O Neal and Wynes Saloon Robbed for Whiskey and Cigars
Baxnicx June 18 report saloon of O Neal and Wynes robbed last Friday night of 10 quart bottles of whiskey and 4 boxes of cigars and the business books. Robbery described as entry through a broken front glass. Patrol notes multiple local movements and ongoing mining activity in Bannack and Birch Creek region.
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The
Tribune
Baxnicx
O'Neal & Wynes
Theodore Schnyder
Thce Creek
Thomas Barrett
Horse Prairie
Robert Christian
Richard Martin
Robert Jaggers
Pat Connors
Graeter
Dillon
Grater
Matthews & Peterson
Excelsior
Ryburn
Best
J. A. Beat
Wm Tash
John Linkensdorfer
Charles Retallack
Bannack
Charles Wilson
Thomas Clement
Bob Gray
Pahnish’s Lane
Ed Lloyd
Upper Grasshopper
Shorty Wynes
Salmon City
Idaho
Mart Gragg
Boy Un dergoes Appendicitis Surgery in Rochester
Special correspondence from Rochester reports Willie Devaney was operated on for appendicitis by Dr Townshend of Melrose and Dr Dwight of Twin Bridges. The boy is recovering well, cared for by a nurse from Butte. The infant child of J A Thomas is very ill, with Dr Townshend attending. The town hosted mining men, a surprise party at A J Dorland’s and a social dance for Fourth of July. A theft incident near Chinaman’s garden involved onions being taken. Pearl Ginn of Virginia City visits family in Rochester.
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the Tribune
Rooutster
Townshend
Melrose
Dwight
Twin Bridges
Willie Devaney
Butte
J. A. Thomas
A. J Dorland
Dorland
Cemetery Carnival Fete At Point of Rocks Held
The Cemetery Association’s open air carnival at the Point of Rocks on Mr. Bakers ranch drew a crowd with Chinese lanterns bunting and candy and cigar booths. Rebecos supplied lemonade as four tables served supper from six to midnight. An program featured music recitations and an address by Mr. Mountjoy. Twin Bridges band played. Miss Grace Baker and Miss Kate Swanstrum led the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Pagevinus
Point of Rocks
Dillon Electrict Light and Power Sees New Dynamo
Dr M A Miller manager of Dillon Electric Light and Power installs a new dynamo making one of the finest plants in the state He expects to run four day circuit benefiting local business firms by using current for motive power and lighting Mr Cooper of Missouri seeks orders for day circuit expansion while surveying local demand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A Miller
Dillon Elestric Light and Power Company
Cooper
Missouri
Dillon
Prison Break Attempt By Williams Ended In Recapture
James Williams, described as a colored Black man, jailed for theft, slipped out during dinner and dug a hole through a wall with a poker. Sheridan Fleming aided by drumming on a fiddle to cover the noise, but Williams was found by the under sheriff and returned to stronger confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Matt Orr
Sheridan Fleming
Darkey
Williams
Short Line Introduces Two Fare Rate For Round Trip
The Short Line announces a special promotion offering two one fare rates for round trips. The plan aims to boost travel by making round trips more affordable for passengers.
Not Guilty Plea by Lennox and Martin in Butte District Court
Charles Lennox and James Martin pleaded not guilty in Butte district court to murder in the shooting death of fireman J. R. Williams near Silver Bow. Both men showed indifference, blamed each other, and lack funds for defense with Attorney Martin appointed. The pair were brought from jail after a box car escape and linked to a robbery case involving Smith. Smith is already sentenced to thirty years, with Martin hoping for a lighter sentence if not convicted of murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lennox
James Martin
J. R. Williams
Silver Bow
District Court of
Butte
Martin
Lennox
Smith
William Perry
Perry
Beavers Plan Dillon Fourth of July Festive Committees
The article lists the Dillon Fourth of July celebration committees led by M. L. Davidson as executive chair and J. B. Logan on sports. Other panels cover music, fireworks, park dance, and exercises with multiple local members, who have met repeatedly to organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
M. L. Davidson
S.J. Haines
Fidel Huber
G. T. Paul
J. B. Logan
I. Eliel
R. V. Bebree
D. Robb
W. A. Jones
A. F. Waldorf
J. B. McKinney
Valley and Dillon Play Sunday Afternoon Baseball at Courthouse Ground
Sunday afternoon the Dillon and Valley teams meet at the ball grounds behind the courthouse. Carl Taylor leads Valley with Ed Wade managing Dillon. Valley won the last game, Dillon expects a reversal as both squads have practiced hard. Game starts at 2:30.
