Thos McWilliams Mrs Williams D H Walters Pauline Zufelt Ralph and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Grack Lamont
Burch
F. R
Brock
J. F. Clausen
Clouise Conger
P.B. Campbell
C. E.carl
Fred Carter
Jack Franks
Arthur Farris
Fred George
J. G. Griswold Wire Co
Jordan
John Lohman
Ken Morton
Hazel
McMillan
Mary
Master Louis Stevenson
Thos. McWilliams
Mrs. Williams
D.H. Walters
Pauline
Zufelt
Ralph
Alias Summons in Montana Divorce Case
In Beaverhead County Montana Anastacia Ryan sues William Ryan to obtain a divorce on grounds of abandonment desertion lack of support and habitual drunkenness. Defendant must answer within twenty days or default judgment will be entered. Court date noted January 14 1907 with clerk F A Hazenpaker and attorney C W Ropison for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Anastacia Ryan
William Ryan
F. A. Hazenpaker
C. W. Ropison
Notice to Creditors Estate of William Avery
Notice is given by I CasHmere administrator of the estate of William Avery deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the administrator at the office of C W Robison in Beaverhead County. Dated Dec 28 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Avery
C. W. Robison
County
Beaverhead
I. CasHmere
Notice of Final Commation Proof for Homestead Entry 14 346
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Helena about Robert H. Rash of Dillon Montana filing final commutation proof for Homestead Entry 14 346 on August 29 1905 covering NWNEM SWHYNEY NWYMSEXM Section 21 Township 11S Range 5W. Proof before F A Hazelbaker Dillon February 9 1907. Witnesses Matthew Orr Milton Elliott Hurle Leach Ernest O Selway all of Dillon. Frank D Miracre Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Robert H. Rash
Dillon
Range
F. A. Hazelbaker
Matthew Orr
Milton Elliott
Hurle Leach
Ernest O. Selway
Dilton Montana
Frank D. Miracre
Notice for Publication Homestead Claim in Bedrock Montana
Department of the Interior gives Ephriam Peterson of Bedrock Montana notice to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 11296 filed June 20 1900 for NW 1 4 Section 26 Township 11 S Range 10 W before A Johnston U S Commissioner at Dilson Montana February 9 1907 with cultivation and witnesses Arthur W Butts Patrick Ward Harvey McKnight Emerson Hill all of Bedrock Montana named. Fran D McRacte Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Ephriam Peterson
Bedrock
Johnson
U. S
Dilson
Arthur W. Butts
Patrick Ward
Harvey McKnight
Emerson
Mary J. Tessimonde Twitchell
George S.tessimonde
Monida
Nws
A. S. Johnson
Dillon
John Pendergast
Polaris
Tomestead
Range
F. A. Hazelbaker
John J. Williams
Anon Thomas
John H. Judge
Edward Marchesseau
Frank D. Miractre
Register
Alias Summons for Maude M Lish Versus Joseph Lish
The State of Montana issues an alias summons to Joseph Lish to answer the complaint filed in the clerk's office. The action involves Maude M Lish as plaintiff and Joseph Lish as defendant in a civil suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Maude M. Lish
Joseph BR. Lish
Notice to creditors in the J. C. Metlen estate
Administrators of the estate of J. C. Metlen deceased publish a notice to creditors and all persons holding claims against the deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication at Edwin Norris's office in Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
J. C. Mellen
J. C. Metlen
Edwin Norris
Dillon
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Ida Jones
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Lucy Branan
Ava Cashmore
Davie Carter
Anna Grannis
Jennie Haynes
Nellie’ Patterson
Elizabeth Her
Lucie Greene
Isaiah Cashmore
Lillon
St. James Episcopal
First Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Pacific and
Grace M. E. Church
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Ike
Seerything
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Pega
Harry Mitchell
Minneapolis
Yours Truly
Nicollet Ave
Minneapolia
Minn
Vin Do Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Bae Ma Ene
Denver
Alias
Becau
Beaverhead County
F. A. Hazevuaxer
W. S. Barsour
Plain
Avan
U.S. Land Office
Monument, Copper Mining Company
Beaverheadounty
Eugene
Cor
Eugene Lode
Sur
S. R
Barge 14
Montana Meridian
Recorder's Office
Monumento de Sur
J. C. Keppler
Daisy Lode
Frank D. Miracie
Mag B. Metuen
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