Badger Bill Shot by Vigilantes Near Miles City
In 1885 a figure known as Badger or the Kid was killed by vigilantes 100 miles southwest of Miles City on the Rosebud after being caught stealing horses. An indignation meeting urged telegraphic orders for a carload of school marms. The note also mentions saloon minor-enforcement fines and Grant memorial events in Dillon and Glendale.
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the Tribune
Badger” Bill
the Kid
Miles City
Rosebud
Centennial valley school closes two days in Shambow area
The Tribune notes the Shambow school closed for two days, while Montana cattle on the Chicago market averaged 1288 pounds selling at 4.62 per hundredweight and 1268 pounds a year earlier for 3.95. The French plan a balloon voyage to the North Pole and electric light franchise terms with Matthew Orr are mentioned. Bert Fyhrie and Ed Roe report strong Beaverhead fishing with 150 fish caught early this week.
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the Tribune
Centennial Valley
Shambow
Bert Fyhrie
Ed Roe
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstract Co
From the Beaverhead Abstract Company books for the week ending July 24 1926 transfers of real estate are listed. Names and specifics appear in the weekly entries noting grantor and grantee details and property locations.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Land Transfer Between Gilbert and Smith Near Dillon
J. H. Gilbert and wife as trustee transfer 820 acres near Dillon to Edward C. Smith and wife. Edward C. Smith and wife convey 820 acres near Dillon back to J. H. Gilbert as trustee.
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J. H. Gilbert
Edward C. Smith
Dillon
Quit Claim Deed Transfer on Dillon Bench Parcel
R. R. Rogers and wife transfer 821 acres on Dillon bench to Daniel D. Bronson by quit claim deed.
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R. R. Rogers
Daniel D. Bronson
Dillon Bench
Mining claims listed in Bryant and Montana districts reveal interests
Certificate of location by L E Smack and Mutt and Jeff lode claims in Montana mining district. Representations by Geo B Conway geologist and petrog rapher for Pompeii and Vesuvius lode claims in Bryant mining district. Charles F Juttner for congress Republican ticket paid political adv. 81 1.
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L. E. Smack
Boulder Hill
Mutt and Jeff
Montana
Geo. B. Conway
Pompeii
Bryant
Charles F. Juttner
Congress
School board awards heating contract to Dart hardware
The meeting of the board of equalization in Lima featured Arthur Connolly traveling to St. Paul to buy heating apparatus for the public school. The contract was awarded to the Dart hardware company at the Tuesday evening school board meeting for 2600 dollars.
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Sioner
Lima
Board of Equalization
Arthur Connolly
St. Paul
Dart Hardware Company
Rain Poised Picnic Draws Crowd as Butte Beats Dillon 5 to 1
In Tribune reporting from August 2 1912 rain failed to deter a large dry-land farmers picnic crowd. Speakers included FE Bowman banker Anaconda Prof Hoffman Normal school F A Hazelbaker and Dr Frank Bimrose. In the Dillon Independents vs Butte league game Butte won 5 to 1 as Woodle held Dillon to four hits and seven strikeouts.
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the Tribune
FE. J. Bowman
Anaconda
Hoffman
F. A. Hazelbaker
Frank Bimrose
Dell
Butte
Dillon’ Independents
Woodle
Dillon
Collins
Barry
Clark
Hartman
Religious services and events at the Dillon church
The sermon at 11:00 a.m. New study titled The World's Supreme Need of Christ. Evening talk Touring with God at 8:00 p.m. Epworth League led by Ivan Jennings at 7:00 p.m. Sunday school supervised by Roy Herndon at 10:00 a.m. Banner class Normal college group taught by Prof. Albright with 52 present last Sunday. Roy B. Herndon elected lay delegate to the Montana State Conference in Billings August 25 to 29.
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Ivan Jennings
Epworth League
William Penn
Roy Herndon
Normal College
Albright
Roy B. Herndon
Dillon Church
Montana
Billings
Rev Hurley Called to Kansas Church
Rev E L Hurley former Dillon Baptist pastor received an unanimous call to the First Baptist Church Cherryvale Kansas and has temporarily accepted. He notes Cherryvale’s 500 member church, modern facilities, and strong midweek and Sunday attendance, with a 15 member deacon board and a gospel team of 15 to 20 men.
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E. L. Hurley
First Baptist Church
Cherryvale
Kansas
Hurley
Dillon
Kansas City
Wessella Visits Dillon After Nine Years Away
Tom Wessella formerly of Dillon now resides in Oakland California visited Sam Freeman ranch south of town for several days on his way home from the Elks national convention in Chicago. He left the Oakland special train at St Paul to renew acquaintances after a long absence. He and Golda Tallent married and moved to California where he pursued movie stunts and she became a steeplejack with features in Collier's and the New York Times. He is reported to be convalescing in an Oakland hospital after illnesses this year.
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Tom Wessella
Dillon
Oakland
Cal
Sam Freeman
Chicago
St. Paul
Wessella
Golda Tallent
California
Tested Recipes from Dillon Ladies Aid Sells for One Dollar
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church in Dillon offers Tested Recipes in a cookbook priced at one dollar. It is printed for sale at the Tribune Book Store.
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Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church
Dillon
Tribune Book Store
Charles F. Juttner
Congress
Normal College Notes Highlight Exhibits and Events
R W Canfield of Silver Burdett & Co visits the Normal college corridor with textbook displays while A A Hale promotes educational periodicals. Chancellor Brannon speaks on Objectives in Education as Nellie Cecil sings. Campus grading and lawn work progress. Parking rules shift after completion. Frances Foster joins teachers service division. Forsgren departs for Minnesota. A combined music and drama program Friday features two one act plays Modesty and Overtones directed by Rachel Jordan. Virginia City history trip set for Saturday July 31 led by Dr Garver, with 8 am departure and the Orphans' home stop. Garver gave a second illustrated Montana history lecture July 27.
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Mira Booth
Rachel Jordan
Paul Hervieu
Henrietta
Dorothy Kelley
Jack
Robert Herrig
Albert
Earl Wiggins
Viola Smith
Alice Gerstenberg
Harriet
Mary McNeeley
Hetty
Belle Caswell
Margaret
Vern Connell
Maggie
Gladys Trambley
Lona Lee Woolverton
Virginia City
Montana
Garver
Normal College
Alder
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
F. H. Garver
Reward offered for sheep thief conviction in Madison forest
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers association offers a reward of 250 dollars for convicting any sheep thief and 100 dollars for convicting any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
Gleed Party Returns From Western Motor Tour
Mr and Mrs Henry Gleed with Miss Evelyn and Ned returned to Dillon Saturday after an interesting motor trip through Wyoming Utah and Colorado.
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Henry Gleed
Evelyn
Ned
Dillon
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
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General Grant
Grace M. E
Glendale
Grand Lodge
Rink
Glendale Coronet Band
North Pole
Matthew Orr
Electric Light
Henry Thompson
Safety Plus
U.S. Pat
Methodist Church
Carl Knudsen
Kansas Church
Normal College Notes
R. W.W. ‘Canfield
Silver, Burdett & Co
A. A. Hale
Julia Norris
M. A. Brannon
Nellie Cecil
Frances Foster
Butte Business College
Teachers’ Service Division
Frances Forsgren
Teachers Service Division
Minnesota
Patheis
Beaverhead CO
Genevieve O’leary
O’leary
Beaverhead County
Alice Roe
Anderson
G. V. Elder
Malcom Fleming
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
Bank OF Strength and Service
Land Office
Pearl I. Smith
Dilton
Heesner
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