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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
1
Dillon and vicinity notes. John L Sullivan challenges fighters. Mrs Reinhardt returns from Butte visit. Staab to Wisdom for six months. Funeral advice for Mrs Moe. Odd Fellows ball at Lima teased. Local tradesmen praised and new stock arrivals. Assessments near and business improvements at the Mercantile. Plows and farming gear dominate shop talk as spring trade warms.
Regular correspondent reports on Miss Rein Darby visiting Sheridan relatives, local entertainments for the Juvenile Templars, real estate activity in Melrose and nearby, and numerous visits from Dillon and Butte figures. Mentions marriages planned in Lima and Beaverhead county curiosities, plus small local incidents and travel notes.
A Denver reporter quotes a Butte business man who visited Creede, noting the boom in Jimtown, the Holy Moses and Last Chance mines, scarce ore, and speculation of a shutdown. He describes crowded trains, mushroom camp investments, gambling halls, and warns readers to stay away, urging contact through him for details. Also notices a Beaverhead land claim filing by Josephine J. Bailey with April 2 filing deadline.
Newspage report notes J B Snapp's death by self inflicted gunshot Sunday in Ruby valley. Description details method with rifle placed on chairs and trigger pressure after letters written. Deceased left a wife and three children. source cites Bozeman Chronicle and local notices including brief community items.
Land Office at Selena Montana announces John A Went has filed final proof to support his claim preemption declaratory statement No 122 for the west half of section 12 township 4 5 west. Proof will be made before R Z Thomas clerk in Dillon on April 16 1802. Witnesses: William T Thompson George Gleed Frank Slater William S Hopkins all of Lima Montana. Protest or reasons to disallow must be raised at the time and place. 11td 8 A Schaaert Register.
Administrators F White and John A Lawrence announce a Beaverhead Montana probate for Allan Hay deceased. Creditors and claimants must present vouchers within ten months of first publication at Dillon and Dewey's Flat Montana to settle the estate. The filing dates and names reflect an early 20th century record.
Philip Bhenon files for a patent on 150 linear feet of the Excelsior Extension lode and 772 linear feet of the Bannack lode in Beaverhead County Montana Independent Mining District. The claims cover detailed survey descriptions, corners, bearings, and total area about 297 acres with records in Beaverhead County recorder and related surveys listed. Registered by Bwieger and John Gilli with dates in March 1892.
A three month old Butte business offers fast black hose and home shopping samples with prices. Sales pitch pledges complete information and quick responses, stating a commitment to best value at reasonable profit.
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