Youngest Civil War drummer boys and their feats
A survey of child soldiers reveals drummers like John S Brooks who served from age nine, Daniel Williams at eleven, and John L Clem who withstood adversity to become a regular army officer. It recounts Langbein, Ritschy, Corell and others whose bravery earned medals and lifelong recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Johnnie Brooks
John F. Brooks
Ellsworth
Kaw
Johnnie
Musicians’ Corps
Johnny
Indianapolis
Lincoln
Washington
Springfield
Secretary of War
John S. Brooks
New Jersey
Adjutant
Daniel Williams
Williams
Pennsylvania
John L. Clem
Clem
Shiloh
Grant
White House
MiLtary Academy
West Point
John Clem
J. C. Julius Langbein
New York
Ninth
New York Volunteers
Hawkins Zouaves
New York State
Langbein
Virginia
Jennie
Jennie” Langein
Bartholomew
Camden
Sawyer’s Lane
Charles Wiley
Federal Hospital
Roanoke Island
Judge Langbein
Fred W. Ritschy
Philip Corell
Jennie” Langbein
Norfolk
Ritschy
Phil Corell
Fred Ritschy
Wisconsin
H. E. Francisco
Mason City
Francisco
C. H. Wynn
Sioux City
J. L. Keplinger
Detroit
Andrew F. Links
Chicago
Gilbert van Zandt
Links
Van.Zandt
Ohio Volunteers
P&p
Senior class hosts Egyptian Princess party at dormitory
Friday evening the Senior class entertained those who helped them with the Egyptian Princess production. Guests at the dormitory included Miss Carson Prof. Clark Miss Caffee of Bozeman and Miss Remley. Prof. Riedelsberger spoke to students Thursday in Gen Ex and a Peace Day program featured readings by Miss Clark Stonecliffe and Miss Ketchum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carson
Prof
Clark
Caffee
Bozeman
Miss Remley
Gen
Miss Clark
Whittier
Stonecliffe
Springfield
Longfellow
Ketchum
Fifteen Years of Agony Ends with Hyomei Cure
Captain Willner testifies to recovery after fifteen years of catarrhal troubles. He credits Hyomei a dry antiseptic inhaled air derived from Australian eucalyptus, saying two bottles cured him and that the outfit costs one dollar with a money back guarantee from Potts, the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Willner
Australia
A Dirty Trick At The Fair Store
The Fair Store closed for a big sale and J W Lusher, the manager, posted a large canvas sign. During the night the sign was torn and slashed and a plate glass window was broken. A $50 reward was offered for the arrest and conviction of the offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lusher
Dillon Montana Uncalled Letters List 1908
Postmaster announces uncalled letters remaining at Dillon Montana post office up to May 15 1908 and to be sent to Washington if not claimed within 30 days. Names include Adams Bears Chittim Fessenden Goodner Earle Gordon Graham Grant Heng Imhof Jacques Jones Jennie A Leonard Lowe Mansion McColl McGuire Myers Redcliffe Richardson Shaw Snider Swansanman Smith Dillon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Dillon
Montana
Adams
Thomas Bears
Frank Chittim
E. H. Fessenden
Li. M. Goodner
Earle
Gordon
Donald E. Graham
E. L. Grant
Roy Heng
Long Imhof
Anton Jacques
Isaac Jones
Edwin Jones
Jennie A
James Beauchamps
Jos. Pewee
P Bryant
John Fagan
C. H. McKinney
Jno
R. Silber
Christian Wil
Ian. Schulz
Fred Thomas
Ted Tritt
Thos. Virden
Ella Whitlock
Edna Wilkerson
Eugene Grace Lamont
State Bank of Dillon financial report May 14 1908
The State Bank of Dillon provides a June 1908 balance sheet showing total resources and liabilities equal 615 766.01. Loans and discounts total 441 251.38 with 27 787.92 in overdrafts. Stocks and securities 1 600.00. Real estate owned 6 400.00. Cash reserve 27 519.02. Deposits include 304 498.67 subject to check and 175 617.23 in certificates of deposit. Due to banks 1 484.20 Bills payable 40 000.00. From banks 92 691.51. Capital and surplus and profits total 615 766.01. Auditor A R Jacobs verifies the figures under oath dated May 21 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of
Dillon
Montana
Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Hog Trends in May 1908
In South Omaha the market opens with weak common cattle prices and wider ranges between grades. Choice fed cattle stay high due to limited supply, while grass cattle grow more plentiful. stockers and feeders are down. Hog prices stabilize slightly. lambs and sheep plentiful but lower. Municipal notices include a Buch meeting proclamation and Dillon Montana certification dated May 20 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Omaha
Dillon Montana sewer district plans public hearing
