Dillon Set to Hold First City Election in June 1885
In May 1885 the Tribune notes a foundation for a 15 ton pair of scales by Utah & Northern, urges starting a Dillon library, reports rising Utah & Northern passenger traffic, praises the Dillon brass band, predicts a Beaverhead county summer visit by Vice-President Hendricks, and announces Dillon's first city election on June 1, 1885 to choose city officials.
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Utah & Northern Company
Dillon
Territory
The
Utah & Northern
Dillon Brass Band
Hendricks
Beaverhead County
Hecla Consolidated Mining Company
Glendale
Montana
Site chosen for new normal school building plans unveiled
Members of the local Normal board and state education official J F Morse with Supt Steere and Architect Paulson selected a grounds site south of town this week for a new school building. The edifice will appear attractive with a round tower at the corner facing the city. Fourteen persons were confirmed by Bishop Brewer at St James Episcopal church on Tuesday evening. The sweet girl graduates are having
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Normal Board
J. FE. Morse
State Board of Education
Supt. Steere
Paulson
Butte Visit Brought News Of European Travel
Sunday morning from his European travels, James Kirkpatrick of this city was in Butte this week. The lamb crop this spring is unusually large and the loss is too small to take into account.
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Frank Eliel
James Kirkpatrick
Butte
Leap year dance at Dart's hall hosts 50 couples
From the Tribune May 17 1926 reports Ruth Orr and Josie Williams hosted a lively leap year dance at Dart's hall attended by about 50 couples. The B C H S senior class plans a May 29 performance of Men Maids and Match Makers at the Normal auditorium and a May 31 diploma ceremony for a class of 13, one of the largest to graduate.
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Dart’s Hall
Ruth Orr
Josie Williams
Real Estate Transfers from Beaverhead Abstract Co
From the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending May 8 1926 transfers list properties conveyed and parties involved. Details show parcels of real estate passing hands during the week, reflecting local property activity reported in the records.
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The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Beaverhead Ranch Transfers Land Near Dillon
Beaverhead Ranch company to Fred E. Johnson an 80 acre parcel near Dillon. Beaverhead Ranch company to H. H. Miller and wife an 80 acre parcel near Dillon. Beaverhead Ranch company to T T McAdam an 80 acre parcel near Dillon. T J Mulany to J H Gilbert trustee 960 acres in Big Hole basin. Edward C Smith to J H lbert trustee tract near Dillon.
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Beaverhead Ranch Company
Fred E. Johnson
Dillon
H. H. Miller
T. T. McAdam
T. J. Mulany
J. H. Gilbert
Big Hole Basin
Edward C. Smith
J. H.lbert
Deed Transfer of 5000 Acres in Centennial Valley Filed
Deed from Huntington Sheep and Land Co to J. K. Fox for about 5000 acres in Centennial valley recorded. Decree of Settlement and final distribution approved in the estate of Eley Murray deceased.
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Huntington Sheep and Land Co
J. K. Fox
Centennial Valley
Eley Murray
Mining Claims Filed In Beaverhead County
First National Bank of Dillon and Metals Bank and Trust Co. file six mining claims in Beaverhead County assigned to Stanley S. Craig and A. S. Johnson.
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First National Bank of Dillon and Metals Bank and Trust Co
Stanley S. Craig
A. S. Johnson
Beaverhead County
Mining Claims in Argenta District Named
By L E Smack and others a series of lode claims including Argenta Bond Big Jim Dolly B Gold Bug Mable and O M Fink located in Montana mining district. Margaret J Roode and Catherine M Ross file Thistle lode claim in Argenta mining district. Geo E McWatty files Sunrise quartz lode and Montana Silver Nos 4 5 6 in unorganized mining district.
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L. E. Smack
Argenta Bond
Articles of Incorporation for Montana Rex Mining
Articles of incorporation show Montana Rex Mining organized with directors John Elliott P J Mealey and C A Homt all of Butte.
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The
Montana Rex Mining Company
John Elliott
P. J. Mealey
C. A. Homt
Butte
Doan's Pills Advertised To Benefit Kidney Health
A Dillon notice touts Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidneys. Mons. F. A. Bourassa reports back relief from irregular action and sharp back pains after using Doan's, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. advertises the product alongside Mrs Bourassa.
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Doan
Doan’s
Dillon
Mons
F. A. Bourassa
Thompson Avenue
Kupfer Drug Co
Normal College Hosts Dual Track Meet with Bozeman
Bozeman will send over 14 men for a two day athletic program at the Normal campus. Friday May 14 features a 4 o'clock dual track meet at the athletic field and Saturday at 2 o'clock a 3 mile cross country run from the Normal campus to the athletic field. Myrel Greenshields won last week's cross country to qualify for Bozeman contest and will have his name engraved on a new silver cup. Dan Bock also earned engraving last year. Events honor National Music Week and campus activities include Junior Convo May 25 and Senior Convo June 8 along with a May 15 matinee dance for Beaverhead high senior girls. The YM C A held an open house and Missoula trip reports were given. The annual whitewashing of the MI was completed despite rain.
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Bozeman
Myrel Greenshields
Beaverhead County
Lamda Chi Sigma to Host Spring Dance May 14
Lamda Chi Sigma fraternity plans a spring dance at the residence halls this Friday evening May 14 inviting several men from outside the group to attend.
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Lamda Chi Sigma
Local Short Items Capture Laughs and Mischief
A small boy is arrested for stealing a half dollar to fund a movie outing to see The Ten Commandments. A teacher reports one pupil hates washing his face and stays up all night. Jones claims eating canned vegetables is best to keep chickens out of the garden.
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Jones
A Better Way Potatoes Joke From a Mother and Son
A light hearted exchange shows a mother insisting a boy eat his potatoes and the boy resisting. He teases that he is merely pretending to like them and cannot pretend any more than that. The humor rests on the pun and the boy’s cheeky reply.
Opinion Clash Over Hiring Ends in Firing
A domestic quarrel centers on a new hired girl. The husband expresses approval while the wife worries about influence, leading to the wife dismissing the worker. The exchange reveals strain in the relationship and a hasty personnel decision.
Sounds The Same Sympathetic Neighbor Exchanges Jokes
A neighbor asks about a sick friend. Thomas replies his mother is not better and adds a wry twist, saying she is not sick but taking care of a man, highlighting a humorous misdirection in tone.
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Thomas
Grammer
Pedestrian Warns Spring Ironic Plea As Auto Speeds By
A fragmentary line notes a pedestrian crying spring and leaping from a speeding car path, capturing a moment of sudden street danger and seasonal irony in a compact image.
Toss Up Between Church and Game Draws Laughs
In a bleacher quip a fan admits choosing the game over church after toying with a coin ten times to decide. The light moment captures local sports banter and fan humor surrounding a weekend matchup.
Foley Pills Promise Healthful Kidney Action Ad
It may be glorious or miserable to wake with energy or fatigue. Impaired kidney and bladder action can fail to clear poisons from the blood. Foley Pills, used over 25 years, promote healthy kidney and bladder function. Cost little and satisfaction guaranteed. Ask Potts, the Druggist.
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Foley
Potts
Five Lots for Sale in Stahl's Addition Dillon
For sale five lots in block 11, corner group, Dillon within Stahl's addition. Good buy, make an offer. Address C. D. Tribune office. Adv 12-22.
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Stahl’s
Dillon
C. D
Tribune Office
California Fig Syrup Ad Emphasizes Safe, Gentle Relief
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting remedy for fretful or constipated children. It promises relief without cramps or narcotics and urges mothers to insist on the genuine product with dosing directions for babies and children on the bottle.
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