Fire destroys ice house. quick work saves town
Special correspondence from Sumarpan reports a midafternoon fire near Mr. Graham’s residence with an ice house outbuilding burning. A bucket brigade and water main hose, aided by a chemical extinguisher from Mr. Walter’s store, checked the flames. Origins unclear but smoldering prior, capsized by a rapid response and homefolk safety measures.
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Tribune
Sumarpan
Graham
Waltera
Mrs. Graham
Mr. Graham
Cornforth
Rochester
Dr. Miller
Doref Haviland
John R. Headly
Whitehall
Butte
Ryan Canyon Notes Include Charity Walkers and Local Visits
Special Correspondent reports Miss Elle Flynn of Blacktail and two Sisters of Charity from Helena soliciting funds in the area last week. Dillon visitors include Fred Dingler from Clark's Canyon and Mrs. Martin McManemey shopping. W W Bracken of Redrock visits relatives near Grayling. Alt Decker of Redrock supervises bridge work at Day's spur. Hunkle family son ill but improving.
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the Tribune
Ryan Canyon
Elle Flynn
Blacktail
Sisters of Charity
Orphana
Helena
Fred Dingler
Clark’s Canyon
Dillon
Ww. Bracken
Redrock
Grayling
Martin McManemey
Hunkle
Alt. Decker
Day’s Spur
Loree New B and O President Rise from Humble Roots
Lenor F. Loree, newly elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, hails from New Jersey and began his career at the bottom of the ladder in the industry.
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Lenor F. Loree
The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Jersey
Baltimore and Ohio
Local sermons and quarterly conference note community events
The district held an 8 oclock sermon with the Lord supper administered. The fourth quarterly conference met to appoint committees and conduct quarter ahead business. The Ladies Aid hosted an ice cream social raising 33 dollars. Mrs. Herbert Noble, injured, is reported to be improving. E D Means visited Rochester for his mother’s 84th birthday. Hay crop is reported light.
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Herbert Noble
E. D. Means
Rochester
E. D. Marsh
Mesdames Lawrence and Fitch
Illness and family visits touch local residents
M B Henneberry shows slow improvement after weeks of illness. Martin Gleeson, visiting his father in law, returns home to Deer Lodge as Mrs Gleeson stays to care for him. Mr Yeaman from Idaho and his niece travel through the canyon en route to Dillon. Mathew Johnson visits the canyon this week.
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M. B. Henneberry
Mr. Yeaman
Idaho
Canyon
Martin Gleeson
Deer Lodge
Willis News: Summer Outing and Local Happenings
In Willis July 24 highlights include Miss Lena Huber of Dillon and Newton boys visiting for a country outing. Dillon residents H D Weenink and Mary Holder are noted for business and social trips to Birch Creek and Dillon. Local farming activity, school picnic, and fishing trips along Willow Creek are described with several residents traveling to nearby events.
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Butte
The
Tribune
Willis
Lena Huber
Dillon
Newton
H. D. Weenink
Jacob Hartwig
Louis Woodside
Dilllon
Mary Holder
Ewing
Birch Creek
Tn Dillon
Carleton
Idaho
Joy
Cutting Bay
Waldorf
Julie Smith
Beebrers
Hopp
George Beshier
Julia Smith
Willow Creek
J. A. Browne
Browne
Spencer
New Rochester to Twin Bridges Mail Route Opens
The Rochester to Twin Bridges mail run began Monday, depart 9 a.m. and return by 5 p.m., allowing a same day visit with friends. Local residents and visitors, including Dr. Dobyns and Rev. J. E. Burkhart, noted. Mrs Boatman suffered bruises after a riding accident with a frightened horse, no serious injuries reported.
