Madison County News in 1890 Reports Local Luxuries and Losses
The Tribune notes county officials enjoying courthouse redecorations with carpeted rooms, G. T. Paul buying property near J. J. Cussick on Pacific Street, and ranchers losing 245 cattle in a blizzard while driving stock to the railroad. Dillon lacks a hook and ladder company as a bucket brigade braces for potential fire.
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the Tribune
Brussels
J. J. Cussick
Chapman
Pacific Street
Blizgard
Madison County
Dillon
Tragic Bannack Shooting Tops Beaverhead News
Beav erhead's history records a deadly Wednesday incident at Bannack when Maude Lytle was fatally shot by Wred Brown and Brown was killed by her father William Lytle after a quarrel. William Tiffany improves the Bannack Athletic Club room with new paintings. Elva Boardman chapter OES organized March 13 at Lima.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead
Bannack
Maude Lytle
Wred Brown
Brown
William Lytle
Lytle
William Tiffany
Bannock Athletic Club
Elva Boardman
Lima
City Rail Company Buys 75 Acres East of City
The Gilmore and Pittsburg rail road company bought about 75 acres east of the city for 500 dollars per acre this week. Dillon observes its first dry Sunday as saloons stay closed under new city rules. The Montana Mercantile displays a 600 pound cheese to be cut on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Gilmore and Pittsburg Raiload Company
Dillon
Montana Mercantile Company
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
The article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a laxative remedy from 1875 made of senna and herbs with pepsin. It claims simple vegetable laxatives are safer for children and adults, gentle in action, non narcotic, and suitable for elderly people. Free trial bottle offer via Dept. BB, Monticello, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Medical College
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstract Company
Real estate transfers listed in the Beaverhead Abstract Company title book for the week ending March 8 1930. Transfers involve properties in Beaverhead County with entries recorded by the abstract office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Land Transfers and Local Property Deeds Noted
United States to James Rollin Scott 329 acres in Horse Prairie. Warranty deeds from Anna Loss to J P Lossi for property in upper Big Hole basin Libbie E Beaver to Thomas J Arthur for property on Thomson Avenue Dillon. M A Walker to Lucie F Walker for property on Washington Street Dillon. Union Central Life Insurance to Mike Rebich 3820 acres near Barretts Station. W F Dodgson and J W Potts visitors from Wise River Tuesday.
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United States
James
Rollin Scott
Anna Loss
J. P. Lossi
Upper Big Hole Basin
Libbie E. Beaver
Thomas J. Arthur
Thomson Avenue
Dillon
M. A. Walker
Lucie F. Walker
Washington Street
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Mike Rebich
Barratt
Tormenting kidney ailments relieved
Hard workers rely on health as capital and many find Foley Pills diuretic relief. Arthur O'Malley of Carson Hill Calif says less than two bottles cured his kidney and rheumatic troubles and brought him back to work. Guaranteed satisfaction. Sold by Geo M Gosman successor to Potts Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur O’malley
Carson Hill
Calif
Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Ady
Postmaster Examination Open Here for Civil Service
The United States Civil Service commission announces an open competitive exam for the city postmaster. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, reside within the post office delivery area for at least two years, be in good physical condition and within age limits, and may be men or women. The top three eligibles will be certified to the postmaster general for nomination by the president. senate confirmation follows. Applications due by April 1, 1980.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Civil Service Commission 2
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Washington, D. C
HI JINX CARNIVAL BRINGS HIGH SCHOOL TALENT
The school gathers top acts for two nights of songs plays and playlets. Doors open seven with eight start. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents students. March 14 and 15 slated for the event.
Normal Wins Debate On Disarmament Plan
At the Monday debate in Normal College auditorium the Normal team defeated the opposition in a unanimous decision. Anda Peterson and Mary Dougherty spoke for Normal with Geraldine Parker and Virginia Lee Stewart representing the state university. The panel of judges included J. E. Kelly W. W. Wahl and Rev. R. O. Shannon.
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Normal College
Anda Peterson
Mary Dougherty
The
State University
Geraldine Parker
Virginia Lee Stewart
J. E. Kelly
W. W. Wahl
R. O. Shannon
Beaverhead County Commissioners Session March 1980
Beaverhead County Montana commissioners meet in regular session March 1980 with O C Gosman Martin C Jackson and acting clerk Albert Baker present. Jackson named acting chair later. Coroner James E Phillips appointed. Transfers approved including coroner account 30 dollars from witness to jurors. County farm and other reports approved.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
C. Gosman
Martin C. Jackson
Albert Baker
James E. Phillips
George R. Featherly
Tony Kruljac
Oliver Lane
F. M. Poindexter
Butte-Dillon
Quitman Owens
George R. Metlen
Commissioner Anderson
D. C. Wampler
Hartwig Returns From Salt Lake Trip With New Film Picks
W. B. Hartwig returned Tuesday afternoon from a business trip to Salt Lake City where he booked the latest high class sound pictures for the Hartwig theatre. He personally selected films to secure the highest type of entertainment to be announced soon. While there he attended a Montana Bobcats versus Utah Aggies series and cheered for Montana from the rooting section.
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W. B. Hartwig
Salt Lake
Hartwig’ Theatre
Hondo Wilson arraigned on fortune telling charge
Herbert Wilson known as Hondo appeared in justice court before Judge George Opp on a misdemeanor charge. He did not plead and received time to hire an attorney. Bonds were set at 200 dollars. Sheriff W C Orr took him into custody for violating state law on fortune telling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wilson
Justice Court
George Opp
Wilson
Hondo
W. C. Orr
William Gray Sues Montana Raw Fur Company for 286
William Gray a noted trapper in the county filed suit in district court seeking 286 dollars against the Montana Raw Fur Company alleging a financial claim.
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William Gray
Monday
District Court
Montana Raw Fur Company
Beaverhead mining group in Beaverhead county Montana
The Beaverhead Mining Association bureau reports eight full claims in Beaverhead county Montana near Argenta within the Montana Mining District. The Dexter Lucile Galena Laura Josephine Continental Divide Marian and U Bet lodes show rich high grade silver gold and lead values with depths to 317 feet on Dexter No 2 and promising veins across Lucile and Galena structures. Shipping and rail access via Bond station 9 miles away with downhill haul under $1.50 per ton.
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Beaverhead
Dexter
Lucile
Galena
Laura
Josephine
Continental Divide
Marian
U-Bet
Montana
Beavershead County
Grant
Omaha
Nebraska
Continental Divide Mines Company
Dillon
Dexter No. 1
Beaverhead Lode
Dexter No
Argenta
Beaverhead County
Bond Station
Bond
Western Wholesale Grocery Company Meeting Notice
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders will be held Monday April 7 1930 at Eight oclock at the company's Dillon Montana office to elect trustees for the coming year and to transact other business. Dated March 12 1930 O M Best President Frank Eliel Secretary
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Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Dillon
Montana
O. M. Best
T. Frank Eliel
Sect
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D. A. R. Anniversary
Daughters of the Revolution
Country Inn
DR. Caldwell
W. F. Dodgson and
J. W. Potts
Wise River
Albert T. Reid
Board
Jackson
Anderson
Hartwig
Beaverhead Mining Association Bureau
Continental Divide Mines Co
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Charles Leighton
State OF Montana
Rolla A. Park
Margaret Park
Ontana
A. D
Thomas
E. Gilbert
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