Local News Roundup From Dillon and Vicinity
Mrs Chas Stoll of Leadore and Miss Jane Evans of Melrose visit Dillon for the teachers institute. Beaubier and others attend events with St James Guild meetings and towel and apron sale plans. Taft visit draws Dillon residents including Lusher Stahl and Morse party. local officials and teachers travel for examinations and institute in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Chas, Stoll
Leadore
Dillon
Jane Evans
Melrose
Teachers’institute
The
St. James Guild
Butte
President Taft
J. W. Lusher
L. Stahl
Wm. Lloyd, Jr
C. A. Smith
John Burroughs
Geo. Baker
J. E. Morse
Blanche Morse
E. L. Poindexter
H. H. Swain
Fred Huber
Mary Griffith
Native Sons and Daughters Organizes Beaverhead Chapter
Miss Rumsey of Helena arrives to organize a Beaverhead county branch of the Society of Native Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers. An informal meeting is set for tonight at Dart’s hall for interested pioneer descendants born in Montana before December 31, 1868. Martin Innes named first vice president for Beaverhead county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rumsey
Helena
Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers
Dillon
Dart’s Hall
Native Sons and Daughters
Society
John F. Bishop
Sons and Daughters of Pioneers
Montana
Martin Innes
Beaverhead County
Steam Shovel Capsizes in Front of Metlen Hotel
A steam shovel shipped to Dillon by Winters Parsons and Boome for G and P road work toppled from the town track onto the spur in front of the Metlen hotel. The crew worked through the day to right the machine while no one was hurt. The engineer avoided a boiler explosion by breaking a steam pipe with a hammer before leaping clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Winters
Parsons & Boome
Metlen
Wagon Road Fund Drive Reported Near Big Hole Area
James Garrison and Otto Schultz circulated a subscription paper for a fund to build a wagon road from Pennington’s bridge to Beechres ranch on Big Hole. County commissioners were asked to construct the road and subscriptions will help cover costs. Commissioners Hill and Chowning traveled the proposed route on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Garrison
Otto Schultz
Pennington's Bridge
Beechres Ranch
Big Hole
Commissioners Hill
Chowning
Langford Pioneer of Montana and Yellowstone Dies
Nathaniel Pitt Langford a founder of Yellowstone and Montana settler died at his home on the eighteenth. He helped shape early Montana settlement and authored Vigilante Days and Four Ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Langford
Paul—Nathaniel Pitt Langford
Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Territory
New Blood May Spur Growth for Dillon Brewery
Frank Bechtold, head of Beaverhead Brewery in Dillon Montana, plans new enterprise to revive regional visits to Leadore Salmon and Gilmore as Lemhi county may return to wet status. Beschcold says fresh blood and enterprising spirit could energize the oat belt metro area despite a Rip Van Winkle era since the G and P railroad line began serving the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bechtold
Beaverhead
Dillon
Mont
Leadore
Salmon
Gilmore
Lemhi
Beschcold
Aviator Eugene Ely Killed in Georgia Flight
Eugene Ely died after a crash at the state fair grounds in Macon Georgia at 2 55 PM during a dip over the crowd. He had just risen from the ground and was making his first turn when his aircraft plunged to the ground after a fine exhibition in Butte last June witnessed by hundreds in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Macon
Eugene Ely
Butte
Oat Sheaves Entered for Edinger Cup at Madison Square
Commissioner F A Hazelbaker secured three sheaves of Edinger premium oats from the Northern Pacific for entry at the Madison Square Garden land show. The oats compete for the Edanger Cup awarded to the best oats raised in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Northern Pacific Railway
Madison Square Garden
United States
New Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bill Warned By Secret Service
Government secret service warns the public about a new counterfeit ten dollar bill. The fake is a Crocker National Bank of San Francisco certificate from the 1902 to 1908 series bearing check letter F and the names Charles H. Treat and W. T. Vernon as treasurer and register of the treasury. The bill would fool only inexperienced handlers of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Secret Service
Crocker National Bank of
San Francisco
Charles H. Treat
W. T. Vernon
United States
Register of the Treasury
Jailbreak attempt narrows to decade behind bars
Doc Eewin notes a man seen around town, possibly employed by G. P. contractors, who tried to break into a jail this morning. He faces about ten years in prison for the stunt, with Eewin calling him a good listener amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Eewin
Beaverhead County High School Notes Basketball and Clubs
The article notes the boys Glee Club meets Mondays at 3 15 and the Girls club Thursdays at 3 15 under Miss Herrick. Dr G E Finch of the Normal College will lecture Friday October 20 on A Trip to Jamaica with stereoptical views. Bertha Kemp is absent sick. report cards for last month issued this week. boys basketball practice to start soon.
