Beaverhead County homestead land boost from Meadow Creek
W H Presleigh of Meadow Creek Washington writes President George of the Dillon Commercial club with a list of twenty six locals eager to take homestead land in Beaverhead county. He is a former Dillon resident and hopes to return, praising Beaverhead county prospects.
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W. H. Presleigh
Meadow Creek
Wash
George
Dillon’ Commercial Club
Beaverhead County
Presleigh
Dillon
Wylie Representative Offers Yellowstone Tours From Dillon
Kris Collins of Bozeman will represent the Wylie Permanent Camping Co in Beaverhead county for Yellowstone park tours. Rates available on application with special offers for parties of twenty five. Auto tourists or self drivers may obtain special meal and lodging rates in the park. Address Dillon Mont Room 16 Medion building phone 241 red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie
Kris Collins
Bozeman
Beaverhead County
Wylie Permanent Camping Co
Yellowstone National Park
Dillon, Mont
Medion Building
Alleged Gamblers Arrested in Lima Case
P. M. Parson and J. B. Webster were arrested in Lima last Friday evening by Sheriff Erwin and Deputy Scully for conducting a gambling game. They were brought to the county jail, arraigned before Justice A. A. Kenis, pleaded not guilty, and are held on $5,000 bonds each. Gambling paraphernalia, cards, chips and tables were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Parson
J. B. Webster
Lima
Erwin
Scully
A. A. Kenis
Coroner's Jury Verdict on Bannack Axe Death
The adjourned coroner's jury session in Bannack Beaverhead county Montana found Robert O Moore died from a blow by an axe inflicted by his wife Mrs Robert O Moore on May 24 1916 in Bannack.
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Robert O. Moore
Bannack
Court House
Rober O. Moore
Beaverhead County
Montana
Fish car delivers 60 000 rainbow trout to L K Adams
The fish car arrived last Saturday with 60 000 rainbow trout for L K Adams of this city to plant in local brooks and streams. Deputy Game Warden Jack Carney supervised the planting. About 200 000 trout fry have been released in the Big Hole river this season. Bricklayers lay bricks fast on the Montana Auto Supply building destined for occupancy after weather allows. Pearl I Smith leaves for Chicago to attend the national Progressive convention as an alternate delegate. will visit Bethlehem Pa to inspect his graphite mine near Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Adams
Jack Carney
Big Hole
Montana Auto Supply
Pearl I. Smith
Chicago
Why I Am a Baptist Theme at First Baptist Church
Sunday morning service on June 11 focuses on Why I Am a Baptist with a related theme. In the evening at 8 o clock a children's day concert by the Sabbath school features song and recitation as usual. An hour before the concert, at 7 pm, baptism will be administered in the form prescribed by the New Testament.
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First Baptist Church
Primary petitions filed by local candidates for August 29
The list names candidates filing petitions for the upcoming primaries on August 29. W. G. Gilbert runs for county attorney. Jay Baker for county clerk. C. W. Conger for clerk of the district court. Republican nominees include W. G. Gilbert Jay Baker Dillon and C. W. Conger. Democratic nominees include George P. Wolfe Dillon for county treasurer and Jack Barrett for sheriff.
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W. G. Gilbert
Jay. Baker
Dillon
C. W. Conger
George P. Wolfe
Jack Barrett
Boyhood memories tie Grant to Galena birth rumor
During a political talk Chris Snyder claimed Ulysses S Grant was born in Galena NL and that he knew Grant in boyhood days. Snyder recalled doubting Grant’s potential despite later successes.
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United States
Grant
Chris Snyder
Galena
Mr. Snyder
Ulysses
Bed rock district man cites metal finds and development
Arthur Butts reported lead and gold indications in his Bed rock district area last Friday with plans for development work. He said tungsten discovery near Redrock was news to him and he knew nothing about it. Frank Felt, a survivor, recalled Johnstown flood and its deadly 1881 event.
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Arthur Butts
Bedrock
Redrock
Butts
Johnstown
Frank Felt
Felt
Construction Underway for Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Concrete foundation work on North Montana Street proceeds for a new three story brick building. The excavation must reach deep levels to support the structure and its heavy load.
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Western Wholesale Grocery Co
Montana Street
First Annual Ball Draws City and Country Guests
The first annual ball hosted by local automobile dealers and drivers occurred at the city hall auditorium Friday night with strong attendance from Dillon residents and visitors from surrounding areas. Coyotes were delivered to the sheriff’s office, and officials say wolves and coyotes are diminishing, signaling near extermination in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Dillon
Massey Charged in Alleged Third Degree Assault
John Massey remains jailed on third degree assault charges after allegedly stabbing his brother Ed Massey in the cheek during a quarrel Sunday evening, authorities say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Massey
Ed Massey
Passing of Montana Pioneer Mrs. A. A. Austin
Mrs. A. A. Austin of Missoula 83 died May 31 in a local hospital. Immigrant from Colorado in 1863, she first settled at Virginia City and later Missoula. At the time she was Mrs. Moon and left a son Winfield Moon living near Arlee. She resided at 1824 South Eleventh Street with foster son C. H. Frost.