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Rochester
Twin Bridges
The
Tribune
Rocugster
E. O. Means
Sheridan
Dobyns
Butte
Floyd Burph
Pageville
Jonnie Woods
Arthur Madox
J. P. Jones
Dillon
J. E. Burkhart
Scott Donniely
Jenson
Fred Gaskill
E. E. German
Town
Pearl Pair
Missoula
E. W. Merritt
Forest Fires Rage Across Montana Borderlands and Regions
Joe Lauerman reports a large forest fire from Blue Lake area fifty miles from Livingston. The flames devastate about fifty square miles of timber while cabins burn near King Solomon mill and Fridley fires are seen from Livingston hills. Also notes Krause's Headache Capsules and a public survey guidance letter from E W Bearrie, U S Surveyor General for Montana.
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Joe Lauerman
Boulder
Blue Lake
Livingston
Old King Solomon City
Hicks’ Park
Lanerman
King Solomon Mill
Fridley
Yellowstone
Town
Tripunz. Bir
Bone Fide
The
General Land Office
Landa
Montana
E. W. Bearrie
U. S
Fenner Hosts Dinner for Miss Jardine Before Canada Departure
Last Friday evening Prof. and Mrs. J. Fenner gave a dinner in honor of Miss Jardine who leaves for Canada. Guests included Miss Jardine and others, with Mr. Willard and Edward Dunbar attending. The evening featured games and music and was described as very delightful.
Popular preacher misquoted and exposed at sermon
A renowned clergyman known for borrowing lines from past divines is publicly exposed for literary theft. An amused older listener loudly identifies the sources as Sherlock Tillotson and Blair, prompting the preacher to demand silence. Also notes: Spain and Italy now export more wine than they import, and Berlin reports 30,000 dogs with a special tax rule.
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Sherlock
Tillotson
Blair
Spain
Italy
Campbell Bros Big Circus to Visit Our City
Campbell Bros Big Circus and Menagerie advertises two performances in our city an afternoon and night on July 80. The listing promises the biggest railroad circus traveling with a large wild beast collection and high salaried performers. It features trained elephants ponies dogs monkeys educated birds and beasts and a Japanese family.
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Campbell. Bros
Dillon Gun Club Shoots for Prize at Selway’s Park
The Dillon Gun club is invited to Selway's park Sunday July 28 for a prize shoot. Bucking branches racing and dancing in the pavilion with music by the Dillon band and orchestra. Travis runs to the park at 1 30 and 2 p.m. and back at 6 and 6 80 p.m. Round trip 25 cents.
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Dillon Gun Club
Selway’s Park
Dillon
Travis
Widespread Heat Shrinks Montana Crop Prospects
July weather brought intense heat and drought across towns from Beaverhead to Glasgow. Hay yields look to be only half a crop in many districts while grain prospects falter due to low streams and scarce water. Some areas report favorable haying, yet several towns warn of drying, fires, and potential garden losses without rain.
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E. T. Cross
Helena
United States Weather Bureau
Willis
Broadway
Winston
Cascade
St.Peters
Chateau
Fort Benton
Havre
St. Pauls
St. Pats
Dawson
Ridgelawn
Wibaux
Fergus
Ulion
Yale
Gallatin
Bozeman
Jefferson
Whitehall
Jefferson River
Lewis and Clarke
Augustia
Madison
Missoula
Park
Meyeraburg
Glasgow
Market Dull No Major Wool Movements This Week
Wool market shows light activity with few sales and consignments stored since last issue. Listed stored sacks include Ernest Maurer 59, James Paxton 76, Phil Lovell 79. sales to J Williams Co Boston include Ernest Maurer 59 and E W Gary 22 sacks.
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Ernest Maurer
James Paxton
Phil Lovell
J. Williams & Co
Boston
E. W. Gary
Best Liniment for Strains Stressed by Deer Park Merchant
Mr. F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlains Pain Balze as the best liniment for strains. He cites a winter case of severe side lameness improving quickly with relief and cure. Available through L J Williams. The Dayton Tribune carries the full weekly news.
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F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
New York
Chamberlain
L. J. Williames
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Cleveland
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Dillon, Mont
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L. J. Williams
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