Dillon Letter List Uncalled Letters Sent To Dead Letter Office
Post office warns uncalled letters will move to Washington dead letter office if not claimed within two weeks. Grace Lamont Dillon Montana October 18 1911 lists numerous addressees including Albrecht Baymiller Benson Carney Copal Dollard Daniels Ford Fulton Herley Hefer Henningsen Howard Harding King Lawson Mackenzie Manley McDonald Majors Schnider Seifken Dillon Alten Adams Olesen various others with many duplicates and middle initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Grace Lamont
P. M. Dillon
Montana
Albrecht
T Baymiller
Walter T Benson
Hugh A. Benaway
Noah Brown
J. E Carney
Jno. Copal
Arthur J. Custer
Frank Dollard
Viola Daniels
W. S. Ford
Pete Fulton
James Herley
Jim Hefer
L. Henningsen
Clives Howare
Bill Howard
Lou Harding
Harry L. King
Frank Lawson
A. C. Mackenzie
Jash Manley
Vernon McDonald
L. B. Majors
H.C. Schnider
Seifken
Henry Dillon
Mont
Alten
Irenan
Adams
Henry O
Anderson
Andreas
F. M
Oscar
Barneson
Mrs
Mary
Cohn
Sidney
Copal A. J
Carbon
Jack
Duke
C. W
Earl
Frye
Roy
Frederickson
Mercedes
Gray
Lawrence
Hamerly
Jake
Hawley
Irene
Hensin
Martin
Johnson
Johnie
Lenore
Jones
J. T
Reese
John J
Ronnemose
Chrisk
Sheffield
Dan
Stocker & Hammel
Thomas
van Damme
Henri
Warmer
John
White
Everitte
Whitney
Wills
Henry
Wilson
Clod
Ward
Charles
Walters
David
For Sale House on Kentucky Avenue
For sale. House on Kentucky Avenue inquire of Miss Lenkersdosfer at Montana Market. 42-t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Avenue
Big Hole Basin Snowstorm Paralyzes Travel and Burns Claim
A heavy snowstorm in the Big Hole Basin plunges the region into deep accumulations of 24 to 26 inches. Travel halts as the Big Hole Stage and Lossi lines suspend service while the mail runs late. Local residents resume daily routines as cattle trades and fire control efforts unfold amid damaged meadows and sage brush fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Big Hole Stage
Lossi Stage
United States Mail
W. W. Francis
Big Hole Basin
Ma Francis
Laporte
Ind
Mesdames Plimpton
Flaherty
Fred Anderson
Dillon
Beaverhead
Lossl’s
Strawbridge
Madge Bell
Idaho
Grover Albertson
George Mudd
Fishtrap
W. S. Tash
J. M. Briggeman
W. M. Montgomery
Anaconda
Andy Anderson
Dana Miller
Desmond Ranch
Dress Meadows
Comforting Words for Kidney Pain Sufferers
Mrs H W Blackney of Butte Montana endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney trouble. She recounts relief since using them in Michigan and notes no further symptoms. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sales agents Remember the name Doans and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
H. W. Blackney
W. Park St
Butte
Mont
Doan
Michigan
Foster-Milburn ,Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Don’t Meddle With The Electric Wiring
A cautionary note argues that electrical wiring faults cause most accidents and urges leaving wiring as installed by qualified electricians. It explains proper insulation, fuse connections, and inspection by insurance authorities to prevent shocks, shorts, or fires.
