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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
3
The ad promotes Woodlark Squirrel Poison from Chemical Co of Portland Oregon as a guaranteed solution to reduce gopher sage rat and prairie dog populations by killing females before birth. It claims reliability, easy use, no mixing, and refunds if not as claimed.
A promotional note for Profit and Loss mining investment magazine touts free sample copies, independence, and numerous pages of mining content. Subscribers may receive clubbing offers and premiums, with an address for requests in Denver Colorado.
The Highland district on Fish Creek headwaters about 30 miles from Twin Bridges reports rich gold ore from the Montana vein. Assays show $1,750 in gold, with a seven foot wide ore vein and an 18 inch rich shoot. Butte men own the property as part of five full claims located.
The Scenic theatre in Dillon plans a nightly change to its program to meet demand and cover higher costs. Tonight and tomorrow feature The Hoozier Fight Knight of Black Art and A Heavyweight Race. The Hoozier Fighter depicts a young man raising mortgage funds via a Chicago prize fight and returning home to repay the loan.
Dillon voters mostly abstained as in the third ward 65 registered cast 53 ballots with John Lenkersdorfer defeating Capt. Robert J. Moore 28 to 25. Julius Rounds won alderman in the first ward with 62 votes. Second ward elected R. T. Wemple as alderman, with A. C. Gruwell garnering six votes.
Pearl I. Smith of Crystal Graphite announces work has begun at the Van Camp Canyon mine about 12 miles east of Dillon. A 250 foot tunnel is in progress, lead measures 46 feet wide, shaft will reach 100 feet, with more tunnels planned. No. 2 graphite is on hand, plus tons of No.1 graphite. First-class staff may be sent to England. Smith says operations show gains and will expand this year.
Sam Patterson reports the loss of a valuable one year old pacer colt. The standard bred horse, sired by Alta Brodhead from Prude, Norris mare by Liminary, was injured during halter breaking and died. Valued at 500 dollars in these parts.
The Montana Stock Growers Association to hold sessions in Miles City from April 20 to 22, 1908. A special fare of one and a third will apply for groups of 100 or more from outside points with receipts showing full fare paid. For details contact U S Carruthers, Agent.
Dillon Montana March 5 1907 officials state all supplies for Beaverhead County must be ordered on regular forms from the office. Any claim not properly ordered will be rejected by the Board of County Commissioners.
N. Wood handles baggage, experts and light freight to and from the depot or any city area. Special attention given to the dormitory and Normal college business. All orders or baggage left at the Tribune Step receive prompt attention.
Beet culture and factory improvements drive a more than half a million dollar rise in annual output at the plant. The statement highlights expanded production capacity and economic impact for the operation.
Emory Pulver of Dillon, shot in an alleged holdup four weeks ago, is recovering at Murray’s hospital in Butte and plans to leave for home soon after surgeons removed a bullet near the spine. Hypnotist John Evans to perform at Dillon theatre April 21, while the Dillon baseball season set to open May 24 at the fair grounds with manager M. E. Barry touting a strong lineup and heavy fan appeal. Excursion rates from Butte offered for May 24 game and other: Lima Dell to Dillon 1.00, Bedrock Armstead to Dillon 0.75, with plans for nearby matches and rail-town promotions.
Report notes sugar beet profitability differs by area with growers earning from $40 to $100 per acre in various parts of the country.
Amateur singers invited to compete for two prizes starting Monday April 13. Participants must leave name and song at the box office by noon Monday. G A R Encampment at Butte April 9 10 11. Oregon Short Line offers round trip fare of one and one third for groups of 100 plus with full fare receipts. inquire S S Car Ruthers Agent for details.
One hundred dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who robbed or molested my sheep camps. Signed by Henry Thompson on December 133 months.
A list of warranty deeds quit claim deeds patents and a mineral claim grinding through transactions. Names include Matthew Orr Lizzie Daley A S Johnson John M Scanion Mary E Mitchell and others with properties in Dillon Wisdom Big Hole basin and surrounding areas. Notable sums show $1.00 and $20 000 for various lots and plots. Mineral and mining locations are noted with El Dorado Mt Pleasant and Ophir placer mine interests. Right of way contract granted Phillip Lovell to Graeter Electric Light Co.
St James Episcopal at Corner Washington and Glendale outlines Holy Communion first and third Sundays at 11 am and 7 am on other Sundays. Morning prayer 11, Evening prayer 7:30, Sunday school 9:45. Presbyterians at Corner Pacific and Glendale with morning service 11, Sabbath school 12, Christian Endeavor 7, evening service 8.
Grace M. E. Church at Bannack and Washington Sts lists events led by Rev W A Winters. Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11, class meeting at noon, Epworth League at 7 30 p.m., evening worship at 7 30 p.m. First Sunday features a sacred concert and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The church postsLow mass at 8 high mass at 10 30 on first and second Sundays monthly. Fourth Sunday offers low masses at 8 and 10 30. Sunday school after the late mass. Evening devotions at 7 30. First second and fourth Sundays say mass at Dillon. Third Sunday at Lima and Melrose alternately. Rev. D Forgzy Pastor.
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