Memorial Day Observances in Dillon 1902 Honor Veterans
Memorial Day 1902 activities in Dillon included an opera house gathering for G. A. R. veterans with Capt. Engles in command, a cemetery ceremony with a salute for Captain David Lamont, and an evening sermon by Rev. R. P. Smith. The town celebrated with parades, decorations, and community praise for American unity, plus a later open air concert by the Dillon Brass band and library notices.
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Dillon
Opera
Engles
Clowes
R. P. Smith
Washinton
Opera House
Young
David Lamont
Lamont
Dillon Brass Band
Osapt. Young
Methodist Episcopal Church
Battle Fields
Geo. Crowell
Montana Street
Dunlap Commandery
Con ‘Bonita
Eaceee Cornet
J. G. Willis
Tampico
B. Brooke
Spotted Fever Debated in Bitter Root Valley Frontier Letter
A Bozeman Chronicle letter argues the spotted fever outbreak in Bitter Root may be contagious and linked to cattle blood. The writer disputes Dr. Cullough’s stance, cites historical cases since 1866, and suggests Indian nomads or cow milk as transmission sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman Chronicle
Cullough
Montana
Bitter Root
Materia Medica
Knowles
Death of Irwin Schott 14 Sparks Dillon Connection
Irwin Schott, 14, son of Mrs Sophia Schott once of Dillon, died at home in Anaconda after a week of illness. He had been resting in a chair with quilts and a head pillow when his mother and sister found him unresponsive. Officials cited probable heart failure as the cause.
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Irwin Schott
Sophia Schott
Dillon
Assignment of E Timer’s Dry Goods Firm Shocks Dillon
Dillon Montana June 1902 reports E Timer assigns for creditors with M M Freed of Salt Lake City as assignee. The stock at cost auctions due to slow spring trade and bad weather. Creditors to be paid pro rata from sale proceeds with no preferences. Assets listed include dry goods clothing boots hats carpets fixtures and notes totaling 98300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Freed
E. Timer
Timer
Salt Lake City
Freed
Mike
E. Tren
Birs
M. M. Freze
Dillon
New York
Garland & Ripley Saloon
Garland
Lima
Atora
Schibekitereaaa
Principal F L Lewis Chosen At $1200 Year For District 10
Board of trustees in district No 10 met at First National Bank and elected Prof F L Lewis principal at 1200 dollars yearly. He previously led the commercial department at County Free High and earned praise as a disciplinarian. Miss Maidie Rife named fourth grade teacher. other staff listed with grade assignments.
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First National Bank
F. L. Lewis
Prof
Lewis
County Pree High School
Lu. Lewis
Ella Pond Leland
Jette Pierce
Maidie Rife
Mary Li. Innes
Eva M. Chisholm
Adda L. Kooken
Reception for Graduates at Mrs Swain Home
Miss Huntsman and Miss Carson hosted a reception for Montana State Normal graduate Miss Lula Cozad, Olive Sharkey, and Helen Connell at Mrs H H Swain’s Washington street home. Spring flowers adorned the rooms as carnations and evergeons brightened the dining area. Dainty refreshments followed in a charming gathering attended by board and faculty wives, public school teachers, and the Normal’s Junior class.
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H. H. Swain
Washington Street
Huntsman
Carson
Montana State Normal
Lula Cozad
Olive Sharkey
Helen Connell
Normal
Man Falls Into Cellar in Idaho Street Excavation
M. M. Freed fell into a recently excavated cellar on Idaho street near the Metlen block while walking from Mr. Timer's home to the hotel. He sustained several bruises to the head and legs and lights have since been placed around the site at night.
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M. M. Freed
Idaho Street
Metlen
Mr. Timer
Knight Templars Meet at St Elmo Commandery No 7 Conclave
The St Elmo Commandery No 7 Knight Templars held a regular conclave with Grand Eminent Commander Joseph J Hindson of Montana visiting from Helena. Junior Grand Warden E H Reinish of Butte and Past Grand Commander Edward D Neil of Helena attended and The degree of Black Cross and Knights of Malta was exemplified by Reinish and Dillon lodge officers with Dr M A Walker as candidate. After the work, members dined and toasts followed before visiting Virginia City the next day.
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St. Elmo
Knight Templars
Montana
Joseph J. Hindson
Helena
E. H. Reinish
Butte
Edward D. Neil
Black Cross
Knights of Malta
Reinish
Dillon Lodge
M. A. Walker
Virginia City
Consolidation Forms One Management Of Copper Mines
The Montana Copper and Gold Mining Co. merges with International Copper & Gold Co. under unified leadership. Directors and officers align to control multiple properties in Mexico, Colorado, and Montana, with Ballarat in Madison County Montana as a key development site. Claims in Sonora and Zacatecas show rich assays and strong production potential.