Dangers of Amateur Wiring Highlighted in Electric Safety
An article warns that fuses protect house wiring by limiting current and preventing fires. It decries residents altering wiring with copper wire or hairpins, and cautions against DIY work, urging use of trained electricians for any new, extended, or changed wiring.
Ignorance Sparks Panics Over Electrical Faults
A cannonsburg Pennsylvania theater tragedy shows nearly thirty deaths from a panic caused by a fuse burn out and a circuit breaker flash. The piece argues public education on electrical safety, fuse function, and circuit breakers could prevent such disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannonsburg
Ptinc
Columbus Memorial to Be Pure White Marble in Washington
A Columbus memorial in front of the Union Station will be built entirely of white marble. Robinson & Co. of New York won a 70000 pound bid for all carvings, foundation, plumbing, and erection. The Piccirilli brothers will carve under Sarado Taft’s supervision. dedication planned for next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Union Station
Washington
National Capital
Columbus
Robinson & Co. of
New York
Piccirrilli Brothers of
Sarado Taft
Danish Seamen Granted Right to Vote by Proxy
The Danish parliament passed a bill allowing seamen to vote in parliamentary elections by power of attorney or by sending their ballots. The measure expands voting access for sailors stationed abroad or at sea.
Dinner times shift from Elizabethan to Victorian theater hours
The article tracks changing dining and theater schedules from Queen Elizabeth I era to mid 19th century. It notes 11 am dinners and 1 pm plays at the Globe, shift to 1 pm dinner and 3 pm starts under Charles II, Walpole’s complaint of 4 pm dinners with 6 pm evenings, and theaters opening at 6:30 pm by mid-1800s with earlier dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Hilzabeth
Shakespeare
Globe Theater
Charles II
Pepys
Horace Walpole
Rexall Orderlies Offer Guarantee Against Constipation
Rexall remedies promise to relieve chronic constipation with a money back guarantee if not cured. The ad highlights toning the nerves and muscles of the colon, claims no purging, and notes pleasant taste with three package sizes 10c 25c and 50c. Potts the Druggist at 15 Bannack St promotes The Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Order- Nes
Rexall
Notice of final proof for Montana homestead claim
Anna C. Marchesseau of Polaris Montana filed notice to prove up final five years of homestead claim for Lot 1 section 18 township 5 S range 12 W and EM M N E M N E M N E M S E section 13 township 5 S range 13 W before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon Montana on November 22 1911. Witnesses named Frank Gorman and Michael Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Anna C. Marchesseau
Polaris
Em“Mneym
Range
Meridian
U. S
Dillon
Frank Gorman
Michael Steele
Polaris and Bannack figures tied to 42-51 case details
John Tembey of Polaris Montana and Williams of Bannack Montana linked to a 42 51 case noted by Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tembey
Polaris
Montana
Williams
Tash
Bannack
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice of Final Commutation Proof for Dell Montana Claim
James T. McKnight of Dell Montana filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof for the SEMNEX NESE and other parcels in sections 8 and 9 township 11 S range 8 W Montana meridian. Proof to be made before A S Johnson US Commissioner Dillon Montana on the 18th day of John H Hoffman Peter Anderson Elmer M Martinell and Alva S Garr all of Dell Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
James T. McKnight
Dell
Township
Range
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Dillon
John H. Hoffman
Peter Anderson
Elmer M. Martinell
Alva S. Garr
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Richard G. Ames Seeks Final Proof on Homestead Grant
