Gibbonsville Idaho's booming mining town and mills
Special correspondence from Gibbonsville describes a growing mining camp with a 30 stamp mill powered by Pelton wheels and electric light. The A. D. M. Co. and McDonnell brothers expand operations with 120 tons daily ore, multiple claims, and planned Chicago-backed organization. Residents include Adolph Peterson and Alfred Brown. town features two hotels, shops, and a lively social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
GisponsvilLe
Idaho
Pacific
Chas. Barclay
McDonnel Brothers
Hughes, Pagham & Co
Chicago
Twin Brothers
Cyanide Co
Frank Allen
Dillon
Adolph Peterson
Big
L Ittle
Geo. Peterson
Ben Golden
Magdalen Mistakes Prompt Postmaster’s Retort
Emma Wivutrams letters the Magdalen Post Office to correct a Tribune misquote about a Davis Collings skirmish. She says Davis did not pitch on Collings, recounts a timber dispute and a scuffle, praises Davis, and notes Collings’ temper and age rifts in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Mat Colling
Collins
Davis
Emma Wivutrams
P. M
City Council Acts to Regulate Cigarettes and Lighting
The regular city council meeting elected Geo E Jewell as alderman in the second ward and adopted a cigarette sales crackdown. A 150 to 500 dollar misdemeanor fine awaits sellers to minors. ordinances for lighting railroad crossings and cigarette dealer licensing were ordered drafted. Officials set an upcoming committee meeting to discuss electric lights locations. Numerous city claims and November appropriations for street, light, and printing funds were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. B. Poindexter
Geo E. Jewell
Jos
Rich
Coal
Mia Pentey
Phillips & Clark
Drayage
Thompson & Reynolds
O. Mast
R. Tritt
Tribune Pub. Co
L. Cushing
Phil. D. McGough
L. P. Phillips
J. McLoughlin
Dillon Cash Grocery Co
Geo. Noah
Salvation Army opens Dillon corps with meetings
Captain Brierly and Cadet Noble arrive from Butte to establish a permanent Salvation Army corps in Dillon. They secure the old courthouse for Sunday services at 3 p.m., with nightly meetings at 8 p.m. and all-day gatherings on Sundays. Major Freidrich from Spokane is to visit early in the week. The Army seeks a residence for workers and any housekeeping items from Christians or the public.
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Brierly
Noble
Butte
Salvation Army
Dillon
Old Court House
Freidrich
Spokane
Wood barter for subscriptions in Dillon offer
The Trinum and its employees report many subscribers owe for the paper for two to five years and could settle with fire wood. Wood must be turned in within sixty days, with a few loads needed immediately. Wood also accepted as payment for new subscriptions. Dillon, Nov. 7.
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Trinum
Dillon
Gold fields of the Dark Continent lure buyers
An advertisement urges inquiry to E V Maze Union Pacific agent in Butte Montana for reach to South African gold fields and trans port costs. It touts Union Pacific as a direct line to New York with low world passenger rates. Also mentions Dr J H Mc Lean Volcanic Oil Liniment claim and N M White drug sale.
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South Africa
E. V. Maze
Union Pacific System
Butte
Montana
Union Pacific
New York
J. H. McLean
N. M- White
Severe Snow Storm Halts Work and Bets Cold Dip
A brutal snow storm dumped about eight inches Sunday and Monday with temperatures dropping to six degrees below zero by Tuesday night. Builders halted, fuel dealers hustled to meet demand, and many unprepared residents faced the cold. Dr. J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm advertised as remedy for weakened organs, priced $1.00, sold by N M White in Dillon Montana.
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J. H. McLean
N. M. White
Dillon
Montana
Livingstons Herald Notes On Advertising Tone
The Livingston Herald urges merchants to lower their ads from lofty distance and speak directly to local readers while remaining respectful and clear. It cautions against flippant phrasing and encourages straightforward promotional language.
Secrets to a Rosy Complexion from Liver Balm
A promotional item explains that a healthy liver prevents sallow skin and blotchy tones. It touts Dr J H Molueans Liver and Kidney Balm as superior to creams, claiming lasting beauty and relief from bad breath and bilious feelings. Sold by N M White in Dillon Montana, price one dollar. Newbro Witch Hazel Cream is also mentioned.
