Looking Backward from Tribune 1890
Highlights from October 31 1890 Tribune items include George W Perkins buying Al Grader’s 365 acre Rattlesnake ranch for 7200, a masked highwayman robs Jim Lee near Argenta Bannack, social news from Dillon and nearby, a Bannack to Dillon marriage license for Joseph Harris and Margaret Thompson, deer hunting by Hugh Scully, and junior high students’ War Savings stamps totaling about 2000 dollars.
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the Tribune
George W. Perkins
al Grader
Rattlesnake Creek
Jim Lee
Argenta
Bannack
Gerhard Albers
Beaverhead Valley
Dillon
Rennie Coffin
Misses Mable
Millie Coffin
Joseph Harris
Margaret Thompson
Kunselman
J. E. Morse
T. E. Gilbert
Morse
Howard H. Morse
Hugh Scully
Marriage Unites John Wright and Miss Mary Walter in Parsonage
In Dillon County the Rev. R P Smith joined John Wright and Miss Mary E Walter in marriage at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday afternoon October 24. The couple will reside in Sheridan. A Dillon football team was organized with members including R W Sebree Eugene Poindexter Percy Foote F R Burtsch Tom Neagel Fred Price H D Wooding Earl Conger Floyd Best George Burfiend John Hackler John Taylor Osborn McIntosh Walter Powers and R M Burtsch. Clerk of Court Price appointed Lieutenant Chase Wirden deputy clerk. Richard W Kirkham has returned to resume his post at the post office store after 15 months away in the Klondike. T D Newell and wife of Polaris visited town this week. Newell attended the soldiers banquet as a Civil War veteran guest. Mrs Frank Landon returned from Boston with daughter to enter the New England Conservatory of Music.
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R. P. Smith
John Wright
Mary E. Walter
Sheridan
Dillon
Husky
R. W. Sebree
Eugene Poindexter
Percy Foote
F. R. Burtsch
Tom Neagel
Fred Price
H. D. Wooding
Earl,Conger
Floyd Best
George Burfiend
John Hackler
John Taylor
Osborn McIntosh
Walter Powers
R. M. Burtsch
Richard W. Kirkham
Klondike
T. D. Newell
Polaris
Mr. Newell
Frank Landon
Boston
New England Conservatory of Music
Beaverhead County High elects officers and locals in 1909
From the Tribune dated October 22 1909 the Beaverhead county high seniors elect officers President Carl Hartwig Vice President Selah Graves and Secretary Treasurer Winifred Jones. Miss Mary E Colter and Mr Harry Long wed at the Presbyterian manse and plan to settle in Junction Idaho. E O Selway travels for duck purchases. Harmon Slack ships 4000 head of mutton lambs to Kansas City MO with Charles Perry. Delegates from Beaverhead county named to the Dry Land Farmers congress in Billings. A D Quantrell formerly manager of Dillon Lumber visits from Blackfoot Idaho.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead County High School
Carl Hartwig
Selah Graves
Winifred Jones
Mary E. Colter
Harry Long
Presbyterian Manse
Junction
Idaho
E. O. Selway
Billings
Dillon Lumber Company
Blackfoot
Iga
Delegates from local Rebekah lodge attend grand lodge in Billings
Miss Marguerite Cushing and Mrs. Susan Findling toured Billings as delegates from the local Rebekah lodge to the grand lodge session. C. Harrison and Rob Boatmen plan to move 30 carloads of cattle from Red. Kunselman of Beaverhead assisted in the arrangement.
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the Tribune
Marguerite’ Cushing
Susan Findling
Billings
Reebah Lodge
Grand Lodge
C. Harrison
Robert
Andivens
Red‘Kunselman
Beaverhead
Normal college students elect activity committee members
Jess Whitney of Whitefish Ruby MacLean of Butte Elmer Tuomi of Sand Coulee and William Tower of Lima were elected last Friday by Normal college students to serve on the student activity committee. Faculty representatives include Professor J Ford McBain chairman Dean Anna Moser and Miss Genevieve Albertson. The group handles entertainment events Go day M day and supports Montanomal and the student paper.
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Jess Whitney
Whitefish
Ruby MacLean
Butte
Elmer Tuomi
Sand Coulee
William Tower
Lima
The
Normal College
J. Ford McBain
Anna Moser
Genevieve Albertson
Montana Honey Week Promotes Local Bee Industry
Commissioner James T. Sparling urges Montanans to boost Montana honey during Honey Week. He notes honey farming is growing as a substantial crop, helped by widespread alfalfa and strong growths in Bitter Root, Sun River, Milk River valleys and in Dillon, Kalispell and Ronan districts.
