Uncle Billy Smith Dies After Long Montana Career
Wm. Smith known as Uncle Billy, a pioneer who came to Dillon area in 1886, died after a stroke in Sheridan and pneumonia. Born June 21, 1832 in Guernsey County Ohio, he helped found ranching and freighting ventures with Poindexter and Orr, later amassing a large Montana ranch. Funeral held at Grace M E church in Dillon with large attendance and interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
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A. F. Graeter
Wm. Smith
Billy” Smith
Mr. Smith
Oscar Johnson
Sheridan
Hannah Rourk
California
Marty Elizabeth
Delana
Yteka
Edward C
John B. Smith
Thomas Haw
Beaverhead County
Messrs. Smith
Poindexter
Orr
Argenta
Smith
Montana
Edward JC. Smith
Elza Smith
Sam Thomas
Thomas Porch
Hamilton
Mary Elizabeth
Phillip Johnson
Albert S
Oscar
Grace
Clifford Knapp
Robert Boone
Dillon
Billy
Grace M. E. Church
Dodds
J. W. Tait
Butte
Mountain View Cemetery
Polaris Smelter Starts Up At Polaris Village
Polaris reports the smelter began full blast on Tuesday October 6 with about 25 workers. Many locals found work, and there was little idle labor in the valley. The mystery strike near White Creek is rumored to be resolved, while nearby residents adjust to winter preparations and community updates.
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Tribune
Polaris
John Pendergast
John
William J. Pendergast
al. Dacon
Partner
White Creek
John Judge
Idaho
Thomas Ellis
D. J. Pierson
William Pahnish
Nebraska
J. C. Harrison
George
Dillon
Charles Richardson
Ed. Marchesseau, Jr
Homestead
George Gray
Grace
Ed. Marchesseauf
Mesdames Judge and Richardson
Laura Strombeck
Tea prices and grocer refund policy noted
An item recalls tea costs as a few cents per cup and mentions a grocer refunding customers if Schilling's Best is dented. The notice frames consumer pricing and a retail reimbursement promise.
Brown Picks T Brown for Democratic Elector Seat
Helena Oct. 7 The Democratic State Central Committee selected Sorseph T Brown of Birney Rosebud County to fill the vacancy on the Democratic electoral ticket caused by A G Conrad of Great Falls resignation.
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Helena
Democratic State Central Committee
Sorseph. T. Brown
Birney
Rosebud County
A. G. Conrad
Great Falls
Mrs Graeter Dies After Brief Illness in Dillon
The community mourns as Mrs A F Graeter dies at home corner Idaho and Sebree in Dillon about 8 pm Tuesday after a short illness. Born September 26 1849 in Coversdale New Brunswick she moved to Bannack Montana in 1881 and later lived in Horse Prairie before settling in Dillon seven years ago. She was a devoted Baptist and Eastern Star member mother and wife with three children Arthur Edith and Sadie. Funeral held at her home with Eastern Star and church ministers. interment at Mountain View Cemetery beside her daughter Edith.
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A. F. Graeter
Drs. Bond
Poindexter
First Baptist Church
Dillon
Order of Eastern Star
A. F. Colver
A. B. Martin
Presbyterian Church
William Roe
G. W. French
W. T. Taylor
Eastern Star
A. E. Graeter
Emrys White
Ladies Aid Society of Baptist Church
Baptist Church
H. Hopkins
Pres Jordan Offers Monroe Stanford Post
Prof J E Monroe vice president of Montana State Normal college and acting president while H H Swain is abroad received a flattering offer from Dr David Starr Jordan president of Stanford University to join the chemistry department. The Dillon educator is asked to decide whether to leave Dillon though he has long been tied to the Normal college and the city. Herbert Reber recovering from typhoid fever is able to sit up today.
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J. E. Monroe
Montana State Normal College
H. H. Swain
Monroe
Leland Stanford University
United States
David Starr Jordan
Ireland
Stanford University
Clyde A. Duniway
Missoula
Dillon
Prof
Normal College
Herbert Reber
Man Zan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement claiming piles relief with first use for a 50 cent price. Product labeled Man Zan Pile Remedy sold by Potts, the druggist, with a noted date fi Sep3m.
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Potts
Educators Convene as Y W C A Plans Montana Meet
The Normal college hosts a large gathering with Senator Carter speaking on schooling ideals and challenges. Gov. White of Dillon introduces Carter as educators gather to greet Montana university leaders. The 5th annual Montana Y W C A convention will meet in Dillon with delegates from Billings Bozeman Missoula and Helena including Miss Conde Rev Mills Miss Brewer and Miss Ryan in the program set for Friday to Sunday at the First Baptist church. The Junior class elects Priscilla Renwick president Lucy Nutterville secretary and Harrison treasurer.
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Tribune
The
Normal College
Senator Carter
B. F. White
Dillon
Monroe
Missoula
Montana State University
C. A. Duniway
Jordan
Stanford University
Nichols
Cornell
Bryan
Washington State University
Bettes
Bozeman Townsend
Helena
Montana
Rom Billings
Bozeman
Miss Conde
Edward Laird Mills
Helen Brewer
Association
Miss Brewer
Conde
Northwest
E. L. Mills
First Baptist Church
Breen
Butte
Ryan
Dupuyer
Priscilla Renwick
Lucy Nutterville
Harrison
Pleasant front room for rent in Tribune area
Nicely furnished front room suitable for one or two gentlemen. Inquire at Tribune office. Lo. Al-2t.
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Tribune
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Ayer Co
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Mass
Bakery
A. Kuntze
Dillon Bakery
Union Electric Co
Paul Brown
Metlen
Dillon Hotel Company
George R. Metlen
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