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Court House
Dillon and Valley
Carl Taylor
Ed Wade
Dillon
Valley
Dillon Nine
Quiet Police Court Month Ends With Drunk Arrests
This month remains unusually calm in the police court with thirteen arrests, mostly for drunks. A wandering barber slept off a coal oil spill behind M M Co store and was jailed after a trail to the depot. Henry Beutscheck, a would be tough, was jailed for 25 days after an Officer Oliver arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sparrow
M. M. Co
Henry Beutscheck
Fred Oliver
Fenner Lecture Concludes Baptist Church Series
The final lecture in Prof Fenner's course at the Baptist church was delivered last Friday evening. Mrs McKinney's singing and a pianoforte solo by Mrs Wm Cushing were praised though attendance was reduced by a stormy night.
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The
Baptist Church
Prof. Fenner
Excursion to Salt Lake Train Schedule Note
Railroad asks passengers of Dillon to depart at 7 47 p m on June 71 and another train at 4 40 a m on June 2 with tickets priced 15 dollars for return to Balt Tako.
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Salt Lake
Dillon
Balt Tako
Memorial services in M. E. church Sunday evening
The Modern Woodmen held memorial services in the M. E. church with Rev. R. P. Smith delivering a strong memorial address to a packed house. Prof. Toomey of Denver sang "The Lord is my Shepherd" with an exceptional rendition and enthusiastic audience praise.
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M. E
R. P. Smith
Lord
Toomey
Denver
A Normalite Protests Dwellings Near Campus Amid Verdant Campus
A letter from P Rorssrmr objects to land surveys near a campus arguing for broader state control of surrounding grounds to preserve an Arcadian, nature filled environment. The writer laments intrusion by private development and urges preserving tender landscapes and dandelions.
Butte Doctor Joins Diversified Mining Ventures In Idaho
Dr T G Heine of Butte visited Dill lon while reviewing Argenta mining prospects and plans to invest surplus cash in the area He is secretary of the Trimetallic mine at Balm on City Idaho and holds ventures in New Mexico oil fields in Bakerafield California a foundry in Wardner Idaho and other loca tions He and partners recently bought a Madison valley ranch to stock with horned cattle.
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T. G. Heine
Butte
Dillon
Argenta
Balmon City
Idaho
New Mexico
Bakerafield
California
Couer D'Alene
Wardner
Madison Valley
Atock
Great Buffalo and Wild West Shows Acquire Noted Stage Coach
The famed Concord stage coach once owned by Gilmer & Saulsbury’s line is purchased by the Great Buffalo and Wild West Shows United. It will serve as the drawing card in western exhibitions with society ladies and newspaper men invited to ride during the staged hold-ups. The coach, nearly fifty years old, remains in good condition and will appear in Dillon soon.
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West
Great Buffalo
United
Concord
Gilmer & Saulsbury
Dillon
Summer term opens at State Normal school
On Monday the summer term of the State Normal school opened with nearly thirty students. It is expected enrollment will rise to fifty as students from many towns join. The session lasts five weeks or six days each week, with Saturdays used to shorten the term.
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Wii
Francis Brown
Butte
Julius Hartwig
Melrose
Steve Kambich
Fritz Sassman
L. G. Woodside
Dillon
Rosas Woodside
Glendale
Fidel Huber
Lena
Bertha Huber
Mies Paxton
Jacob Hartwig
Miss Lena
Beecrer Bros
Browne's Bridge
J. A. Browne
Miss Browne
Edith Ames
M. ¥. French
Dewey
State Normal School
Dillon Brass Band Announces Open Air Montana Street Concert
The Dillon Brass Band plans an outdoor performance tonight at the band stand on Montana Street. A program of air numbers has been arranged for the event.