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Montana
James T. Sparling
Sparling
Bitter Root
Sun River
Milk ‘River
Dillon, Kalispell
Ronan
Obituary for Addison Lusk Leader in Montana Journal
Addison K. Lusk, longtime general manager of the Montana Record Herald in Helena, died last Friday in Portland while under medical care at the Ben hospital. Burial was arranged from his former residence.
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Addison K. Lusk
Montana
Herald
Helena
Portland
8Ne Hospital
Western Mines News Nuggets Report Regional Activity
Glacial Silver Lead at Glacier Silver Lead Mining in Libby Montana installs new equipment and reconditions mill. Aguila Arizona to reopen Rush gold mine, which yielded about 40000 in 1938 to satisfy a judgment. Billings Montana hosts Big Horn Placer Mining stockholders meeting November 4 to plan Crow reservation dredging near Hardin. Tombstone Arizona Solstice Margaret mine hoist erected under Robert Williams lease. Butte Montana Anaconda Copper Mining to start production at Leonard and Stewart mines immediately, employing about 1100 and 850 respectively.
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Libby, Mont
Glacier Silver Lead Mining Company
Here
Aguila, Ariz
Tombstone, Ariz
Ander Lease
Robert Williams
Tombstone and Associates
Chino Mines Division Expands Operations and Raises Wages
Hurley New Mexico The Chino Mines division of the Nevada Consolidated Copper company has increased operations, employed additional men and raised day-rate wages by 10 percent.
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Hurley, N. M
Chino Mines
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company
Starke Plans Reopening of Centurion Mine at Dragoon
Dragoon Arizona A A Starke oversees the reopening of the Centurion mine near here. Plans include re timbering the mine and building at least one new structure to restart operations.
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Dragoon,Ariz
A. A. Starke
Centurion
Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty for Lee Simpson
The state supreme court unanimously rules Lee Simpson should hang for the 1938 murder of Golden Valley deputy Arthur Buford near Ryegate. Simpson was convicted in district court and appealed. the court rejects insanity testimony by lay witnesses and sets the execution timeline after potential new trials.
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State Supreme Court
Lee Simpson
Golden Valley
Ryegate
Simpson
W. L. Ford
High Court
Supreme Court
Arthur Buford
Indiana firm loses license over unpaid highway fee
The Aero Mayflower Transit company of Indiana faces license revocation by the public service commission after refusing to pay a $100 highway fee and half of a stated revenue tax in Montana. The firm has held a state license for the past 51 years, with the commission acting on the nonpayment.
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Aero Mayflower Transit Company
Indiana
Montana
Public Service Commission
Dillon Elks Consider Move to Dart’s Hall
At a lengthy Tuesday meeting Dillon Elks discussed leaving Odd Fellows hall where they have been headquartered for years and moving to Dart’s hall to add adjoining rooms for more space. The anniversary celebration now reserved for December 2 rather than October 28 due to the Mining district meeting of the American Legion this Saturday.
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Dillon Elks Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Dart’s Hall
Elks Lodge
American Legion
Livestock Industry Returns to Strength in Montana
Montana livestock shows gains as cattle head into winter in good condition, grass is plentiful, and forage has recovered after dry years. Foundation herds are rebuilding, disease is rare, and daily cattle shipments continue, signaling a promising year ahead.
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Montana
W. J. Butler
Establish Montana Grazing District No 6 Created
Secretary Harold Ickes signs order establishing Montana grazing district No 6 west of the Musselshell river spanning Petroleum Fergus Wheatland Golden Valley and Musselshell counties. The 4.5 million acre area, managed by stockmen associations, supports 6500 cattle 2000 horses and 43500 sheep, increasing federal districts to 53 under the national conservation program.
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Montana
Washington
U.P
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Musselshell River
Petroleum
Fergus
Wheatland
Golden Valley
Musselshell
Montana Guard Increases By 225 Men Amid Federal Approval
Brigadier-General John W. Mahan confirms the 225 man increase for the Montana National Guard has been met. The expansion was organized by guard companies and praised by the 41st Division headquarters for completing the rise swiftly.
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Montana National Guard
John W. Mahan
Montana Guard
41St Division
Governor appoints H. C. Groff to public welfare board
Governor Roy Ayers appoints H. C. Groff of Victor to the state public welfare board for a term ending March 4, 1941, to replace Bert Gavir of Stevensville who resigned due to personal business. Groff formerly served in the state senate representing Ravalli County.
