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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
7
An Ohio farmer reports a corn fodder shelter that stays dry and windproof for lambs. He describes a 100 to 1600 square foot shed built with long fodder bundles, angled courses, a wind‑resistant top, and a wire strand to hold the roof. He notes it cost little, is easy to build, and can be repurposed after the lambs leave.
A humorous exchange from Pearson's where a woman asks about dangers of swallowing cement gutta percha and porcelain. The doctor responds with restraint and notes the self harming twist as she confesses swallowing a false tooth. The cartoonish dialogue reflects late 19th century newspaper wit.
A Glasgow cabby recalls driving an Inverness minister and his wife through poor districts. Upon reaching their destination the minister asks why so many poor people exist in the city. The cabby answers that most of the poor folk drive cabs and tips are scarce.
A Baltimore American item quotes a man with a gloomy brow complaining about Blitherby's restaurant. He recalls ordering eggs that took so long they were hatched from the original order, prompting a wry exchange with another patron.
A battlefield general is saved from defeat by a spirit soldier who claims to be the god of the target. The general asks why the spirit aided him, and the spirit replies gratitude for never being hit during practice. The tale ends with the general's victory.
Legal notice from the U S Land Office Helena Montana announces the state of Montana has filed lands under the 1889 act. It lists township sections with mineral claims and invites protests within sixty days. Failure to protest implies non mineral character and approval recommendations. May Guonrak D Greene, Register.
A Dillon resident declares his wife left home without cause and warns that he will pay no debts contracted by her. The notice is dated June 11, 1901, from Dillon, Montana, and signed by D. K. Nichons.
A brief exchange from the Philadelphia Press quotes a scene where a woman demands the return of her letters in a huffy tone while the man agrees to send them the next morning and hints they can be delivered when he calls tomorrow evening.
Bozeman rancher James E Moore visits Idaho Utah and Colorado on tours to promote his James E Moore Patent Farm Gate patented September 25 1900. In use on six ranches near Bozeman the revolving wooden gate stays balanced at center opens without leaving wagon and withstands wind snow and mud. Agents are appointed in Montana with sales prospects described as bright.
United States Land Office Helens Montana announces Francie Carroll of Jackson Montana filed to prove desert land claim No 3540 for the W half of the NW quarter and other acreage before J Price Commissioner at Dillon Montana on July 20 1901. Witnesses listed include Martin Sorenson Marie Sorensen William Willard Reuben Willard and Gronae D Greene from Talon and Dillon Montana.
Walter Scott of Red Rock Montana files notice to prove desert land claim No. 8514 for W% SW Ber 21 Tp 108 R 10W before U S Commissioner L J Price at Dillon Montana on July 3 1901. Witnesses John Ward Patrick Ward Frank Sadler George Hughes to prove irrigation and reclamation. George D. Greene Register.
Notice is published that settler Martin Butch has filed for final proof to support his land claim H B E 8184 for section 8 and 5, township 6 north range 14 west. Proof will be before L J Price at Dillon on June 22, 1901 with witnesses Marshall C. Harrison Frank Schwartz Charles Pinkerton Edward Romain and George D. Greene.
Land Office at Helena Montana May 22 1901 notice is given that vas vence has filed notice of his intention to prove in support of his claim and that proof will be made before J Price US Commissioner at Dillon Montana on July 8 1901 for H E No 8117 Lots 8 4 and E BW Rec 19 Tp 68 R 2 W He names as witnesses William Phillips William Driscoll Thomas Wie AULD LD Lucius D Newell to prove his continuous residence and cultivation of the land
In Beaverhead County Montana the Fifth Judicial District issues notice for proving the will of Marie Azeline Thompson deceased. The date set is Saturday June 5 1901 at 10 in the forenoon at the clerk office in Dillon for Letters Testamentary. Gro W French clerk G Willis attorney for petitioner notes filed May 1901.
Notice to Creditors for the estate of Otho Klemm deceased urges claims with vouchers within ten months at the office of Jaooni ljis in Dillon Montana. Executriz Nir P. Schansenbach announces publication May 31 1801 and sets Beaverhead County venue for estate business. notice also lists final proof dates for HE No 10850 in Sec 18 Tp 78 12W with witnesses George M h John Linkeredotter and others.
Helena Montana May 27 1901 notices announce final proof for John Bajack Dillon witness list Simeon Estes George Rebisch Coleman C Barnett red Brown and Mary A Flynn Dillon for desert land irrigations and new patent applications for Amazon Alta Walled Ballarat Minnesota Green Mountain lodes in the Madison County mining district with survey details and adjoining claims noted. filings include notices of intention to prove residence and cultivation and patent applications for multiple lodes with described bearings and acres.
Reese M Evans of Bannack Montana filed intent to prove desert land claim No 184 for the W BWM SW NW Sec 9 E NEY NW NEM Sec 8 Pot R14W before Geo W French Clerk district court St Dillon Montana on June 22 1901. The notice cites completion of irrigation and reclamation of said land with witnesses Charles Pinkerton Marshall C Harrison Frank F Carrier. Jackson P O Mont Shoot
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