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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
9
Lincoln reports many new Nebraska laws at month start. Aimed at minors tobacco sales ban, hypnotic exhibitions outlaw, and higher salaries for county officers and examiners. An un funded pay raise leaves raises largely ornamental. A voter transport ban requires voters to use own means or abstain.
Fort Smith Arkansas Rev M A Pearson of Park Hill pleaded guilty to stealing chickens. He was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice Ghormley.
Greenville Mississippi reports L. A. Sims received two years for manslaughter after punching Riley to death last winter in Leland.
Miss Alice Jacobs sues Clarence Paire in Leavenworth Kansas for breach of promise claiming mental anguish humiliation and lost opportunities seeking $5000 damages.
Hastings Nebraska Ivan Newkirk who eloped six weeks ago with Miss Bessie Monger and wed at Grand Island has filed for divorce alleging desertion. He states his bride was last heard from in Farnham Nebraska with another man.
A horse gifted ten years ago due to a badly swollen leg began daily light work until recently when a rattlesnake bit its injured leg. The bite caused the swelling and limp to vanish, leaving the animal no longer hindered by the former condition.
Polly Monk a 94 year old farm resident died on her Crofton area farm without ever seeing a train. She spent her life in the countryside never venturing to view what she called new fangled inventions.
Nashville Tennessee Vanderbilt University names former War Secretary Judge J M Dickinson to join the law department faculty. He will teach federal jurisdiction and procedure starting in the upcoming term.
Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad were indicted by a New York grand jury for attempted murder in the first degree and two counts of assault following a June 6 shooting at their apartments that left W. E. D. Stokes injured. The grand jury also charged first and second degree assault.
In Brownsville Texas a King Ranch research effort reports wine flavored watermelons among the season’s successful experiments. The study notes high production costs will likely limit wide cultivation.
Sawtell California resident Michael Mooney, a noted survivor of the Monitor crew that battled the Merrimac, died Friday night at the national soldier's home. On the battle's last anniversary he sent a letter recalling the day to the other survivor in Philadelphia.
Mary Hamilton aged 108 near East Mount Carmel is believed Southern Indiana’s oldest resident. She jokes about Dr Osler’s view on usefulness and still handles home chores. She planned a visit to son Marsh Hamilton west of Owensville and rode ten miles in a two horse wagon to reach him.
Two men died when a row boat capsized in the Chicago River after seat changes. Carl Glade age 20 and Matthew Hillistin age 29 drowned while Alvin Mat his was rescued clinging to the overturned craft.
Police seek E. E. Barden a traveling salesman last heard from in Boise Idaho on May 7. He has a wife and two sons in Los Angeles and foul play is feared amid the search.
Fred Morse walking home with Miss Belle Slaton was attacked by J W Slaton, father of the girl. Morse struck Slaton with a club and then shot him, killing him instantly.
Sailors of the American squadron visiting Cronstadt attracted attention on shore leave. Russians regarded them as curiosities for their slenderness and silence. In honor of the visitors music halls played popular American airs including Hell Columbia and The Star Spangled Banner.
An unknown disease sweeps Mitchell county causing small finger blood spots that spread through the arm to the body and death within days. Several victims have died as physicians fail to identify a cure.
A note suggests replacing a borrowed TrisunE with a $2 payment to fund a yearly subscription. The idea promotes paying for access rather than continuing to borrow.
Antiseptic powder claims to cure painful feet and bunions, ease tight shoes, and prevent sweating. It advertises a 25 cent mail trial and asks buyers to send for a free trial package from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York 11.
Patent transfers include Abraham Larivee 160 acres and Margaret M. Miller 320 acres in Big Hole basin above Jackson. Deeds cover Salvation Army to B F White Dillon lot, Marmaduke Gist to Hans Jorgensen et al., and more. Quartz locations recorded for multiple lode claims in Vipond, Colorado Creek, Miner Creek districts with several names and acreages.
John Sutherland reports Nels Nelson farms twenty acres of alfalfa chrome grass and timothy that could yield three tons per acre. The thick stand challenges cutting and curing. Nelson owns 500 acres nearby and plans to break part of it next season.
