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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
6
A Rhodes opera house fire in Boyertown on January 13 killed between 175 and 200 people during a benefit for St. John's Lutheran Sunday school. A tank exploded, coal oil lamps ignited the stage, and a panic led to tramplings and many injuries as hundreds of theatergoers fled.
Wood will sell and deliver dry seasoned wood stove length in blocks or split by the load or dollar's worth. Kindling wood 25 cents per sack. Delivered. Orders to driver of quick delivery wagon or left at the Tribune Store will receive prompt attention.
Montana will implement uniform demurrage rules from February 8. A 48 hour free loading period applies to most commodities, 72 hours for timber, coal and related materials, with $1 per car day after free time for five days, then $2 per car day. Adjustments possible if delays are caused by weather, notice issues, or railroad errors.
Helena Jan 15 mining operators in central Montana face hardships as new smelting rates bite. Ore shipments drop and the East Helena plant cuts staff by more than half. Over 200 miners expect to attend Friday’s meeting to form a statewide association and consider options including state aid for independent smelters, private capital, or mutual ownership.
In a humorous line from Ladies' Home Journal a teacher asks Johnny how many ribs he has and he replies he cannot tell because he is too ticklish. He jokes he has never learned to count them while wobbling on one foot.
A collection of humorous exchanges notes a father asking what he is doing with a child replying Mammy knits shoes while the father prays for shoes. The quotes illustrate light domestic humor and playful ancestor banter from Atlanta Constitution and Detroit Free Press clippings.
A brief quotation attributed to Publius Syras cautions that nothing should be done hastily yet with prudent care. The line reflects a measured approach to action, balancing speed and prudence.
Warranty deeds transfer three lots in P. & O addition to Dillon for 1000 dollars and 180 acres near Dillon with water for 6000 dollars. Additional transfers include 120 acres near Dillon, 4 acres near Dillon, and one third interest in Tully Springs. Various quit claim, bargain and sale, mining, and water-right deeds follow with prices and parties. Fire department notices conclude the record with alarm and drill taps.
Wolves terrorize the Big Hole basin this winter prompting stockmen to fund a special bounty to exterminate pests independent of the forest service. A $25 per wolf bounty, plus state bounty and hide value, is offered with funds deposited to pay claims cash down.
An ad warns catarrh is dangerous and promotes Hyomei as a direct inhaled cure. It notes a Dillon public library distribution of books with evening hours and dates, offering an outfit for one dollar and a refund if no benefit.
Holliston-Dave Cowpary of Madison Wis presents Golden Health and Renewed Vigor Mountain Tea marketed as a busy person’s medicine. The text promotes its effects on digestion liver blood bowel and headaches claiming genuine formulation.
The court schedules regular term dates for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties. Terms begin on specified Wednesdays and Mondays in February May August November January April July October March June August December. Virginia City date noted December 5 1907 by Judge Lew L. Carraway.
Judicial Court of Beaverhead County Montana summons the plaintiff Lula M Bradwell against William R Bradwell for dissolution of marriage. The complaint seeks custody of minor children Clara B and Sarah E Bradwell and a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony. First publication Jan 10 1908.
Dillon February 13 1907 notice from the county clerk Jno S Baxer says the office will prepare an abstract of all uncancelled mortgages on record on the first Monday in March and place it with the Assessor for assessment against the mortgagee parties may call to cancel paid mortgages before that date to avoid assessment.
Notice of bids for the estate of Christopher Burfield deceased in Beaverhead County Montana. Executor invites cash offers on certain parcels near Dillon until February 8 1908 with court confirmation required. Bids accepted at Eliel Brothers store in Dillon.
Executor Leonard Burfiend describes multiple undivided one half interests in Dillon Montana properties. The bundles include the Dillon Brewery lot blocks and fractional townsite parcels in Beaverhead County with specified street boundaries and measurements. Cash sale on court confirmation. Dillon Montana January 7 1908.
Notice from the U S Land Office Helena Montana dated January 2 1908 announces the states application for land selections listed by section township and range and warns that protests on the ground of mineral value will be considered. A posted list is available for public inspection and protests must be filed before final approval to challenge mineral claims.
United States Land Office Helena Montana issues final proof notice for Carlos R Engle desert land claim number 8496 in section 25 township 95 range 14 west to prove irrigation and reclamation. The proceeding before F A Hazelbaker Dillon Montana occurs February 1 1908 with witnesses Henry W Brenner Frank P Blair Ross F Nay and Frank Esterwald all of Grant Montana.
Notice to Frank King from Apex Montana dated November 12 1907 states $200 spent in labor and improvements to hold the Invincible quartz lode claim in the Utopia mining district Beaverhead County. If no timely contribution within ninety days, co owners may lose their interest. Signed Sanford Shepherd.
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