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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

9

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

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
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