Backward Glimpses From 1885 Dillon
In the Tribune dated Sept 5 1885 references appear to local life in Dillon and surrounding areas. Notes mention jail populations including red white and yellow men, a new dwelling in Thompson’s addition, Lou Fuhrie’s birthday wine, jail boarders complaining about roast chicken, a Dillon boorish resident, red stockings on city streets, mixed lighting fuels in Butte and Dillon, buckskin masking for trips to Yellowstone Park, and O M Best new railroad freight agent in Dillon.
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Dillon
Yellowstone Park
O. M. Best
South Bend
Ind
Electric light expected in Dillon by November
The Tribune notes the electric light plant should be ready by mid November. a flour mill and possibly water works may follow. It mentions the shirt drummer in town and urges buying shirts from home merchants. A jail window whisky bottle pass and a Dillon brass band rehearsal for Mollie Bawn are among town items.
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Dillon
Dillon Brass Band
Mollie Bawn
Daring Maroney to Do Aerial Flights at County Fair
The Tribune notes Maroney will headline the county fair next week with daring aerial flights. The feature promises thrilling stunts by the famed aviator to draw crowds and showcase early aviation feats at the event.
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the Tribune
Maroney
First Dillon Airplane Seen Adds Rush to Town News
In Dillon observers report the first ever sighting of an airplane during daily flights. Mrs Elza Smith and two children will visit Illinois for two months. Miss Helen Bluger begins stenography at First National Bank. Miss Lucy Carson leaves for a three month vacation to Boston and eastern cities.
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Wil Mitake
Itv
Dillon
Elza Smith
Illinois
Helen Bluger
First National Bank
Lucy Carson
Boston
Real Estate Transfers From Beaverhead Abstract for Week
Real estate transfers listed in the Beaverhead Abstract Company records for the week ending September 4 1926. Transactions show properties changed hands among local buyers and sellers with parcel details and docket numbers as recorded.
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The
Beaverhead’ Abstract Company
Patents and deeds listing land transfers in Dillon area
United States to John Richard 640.9 acres near Brenner. A Hallas 480 acres near Monida. Helen Burlingame to B A Pierson one lot in Grandview addition Lima. Orr heirs to Luella F E Carruthers tract .085 acres in Dillon. Luella I Carruthers to Jack G Everett .035 acres in Dillon. City of Dillon to R F Tattersall one lot in Mountain View cemetery. Fred H Sparks mining claim Man of War in Montana. Ulysses Jennings and J W Jennings Piedmont Quartz in Vipond mining district. Decree of final account and final distribution for the estate of William Woodward deceased.
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United States of America
John Richard
Brenner
John A. Hallas
Monida
Helen Burlingame
B. A. Pierson
Grandview Addition
Lima
Orr
Luella FE
Carruthers
Dillon
Luella I. Carruthers
Jack G. Everett
City of
R. F. Tattersall
Mountain View
Fred H. Sparks
Montana
Ulysses Jennings
J. W. Jennings
Piedmont
Vipond
William Woodward
Death of Mrs Janette Estes Hackett in Lakeview
Lakeview notes report the death of Mrs Janette Estes Hackett on August 31 at her daughter’s home in Deer Lodge. She was the oldest Rebekah lodge member in Montana, born in Lewiston Maine, with family ties to pioneer Simeon Estes and several siblings and children listed. Mrs James Doyle and family plan to move to Dillon for the school term.
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Lakeview
Janette Estes Hackett
W. G. Hackett
Bert Cole
Deer Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Montana
Park
Kans
Lewiston
Maine
Simeon Estes
Anna Flint
Boulder
Susan Beardsley
Missoula
Etta Cole
Mary York
Anaconda
Lillian E. Culver
David F. Hacket
Butte
Henry F. Hacket
Dillon
James Doyle
Kentuck y avenue rental and local ranch life noted
A short snippet reports a house rental on Kentucky avenue, with Mr. Doyle staying to manage the ranch. Steve O Connor left for Bozeman on Tuesday for another term of school. The period feels like fall with changing leaves and light frosts as tourists head home and summer ends early. Granger.
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Kentucky Avenue
Mr. Doyle
Steve O’connor
Bozeman
Granger
Card of Thanks for Condolences and Funeral Details
The Carroll family extends thanks to neighbors friends and church community for sympathy during illness and after the death of their father and brother. They acknowledge pallbearers choir minister floral offerings and express gratitude from M E Carroll Francis Carroll Mary Carroll Charles Carroll John Carroll and family W P Carroll.
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M. E. Carrol
Francis Carroll
Mary Carrol
Charles Carroll
John Carroll
W. P. Carroll
For Sale Items and Montana Home Planned in Billings Ad
For sale notice lists a Bosch magneto a Rayfield carburetor two carburetors a four inch centrifugal pump a Chevrolet touring car. Inquire 720 South Washington Street between 8 am and 2 pm. Advy 37 Billings. First home foraged in Montana will be built here at once.
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M. Rayfield
Schibler
South
Washington Street
Billings
Montana
Foley Pills Diuretic Spotlighted in Health Ad
Anderson Indiana man William F Lagle touts Foley Pills as a reliable diuretic aiding kidney health. He claims prompt relief for back pain and irregular flow, noting 25 years of use and guaranteed satisfaction. Sold widely through Potts the Druggist.
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Wm. F. Lagle
Anderson
Ind
Potts
Foley Pills ad promises kidney support and money back
Foley and Company offers Foley Pills a diuretic for kidneys with a satisfaction guarantee. The ad claims kidney trouble causes backache headaches and fatigue and asserts the pills promote healthy kidney and bladder action. They state 25 years of use and no harmful ingredients and urge readers to ask Potts the druggist for a free trial packet.
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Foley and Company
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Birthday Traits For Those Born With This ESS
This brief notes birthday implications for late September births. It cites traits such as boldness, determination, business skill, loyalty, and optimism. It mentions social influence, career strengths in women and men, and references Wm. H. Taft born September 15.
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Wm. H. Taft
Telex Phone Company Rebuilds System for Better Service
The Ronan-Flathead Independent reports the telex phone company is rebuilding its system to improve reliability and customer service. Local technicians work on upgrades to reduce outages and speed restoration after faults.
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Ronan
Flathead
Telex
Apple Crop Estimates Rise Significantly
State estimates place the apple crop at 499000 bushels this year, compared with 80000 bushels last year, signaling a major surge in production and potential market impact.
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Atkeson Dairy
Forster
For All
Standard Lumber
Lakeview Notes
Publishers. Diocaster Service
U.s.pat
MR. Purdy
Tattersall
G. V. Elder
Malcom Fleming
Federal Reserve System
Bank OF Strength and Service
Land Office
AY Naagon
Pearl I. Smith
Trfle
Dilton
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