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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
9
Bees forced the soda water bottling plant in Morrillton Arkansas to close until screens could be installed on all doors and windows. In Clarksville Arkansas a cow caused a derailment near Iron Mountain tracks but the engine tender and baggage car were not seriously damaged and no one was hurt.
In Knoxville Tennessee Samuel Raulston borrowed John C Courtney's horse and buggy for a ride without permission. A quarrel with Courtney preceded Raulston being shot and killed.
Edward Cochran, a local farmer, was killed by William Carson, a rural route mail carrier, in Danville Kentucky after an old quarrel flared into violence. The incident marks a fatal renewal of a past dispute.
Mrs. Lester Taylor moved jelly from the stove when Virginia Taylor, five, leaned in and toppled the pot. The child suffered severe scalds and died shortly after at home in Paris Tennessee.
Garden City Kansas enforces strict Sunday laws preventing purchase of cigars newspapers soda water candy and even fuel for motor cars. Local enforcement has limited commerce and daily life on Sundays.
Dayton Texas, incorporated two years, has already spent 10 thousand dollars on a school building 110 thousand on rice canals 85 thousand on drainage and has just voted 275 thousand dollars in bonds for good roads, reflecting rapid municipal expansion.
In Fort Scott Kansas 11 year old Clarence Reed was persuaded by other boys to inspect a paper covering a ground hole. They ignited gunpowder via a fuse in the hole, destroying the boy's sight.
Charles F Hawkins conducted a local popularity contest two years ago naming Alyce McNeely as a winner. The two have now married in Gallatin Tennessee adding a personal note to the contest history.
Enthusiasm runs high in San Antonio over Gov. Colquitt proposal to restore the Alamo to its historic siege condition and to seek legislative appropriation for the project.
In Arlington Nebraska John Dexter a railroad conductor suffered paralysis and loss of use of his right leg after a light blow to the shin from a tool handle. The accident occurred while he was operating a lever.
Levi Lake, a Scotia Nebraska rancher, reported his purse stolen by pickpockets. A Salida Colorado hotel chambermaid found the bag and handed it to hotel management to forward to Lake. The purse contained $5 005.
Charles Schultze of Oklahoma City died when a burning balloon rope tangled him in a guy line. He fell several hundred feet after a charred rope gave way two miles south of Coalgate, Oklahoma.
U S Revenue Collector Sam Collins and Deputy Hollifield raided Knott county breaking up two stills and pouring out several hundred gallons of moonshine liquor No arrests were made.
Arkadelphia officials enforce blue laws with Mayor ordering all druggists to halt Sunday cigar and candy sales. Only prescription medicine may be sold, as the city undergoes strict Sunday enforcement.
The president reiterates support for parcels post in a letter from Charles D. Hills to John H. Stahl of Chicago. He will recommend adoption on rural free delivery routes and the establishment of a general parcels post in his next message.
Dispatches from Willensted Curacao report Cipriano Castro exiled former president has landed on Venezuela s western coast with a following of more than 1000 armed men He aims to head the government again claiming broad popular welcome and continues to recruit daily The U S and other powers sought to prevent his return but he may have outmaneuvered them
The steamer Santa Rosa went ashore at Point Arguello early Friday and broke up immediately. In the attempt to rescue the passengers sixteen persons were drowned.
John D Rockefellers seventy second birthday arrived Saturday. He did not celebrate publicly, but played golf and enjoyed a family birthday dinner. He is reported in excellent health.
In Williamsburg Kentucky the Gallamores and Swains fought in the Paint Creek churchyard after services. They opened fire, fatally wounding three feudists.
The Democratic State Central Committee decided to hold the state convention in Fremont on July 25 with platform adoption as the main business. All candidates for office will be nominated under the primary law.
Assunta Capra an Italian woman who killed her husband in Leadville Colorado six weeks ago had the murder charge dismissed last week. Women statewide pressed District Attorney Hogan to drop prosecution saying she was justified. Mrs Capra is about to become a mother.
Heat warped rails on the Oregon Trunk road caused a southbound passenger train to derail near The Dalles. One man was killed and about 20 injured, two seriously. The engine left the rails and toppled down a 40 foot embankment, toppled day coach fell onto the engine, and survivors in the coach inhaled steam and suffered burns and scalds.
J D La Brie of 404 Houston street keeps track of his steps using a pedometer. Each day he notes how far he has walked since awakening by counting jars registered with every step on the dial device.
Frank Jackson charged with theft appears before United States Commissioner Cooksey in Kansas City Missouri. He claims innocence and is bound over to the federal grand jury. A watch and chain disappeared from the coat area and later were found in Jacksons sock, puzzling officers who did not witness the act.
