Early Beaverhead Valley Methodist Church Origins
A historical sketch recalls the 1860s religious beginnings in Beaverhead valley led by Mrs. John Selway. It details the first log schoolhouse, the formation of a Sunday school, the arrival of Rev. George Comfort, and the subsequent growth including the 1895 dedication of a larger church with key local figures and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Valley
Court House
John Selway
Poindexter
Anna Hart
George Comfort
Comfort
Montana
Hough
McLaughlin
Smith
Virginia City
Selway
Bannack
Dillon
Hugh Duncan
Riggin
Bariack
van Orsdel
Van
W. C. Shippen
Utah Northern
Oregon Short Line
R. R
Messrs
B. F. White
J. E. Morse
Leonard Eliel
Stayton
Elder
Norris
Mills
Shannon
Ingersoll
Wilks
Tait
Brother Tait
Anaconda
Iliff
Salt Lake City
Jacob Mills
A. I. Anderson
O. 'M. Best
Richard Reynolds
I. Cashmore
James T. Farley
W. S. Barbour
Henry Cushing
Dillon Triumphs 11-0 Over Twin Bridges In Weekend Showdown
Dillon fans witnessed a decisive 11 to 0 victory as Richards pitched strongly for Dillon and Seifert starred at third. Twin Bridges struggled with errors and nine strikeouts, while Dillon's offense produced two home runs and multiple hits from Seifert and Collins. The win capped a weekend set ahead of Sheridan and Ogden matchups planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Twin Bridges
Madison County
Beaverhead County
Collins
Brown
Thatcher
Kentfield
Richards
Seifert
Tucker
Sheridan
John McCluskey
Ogden
Union Association
G-Eeehk
Siefert
Barry
Ripley
Jennings Rf
Stahl
Ife
Pease
Peterson
Owsley
Browns
Turnquist
Joes Uh
Ralkie
Enon Oatateea
Dillon Methodist Church Marks Seventeen Years Of Growth
The Dillon Methodist Church notes seventeen years since its new addition and praises prosperity in all departments. Pastors including Cattermole R P Smith Horn Luce Lough Winters Dodds and Jesse Lacklen led a period of expansion with about 1500 spent on property improvements over two years. Membership up thirty percent and Sunday School averaging 120. church pledges ongoing service to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattermole
R. P. Smith
Horn
Luce
Lough
Winters
Dodds
Jesse’Lacklen
Dillon
Methodist Church
Real Estate Transfers and Land Notices From 1912 Ledger
Entries list warranty deeds and quit claims for properties in Jackson Bannack Lakeview and Centennial valleys with sums from $1 to $315. Desert claims cover 820 acres in Centennial valley and 320 acre tracts near Lima. Quartz locations include Utopia and Elkhorn districts with multiple lodes and the Carrie lode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Pinkerton
Charles Larimer
Jackson
R. W. Boone
Daniel Mooney
North Dakota Street
William Larimer
Charles Richardson
Polaris
J. W. Russell
Herman Jackson
Bannack Street
X. Benois
Jno
Centennial Valley
John O'Brien
Lima
Geo. E. Jewell
Montana
Apex
Lode Utopia
O. la Marche
Lode
Utopia District
Sanford Shepard
J. A. la Marche
John Willman
Colorado Lode
Elkhorn District
Carrie Lode
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful in Dillon Testimony
Dillon residents report strong relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs Effie Coan of 216 North Idaho Street says a four month course cured her kidney attacks and cold flare ups. She confirms her praise two years later and notes continued positive effects. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U S sale agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Effie Conn
Idaho St
Montana
Doan
Potts’ Drug Store
Post Office Dead Letters Notice and Local Business Ad
Letters remaining uncalled for will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not called for within two weeks Grace Lamont P M June 21 1912 shows several names of unclaimed mail and a local ad for Paris Dye House claiming a genuine French cleaning process in Beatretheet County BBL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Grace Lamont
P. M
Paris
Beatretheet County
BBL
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Dillon, Montana
Jesse Lacklen
Potts
Beaverhead ‘Brewing ‘Company
Pearl I. Smith
Allen
Frank Dustine
Anton Harmon
Harold Hays
George Hatm
James Hall
E. L. Kramer
Julia Layher
Katherine Lewis
al. Lasen
Nick Lynn
James McDerman
Nora Miller
Riley Mort
E. V. Muller
John Olson
T.richards
W. Sprague
Earl Short
Clayton Taylor
Jos. H. Triplett
M. L. Tucker
Clarence van Damme
Henry Watts
Frank Warner
Frank Westrope
P. A. Worden
Boss
Oregon
Butte, Anaconda
Helena
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Rock Island
Davenport
Peoria
Ill
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Butte
Missouri River
Sioux City
Kansas City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Des Moines
Pullman
War Vt
E. A. Shewe
North Main Street
Butte, Montana
Eph Stoller
Edison Phonographs
Tattersall
Sor Moore
Tom
Hemenway & Moser CO
Balt’ Fini Opi An
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