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A. A. Austin
Missoula
Almira A. Austin
Austin
Colorado
Montana
Virginia City
Moon
Winfield Moon
Arlee
South Eleventh Street
C. H. Frost
Alias Summons In Hopper Matrimonial Dissolution Case
Beav erhead Montana district court summons Estella B Hopper plaintiff sues W H Hopper for dissolution of marriage on grounds of prolonged intoxication and seeks custody of their minor child. Answer within twenty days. reference to complaint for specifics. Clerk C W Concer seals May 18 1916. Pease Stephenson attorneys for plaintiff.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Estella B. Hopper
W. H Hopper
C. W. Concer
Eber W. Badcon
Richard A. Punches Montana pioneer dies in Helena
Richard A. Punches, a 68 year old Montana resident since 1869, died Friday in Helena. He ran a stage line from Helena to Whitehall, engaged in cattle, and discovered the Red Bird mine near Austin. Survived by widow, two sons C A of New York and Regie, brother S J Punches of Austin, and two sisters Mary Butler of Porter Washington and Mrs Charles Hanson of British Columbia.
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Richard A. Punches
Montana
Helena
Mr. Punches
Whitehall
Red Bird
Austin
Punches
St. Louis
Pioneer Lou Boyd Dies at Big Timber Home
Lou Boyd, early Montana pioneer, died at his Big Timber residence after months of illness from cancer. Born April 18, 1848 in Cathage Indiana, he moved to Hartford City as a child, later journeyed west to Fort Benton and Helena, and spent years mining and ranching on Basin Creek. He and brother William once owned a Basin Creek ranch, later worked brick yards in Indiana before returning to Montana. He lived in Big Timber until his death and was known among eastern Montana’s old timers.
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Lou Boyd
Montana
Big Timber
Hartford City
Ind
Cathage
Fort Benton
Helena
William
Basin Creek
Joe Brie
Til Boyd
William Boyd
Chicago
Neihart
Indiana
Big Timber Creek
Lou
Plains Painsman Ends Wild West Shows At Dillon Fair
Dillon abandons wild west shows after two years, shifting to a traditional county fair next fall. Officials say the agriculture portion was forgotten as farmers focused on riding, horse handling, and livestock topics, noting fairs and wild west displays do not harmonize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Beaverhead County Attorney and Clerk Nominations Declared
W G Gilbert of Dillon announces candidacy for Beaverhead county attorney in the Republican primary on August 29 1916. He lists 414 Washington Street Dillon Mont. A separate notice states another Republican candidate seeks the clerk of the district court position in Beaverhead county also in the August 29 1916 primary from Dillon Mont.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
W. G. Gilbert
Washington Street
Dillon
Mont
For Sale on Dillon Montana Farm Implements
For sale items include two McCormick binders used one season, plows harrows disc harrows and other farm tools. Also several work horses good young mares young milk cows calves and registered Duroc hogs. Located five miles east of Dillon Montana. Contact C L Worth. 22 21.
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McCormick
Dillon
Mont. C. L. Worth
For Rent House on Sebree Street Enquire of Dick Price
For Rent notice describes a house on Sebree Street with inquiry directed to Dick Price a local real estate man. The fragment mentions a contact for rental details.
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Sebree Street
Dick Price
Foreclosure Suit in Beaverhead Montana Court
Alias summons in the Judicial District of Montana Beaverhead County. John F. Bishop sues Hans Henningsen and Jens N. Norgard seeking foreclosure of a mortgage dated March 2 1912 to secure promissory notes. Judgment by default if no answer within twenty days.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
John F. Bishop
Hans Henningsen
Jens N. Norgard
Protests Allowed on Dillon Special Improvement District
The Dillon city council will hold an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday June 27 1916 at 8 pm to consider protests against the proposed Special Improvement District No 1 and its costs. Protests must be filed with the city clerk within fifteen days after the first publication. Henry G Roppers City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Dillon
Receiver's Sale Planned for Centennial Telephone Assets
The First National Bank as plaintiff seeks court approval to sell Centennial Telephone Company's lines and equipment in Beaverhead County Montana. About 192 miles of lines 45 instruments and all related property along Centennial Valley and Blacktail route to Dillon. Sale after June 24 1916 with 10 percent certified cash bid and cash terms. Receiver William C Jennings dated May 25 1916.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
First National Bank
Centennial Telephone Company
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Gadl Telephone Company
Rodgers & Gilbert
William C. Jennings
Curtis Hospital and Helena Curtis Notice at Kingsbury
Notice lists Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street and Helena E. Curtis with R. N. 42 tf as related parties or property reference for a local public record or notice.
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Curtis Hospital
South Washington Street
Kingsbury Residence
Helena E. Curtis
R. N
Dillon City to Create Special Improvement District No 1
The Dillon city council, Beaverhead County Montana, at a June 7 1916 meeting passed a resolution declaring its intention to form Special Improvement District No 1. The district would establish a grade and macadamize Washington Street from Bannack Street to the city limits, at an estimated cost of 3765 dollars. The notice notes the time and place for further council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Montana
Washington Street
Bannack Street
City of
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