Fire damages St James Episcopal Church on Washington
A blaze at St James Episcopal Church on Washington and Glendale last night caused smoke and water damage estimated in the hundreds. Fire crews fought dense smoke for about an hour, extinguishing flames under the furnace area. 25 square feet of floor above the furnace burned while much of the damage came from smoke and water. Insurance coverage is $2,500. Services will resume in the Guild hall after inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Episcopal Church
Washington and
Glendale Streets
High School Notes Announces Start Dates and Classes
The second semester starts Monday January 22 with beginning classes in algebra sewing and English. New students join physiography stock judging Roman history penmanship spelling commercial arithmetic farm blacksmithing and farm carpentry. Examinations begin Wednesday January 17 with two hour periods. Those not exempt must stay one and a half hours while exempt students get a holiday. The basketball team led by Captain Clifford Ewing travels to Anaconda and Deer Lodge for two games Friday and Saturday with players Edward Drummy Lawrence Price Eber Badcon Albert Stratton and Fred Chapman as substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ripley
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Clifford Ewing
Edward Drummy
Lawrence Price
Eber Badcon
Albert Stratton
Fred Chapman
New Officers of Dillon Masonic Lodges Named
At a Dillon lodge meeting No 23 A F and A M elected E H Brundage W M and J T Orr S W with L K Adams J W H L McCaleb treas Phil Anderegg secretary Don V Rathbone S D J E Monroe J D Jay S Baker S S G E Jewell J S and J A Rounds Tyler. Dillon chapter No 8 R A M announced R R Rathbone E H E J Callaway king W A Jones scribe J F Bishop treas Phil Anderegg recy Jay S Baker C of H M A Walker P S Bert Orr R A C E H Brundage M 3rd veil W T Hay ward M 2nd veil Eph Stoller M 1st veil and J A Rounds sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
A. F
A. M
E. H. Brundage
W. M
J. T. Orr
S. W
L. K. Adams
J. W
H. L. McCaleb
Treas
Phil Anderegg
Secr
Don V. Rathbone
S. D
J. E. Monroe
J. D
Jay S. Baker
S. S
G. E. Jewell
J. S
J. A. Rounds
Tyler
Dillon
R. R. Rathbone
E. H
E. J. Callaway
King
W. A. Jones
Scribe
J. F. Bishop
Recy
M. A. Walker
P. S
Bert Orr
Veil
W. T. Hayward
Eph Stoller
Sentinel
State Treasurer's December balance sets record
Helena reports State Treasurer E. E. Esselstyn shows a cash balance of 1 460 753 13 on December 31 1911 the largest ever held by the state. The funds are deposited in 99 banks across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
E. E. Esselstyn
Condemnation suits set in district court
Gilmore and Pittsburgh railroad company files two condemnation actions in district court. Trials set for J. B. Poindexter et al on February 5 and Craig Cornell et al on February 8. Anna Marie Klein et al case previously set for January 17. Two civil cases scheduled: Geo Ela Chinn vs Orin Beall et al on January 20 and Herbert B. Selway vs Geo D. Selway on January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad Company
J. B. Poindexter
Craig Cornell
Anna Marie Klein
Geo. Ela Chinn
Orin Beall
Herbert B. Selway
Geo. D. Selway
Southern Montana in Fine Shape for Strong Season
J E Morse of Dillon reports Southern Montana in good condition with a favorable stock outlook. He notes a mild winter overall and describes a cold reception in Helena with morning temperatures seventeen below zero in Butte and thirty above in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
J. E. Morse
Dillon
Butte
Sconic Theatre Matinee for Children Sets Five Cent Admission
Tomorrow afternoon the Sconic theatre offers a children’s matinee with admission at five cents. A lucky-number holder will win a genuine silver dollar. The show starts at three, and tonight hosts amateur night with ten or more children performing songs and speaking. If well patronized the feature may continue weekly on Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sconic Theatre
Besette Awarded Fifteen Dollars and Twenty Cents
The district court yesterday heard the case of Amede Besette versus Charles Retallack. The jury awarded Besette $125.20 for money allegedly due on a note for goods received while Retallack was manager of the Chicago Gold Mining Company in Bannack in 1903. Judge L. L. Callaway presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amede Besette
Charles Retallack
District Court
L. L. Callaway
Jos. C
Smith
Rodgers and Bennett
Chiaago
Bannack
Governor Receives Forest Reserve Funds for Montana
Governor Norris received 74021.04 from the national forest reserve fund as Montana's portion for year ending June 30, 1911. The money, turned over to the state treasurer, will be divided among counties based on forest area and allocated to public school and road funds. Last year Montana received 83678.38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
National Forest Reserve Fund
Montana
Helena
A Hero in A Lighthouse Civil War Captain Saves Vessels
J S Donahu of South Haven Michigan long served as lighthouse keeper and warded off wrecks. He credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble chills and improving his sight at seventy. The tonic is praised for digestion liver and kidney relief and priced at 50 cents at Potts the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Donahu
Haven
Mich
Potts
Lem
Dillon Letter List at Post Office Names Uncalled
Grace Lamont postmaster lists letters remaining uncalled for in January 1912. Unclaimed items will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington, D. C. if not picked up within two weeks. Names include Chas Benson Brady Cherished list of recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Grace Lamont
P.M
Hall clock laments being too fast or slow at night
A humorous narrative voice from a hall clock complains that after years of service it feels stuck not moving. Each evening at about 8:30 the young lady of the house supposedly rewinds or turns it back claiming it runs too fast or too slow.