In Corinth Mississippi a longtime poorhouse inmate known as Blipnd Tom wed Liezie Ringer a week ago and has since run away with another inmate of the same poorhouse.
Henry Bodenhausen and his three sons near Parnell Kansas discovered a burning Central Branch bridge. They extinguished the flames and then flagged a passenger train to prevent a collapse.
James Petit president of the Peavey Grain company drowned while bathing off Highland Park in Lake Michigan. Water wings slipped from under his arms and buoyed his feet tipping his head under the water.
A poem contrasts a mule and man, noting shared traits and faults. The verses describe patience, contentment, temper, and the ability to learn tricks, ending with the phrase the mule is accused of mulishness. The piece uses a playful, evaluative tone.
Notice is given that Margret W Williams of Butte Montana has filed intention to make final proof for Desert Land Lots 3 and 4 in Section 5 Township 14 Range 8 West Montana Meridian Before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on August 10 1911 Witnesses Frederick S Southerland Joseph O Williams Hans P Johnson and Robert E Leonard all of Montana The notice is filed at Helena Montana June 30 1911 by Stethen Carpenter Register
Notice is given that Robert E. Leonard of Butte Montana filed intent to prove desert land claim No 8782 for Lots 1 2 E4 NW NEM Sec 7 T148 R8W Montana Meridian before A S Johnson Dillon Montana on August 10 1911 Witnesses named Frederick Southerland Joseph O Williams Latta S Russell all of Lima Montana Stephen Carpenter Register.
Notice of Publication No 03275 states Robert E Melton of Dillon Montana filed Oct 23 1909 for Lots 6 and 7 Section 6 and Lots 1A 2 Section 7 Township 8 S Range 9 W Montana Meridian seeking to make final homestead proof before U S Commissioner A S Johnson at Dillon on Aug 12 1911 with witnesses James O Melton Jonathan Lovell Benjamin Taylor Fred E Dingley all of Dillon Montana and Steven Carpenter Register
Frederick S Southerland and Robert B of Butte join Hans P Johnson Latta 8 Russell of Lima in a listing compiled by Teren Carpenter, Register. The notice preserves names and locations with a formal tone.
Theophilus B Craver of Armstead Montana filed on June 20 1911 an application to select lands under section 2306 R.S. NEMSW Section 24 NEXENEX Section 33 T 10 S R 12 W NM NM for mining lands. Any adverse claim or protest regarding mineral character must be filed in the United States Land Office Helena by August 15 1911, per Register Stephen Carpenter.
Notice is hereby given Henderson F Seybold of Dell Montana who on July 27 1908 filed Desert land application 0202 for WI4SEX section 13 township 14 S range 9 W before A S Johnson A S Commissioner at Dillon Montana. John Downing Edward McNinch Louis G Anderson and Charles Norris all of Dell Montana appeared. Register Sternen Carpenter.
Notice is given that Thomas Flynn of Dillon Montana who on January 8 1908 made Desert-land application No 8823 Serial No 01342 for SW4NWH N4SWH NWYSEN sec 24 township 88 Janet W Mont Meridian has filed notice of intention to make final proof before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on August 8 1911 Charles B Orr William Peters Erastus B Sprinkle and Oscar Dunn all of Dillon Montana 265 Stephen Carpenter Register
Amos A. Elliott plaintiff seeks sale of two described land tracts in Beaverhead Montana. Sale set for July 13 1911 at 12 noon at the court house front door in Dillon. Terms are cash with Sheriff D C Gosman and Deputy D V Euwnt involved.
Notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of John A Hackett deceased. Ernest O Seeway administrator directs claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to Edmund J Callaway Dillon Montana. Dated June 17 1911.
Daisy B. Davis executrix of the will and estate of John Davis deceased directs creditors and all persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Respond at her residence near Dewey Beaverhead County Montana. Dated Dewey Montana March 28 1911.
Court orders notice for interested parties to appear July 8 1911 in Beaverhead County Montana to show cause why an order to sell portions of the estate should not be granted. Describes Desert Land Section 12 and city parcels in Dillon and Stahl addition plus county fair ground improvements and school land at Upper Horse Ranch. Regular court terms for 1911 set for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties.
Notice is given that Martha I. Bidstrup of Dillon Montana filed desert land application 8817 serial 01065 for sections 34 35 town 6 S range W Montana Meridian. Hearing before A S Johnson US Commissioner Dillon on August 5 1911. George T Boatman Henry R Johnson Robert J Bidstrup and John Neal of Dillon named. Stephen Carpenter Register.
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