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Roy ‘Be. Ayers
H. C. Groff
Victor
Public Welfare Board
Bert~Gavir
Stevensville
Grott
Socials and Ranch Visit Notes From Elkhorn Area
A roundup of visits and travels across Elkhorn and nearby ranches. Residents like Mrs. Carl Roteweiller Mrs. Edna Wheat and Mrs. Dwight Harrison hosted or visited neighbors while others such as George Harrison and Norman Nelson dropped by farms. Calves, cattle rounds and weekend stays mark the week’s ranch life in Dillon vicinity.
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Carl. Roteweiller
Edna Wheat
George Harrison
A. Dy Harrison
Anaconda
Dwight Harrison
Walter Paddock
Earl Tash
R. E. Spence
Phil Lyons
Grasshopper Valley Herding Association
Elkhorn
George Lenox
Farley Ranch
Norman Nelson
Beaverhead Valley
Beaverhead Ranch
George Pyle
Pyle
Frank Marchesseau
Patterson Ranch
Dillon
Extension granted on irrigation dues in Elk River project
Secretary Ickes announced in Washington that the Malta and Glasgow irrigation districts within the Elk River reclamation project receive a one year extension on repaying 12 600 dollars of the 1938 installment for construction costs. No limit was set, the 40 year repayment period remains, with 1938 debts of 20 000 and 5 200 respectively.
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Malta
Glasgow
Elk River
Ickes
Washington,d.c
Congress
Patrol Chief Urges Headlight Dimming For New Cars
Lou Boedecker of the state highway patrol urged motorists with geared-beam headlights to use the traffic beam when meeting oncoming cars. He said the brighter lights could reduce night crash fatalities and are easier to adjust, with the country beam lighting far ahead and the traffic beam illuminating the right shoulder and road edge.
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Lou Boedecker
State Highway Patrol
Boedecker
Counties May Issue Anticipatory Relief Checks
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled that county boards of commissioners may issue emergency relief checks in anticipation of taxes levied. The opinion was written for I. M. Bradford administrator for the state public welfare board, noting Musselshell County is beyond the debt limitation set by the state constitution.
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H. J. Freebourn
County Boards of Commissioners
I. M. Brandford
State Public Welfare Board
Musselshell County
Forest Roads Funding Push Faces National Opposition
A fragmented OCR note discusses demands to raise federal appropriations for forests and road building nationwide. It mentions states with many forests and compares to other regions, implying debate over funding levels and policy direction.
Diphtheria Reported Across Montana Counties
Diphtheria was second on the weekly list of communicable diseases compiled by the state board of health with 18 new cases reported by Montana doctors. Two cases were from McCone County while the rest occurred in Harlem and Livingston. Chicken pox topped the list with 18 new cases.
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State Board of Health
Montana
McCone County
Harlem
Livingston
Montana Seeks Bids for Dillon Twin Bridges Road Project
State Highway Commission of Montana invites sealed bids for U S Public Works and USWPH Project No NRS 44 B1 to grade the Dillon Twin Bridges Road in Beaverhead County from Section 4, T7S R8W to Section 26 T6BR8W, with timber stockpass and drainage structures. Bids due Nov 2 1939 at 9 30 A M in Helena.
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U. S. Public Works Highway Project
State Highway Commission of
Montana
Helena
State Capitol
Dillon-Twin Bridges
Beaverhead County
State Highway Commission
USPWH
USWPH
Office
The
Public Roads Administration
Missoula
Order to Show Cause Why Sale of Real Estate
Court in Beaverhead County hearings set for November 4 1939 to review administrator Frank C McFadden's petition for court ordered sale of Warren W Sheppard estate real property. Publication in Dillon Tribune required for two weeks. Henry G Rodgers dated October 17 1939.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
Warren W. Sheppard
Frank C. McFadden
Dillon
County of Beaverhead
Dillon Tribune
Notice to Creditors Beaverhead CountyMontana 1989
Judicial district notice from Beaverhead County Montana to creditors of Percilla Smith deceased. George M Melton is administrator and asks all claims with vouchers be exhibited within four months of first publication at J E Kelly law offices Dillon Montana. Dated Oct 8 1989.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Percilla Smith
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
George M. Melton
Notice to Creditors in the District Court
Notice is given to creditors of the estate of L. Smith in the fifth district of Montana. The district court in the county of Beverhend states an estate administration is proceeding. Creditors must file claims by the specified deadline and follow court orders for payment.
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Fifth Judicial District
Montana
L. Smith
D. Leee
Said
Besverhend
State of
Mon
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