World Census to Rank Humans by Genetic Value
W. W. Hays proposed a global census assigning numbers to individuals to map mental aptitudes and genetic efficiency. He argued classification could guide marriage, reduce divorce, raise moral standards, and boost national strength by linking genealogies and identifying racial efficiency for leaders and geniuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. W. Hays
American Breeders’ Association
Amerian Association For the Advancement of Science
Hays
College Notes Reflect Dormitory Life After Christmas
Normal College notes that most dormitory students spent Christmas at home with enjoyable visits. Several new students enrolled, including Miss Alice Minich of Lewistown and Miss Bessie Bell of Pompeys Pillar. Renwick plans to teach in Lewistown Monday, while Dwyer Fox and Priscilla Renwick hosted gatherings. A chafing dish lunch and dinners featuring home style fare were noted, with Lillian Hedges preparing to take charge in Polaris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Minich
Lewistown
Bessie Bell
Pompeys Pillar
Theresa Reichle
Willis
Emma Hearn
Deer Lodge
Laura la Valley
Joplin
Renwick
Eva Higgins
Ceciel Dwyer
Nelle Fox
Priscilla Renwick
Dora Hart
Lillian Hedges
Polaris
Miss Fox
Harrick
Dunning
Browning
Oblander
Norris
Fox
Jean Bishop
Slocum
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer At Your Store
Practising physicians promote Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. The ad claims quick relief, healing of stomach membranes, and improved digestion with regular use, plus a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Two Magee Children Die in Idaho House Fire
The two oldest children of Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Magee of Buhl Idaho perished in a fire that destroyed their home. A telegram reported the tragedy, noting the fire began after Mrs Magee locked three children ages 3 5 and 6 in the house before attending a revival. The surviving child sustained injuries likely to prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Y. Magee
Buhl
Idaho
Mr. Magee
E.T. Magee
Magee
Tom
Max
Anaconda Standard
Boise
R. Magee
Eight-Grade Examinations Planned in Lima and Dillon
The Eight-Grade examination will be held in Lima on January 19 and 20 and in Dillon on January 18 and 19 with pupils to attend at the most convenient location. Margaret T. Ross, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Dillon
Margarett Ross, Co
Legal Notice Affidavits of Publication Withheld
Publication affidavits are withheld until payment is rendered. The notice warns that the legal record will be updated once fees are settled, ensuring the publication of required legal documents proceeds without delay.
Mining Patent Application For Old Favorite And Sunrise Lodes
John Foster and Carl G. Knoll of Dillon Montana filed for patent for 1500 feet of the Old Favorite Lode and 1500 feet of Sunrise vein in Bald Mountain Mining District Beaverhead county. The claims cover Sur. No. 9238 with detailed bearing and length data and total areas of 30,681 acres across two surveys, adjoining Faithful lode. Stephen Carpenter, Register. R. E. Oper, Attorney. First publication January 12, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
John Foster
Carl G. Knoll
Dillon
Beaverhead
County
Discovery
Bald Mountain
Beaverhead County
S. W. Cor
Cor. No
Cor. No. 1
Stephen Carpenter
Register
R. E. Oper
Notice of final five year proof for Melrose homestead
Notice is given that John Crisp of Melrose Montana who filed Homestead Application 14505 on June 14 1906 for Lota 1 4 5 8 Section 27 Township 25 Range 9 W Montana Meridian has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on February 14 1912 Witnesses are Frank W Moe George Bighorn Frank P Tate and Alois Fassler all of Melrose Montana Stephen Carpenter Register U S Land Office Helena Montana January 5 1912
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
John Crisp
Melrose
Township 25
Range
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
Dillon
Frank W Moe
George Bighorn
Frank P. Tate
Alois Fassler
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Public Land Sale Notice Isolated Tract Helena Montana 1912
Notice for publication of sale of WK NW34 SEK NW% Sec. 35 T.88.R. W. M.M. at 10 a m March 6 1912. Bidder to highest bid. Adverse claimants urged to file claims or objections before sale time. Starr Heen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
General Land Office
R. W
M. M
Notice of intention for final commutation proof
Notice is given that Ralph E. Brothers of Lima Montana filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish his claim to lands described in his homestead application No 0241 in sections 5 32 township ranges Montana Meridian before A S Johnson US Commissioner Dillon Montana on February 14 witnesses named John Halligan Henry Fitter Barney Hammond and Charles Rody all of Lima Montana Stephen Carpenter Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halligan