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J. H. Moluean
N. M. White
Dillon
Mont
Geo. L. Smith
Geo. L. Smith Mantel’ Co
Louisville
Julius C. Voght
Dr. Miles
Milea Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Miles
Memorial tribute to Geo W Dart at Dillon lodge service
A Dillon Mont memorial tribune by Dillon Lodge F and A M after the death of Geo W Dart, Past Master of Bannack Lodge and Dillon Lodge, honors his zeal for the order and kindness. The report, adopted unanimously, expresses communal grief and offers sympathies to his family, noting his life as a model of charity and brotherly love.
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Dillon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
G. W. Dart
Dillon
Mont
Geo. W. Dart
Bannack Lodge
Dillon Lodge
Dart
Masonic Brotherhood
ACR
G. T. Pau
Py. Pompexren
Dillon Letter List November 8 1805 Uncalled Postal Names
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office as of date. Uncalled items will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed in 80 days. Names include Adame Laveana Addison Ed Burns Brown Bessie Christerson Almy Crossley J Conway TL Erves Lula Haiger John Hamilton Mra King Macklem M E McAndrews W F MacLeod Wm J Miller Jamie Mulloy Nelson James Powora Jamea H Randall C8 Rich G W Bneve Peder Scott H J Varner Jack. Postmaster Gancr Lamont.
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Gancr Lamont
Adame
Laveana
Addison
Ed Burns
C © Brown
Bessie Christerson
Almy Crossley
A T Conway
J BR Erves
TL Haiger
Lula Hamilton
John Hanley
AG King
Mra
J Macklem
M E
McAndrews
W F MacLeod
Wm J Miller
Jamie Mulloy
F Nelson
James Powora
Jamea
Randall
J E
Rich
Schraff
G W Bneve
Peder
Scott
H J Varner
Jack
List of letters remaining in the post office week ending date
The weekly list names letters held at the post office including KE Hu P M Brinkley B Gainford Geo Leibert Lewis Lebet Louis Lonnebary J W Lohdenpera Mies Maria Martin Mra Irene Regelson Andrew Steiner Peter Watson Thos Laliberty and Horace, to be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed in 30 days.
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KE. Hu
P. M. Brinkley
B Gainford
Geo Leibert
Lewis Lebet
Louis Lonnebary
J W Lohdenpera
Mies Maria Martin
Mra
Irene Regelson
Andrew Steiner
Peter Watson
Thos Laliberty
Horace
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Dr. MecNivens
Gibbonville Mercantile Co
Willard Dunton
Idaho Gold Reduction Co
T. M. Ford
N. J. Connell
Fred Ritcher
Gibbonsville
Oocasronan
Magdalen
Cor
Editor
Tarsune
Maapatra, Mont
Register Swiggett
Nowbro
A. Augendre
Paris
France
D. M. Newbro Drug Co
Butte, Mont
Newbro
Wood
Montana Transcript
Mountaineer
Helena
Parks
Livingston Herald
Newbro’s
Red Rock
Oenes
Willie
BeBe
Card S
A. Mieler
and ‘Burgeon
Stringham Block
Bannack Sitreet
H* Bond M. D
Dillon Drug Store
Dillon, Montana
Dungan
Ses
Pak Surgical and
Dillon Mercantile Co
Flrat National Bank
J. A. Riley
Sait Laxx City
Utag
Shropshire & Burleigh
Quables
Nts City
Ida
Attorneys-At-Law
Kupfer
Row Norris
Office Wits R. B. Surra
Dillon National Bank
Thatcher
TIMES
T. J. Murray
Mopit
Catherine A.kannady
Catherine A. Kannady
Norremey
Kia Atore
Bald
County of
Beaverhead
N. K. Hammer
Catherine A. Kannsdy
Gilmore & Co
Open Board of Trade
Schofield
U. S. Army
Barkogien Renate
Fort Caater
Burlington Railroad
West
Burlington
Ory
St. Louis
Phil. Daniels
Stockmen’s Directory
Mt. Harvee
Ander
UNE
Cridge
Daisy Roller Mills
Sheridan, Mont
Richard H. Herhold
O. E. Morse
Poindextur & Orr, Dillon, Beaverhead Co
Blacktail Deer Creek
Washington, D. C
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