Postoffice Notes Transmit Condolences and Matter
Fragmentary note from a post office reference mentions transmitting condolences and related matters. Context unclear but indicates official mail handling and civic duties.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
2
Fragmentary note from a post office reference mentions transmitting condolences and related matters. Context unclear but indicates official mail handling and civic duties.
The notice lists local ad rates per line for novitiates and Redprne notices, with first insertions priced at 12 and 0 cents respectively, and subsequent insertions at 2 cents per line. It covers changes, penalties for late materials, free samples, and special categories like dead events and thanks notices priced at 20 cents per line.
Various fraternal orders list meeting nights and locations in Glendale. Masonic bodies Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and others invite visiting members in good standing to attend. details include meeting days at Lodge Hall and Castle corner with addresses on Bannack and Idaho streets. Public library events and auxiliary lodge notices also mentioned.
The notice lists church services: Catholic at St Rose on the first and second Sundays at 10 30 with Rev A Pauwelyn and at Bt Janse with Hooker missionary. Methodist Grace M E Church with evening services at 11 and 6 Rev Tait and Sunday school 10. Baptist First Baptist 11 and 8 with Rev W H Brooks and Sunday school 12 15 and prayer 7 30. Presbyterian Rev Walter Hayes services at 11 and 8 with Sabbath school after morning. Y P 5 OC EL 6 30 Saturdays.
Excerpts list regular communications and meeting times at the Masonic hall and affiliated groups. References include officers W H Dean Sacy W Grace W M Tima M K, Rev E E Simmons, and details for Ladies Aid Society and other fraternal units with dates, officers, and attendance notes.
An 1890s Colorado prospecting era ad for the Rocky Mountain Illustrated Weekly from Denver offers a three month trial for twelve two cent stamps. Premiums include solid gold rings set with Rocky Mountain gems for yearly subscribers.
A detailed roll call of public officials and candidates including U S Senator Thomas Power and Representative C B Hartman for Helena and Bozeman respectively, Governor John Richards, Lt Governor Alexander Botkin, and state officers such as Louis Botwitt secretary of state Andrew Cook state treasurer Franklin Wright attorney general Henri Haskell superintendent A Steere and chief justice W Y Pemberton. The document also lists county officers for Beaverhead and surrounding districts including clerk recorder T J Murray sheriff Thomas F Hamilton county attorney E J Conger public instruction Mrs K Poindexter coroner I Cashmore and other local posts in Dillon and vicinity.
Sheriff of Beaverhead County announces a sale on March 11 1805 at noon at the Dil lon courthouse front door. Property described as SE quarter of SW 34 and S half of SE of Sec 21 plus N half of NE of Sec 24 in T13S R9W, totaling 200 acres with fences water rights and appurtenances. Under Sheriff Thos J Malany assists.
In Beaverhead County district court a probate hearing is set for March 11 1895 at 10 am to prove the will of N A Bulea, deceased and to consider H A Bonds application for letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Dated February 14 1895. R Z Thomas Clerk. First publication Feb 15 1895.
Co-owners Louis Pene and John B Rosgal are notified that Domenick Pene has mined on the Tiger lode claim in Vi pond mining district Montana, valued at about 100 dollars for 1892 and 189. They must contribute their share or pay within ninety days after publication, or their rights as co-owners will be settled. Dated February 8 1895.
A 1200 passenger pilgrimage train on the Interoceania line between Timamila and Tenango plunged from a curve near a steep precipice. One hundred four died and 85 were wounded. Americans aboard assisted in rescue as Diaz opens the military hospital. Survivors face accountability under Mexican law.
Twenty five men died and eighteen were injured in the White Ash mine explosion at Los Cerritos New Mexico on March 1. By nightfall eleven more victims were found in a drift overcome by gas as rescuers worked. Names of the wounded were not recorded.
Nurses escort eight jurors into the courtroom as Bever, a sick and aged juror, rests in a chair. Prosecutor Nye outlines Harry Hayward’s gambling ties to Misa Ging and his influence over the ill Blixt who confessed after the deed, describing remorse and transformation.
The Australis arrived from Honolulu with 13 Hawaiian exiles including supporters of the revolt. President Dole and his cabinet commuted the death sentences of Wilcox Seward Rickard and Gulick to 36 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine, ensuring no executions follow the rebellion.
From Havana to Santiago province officials report rioters at Blake inclined to surrender after parleying. Marrero-led Jaguey Grande insurgents have given up, Masso’s 200-men group in Manzanillo seeks mountains, Amador Guerra 100 men, Bayamo post under Esteben Camayo, Pedro Perez faction reportedly surrendering, Guantanamo band reduced to 180 poorly armed fighters awaiting foreign ammunition. Warships patrol coast to intercept supply.
Miss Anna Gould and Count Paul Ernest de Castellane wed today in the Gould mansion East Indian room with Archbishop Corrigan officiating. 1000 poor children feasted nearby as the couple begins a modest royal style honeymoon at Lyndhurst and the Turin estate.
Ismail Pasha died in Constantinople today with Catko noted in the report. The event marks the end of a prominent figure's life as details from the local paper indicate the death occurred on March 4.
Ontoaco March 5 Wheat fell on weak Liverpool cables as no bull news emerged May prices down 0.34. May corn and oats closed unchanged while provisions edged lower. Closing quotes show May wheat 4.40 cents, May corn 5.44, May oats 4.4, Pigs near 10.25 to 10.65, ribs around 5.25 to 5.57, with July and September activity noted.
Market note from Bo Oman on March 5 lists 200 head offered at 450 dollars each with total value around 553 dollars. The fragment notes live stock activity in South Owsha.
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