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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
6
A lengthy editorial excerpt argues forest reserves are vital for preserving timber and preventing desertification. It cites planetary waste, notes forests regulate climate, rainfall, and water supply, and claims forests create oxygen, reduce heat, and sustain rivers and agriculture through sustained moisture and cooler air.
A reflective meditation on memory as a fragile yet persistent force. It compares memory to a bird that returns with perfect rhythm after a dream like event, and to a tollable brain cell that preserves thoughts across years. The essay ponders longing, awakening, and the hopeful idea that all memories endure beyond infirmity.
Washington January 12 proposals opened by the canal commission for the entire construction of the Panama canal were as low as had been expected. Bidders submitted figures and technical details, signaling a competitive process and potential early contract discussions.
The commission heard bids for canal construction with a 140 million dollar estimate. Oliver and Bangs of New York offered 6.75 percent, far below others at 28 percent. They cite strong past work including Soo lock and breakwater contracts and report assets of 3 million and 2 million respectively.
Patent to Moses E. Tebo for 320 acres near Jackson in the Big Hole basin. Deeds transferring claims and lodes across Beaverhead and Elkhorn districts to several parties, with many one dollar considerations. Amended quartz locations and mining interests listed for Butte-Argenta Copper Co. and others across Montana districts.
Dispatches from Jamaica report about 1000 killed and 1000 injured with 90000 homeless after the quake and fire in Kingston. Banks burned, vaults reportedly safe, while looting and widespread ruin strike the commercial center.
A notice from Dillon dated January 11, 1907 lists seven letters remaining uncalled for at the post office. Unclaimed mail will be sent to the dead letter office after 30 days. Signed by Grace Lamont, Postmistress.
St James Episcopal at corner Washington and Glendale with Rev Hooker as rector offers Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on first and third Sundays and 7 a.m. on other Sundays. Morning and Evening prayers at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Services held over Stamm's Jewelry store. Wednesday service at 8 p.m.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a cleansing soothing remedy for nasal catarrh and head colds. It claims rapid, painless relief without irritation and offers a trial mail order for 10 cents plus a 50 cent size at druggists. Address is Ely Brothers New York.
Corner Idaho and Sebree Streets Rev. Dr Horace W Tilden leads morning sermon at 11 Bible school at noon evening service at 7 30 Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30. Corner Pacific and Glendale Streets Rev Dr A B Martin pastor Sabbath school at noon Christian Endeavor at 7 p m evening service at 8.00.
W T Mauldin and Geo Wooster earned local praise after rescuing Thomas McKenna from drowning when a sailing mishap threw him into the lake near Palm Beach. They pulled him aboard, saved his coat and lunch, and returned to their fishing, with friends considering Carnegie Hero medals for the deed.
The notice lists a Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 o'clock morning service. A class meeting at 12 m. Epworth League at 7 30 p.m. and an evening preaching service at 7 30 p.m. Sacred concert on the first Sunday evening. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Notice is given by Joserus Rich administrator of the estate of Irvin A Rich deceased to creditors and persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at C W Robison office Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. Dated January 16 1907.
Robert H. Rash of Dillon Montana files intention to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 14 346 against Feb 6 1907 before F A Hazelbaker Clerk District Court Dillon Montana. Witnesses: Matthew Orr Milton Elliott Hurle Leach Ernest O Selway all of Dillon Montana. Frank D Mrracze Register.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana Anastacia Ryan sues William Ryan. You are summoned to answer the complaint filed in the Clerk of Court office as a general statement of the action.
The court is asked to dissolve the bonds of matrimony between the plaintiff and the defendant on grounds of abandonment and habitual drunkenness. The complaint alleges separation and failure to support the plaintiff for over a year and that the defendant has been an habitual drunkard for over two years. A judgment by default may be entered if the defendant fails to appear or answer within twenty days after service. The document is dated January 4 1907 and bears Clerk F A azenparker and attorney W Rosson for the plaintiff.
Ephriam Peterson of Bedrock Montana has filed for final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 11296 dating from June 20 1900 for the NW ¼ of Section 26 Township 11 Range 10 W. Proof will be before A S Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on February 9 1907. Witnesses are Arthur W Butts Patrick Ward Harvey McKnight and Emerson Hill all of Bedrock Montana. Frank D Miracre Register.
Notice to creditors of the estate of J C Metlen deceased in Beaverhead County Montana. Administrators Jennie C Metlen and Bertie M Howard require claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication and to be sent to the Edwin Norris office Dillon Montana the executors place for estate business. Dated January 3 1907.
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