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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1888
Page
4
A long dramatic piece explores seafaring beliefs about spirits of the departed guiding sailors. It covers Friday voyages, omens from birds and sea creatures, and Norse merfolk myths. It cites the ill fated Steamship Friday and notes mixed fear and ritualized behavior among Norwegian sailors.
London reports describe carbo dynamite, a compound of ninety parts nitro glycerine absorbed by ten parts carbon, offering greater power and less noxious vapor than conventional dynamite. Experiments cited by The New York Mail and Express highlight these claimed advantages for mining and quarrying operations.
A fragmented passage appears to reflect family tensions in a Chicago setting. The speaker notes dislike for a father figure while referencing a cartouche and a dated tone. The garbled text suggests a personal note or column fragment rather than a formal article.
The brief exchange shows a barber aiming to please the customer who affirms the service as first rate, reflecting a lighthearted, everyday moment from the era.
Highly garbled notice states that a petition or proof process seeks to settle an estate in Tener feet County Mant. It mentions heirs and witnesses including Jasper OW Gilbert OSG Rinnes and Michael Ivan and references a probate judge. The exact dates and actions are unclear due to corrupted text.
Notice by United States Land Office in Helena Montana dated October 1885 announces Athelly Wright and Xavier Henao applying for a patent for the Randall Jade mining claim in Beaverhead County Montana Territory. The description covers 2,837 feet of claim length with 7 37 feet wide surface area and references survey plats and corners, with Amedeo Bessette named among applicants and local landmarks listed.
A Helena Montana officer reports Beaverhead County court actions regarding a formal notice of intent to prosecute. The document lists Patrick Afoterin Robert Miactes Patrick Kelly and Jens Mevent among involved parties with terms and dates for a reelection matter.
August Wenger filed notice of intention to make proof in support of his preemption claim in Beaverhead County Montana. The hearing will be before the District Court clerk in Dillon. Witnesses listed include Samuel Mo Skelten Henry Martin Sorensen and Hegister Lancirienn.
Vague OCR text lists food items and directions to a location near Center Street and Montina Street with references to coffee pie cake rolls and other items. Several garbled phrases suggest a cafe or eatery draft with partial menu and patronage notes.
The notice states a dissolution action for PEP TaN a FEC TS Dratead with an effective date in October. It appears to reference an administrative dissolution filed and an assignment of duties or assets. No further identifying entities are provided.
Fragmentary record mentions paying someone named George and J. Galbraith, with references to books and a location tied to St. Louis area terms. Details are garbled and names are uncertain. the item appears to be a note about financial settlement or account handling with several illegible phrases.
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