Visitors Return From Two Weeks In Valley
Special correspondence from Puuurr Springs notes Mrs R M Fank and son Willis returning to Virginia City after a pleasant two week visit. Several locals including Mrs Jas Cowan Mrs O W and Miss M Pendarvis and Miss Alice Cowan are mentioned visiting or returning from nearby towns. A much needed rain fell Tuesday and grass on the hills grew crisp.
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Puuurr Springs
R. M. Fank
Willis
Virginia City
Jas. Cowan
Mark Smith
Mollie
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0. W
M. Pendarvis
Christnot
B. F. Powers
Faily
Dillon
Road supervisor Orr praised for last weeks road work
PacrvinuE Montana May 30 reports road supervisor Orr did a good job clearing roads last week. Mesdames Mercer and Redfield visited Butte. Mina Page went to Helena for her sister’s university commencement. Arthur Cruger works for Cape Eldred. Page family travel and surveying plans noted with weather delaying start.
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Mesdames Mercer
Redfield
Butte
Mina Page
Helena
Arthur Cruger
Cape Eldred
J. M. Page
Melrose
Page
Helens
Arthur Page
Whitehall
Missoula County
Ford Burteh
Henry Utley
Local notes From Macpaven June dispatches and frontier events
Special Correspondence of the Tribune reports a string of frontier notes from Macpaven P. O. June 2. Will Collins junior broke his collar bone in a riding accident near Dillon and is recovering. Frank Davis sustained a severe ax injury in a doorway altercation. Local dances at R T Boatman’s mansion and Harry Winslow’s were well attended. Infant daughter of Geo and Nellie Shambow died at 14 days. Levi Williams and wife separated and moved apart. Postmaster Fischer now commands after Mrs. Williams left. Several residents relocated to Jackson’s Hole while others plan cattle drives and trips to Monida. A bear approached the Culvers’ home and fled when detection occurred. Snowfall persists for two days amid frontier busy-ness.
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Macpaven
Davis
R. T. Boatman
Harry Winslow
Geo
Nellie Shambow
Levi Williams
Herman Fischer
Chas. Danham
Jackson’s Hole
W. H. Birch
Sheridan
Type Writer Paper Sold at Tribune Office
Readable note states that all grades of typewriter paper, both thick and thin, are available at the Tribune office. Local buyers are urged to inquire for pricing and stock.
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Tribune
Montanans Seek Federal Posts In Washington Letter
In Washington May 29 1897 a large group of Montana citizens including senators and representatives toured Monticello after adjournment. The piece lists numerous applicant names for U S posts across Montana from assay offices to consular roles and land offices, indicating broad federal job interests among Montanans.
Methodist Church to Host Evening Anniversary Program
At morning service the pastor will preach on The Devil's Opinion of a Good Man. In the evening the Epworth League marks its anniversary with a special program prepared for the occasion.
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Epworth League
New Route Offers Eastern Travel via Rio Grande Connections
On June 1 Oregon Short Line Railroad will start selling tickets to all eastern points via the Rio Grande Western and connections. Passengers gain access to scenic routes formerly unavailable. O S L agents will provide full information on request.
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Rio Grande
French Tansy Tablets Offer Relief for Painful Menses
Advertises French Tansy Tablets by A. Augenre, Paris, claiming to relieve and cure painful and irregular menses by removing obstructions. Sold in Butte by D. M. Newbro Drug Co. as sole agents for $2 per box, mailed securely sealed.
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A. Augendre
Paris
France
D. M. Newbro Drag Co
Butte
Mont
Uncalled Letters At Post Office Listed
June 4 1807 list of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for in 80 days Grace Lamont postmistress Anderson Gust L Bradley Mre Lizzie Garr Milt King Ruby E Macklem Mr 2 Parkinson WB
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Anderson
Gust L Bradley
Lizzie Garr
Milt King
Ruby E Macklem
Parkinson
Ringling Bros Circus Arrives in Dillon Montana
The Ringling Bros World’s Greatest Show arrived in Dillon with a grand street parade and a huge parade featuring a 40 man mounted military band and elephants harnessed to 60 pound siege guns. An afternoon and evening performance drew delighted crowds despite muddy streets and drizzle. The reviewer praises Ringling Bros as the best circus to visit Montana and predicts strong patronage while their horses impress locally.
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Ringling Bros
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Ringling Bros.’ Circus
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Water location filings and real estate deeds in Big Hole basin
In the Clerk and Recorder's Office weekly records Jens Peterson Joel Richardson and others had water locations in Big Hole basin. Names Rd Romain Frank Carrell Abraham Larivee and W F Finsley also listed in Big Hole basin. Deeds filed include Dillon National Bank to Dave Robb near Dillon Arthur Sullivan et ux land near Dillon and W G Pfouts to Hattie Pfouts mining claims in Vipond mining district. Mortgage Oregon Short Line Railroad Co to State Trust Co of New York. F P Loomis et al quartz location near Sheep Creek.
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Joel Richardson
Big Hole Basin
Romain
Frank Carrell
Abraham Larivee
W. F. Finsley
Dillon National Bank
Dave Robb
Dillon
Arthur Sullivan
W. G. Pfouts
Hattie R. Pfouts
Vipond
State News Highlights From Twin Bridges To Butte
Mrs. Wiley Mountjoy named matron of the state orphans home at Twin Bridges and a $1650 hospital contract awarded to Wm. Gibson of Dillon. A heavy statewide rain, exhibitions by Louis Oyr in Butte, vigilante actions, a new Anaconda manager, bicycle expedition to New York, Memorial Day ceremonies, and Montana Union Railroad operating separately from July 1 are noted. Missoula fire destroys Sweeney's dancing hall and Democrat Printing plant. Butte officials claim to have Kroeger killer.
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Twin Bridges
State Orphans’ Home
Wm. Gibson
Dillon
Louis Oyr
Butte City
Montreal
Canada
Oyr
Butte
Gaylord
Copper City Commercial Company
Anaconda
D. J. O'Donahue
Council Bluffs
J. A. Bevigne
Anaconda Bicycle Club
New York
Montana Union Railroad Company
Northern Pacific
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Missoula
Sweeney
Democrat Printing Company
Wm Kroeger
Montana Orators Win At All Hallows College Contest
Frank V. Browne of Melrose and John Gallagher of Granite win junior and senior divisions respectively at All Hallows College annual oratorical contest. Browne speaks Guilty or Not Guilty and Gallagher delivers A Poor Man's Story. Judges praise the spirited competition and brass band music accompanies the event. The tenth annual commencement is set for June 17 at the Salt Lake Theater.
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Frank V. Browne
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Mon
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Salt Lake Theater
Hart Nelson Nuptials in Dillon Missouri
On June 2 1897 in Dillon Missouri Mortimer M Hart and Dora Nelson were married by Rev J O Jordan. The groom wore black and the bride a white dress with roses in her hair and throat. A small reception followed with a fine menu prepared by the bride and her mother.
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Mau
Mortimer M. Hart
Dora
A. J. Nelson
J. 0. Jordan
Cactus Cycling Club organized in Dillon
Dillon hosts a meeting of Dillon Implement Co. workers who formed the Cactus Cycling Club with A P Brown as chair and Frank Ellil as secretary J J Morse is president and Arthur Judges secretary A constitution and by laws committee was appointed membership open to all L A W members in the county Also Beaverhead Pioneers plan a June 12 reunion at Bannack with a dredging boat launch and Dillon Brass band A Buddhist praying wheel using bicycle hubs sparks satire in St James Gazette gossip
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Frank Ellil
Cactus Cycling Club
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Arthur
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Dillon Brass Band
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