Hotel Under Way in Dillon by Joseph Metlen
Rock hauled for foundation as ground breaks on a modern Dillon hotel to be built by Joseph Metlen. The brick structure on Railroad avenue west of the depot will cost about $20,000 and aim for a November opening. Plans include two stories, electric lighting, steam heat, and a full basement with dining, bar, lobby, and thirty bedrooms plus a ladies parlor. The Tribune will track progress weekly.
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Dillon
Joseph ©. Metlen
Corinne Hotel
Railroad Avenue
Metlen
Tribune
Triponr
City Council Special Meeting Sets Election Certificates
The city council met Monday to canvass election returns and issue certificates to the duly elected candidates. Bonds for the city treasurer were set at 5 000 dollars, and Mayor-elect Leonard Elie resigned as alderman for the second ward effective April 30. The board of health was empowered to act against the diphtheria epidemic as needed, and the council adjourned subject to the mayor's call.
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Leonard Elie
Board of Health
Pleasant roads spur Wheeling trend this spring
The article notes better roads and fine weather boosting wheel use in Wheeling. Many residents replace old bicycles with new ones and first time riders emerge, including Grace Lamont, Mrs. P. E. Poindexter, and Nate Hammer who received a springed rear fork wheel this week.
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Grace Lamont
P. E. Poindexter
Nate Hammer
Nate
Knights of Columbus march two step by George H Fisher
A piano piece in six eight time titled Knights of Columbus march two step by George H Fisher. The melody is attractive and pleasing with suitable swing for the two step dance. Published by J Fischer and Bro at No 7 Bible House New York price 50 cents.
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Knights of Columbus
George H. Fisher
J. Fischer & Bro
Bible House
New York
Up to Date Maid and the Tea at White Drug Store
A playful exchange reveals a maid heading to a drug store to buy Parks Tea. The vendor asks about the tea and the maid notes its use for skin whitening, while the customer questions the need for the purchase. The scene centers on Parks Tea sold at N. M. White Drug Store.
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N. M. White Drug Store
Ministers Halt Town Services Next Sunday
In Dillon the undersigned pastors of several churches announce no public services will be held next Sunday due to ongoing disease. E G Cattermole J C Jordan O C Weuter sign this collective cessation notice.
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Dillon
E. G. Cattermole
J. C. Jorpan
O. C. Weuter
Madson Gold Mining stock dispute settles arrest
Mont Dutoy March 20 1897 notice by M M Freed acknowledges wrongful arrest of Frank M Youd over Madison Gold Mining stock. Freed returns 3150 shares and withdraws charges after investigation. Also announces Triponz Posuisuma Co adds stationary department supplying paper and office goods.
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M. M. Freed
Triponz Posuisuma Co
Taripunt Pusuisaine Co
Dilton Mont
Mrs Mulany Hosts Afternoon Card Party for Fifteen Ladies
Mrs T J Mulany entertained fifteen lady friends on Saturday afternoon with High Five at four tables. Prizes included a cream pitcher and sugar bowl won by Mrs George Palmer and a Japanese doll for Miss Lucy Grannis. Light refreshments followed at four oclock. Guests included Mesdames Hammer Shannon Stamm Carter Yoe Fyhrie Edinger Timer Bishop Reinhardt Paul Moore Palmer Harvey and Miss Lucy Grannis.
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T. J. Mulany
George Palmer
Lucy Grannis
Mesdames Hammer
Shannon
Stamm
Carter
Yoe
Fyhrie
Edinger
Timer
Bishop
Reinhardt
Paul
Moore
Palmer
Harvey
Spring millinery shines at Mrs Pennington’s Emporium Twin Bridges
A new stock of fashionable spring hats opens at Mrs Pennington’s Ladies Emporium in Twin Bridges Montana offering designers and high quality makes. A town bulletin also notes Easter service plans at St James church despite health concerns. A bullet embedded in a boy’s knee was located with an x ray device and surgically removed with successful recovery in Dillon marking the first x ray assisted operation there.
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Dillon
Matt Orr
Weenink
Easter services postponed and church notices issued
The sermon before the Knights Templar will be given Sunday morning the 95th and Easter services will be held that night. The planned services at the Methodist church next Sunday will be postponed one week. Easter practice notices will be posted in the post office lobby. E. G. Catermole.
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Methodist Church
Knights Templar
Spring Millinery Debut At Mrs Pennington's Emporium
Mrs Pennington's Ladies' Emporium in Twin Bridges Montana announces a new spring millinery and ladies goods line praised for elegance, quality, and low prices. D W Callahan at Anderson Bros blacksmith shop offers transient work and a new horseshoeing machine enables quick, easy shoeing of tough horses.
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Anderson Bros
Dillon and Vicinity News Highlights
Local notes report real estate activity as J F Oliver buys the Commercial hotel and will take possession soon. Water supply plans for Rat Snake Creek link to a new hotel, while diphtheria cases prompt quarantines and school closure. Major R Cheney faces charges in Deer Lodge and Oregon Short Line announces cheap mile tickets starting April 5. Presbyterian church hosts a large Sunday program with Easter service postponed.
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Oregon
Tragic Diptheria Takes Virginia Child at Four
Virginia four year old Virgie O Connor dies Friday at 8 30 am after illness with diphtheria. She was beloved by family and friends and the funeral was held at 2 15 pm from the family home.
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Virginia
Thomas M O’connor
Virgie
Trustees at State Orphans Home Call for Receipts
Notice states the trustees of the State Orphans Home will receive bids or proposals for a listed project or service, inviting qualified contractors to submit offerings by a stated deadline and under specified terms.
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State Orphan’ S Home
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