Letter High Water Inconveniences River Dwellers
Special correspondence notes that residents living across the river must travel 13 to 15 miles to reach mail due to high water. Several locals from Melrose to Laurin visit neighbors and host a euchar busy season gathering. The Sugarloaf area remains under a white cap of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Wis
Hood
Melrose
H. Holst
Bivens Gulch
Laurin
Carl Sassman
Dillon
Jacob Hartwig
Smoky City
Frank Young
Return of Runaway Boy and Local Notes
Naiu Needed Runaway Boy Returned Two Cases of Chicken Pox Paceville May 18 Weather rain frustrates gardeners W R Page visited Dillon Harold Fetters plans to return home Rev King preached at Centerville Two Stewart boys with chicken pox Robert Baird of Braindon visited for blacksmithing N L Page visited daughter Mrs Patterson Elway Englen visiting mother Mrs Whiting Mrs Gauise Clark and Mrs Chris Darnitzer attended Centerville Church Mr Hittenhouse from Bozeman visiting O W Page Mrs Hyndman from Sheridan visiting Mrs T A Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Page
Dillon
HaroldFetters
Rev. King
M. E
Centerville
Wm. Stewart
Robert Baird
Braindon
Twister Visits Kansas Town. Youthful Cyclone Causes Repairs
A young cyclone struck the Kansas camp Saturday afternoon causing property damage but no injuries. Local carpenters and blacksmiths report busy days as buggies and buildings are repaired. Mrs. Della McCull and Mrs. Ed Vance visited Whitehall relatives earlier in the week. For groceries call 6 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Rochster
Della MccUall
Ed. Vance
Whitehall
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Cough Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung ailments stressing its lack of alcohol opium and narcotics. It cites a testimonial from Reverend Frank Hay of Nortonville Kansas and mentions a 1008 page medical adviser offered by Dr R V Pierce with mail options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Frank Hay
Nortonville
Jefferson Co
Kansas
Community Notes From Dillon And Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Andrew Lindfors visits her husband in Watseka where he works as shift boss. The young ladies club meets at Mrs Bertha Smith home and enjoys croquet with guests. Ethel Lawler hosts a pleasant party for friends Monday evening.
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Andrew Lindfors
Dillon
Watseka
Young
Bertha Smith
Ethel Lawler
J. H. Wyman
Butte
Wyman
A. W. Kirby
Twin Bridges
Melrose
Jos. Armour
Bonanza
Rochester
B. J. Falkner
Laurin
The Melrose Cemetery Fence Charity Ball Benefit
A May report from Mortrost notes Mrs. Elizabeth Speelman funded and completed fencing the Melrose cemetery, with the public benefiting from a well attended benefit ball that raised 160 dollars from 84 tickets. Proceeds mostly go to the church fund as the cemetery is now enclosed and a special Arbor Day train brought residents to Columbia Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Speelman
Speelman
Prefers Montans to Kansas as Steers All Gone Out
Fragmented local note reports Mr and Mrs Rigley relocating to their ranch after a visit in Kansas. Various garbled phrases mention weather, corn, and farm life with scattered names and items, reflecting a bustling but unclear diary style from Jackson area on May 14.
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The
Tribune
Jackson
M.rigley
Kansas
Quigly
Ward
Presiding Elder to Hold Services Tonight
Special correspondence reports the Presiding Elder arriving for Friday night services at the Bedrock school house after the evening train. The piece also notes Pat Ward's telegram announcing his mother's death in Troy Wisconsin and a series of local travels and visits by residents including Emerson Hill Judge Padgham and Roy Herodon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
R. W. Fielder
Richard
Thomas Pyeatt
O. G. Mathewson
E. K. Abbott
F. J. Cowen
F. M. Shaw
Helena
Vogler
Gibbonaville
E. B. Roe
Dillon
O. M. Best
Bedrock
Birch Creek Baseball Club Forms and Camp Social
Special correspondence reports a new baseball club formed in Birch Creek with plans to play regional teams. A social dance at Wilkinson hall drew large attendance and promises ongoing entertainment for camp residents. Local mining activity includes Copper King and Queen mines with inspections by visitors.
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Artx P.O
Wilkenson Hall
Wilkenson
New York
Mr. McOnne
Largey
Butte
Copper King
Queen
A. L. Stone
George Jewell
Dillon
Ted Asworth
Argenta
Bridge Gulch
Tom Sloggett
Dr. Townshend
Melrose
Wm. Roberts
Harry Lamb
John Cosens
Wm. Tréngore
Tenderfoot
Gail Black
Public School Teachers Elected and Sidewalk Contract Let
The Public School Board District No. 10 elected teachers for the coming year. Delia Dorchester eighth grade. Ella Pond Leland seventh. Eva LaBeau sixth. Katie Paxton fourth. Mary Lyle Innes second primary. Adda Kocken first primary. Fifth grade left open for Edna Squire if she recovers. superintendent and assistant principal chosen without salary. A cement sidewalk contract at 1.10 per foot was awarded to Ben Hager. grassy area to be planted between fence and walk.
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Dist. No. 10
Delia Dorchester
Ella Pond Leland
Eva LaBeau
Katie Paxton
Pluma Tattersall
Mary
Lyle Innes
Adda Ko
State Normal
Ben Hager
Notice to debtors to settle with T B Landers
All persons owing James Nf Estes are asked to call and settle by May and contact T B Landers at 88 Patterson Street. The notice is signed by Mrs J E Estas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nf. Estes
T. B. Landers
Patterson
J. E. Estas
Browne Marries Madison County Bride at Twin Bridges
Joe A Browne Jr and Miss Helen J Dulles wed in Twin Bridges at the bride’s home in a quiet ceremony led by Rev Father Pudenz. Bridesmaid Miss Francis Browne and groomaman John Dulles Jr attended. The couple plans a honeymoon in Salt Lake and will reside at Browne's Station. Mrs Browne praised as a favored Madison County daughter. Browne as a prosperous businessman.
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Twin Bridges
Helen J. Dulles
Joseph A Browne, Jr
Father Pudenz
Francis T. Browne
John Dulles, Jr
Miss Browne
Tripune
Browne
Madison County
Mr. Browne
Joe A. Browne
Melrose
Browne’s Bridge
Dillon
H. A. Dart
Frank Hagenbarth
Salt Lake
Browne’s Station
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Henry Knippenberg
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Eid. LaMarche
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John Lenkerndorfer
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Miss Thy Retallack
P. H. Connor
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George Tash
T. E. Gray
Fred Watson
Charles Retallack
Fox, Mont
Fred Gibson
Arthur Contway
Dr. Ryburn
Finley Wynes
Archie Gibson
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Severai
Maids & Ubune
Isa Naget
Jai
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Redrock
Pat Ward
Birch Creek
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Dillon Bakery
A. Kuntze, Prop
Kunzman
Old University
A.C. Gruweel
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Browne-Dulles
Grace M. E. Church
Geo. D. King
Epworth League
Mr. King
B. O. Fournier
City
Department of the Interior
United States Land Offices
Mont
Edith M. Rollinson
Arthur L. Rollinson
Geo. W. French
Ead
Joohn Sorenson
Peterson
Gene Roberta
Phister
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Frank D. Miracle
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Chattanooga
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