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Dillon Brass Band
Montana Street
Musical evening honors Miss Maxeiner by local talent
Mr and Mrs O M Best hosted a musical last Saturday with Miss Maxeiner guest of honor. Local talent performed several numbers and Miss Maxeiner, an accomplished musician, sang several beautiful selections. The enjoyable evening ended with the serving of dainty refreshments.
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O. M. Best
Bills Allowed By County Commissioners Payments List
The county commissioners approved numerous bills in a recent quarterly session. Items include salaries and services for pauper cases, jail and courthouse supplies, juror expenses, deputy sheriff costs, poor farm needs, and road work with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several thousand. Names and firms such as Dart Hardware, Dillon Implement Co, Jewell & Shearer, Ward Bros, and Dillon Electric appear among the payees.
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Barbour
W. L. Simmons
Court House
Eugene Poindexter
T. F. Jenkins
Dart Hardward Company
J. L. Jones
Albert White
W. T. Hopking
Gov. Palmer
M. Dowling
H. R. Melton
J. A. Phillips
I.cc
Glass & Prudhomme
Edwin Norris
W.A. Call
Trustes
Ellen Bros
Ward Bros
Teeseeeerrs
EB. Calloway
Metlen
Jurors’ Board
W. L. Staudaher
Stampa
Eta
W. Conger
Stamps
Wtampa
Trout Creek Baw Mill Co
Lamber
Cox
Crete Vere
Barfeind & Co
Jewel & Shearer
J. W. Morton
H. Rady
Sakhedaaly Sereese
BC Dillon Implement Co
Dillon Lumber Co
B.C. Kress
Dillon News Co
C. H. Padley
George Edinger
Frank Knotts
Dillon Electric Light & Power Co
Orr Electric Light & Power Co
Edward Gray
O, Mast
OrrMaat
Prank P.birrer
G.T Paul
Ed Gray
Sou Ieebindas
George Knapp
Corgse
E. H. Brundage
Tees
F. T. Claydon
Poor Farm
Charles Hirachmen
Justice Peace
D. H. H. Loushand
George W. French
Hughes & McCaleb
Isabella Rife
Epworth League Convention Ends in Butte
Rev. R P Smith returned from the Epworth League convention in Butte where about 105 delegates from across the state attended. Charles Avery of Missoula presided with Rev. Smith as secretary as sessions proceeded at Mountain View church. The eighth convention was called the most successful yet with ample hospitality services.
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R. P. Smith
Epworth League
Butte
Emma Barfeind
Flora Oraver
Charles’ Avery
Missoula
Smith
Mountain View
M. E. Church
Butta
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Hardesty
Oscar Wells
Willis News
Birch Creek
Rochester News
Boy
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Fors Day
Bates
Vthe
Fenner
Memorial Services
Arcadia
Towa
Olympus
P. Rorssrmr
Corones
T. B. Craver
W. EL Wilson
Decker
J. W. Scott
Louis Anderson
James Mackey
Pilon
Arthur Pilon
J. E. Ashworth
G.M. Knapp
J. H. Shafer
Ceee
Solviva
Newton Burgess
Geo, Woodworth
Sam Parker
A.B. Coon
Jp, Losal
Branley Dunbar
Frank Dagenhart
Eb Enone
Thomas Wilson
Anne
M.D. Jardine
Neesseene Eens
A. C. Hammond
T. L. Low
Eye
Harry Neal
A. H. McVay
D. W. Fansher
Isaac Rife
W. G. Blair Deen Dean
W. G. Blair Deen Dean Ee Eeee
Henry Gleed
M. McKnight
J.J. Williams
Ceee Eserves
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Zolli Morrie
Bidney Hank
Harrison Churchill
John G. Davis
Fred Hoppaes
Joshua Bennett
Martion Butch
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