Notice from Dillon Montana dated May 20 1908 states the city council intends to build a sanitary sewer in Sewer District No 4 using pipes up to 12 inches diameter at an estimated cost of 4585 00. A public hearing for objections will be held June 8 1908 at 8 pm in the council chamber, with J B Poinpexter city clerk issuing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Poinpexter
Black paper white ink proposal shocks Wisconsin print industry
Appleton Wisconsin May 18 futurist notion suggests Americans may read black newspapers printed with white ink. Proponents cite forest preservation lower pulp costs and potential half price print paper. Black paper would use old newspapers or fibrous stock unlike white paper needing spruce or hemlock. The idea follows congressional investigations in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Washington
Dillon Montana Sewer District Four Sanitation Resolution
City council of Dillon Montana declares necessary sanitary sewer for Sewer District Four. It sets district boundaries Helena Atlantic Clark Pacific streets, estimates cost 4585 dollars, and fixes June 3 1908 at 8 pm for hearing objections. Costs to be borne by property assessments per feet frontage. publication to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Dillon
Montana
Clark Street
Pacific Alley
Helena Street
Town
Atlantic Street
Pacific Street
Council Chamber
Montana Seeks Selection of Lands in Several Sections
U S Land Office Helena Montana May 9 1908 notice to whom it may concern states that the State of Montana under a 1891 act has applied for land selections in multiple townships and sections. A list is posted for inspection. Protests on mineral vs agricultural value under 1907 rules must be filed before final approval or be deemed non mineral. Frank D Miracux Register publication Dillon Tribune May 9 1908 20 5t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Montana
Congress
Towit
Smynek
General Land Office
Washington, D.C
Frank D. Miracux
Register
Dillon Tribune
Diillon
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Catherine I. Burkett
Albert Burkett
Pueblo
State of
Colorado
Albuquerque
New Mexico
A. D
F. A. Hazesarer
Montana District Court Terms Set for 1907 Madison County
The Montana district court schedules for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties set terms on specific Wednesdays and Mondays across February May August November January April July October March June August December. Judge Lew L. Castaway signs the order at Virginia City on December 5 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Theifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Virginia City
Notice to Cancel Uncancelled Mortgages in Dillon
The county clerk directs an abstract of all uncancelled mortgages on record to be prepared by March first and given to the assessor. Mortgageholders may call to cancel paid mortgages before the assessment to avoid taxation. Dated Dillon February 13 1907. John S. Baker County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Copper Silver Ore Grande lode patent notice in Montana
U S Land Office Helena Montana March 12 1908 notices James L Cochranes application for a patent covering 1500 linear feet of the Ore Grande lode with 600 feet surface area in Elk Horn mining district Beaverhead County Montana. Survey 8788 describes the boundary with corner references and measurements in Township 4 South Range 12 West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
James L. Cochrane
Polaris
Beaverhead County
Grande Lode
Elk Horn
Beaverhead
South Range
Cor
Ore Grande Lode Mine Adverse Claims Notice
Beaverhead county, Montana declares under declaratory statements that adjoining claims Sunbeam Sur and Eclipse survey No 38785 have conflicts. Anyone claiming adversely to the Ore Grande lode mine or surface ground must file with the Helena Land Office within sixty days or be barred by statute. Frank D. Miracis, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorder
Beaverhead County
Sunbeam Sur
Amede Bessette
David Evans
Monitana
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Robertus Love
Mya
Apluvval, Shi Be Chapman
R. T. Hughs
Walter McLain
Carol Qamith Maa
A. R. Jacobs
A. R. Jacons
Jos. C. Surrx
William Roy, A. F. Grazrer
Nye, Schneider
Fowler
Live- Stock Commission
Nebraska
B. F. Waits
J. B. Pouwnexter
Ditton
J. Leb. Poindexter
J.B. Poinpgxrst
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Allas Summons
Lew L. Castaway
Frank D. Miracis
Oscar
Dillon, Mont
Dey
Paul B
Ydatnr
Vlora
Eer
Linc Ao L
Micro
Hoyt Chemical Company
Portland, Oregon
Baye Visibamn
Waa E
Denver
Ae National
White
Rocky Mountain
Medhalnes
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