Notice states Richard G. Ames of Brenner Montana filed intent to make final five year proof on a homestead claim for N%SEY% SWYSEX% SW NEM Section 24 Township 11 S Range 14 W Montana Meridian. Proof before A S Johnson Dillon November 10 1911 with witnesses Arthur Salmon John W Salmon William C Strathh and William Massie listed. Stephen Carpenter Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Richard G. Ames
Brenner
Township
Range
Montana Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Dillon
Arthur Salmon
John W. Salmon
Wiliam C. Strathh
William Massie
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Annie Geary Files Desert Land Final Proof Notice
Notice is given that Annie Geary of Lima Montana filed intent to make final proof on land in SEUNWYiWi4SWY section 13 SEM section 14 township 12 S range 8 W unsurveyed Montana meridian. The hearing before F A Hazelbaker Dillon Montana occurs November 10 1911. Witnesses include Ernest W Geary and Charles E Calvert Ernestine Calvert and John H Hoffman all of Dell Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Annie Geary
Lima
Township
Range
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Ernest W. Geary
Charles E. Calvert
Ernestine Calvert
John H. Hoffman
Dell
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Keller Williams Seeks Final Five Year Proof on Homestead Claim
Notice for Publication records Keller Williams of Dillon Montana filing intent to prove up his homestead entry No 14384 Serial 01813 for EMNWK NWKNWX Sec 21 NEMNE Sec 20 Township 115 S Range 5 W Montana Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker at Dillon on November 10 1911 with Monroe W Bucy John F Castle Ernest Q Selway and Ole Pearson listed as witnesses. Stephen Carpenter Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Keller Williams
Dillon
Township
Range
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Monroe W. Bucy
John F. Castle
Ernest Q. Selway
Ole Pearson
Mont
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof in Montana
Notice is given that Jens P. Elmose of Brenner Montana has filed intention to make final proof to establish land claim for N34 NEM SEXNEM NEMSEK Section 23 Township 14 S Range 14 W Montana Meridian before F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on November 10 1911. Others listed are George M Tash Bannack Nels Nelson Dilton John Peterson Grant and Hans Pedersen Medicine Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Jens P. Elmose
Brenner
Township
Range
Meridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
George M. Tash
Bannack
Nels Nelson
Dilton
John Peterson
Grant
Hans Pedersen
Medicine Lodge
Stephen
John E. Sodergren
Jackson
Sisnex
A. S. Johnson
Notice of Desert Land Final Proof Dillon Montana
Notice is given that Karen Anderson of Grant Montana will appear before A S Johnson U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on November 4 1911 to prove final proof on Desert Land Application No 8800 Sem No 0909 for Sec 25 T108 R14W SEM NW and SWY SWH SW SWHNEM The list of witnesses includes Pearl I Smith Marcus Rand William Bain and Louis Anderson all of Brenner Montana Stephen Carpenter Register of the U S Land Office Helena Montana September 22 1911
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Karen Anderson
Grant
Ely
Montana Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Dillon
Pearl I. Smith
Marcus R. Rand
Brenner
William Bain
Louis Anderson
Stephen Carpenter
Register
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N. S. Ring
Beaverhead Ranch
George W. Gllison
Henry J Hacett
Centennial Valley
St James Guild
L. R. Brewer
St. James Church
T. D. Olmsted
Fidel Huber
Ray Tash
Kate Ellerman
Kansas City
Annie Maynard
Nicholia
Sheep Creek Basin
St. Rose Guild
Birrer
Helen Pendergast
Fox
Jean
J. A. Crook
Sylvester Hirschman
Crook
Masonic Lodge
Monroe
Horace Mulky
Maud Brown
Salmon City
Mr. Mulky
Miss Brown
Sam Williamson
Barbour
Jone S. Alvord
Barbour & Alvord
Attorneys AT Law
Ditton, Mont
Columbus Memorial
James B Woody
William Woody
Claude Lapham
Frederick Holmes
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Dilon
Mostand
Len. L. Carraway, J. B. Péinpexren, Juiges