Dillon City Marshals Contest Tops Exciting Local Election
The June election produced the tightest city marshal contest yet in Dillon. Mayor-elect Fynnie hosted a hospitality filled gathering with the brass band at his home, wine and cigars flowing, and refreshments until late. River water shortages affect Beaverhead crops while land transfers and mining claims appear in list of deeds and patents for Dillon Armstead and Red Rock Lake areas.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Lou C. Fuhrie
Fynnie
When Back Aches Dare a Man to Daily Tasks
A first person testimonial notes the difficulty of back pain on daily work. The speaker praises Foley Pills diuretic for relieving aches regulating kidney action and says the medicine provides quick results, cost is modest and satisfaction guaranteed. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman.
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Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
Bank reports 510 ounces of gold shipped in 80 days
The First National Bank shipped a total of 510 ounces of gold over the past 80 days. The gold is valued at $9,180.
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First National Bank
Dillon Brewery Thrives as Kegs Pour Into Stocks
Tribune reports Dillon Brewery busy as three to four workers load empty kegs and draw off beer from large vats amid heavy rain and snow. Boxing note: James Jeffries defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in the 11th round at Coney Island Athletic Club.
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The
Tribune
Dillon Brewery
James Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Athletic Club
Dillon Police Chief Resigns Amid July Fourth Plans
The Tribune reports George Dart resigns as Dillon chief of police to focus on private business, while discussion notes the upcoming July Fourth celebration. Almanac hints Old Sol may extend shifts, and a remark suggests Armstead’s marshy conditions.
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the Tribune
George Dart
Dillon
Old Sol
Armstead
Beaverhead Abstract Company Real Estate Transfers
Real estate transfers for the week ending June 1 1929 are listed from the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books. Properties transferred include recorded deeds in the county and associated parties.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Downing Brothers Travel for Summer Visit to Sage Creek Ranch
Earl and Trenton Downing sons of Mr and Mrs Claud Downing left last week to spend the summer vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Patterson at their ranch on Sage Creek.
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Earl
Trenton Downing
Claud Downing
John Patterson
Sage Creek
Reward Offered for Illegal Bounty Collectors
A one hundred dollar reward is offered by the Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn for the arrest and conviction of any person other than regular law officers who collect bounty funds illegally. Adv 114m.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe gentle laxative using senna and herbs. It claims the remedy treats constipation biliousness headaches indigestion and mood issues with no narcotics and suitability for children and elderly. It notes availability at drug stores or by mail order from Monticello Illinois for a free trial bottle.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Monticello
Illinois
Summer School at Normal College to Open Next Monday
Montana State Normal College prepares to begin a nine week summer session next Monday with the same courses and workload as a full quarter. The faculty remains largely the same and subscriptions indicate a large enrollment as the registrar notes daily inquiries. The Dillon Rotary club is distributing literature about Dillon and the college to promote attendance.
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Normal College
Montana State Normal College
Dillon
Dillon Rotary Club
Instructors Depart for Vacation from Normal College
Spring-quarter students remain in dorms or travel after classes while many instructors begin vacations. Departed include Miss Lenore Thompson to New York City and Europe, Miss Bert Shortt to New York, Miss Anna Lee Briggs to Los Angeles and Missouri, Miss Faye Kirkpatrick to Denver and Nebraska, Miss Kathryne Van Noy to Arizona and Denver, R. E. Albright to Chicago, Miss Margaret Huntington, Miss Katherine Kennedy, Miss Jessie Duboc, Prof L A Dougherty and wife to eastern points, Prof R A Mackie to eastern points, Miss Mira E Booth to Pacific coast points.
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Normal College
Lenore
Thompson
New York City
Europe
Bert Shortt
New York
Anna Lee Briggs
Los Angeles
Beetle Infested Timber Is Sold on O'Brien Creek
The sale covers 14 million feet of white pine along O'Brien creek in the Kootenai forest near Troy Montana with 55 000 cedar poles and two million feet of cedar sawlogs. Purchasers say cutting will start soon as bark beetle control and salvage aims offset losses from infestations since 1925.
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O’brien
Kootenai National Forest
L. C. Stockdale
F. B. Marska
C. F. Ewing
Sandpoint
Idaho
Troy
Montana
O’brien Creek
Forest Service
Quartz Creek
Bear Creek
Kootenai
Three Civil War Vets Remain in Dillon
Only three Civil War veterans are known to be living in Dillon. They are William Reed aged 88, W. G. Blair aged 85 formerly of Horse Prairie, and Johnathan A. Hill now past 80. All are active and healthy. Reed winters in Dillon and tends flowers, Blair recently returned from California to be with family, and both are held in high esteem by the community for their Citizenship.
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Dillon
William Reed
W. G. Blair
Horse Prairie
Johnathan A. Hill
Reed
Mr. Blair
Mr. Hill
Blair
California
Oman’s Commonsense Mellon Quotes Franklin Bells to Protect Birds
In a Chicago suburb Riverside a focal ordinance requires cat owners to fit bells on cat collars to warn and protect birds. The piece also notes Mellon’s remarks on Hoover administration competence and a commission to study law enforcement with Dr Ada L. Comstock highlighted as an advocate for childhood crime prevention.
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Oman
Mellon
Franklin
Hoover
Ada L. Comstock
Riverside
Chicago
Birds and cats gossip ripple though odd clipping
A fragmented column mocks cradle of heredity and race by noting inherited traits and a horse Clyde ap Dusen. It jokes about rich heirs, a spelling bee winner Virginie Hogan and Teru Hayashi, and cites Hoover's Prosperity Commission while hinting at efficiency.
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Virginie Hogan
Teru Hayashi
Panacea
Notice of Probate of Will in Beaverhead County
Ralph C Tattersall has filed a petition to probate the last will and testament of Robert F Tattersall in the Fifth Judicial District Dillon Montana. The court has set June 15 1929 at 10:00 a m for proving the will and hearing the petition. Interested persons may appear to contest the will. Dated May 25 1929 Fred Rife Clerk of Court.
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Ralph C. Tattersall
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Robert F. Tattersall
Dillon
Fred Rife
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Thomas Toomey
The administratrix Katie Boger announces that creditors and others with claims against the estate of Thomas Toomey, deceased, must present vouchers within four months of the first publication to John Collins law office in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First published May 17 1929 Adv 20-28.
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Thomas Toomey
John Collins
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
State of
Katie Boger
Montana Insurance Certificate of Compliance for The American Insurance
The Montana Office of State Auditor certifies The American Insurance Company of Newark is authorized to transact fire insurance in the state until March 31, 1980. The 1928 statement shows capital 5,000,000. 1928 income 16,994,392.47. disbursements 13,807,320.01. assets 32,637,447.21. liabilities except capital 18,550,195.76. surplus 9,087,251.45. policyholder surplus 14,087,251.45. The certificate is dated May 6 at Helena.
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Insurance Department
American Insurance Company
Park Place
Newark
N. J
Montana
I. Geo. P. Porter
Helena
Geo. P. Porter
American’ Equitable “Assurance Company
William “St
New York City
GEQ
P. Forter
State Capitol
State Auditor
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Dillon Montana 1929
In the matter of Abram S. Rife deceased the district court of Montana grants order for private sale. Fred Rife executor will sell on June 17 1929 at noon at the Clerk of Court office Dillon Montana the real estate of the estate comprising two tracts in Section 18 T7S R8W and in Section 13 T7S R8W M P M cash on confirmation.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
I Lealsehead
Abram S. Rife
Fred Rife
Dillon
M.P. Mu
Rail Road
West Park
Bears N
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