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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1889
Page
4
A wagon on the Brooklyn Bridge carried a large tan constrictor that frightened bystanders. Police investigated the box contents and a man in a shop displayed a replica jabberwok with wings and fins as a hoax exhibit. The incident drew curious crowds and warnings from nearby vendors.
The excerpt discusses lost arts like cupping and leeching among Germans and shifts to Gauss's description of a telegraphic system. Gauss explains a galvanic circuit between St. John’s observatory and Weber’s laboratory, detailing a commutator, a 8000 foot wire run, and telegraphy able to transmit words with a single tap across cities.
Pall Mall Gazette notes Madame Lavroffsky as a famed Russian chess figure who rose from a fortune lost at the board to become a master. It highlights her early study under her father and her career as a professional, praised for skill and persistence.
Public notices announce a sheriff sale involving Lydia Dove Fabe with property in Beaverhead County and Dillon Montana, including claims of right and interest in real estate with improvements and water rights. Other notices include desert land patent proofs by John Jitch and Daniel Conrad, final proof deadlines, witness lists, and dissolution of partnership between Charles Stanchfield and others.
A list of personal testimonials praises Chamberianias Cough Remedy for relief from coughs and colds. It claims quick action and no equal among remedies, with references to wrist pain and other health notes. The fragmentary text mentions Mister and Chicago origins and emphasizes strong household use.
Dillon National Bank of Dillon Montana shows officers Geo M Brows president Jonse P Bisitor vice president J B Crow cashier and R J Moore assistant cashier. Directors include Gio M Brows Josep B Crow Jorn F Bisitor and others. The notice lists fire insurance and general banking services and references national banks in major cities.
On Center Street two doors east of Montana Street the Yokohama Laurant and Bane store offers day and night service. Meals two cents and six. Coffee with pie and cake five cents. Fresh bread rolls and cake always on hand. Opening Monday August. Respectfully ask public patronage.
In Beaverhead County Montana Probate Court a summons is issued to HM G Malrey defendant. The plaintiff A Kodgin seeks thirty two dollars plus costs for a coat and vest on a book account. The defendant must answer within ten to forty days depending on service or risk default judgment. Dated February 1889 by Probate Judge Richard Z Thomas. Attorney Wm Bannom represents plaintiff.
The Justice of the Peace in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana issues a summons to J Lond to answer a suit by W Poindeater & Sons for forty nine dollars and nineteen eighty cents plus costs for goods sold. A final proof notice follows for a settler with witnesses and residence details.
Notice states the dissolution of the Kline and Fadley partnership with Perry P. Kline retiring and Chas Wadbvey retaining the business. Perry P. Kline pays all firm debts and collects all accounts prior to the date. Dated March.
Notice filed by a settler naming March 30, 1880 as the date to present final proof in support of his claim. The notice lists witnesses and locations and invites any substantial reasons or rebuttal before the hearing at the designated land office with details of witnesses and claimants.
To Andrew J Grubb and heirs or representatives you are notified we have expended 8230 in labor and expenses on the Grubb mining lode in the Kikhorn mining district Meaverhead County Montana for the year 1888 under section 12 revised statutes U S to hold the claim unless you pay one third of said expenses within ninety days after first publication the Grubb mining lode will belong to the undersigned co owners who have made the expenditures required by law
Co-owners notify heirs and assigns that labor and improvements totaling specified sums were expended on W.M. C and Northern Light lode claims in Beaverhead County Montana to hold claims under federal law. If one third share is not paid within ninety days after first publication, interests will be transferred to the undersigned co-owners.
The court in Hecla Township Beaverhead County Montana issues a summons to Frank Jones. Charles McCarthy & Co. sue for thirty one dollars for goods and merchandise sold within six months. Defendants must appear within ten days of service or face default judgment. Issued March 6 by Justice J F Powell.
Notice in Welena Montana that settler Conrad Miner filed for final proof on his homestead claim. The hearing will be before the Beaverhead Probate Judge in Dillon on April 15, 168, with witnesses Geo Standasher John F Bishop William R Githert and Heneschlaimd. Anyone opposing must file timely claims and evidence as required.
A damaged text snippet outlines a dispute over co ownership and control within a corporate mining venture. It references a chair, provisions, and fees, with unclear names and dates, suggesting a contested equity or partnership issue requiring formal resolution.
Notice is given that Allerdice Beaverhead County Mat hall filed intent to make Final Proof for desert land claim No 145 for the Wry W sec Pp ays RSW before the clerk of the district court Beaverhead County Montana on Saturday the syth day of May Hleenernes the fallowing witnesses for completion of proof John M Hurt Henry Gleed Ward J Miples Alber Atlerive Montana field witnesses include S W Gyseuorneé Bago
Notice is given that William Vance has filed intent to prove up preemption claim No. 83840 in Beaverhead County Montana. Proof will be before the District Clerk in Dillon on May 1, 1880. Witnesses Alva Noyes David Watmonte August Jahake Edward Langston, all Wisdom Montana. Cross examination and rebuttal allowed. Register S. W. Langhouane.
Multiple filings for final proof and witness hearings in Beaverhead County Montana. James Harris and William H Johansen seek to prove continuous residence and cultivation on homestead tracts, with hearings scheduled at Dillon before a judge or district court clerk on April 15 1880 and April 13 1889. Protesters may cross examine witnesses and offer rebuttal evidence. Royal Langhorne registered.
Public sale to retail all defendant E J Conga’s right in Section 30 in Beaverhead County Montana Territory to be held March 20 1880 at the Court House Dillon. Sheriff Hose announces sale of all improvements and water rights. Also notice of final proof for Lauren A Barkers homestead in Beaverhead County with April 6 1880 hearing and witnesses Wilson Wadams Franklin M And George M Brown Isad Kinnison residents of Red Rock Anaconda and nearby areas.
Notice filed by William H. Mec George E. Lemon and others applying for patent on 1500 feet of the Greads lode in Hard Mountain district Beaverhead County Montana. Description includes bearing ore and corner markers. adverse claimants must file within 60 days. Also notices for desert land entry and pre proof in Helena Montana with witness list and dates.
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