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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
1
Voters in the city showed heightened interest with large registration and turnout across wards. Municipal League candidates Thomas Selway Benj Bond and A Rife faced non partisans Ray L Riley A C Gruwell and John Lenkersdorfer who won by large margins.
Ogden Utah April 2 the Oregon Short Line Railroad Company begins grading for a new spur to the $1,000,000 Utah Smelting Company plant seven miles north of Ogden. Construction and ore shipment will start, with operations ready within six months. President David Eccles leads the backed venture seen as a key move for Ogden’s prominence in smelting.
Mrs A S Rife hosted a dinner last Saturday night for Mr and Mrs Isaac Rife and Mr and Mrs Bert Orr who are leaving Dillon this week. Twelve covers were set with guests of honor including Mr and Mrs J E Monroe Mr and Mrs Will Orr and Mr and Mrs Ernest Orr.
A Sunday morning blaze in Bannack, Montana, destroyed three major structures including the Clements & Co. saloon, Clements & Ryburn butcher shop, and the H. F. Jackson post office and general store. Total loss estimated at 9050 with insurance and recoveries planned. Clements & Co. to reopen soon.
The second Remey murder trial in Helena advances rapidly with new testimony about Wason Oliver's finances and last days. Key witnesses describe the burial site at Picnic Grove, the grave depth, and details of the body while Dr. Fligman testifies the head wound was mortal likely from a blunt instrument.
Montana governed Josefh K. Toots proclaims Arbor day for May 8 1906 and urges all residents to observe planting trees. The document notes trees provide shade and hope and connects tree planting to public welfare and history with solemness and formal signing by Governor A N Yooper.
Sheridan reports detail repeated defeat of a saloon closing ordinance while council finalizes street numbering and other measures. The April meeting notes reveal authorities plan another vote, discuss police fines, saloon licenses, water extensions, and proper bill submission procedures for the new term.
Surveyor George R. Metlen laid out Armstead on the Short Line rail line about four miles below Bedrock. The town site lies on the west side of the tracks with 300 by 140 foot blocks, 20 lots per block, and 66 to 75 foot streets. A side track is planned and a depot may be built soon. a station and freight depot are anticipated as Polaris mine traffic and ore shipments funnel through Armstead.
Hall Caine's The Christian will be staged at the Dillon theatre on Monday evening April 23. The dramatization of his famous novel has drawn wide praise and discussion with a top company and complete scenic equipment.
Mrs. M. C. Johnson and Miss Nela V. Smith mother and sister of Pearl J. Smith arrived from Kansas City Tuesday night and will spend part of the summer at the Smith home.
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