Beaverhead County Montana Board of County Commissioners met in regular session to compare 1911 assessment books with 1910. Valuation largely unchanged due to stock value reductions. No 1911 tax petitions. session adjourned to August 7, 1911 to levy 1911 taxes.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Helena Montana announces James B Woody of Jackson Montana filed to prove up final five year proof for homestead lands in Township 5 South Range 14 West and Township 48 14 West Montana Meridian. Public hearing before U S Commissioner A S Johnson Dillon Montana on August 15 1911 with witnesses Claud Lapham Harry Lapham Roy Spencer and Edward Sodergren all residents of Jackson Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
Notice of publication lists Margret W Williams of Butte Montana with Desert Land application 8785 serial 0423 for Lots 3 and 4 in section 5 township 14 south range 8 westMontana meridian. She will prove final proof before A S Johnson US Commissioner at Dillon Montana on August 10 1911. Other names Frederick S Southerland Joseph O Williams Hans P Johnson and Robert E Leonard appear as witnesses or parties. Stephen Carpenter Register.
The Fourth Annual Beaverhead County Fair opens August 8 with a grand street pageant led by Col. C. A. Smith. The event features a balloon ascension daily, multiple amusements from the Northwestern Amusement company, possible Dillon baseball games, a strong racing program with entrants from several states, and harness horses from Walla Walla. The Tribune promotes its global news coverage and urges subscription.
Notice is given that Robert E. Leonard of Butte Montana who on July 27 1907 made Desert Land application No 8782 Serial No 0422 for Lots 1 2 EM NW NEM Sec 7 Township 145 Range 8 W Montana Meridian has filed intent to make final proof to establish claim before A B Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on August 10 1911. Frederick Southerland Joseph O Williams Montana and Latta S Russell of Lima Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court requires all interested parties to appear on July 31 1911 at 2 PM in Dillon to show why an order should not be granted to Ernest O Selway administrator to sell all real and personal property of John A Hackett deceased. A copy of this order will be published weekly for four weeks in the Dillon Tribune.
Notice of Publication No. 03275 reports Robert E. Melton of Dillon Montana who filed a homestead application No 03275 on October 23 1909 covering Lots 6 and 7 Section 6 Lots 1 and 2 Section 7 Township 8 S Range 9 W Montana Meridian He will file final proof to establish his claim before the land commissioner at Dillon Montana on August 12 1911 with James O Melton Jonathan Lovell Benjamin Taylor and Fred E Dingley of Dillon listed as witnesses or associates.
Notice states Joseph O Williams of Butte Montana who filed Desert-Land application No 8786 serial 0424 for Lots 1 2 8 4NE4 SE%4 Sec 6 T14W R8W has filed intent to make final proof to establish land claim before A S Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on August 10 1911. Frederick S Southerland Robert E Leonard Hans P Johnson Latta Russell Lima Montana named as witnesses.
Notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated June 29 1918 states Theophilus B Craver of Armstead Montana filed for selection under section 2306 R8 for lands described NESW Section 24 NEMNEM Section 33 T105 R12 west M M all parties with objections or mineral concerns must file affidavits of protest by August 11 1911. First publication July 7 1911.
Notice is given that Thomas Flynn of Dillon Montana has filed intention to make final proof on Desert-land Application No 8823 for sections 24 township 8 range 9 W Mont Meridian. Proof will be before U S Commissioner A S Johnson Dillon Montana on August 8 1911. Forestal names Orr Peters Sprinkle Dunn all of Dillon Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
Margaret Hill of Salmon Idaho filed Desert-land entry No. 8383 for W KNW section 9 township 11 S range 10 W Montana Meridian. She will prove up her claim before A Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana on August 8 1911. Witnesses John R Porter John B Hill Edward B Roe Patrick Ward all of Bedrock and Dillon Montana.
Notice for Publication No 0202 Helena Montana June 24 1911 Henderson F Seybold of Dell Montana filed intention to desert land to Commissioner Dillon Montana on August 5 1911. Names John Downing Edward McNinch Louis G Anderson and Charles Norris all of Dell Montana appear.
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