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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
6
The Tribune notes a 100000 pound wool sale at 21 3 4 cents, the largest and highest price of the season in Fort Benton. Progress on the new courthouse foundation is reported as favorable. Streets and sanitation measures are improved amid drought and disease concerns.
From the Tribune dated June 30 1898 word suggests wool prices may climb to eighteen or twenty cents per unit before markets settle. The note reflects broader price pressures affecting suppliers and buyers.
A personal testimonial extols Foley PRR diuretic for back pain and similar symptoms. The user notes kidney regulation and quick relief, claiming the medicine is cheap, reliable, and guaranteed. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Potts-adv.
The Dillon brewery nears capacity as demand for the locally brewed beverage remains strong. Graduation exercises are scheduled next week at the Normal College for two graduates Miss Phoebe Comfort of Twin Bridges and Miss Bessie Farrell of Virginia City. Shiro Tokunga, held for murder at Barratts Station, committed suicide in his county jail cell last Saturday night, relieving the county and sheriff of further expense and a difficult task.
Twenty years ago July 2 1909 Tribune reports an early Sunday dynamite explosion aimed at expelling a Chinese cook. The cabin was wrecked but the man was found buried beneath debris unharmed. Authorities suspected railroad workers opposed to the cook were involved.
From Beaverhead Abstract Company books for the week ending June 22 1929 patent deeds transfer 160 acres near Red Rock to Richard M Green administrator deed estate of Fred Woodworth lot 6 block 2 Wisdom townsite order confirming sale in Lot tie Willard estate warranty deeds Fred Gill and Florence Gill to George E Dodgson 1 acre near Wise river Herman G Maeder to Genevieve Roselle 3 83 acres Monida Alaska Basin Land and Stock to James A Melton 320 acres Upper Centennial valley Melton to John A Jones 820 acres Centennial valley Levi G Johnson to John W Shuster 800 acres Upper Blacktail Deer Creek William E Johnson to John W Shuster 920 acres Upper Blacktail Deer Creek mining deeds Harry L Harding to Peter Spritzer Lost Creek View and Silver Leaf lode claims Montana Metal Mining and Milling to Great Western Development 14 lode claims Montana district near Argenta Ora Conway to George B Conway two mill sites Vipond district near Glendale and several town lots in Glendale
Two crack Modern Woodmen drill teams will perform during the Fourth of July celebration here. William Angove said the Butte camp notified Saturday, making it one of the big features of the program.
Dr Caldwell promotes a natural mild vegetable remedy for constipation and related ailments. He cautions against drastic purges and advocates keeping the heads cool feet warm and bowels open. A free trial bottle offer is available by writing Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
Richard Hummel of Dewey will be the special guest of Beaverhead Post No. 20 at the Fourth of July program at the fair grounds. He will receive the state essay contest prize awarded by the Legion and sponsored by Col. Charles Sheridan.
Mrs Walter Bates and her two children from Gary Indiana arrived in Dillon for a several week visit with relatives and friends Beulah Harrison was her maiden name Mr Bates a prosperous Gary manufacturer recently completed an all steel residence that attracted wide interest in building circles
Walter Hoar and his brother Jack Hoar travel by motor to Shell Lake Wisconsin to start an abstracting real estate and insurance business. Walter formerly worked in the Beaverhead national forest office and has local friends supporting the move. Jack recently graduated from the University of Minnesota and visited Dillon before joining the trip, expected to take about four days. Al G Barnes circus posters advertise the show in Dillon for July 3 with 82 performers placarding the city.
A column critiques debenture plans and midlevel profits while promoting education to think independently. It cites Dean Hutchins on thinking, cites a Chicago psychologist’s tests of criminals, and notes romantic intrigues involving Lindbergh and the Prince of Wales.
The sports committee requests all country club members submit their scores by Sunday June 30 to arrange flights and post the play schedule. Those planning to attend the July 7 invitational meet at Anaconda should notify the committee for transportation and logistics. The grounds crew is improving the greens with a top dressing of sand and tailings. Committee aims to offer attractive tournaments but needs member cooperation. Dr A H McFarland W B Hartwig H Brundage Mrs Lawrence Erickson visiting Armstead area.
A $100 reward is offered to any private individual for arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty illegally in Madison National Forest. The program is promoted by the Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association and appears in the Adv. 11-4m notice.
Marie J. Andrus sues J A Millecam Harriet Millecam and others in Beaverhead District Court to foreclose a mortgage dated February 16 1927 securing two notes totaling at least 4000 with sale of mortgaged premises and judgment for any deficiency. The clerk issued the summons June 18 1929. Attorneys are R J Hogan and J E Kelly. Adv 25-28.
Executor Ralph C Tattersall publishes a notice to creditors of Robert F Tattersall deceased. Claims must be filed within four months of first publication at Tattersall's Variety Store 16 S Idaho Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First publication June 21 1929.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Montana May 20 1929 notice for R Olive Martin formerly R Olive Marchesseau of Tucson Arizona owner of Helena 028880 now Great er No 068089 for EYNWK SWNEX NEYSW% Sec 21 Lots 2 3 4 5 6 Sec 28 Township 5 South Range 12 West Montana Meridian filing to establish claim under the act Dec 29 1916 with final proof before F A Hazelbaker Dillon Montana July 6 1929 testimony by Elsie Mutch Tucson Arizona July 20 1929 witnesses Andy B Pyle Polaris Montana John H Judge Dillon Montana Edward P Marchesseau Polaris Montana Frank P Marchesseau Polaris Montana M D Nicholson Register Adv 24 28
A Swetchine aphorism notes that loving hearts resemble the poor in being content with whatever is given, highlighting humility and gratitude as enduring virtues.
William Munckton of Grant Montana filed intention to prove up a homestead claim for Lot 1 and SEY and N4SEV Section 13 Township 10S Range 13W Montana Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner Frank A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana on July 20 1929. Claimants named John Brohosky James Brohosky James Mansfield and George Smith all of Grant Montana.
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