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Montana’ Copper and Gold Mining Co
International Copper& Gold Co
Montana Copper and Gold Mining Co
Ballarat
Stone Creek
Madison County
International Copper & Gold Co
Arizona
Mexico
Colorado
Montana
el Barreo
Sonora
San Bernardo
el Negro
la Piedregal
Santa Rita
Chilpancingo
San Francisco
Zacatecas
la Australia Group
Sinaloa
la Josefiira
Sinalos
Piedres Verdes
Escalanta
Routt
Montana Copper & Gold Mining Co
Dent
A. G. Besuniane
Chicago Daily News
George A. Montgomery
Chicago
Thomas W. Heatherley
Butte
Beaverhead County Health Board Reports Contagious Diseases
The Beaverhead County Board of Health met at Dr J L Jones office to review a six month report to the state board detailing 73 contagious disease cases since February 1. Smallpox led with 55 cases, scarlet fever 16, diphtheria 1 and typhoid 1, with two deaths from scarlet fever and smallpox.
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Beaverhead
County Board of Health
Oliver
McKnight
J. L. Jones
Jones
State Board of Health
Matt Orr Wins State Shotgun Championship in Montana
Matt Orr, a member of Dillon's Gun Club, captured the state shotgun title at the Ansconds tournament with 41 of 50. He also won several side contests and will keep the cup until next year’s event in Helens.
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Matt Orr
Montana
Ansconds
Mr. Ort
Helens
Matt
Dillon
Dillon Residents Follow Ballarat Mine Venture
W A Heimbaecher of Dillon serves as assistant superintendent as consolidated firms operate under Montana Gold Mining Co name. Dillon residents show strong interest in Ballarat claims and extend best wishes for the venture’s success.
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W.a.heimbaecher
Dillon
Consolidated Companies
Montana Gold Mining Co
Ballarat
Woolgrowers Plan Montana Street Warehouse
Members of the Woolgrowers Association of Southern Montana met at city hall to decide on building a wool warehouse. They sought space on Montana street but the Oregon Short Line refused that site. consent was given for a location between Center and Helena Streets, with construction hoped to finish by next fall. Officers named include President Phil Lovell Secretary T M Selway Treasurer HB Selway and an executive committee.
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Woolgrowers’ Association of
Southern Montana
Phil Lovell
Tripunr
Oregon Short Line
Montana Street
Bannack
Glendale Streets
Three Teachers Elected as County Free High Promotes Staff
County Free High board met with Miss Tea belle Rife selecting three teachers for the next year. Miss Josephiny Holt and J Edgar Tyree were renewed at $100 monthly. Miss Charlotte Herr of Chicago was chosen for English. No commercial teacher chosen. heating and plumbing contract set at 1200 dollars.
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County Free High School
Teabelle Rife
Josephiny Holt
J. Edgar Tyree
Charlotte Herr
Chicago
Elisabeth Hawley
Elisabeth Hawley the Past Year To the Complete Satisfaction of All. Miss Hawley
Misa Herr
Miss Holt
Tyree
Miss Herr
Dart Hardware Company
William Wilson and Daisy Kenison Wed in Dillon Home
A wedding last evening joined William Wilson and Daisy Kenison at the bride’s North Washington street home in front of about twenty guests. Rev. R. P. Smith officiated under a floral arch as attendees enjoyed a luncheon. The couple, well known in Dillon, receive best wishes for happiness.
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William Wilson
Daisy Kenison
North Washington Street
R. P. Smith
Dillon
Miner Hurt in Metlen Cellar Cave-in
Elmor Jenson a laborer digging the Metlen cellar was caught in a cave-in yesterday morning and severely injured. Dr Jones reported a multiple fracture of both bones in the left ankle and a badly bruised right ankle with possible internal injury. He is from Hiram Utah and has been in Dillon about six weeks.
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Elmor Jenson
Metlen
Pias
Jones
Hiram
Utah
Dillon
Jack the Ripper Cowboy Injured Two Miles From Crabtree
John Allsop known as Jack the Ripper, a Bedrock cowboy en route to Yellowstone, suffered a diagonal fracture of both bones in the left leg when his horse bucked and fell near Crabtree. Dr Jones treated the injury. Allsop had worked quietly in Bedrock and Centennial valleys for years.
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John Allsop
Jack the Ripper
Bedrock
Yellowstone
Crabtree
Dr. Jones
Allsop
Centennial
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Theatre
Mountain View Cemetery
Cganmyonsa
Dillon Public Library
St. James
Tribune
Emil Timer
St. Elmo Commandery
Board of Health
P. J. Nelson
Bond Ranch
Woolgrowers
Wilson—Kenison
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