Henry Fitter
Barney Hammond
Charles Rody
Lima
Montana
Stephen
Carpenter
Register
Application to Enter Land By John F. Bishop at Helena
Notice from United States Lands office Helena Montana dated December 28 1911 announces John F Bishop of Dillon Montana filed an application to enter land under Section 2306 Revised Statutes N 34 of NE x of Section 20 Township 7 South Range 7 West M M at Helena land office. Adversely interested parties must file affidavits of protest by February 20 1912 with Register Stephen Carpenter. First publication January 12 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Lands Office
At. Helena
Montana
John F. Bishop
Dillon
Beaverhead County
A. D
Range
M. M
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana Divorce Suit Filed in Beaverhead Court
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana Lula Brown sues Nathan Brown for absolute divorce on grounds of cruel inhuman treatment and longstanding nonsupport. The defendant is summoned to answer within twenty days. default judgment possible. Hearing note dated December 30 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Lula Brown
Nathan Brown
PF. A. Hazenbaker
C. W. Cancer
Pease & Stephenson
Public Land Sale Notice Helena 1912
Department of the Interior announces a public sale of land in Montana on March 6 1912 at 10 a m at the U S land office Helena. The tract includes S W half S E half Sec 23 and S W half S W Y K Sec 25 T 75 R W M M. Adverse claimants should file claims or objections by sale time.
Final Proof Notice for Lands in Montana
Notice of intent to make final proof for homestead and desert land claims in Dillon Montana with January 24 1912 hearing before U S Commissioner A S Johnson. Claimants John P Watters and Jennie Watters list witnesses Milton A Elliott John P Watters William Spearin Harry Brown Mary D Elliott all of Dillon Montana. Stephen caesenter Register.
Yeo Vexed Beaverhead District Court Summons
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana a case John Clark Yeo vs Alice Yeo and guardians A L Anderson seeks a decree regarding property in Beaverhead. Defendants are summoned to answer within twenty days or face default judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
State of Montana
Sana
Mon
Partition of 120 Acre Property in Dillon Montana
Legal notice outlines partition options for 120 acres with improvements and water rights. If partition harms owners, court may order a sale with proceeds divided by rights. otherwise partition proceeds per court affirmed rights. Date December 15 1911. Attorney Edmund J. Cattaway represents plaintiff in Dillon Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
PF. A. Hazerpaxer
C. W. Concer
Epmund J. Cattaway
Dillon
Montana
Regular Terms of Court Set for 1912 in Montana District
The order fixes district court terms for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties in 1912 with sessions starting at 10:00 a.m. on specified dates. Dates include February 1 February 13 February 28 April 29 May 14 July 30 August 1 August 5 October 14 November 11 December 4. Virginia City, Madison County, Montana, signed December 2, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
Notice of Publication Desert Land Claim Final Proof
Notice is given that Mary G. Paul of Lima Montana has filed for Final Proof on land described as NWM, SYNE NY SEM section 2 township 14 S range 7 W Montana Meridian. Hearings before U S Commissioner A B Johnson at Dillon Montana January 6 1912. Witnesses Richard Wadams John Halligan Charles Rhody Barney Hammond all of Lima Montana. 48-51 Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Mary G. Paul
Lima
Township
Range
Meridian
Johnson
U. SS
Dillon
Richard Wadams
John Halligan
Charles Rhody
Barney Hammond
Stephen Carpenter
Register
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Foley
G. & P. Railroad
O. K
the Scenic
Charley Benson
Chas. H. Brady
Mattie Bowen
Esther
Cheetham
Leslie Crawford
Thos. Drannon
D. L. Hardie
Geo. Hendrix
W. L. Howser
M. Johnson
Frank Lightner
Bert Merritt
Rasmus K. Meland
Vernon Mooney
Ole Neilsen
Amelia Norris
James Norgara
Robert Parkhill
E. S. Perroncel
Thos Pillar
Normal College Notes
St Potts
E. T. Magee
Starrheen Carpenter
Ralph E. Brothers
U. S
Commissioner of the
S. E
Consolidated
U.S. Land Office
John P. Watters
U. S. Range
Jennie Watters
S. Range
Milton A. Elliott
William Spearin
Harry Brown
Mary D. Elliott
Stephen Caesenter
Dillon Coal
P. Thomas
the Metlen European Hotel
THE
Dillon Hotel CO
Kolman
Rombauer CO
W. R. Hocking
P.O
East
Granite Butte
Mont
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