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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
3
An advertising pitch for Profit and Loss magazine promotes mining stock investment guidance. It claims free sample copies and special club offers, urging readers to request a postal sample and subscribe. The message emphasizes independence and value, with mailing address at 1713 California St Denver Colorado.
A Dillon Montana notice from the Beaverhead County Commissioners requires all county supplies to be ordered on regular forms from their office. Any untimely or incorrectly ordered claims will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907 by the Board of County Commissioners.
N. S. Wood operates a baggage and light freight delivery to the depot and city areas with special attention to the dormitory and Normal college. Orders left at the Tribune Store receive prompt attention and delivery service is readily available.
Messrs Miller and Plohn present The Black Crook at Dillon Theatre next Monday April 20. The new dress includes updated music dancing and scenery with vaudeville acts by the Donazetta family Pierce and Roslyn Bessie Browing and Hazel Edna.
The Independent reflects on Georgia Prohibition after a few days, noting fewer police court cases, more labor, brisk business in vacant saloons, and a public press that supports the law. The first offender receives twelve months in the chain gang as Georgia signals firm action.
Dillon resident Judge Everton J. Conger, a Civil War veteran, attended Grand Army sessions with his daughter Mrs. J B Poin Dexter. He received marked attention and owns rare G A R souvenirs including a London Crystal Palace badge and a West Virginia medal forged from Winchester cannons.
A compilation of transfers and legal instruments including Bargain and Sale deeds, quit claims, and warranty deeds listing buyers such as Yen Top, Ada M. McClaren, Simeon Estes, Louis E. Boardwine, Nick Wambacher, John T. Armitage, Warner E. Bi ers, A S Johnson, Albert D. Young, M E Barbour, Jacob Spitzmiller, and others. Entries cover properties near Idaho Street, Grasshopper Valley, Barretts, Jackson, Beaverhead River, Mauldin addition, Dell, and Willis with prices from $1 to $2,800 and additional water rights and ditch shares. Patents and mining deeds/locations cover Jackson and Elkhorn districts including several lodes and water rights.
Governor Hoke Smith argues that removing saloons improves municipal government everywhere and cites Georgia counties with and without prohibition as proof. He claims prohibition is economically wise and reflects white sentiment across the state.
A new plumbing and timing shop opens in the Burfiend block beside the Dillon Cigar Factory. The proprietor promises up-to-date first class work at reasonable rates and invites local customers to bring their repair needs.
A $200 reward is offered by Thomas Flynn for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who took beef steers from Flynn's feed pen. The notice notes the theft and promises payment upon capture and conviction.
Classified notice seeks sewing work either by day or piece at 4 Atlantic Street Dillon Montana 1441 with contact details implied in the ad.
Thomas Pendergast son of John Pendergast living near Jackson in Big Hole basin came to Dillon and secured a marriage license. He announced plans to marry Miss Ida M. Jackson next Sunday at 3 p m at the bride’s home near Jackson with attendants Dan Pendergast Henry Jackson Nellie Pendergast and Minnie Jackson. The couple will start housekeeping on the John Casey ranch.
Miles City Montana April 20 22 1908 a special travel rate of one and a third fares is offered for attendees from outside points who present full fare receipts among the Montana Stock Growers Association notice. For further particulars address S S Carru tu ers Agent.
A Dillon Montana notice lists letters remaining uncalled for at the post office as of April 16 1908 and warns they will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not claimed within 30 days. The list includes Emmau Blair Bowser Cecil J Boone Jack Burrel F Y Cantrell Tommie Delone Stephen W Egan Frank C Farmer Cora Jones Mrs C Kretz Louis Lavery Thos Lee Charles Mallory Bert Morgan Frank Swanson Madge Stewart Archie Tipoward Mrs C C Woods Mrs Madge Lamont and others. Post Master
Across Russia Easter celebrations unfold with solemn rites as priests leave the church at midnight and return to a dark sanctuary. The doors open to a chorus of Christ is risen and a sea of candles spreads light and incense through the church.
A Syracuse builder, W. A. Ennis, endorses Mi o na Stomach Tablets, stating the remedy strengthened his weak digestion in a week and enabled him to work again. The ad offers a 50 cent box from Potts the druggist with a money back guarantee if results are not as claimed.
Forty eight war vessels of all classes in one of the greatest Naval demonstrations. Excursions via Oregon Short Line May 2nd with very low round trip rates and 30 days limit. See O S S agents for further particulars.
G A R encampment at April Butte on the 9th, 10th and 11th. Oregon Short Line sells round trip tickets at one and one third fares for groups of 100 or more from outside points with full fare receipts. For details contact S S Carruthers, Agent.
A $100 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those robbing or molesting Henry Thompson’s sheep camps near 133 mos. The notice seeks tips to identify and prosecute suspects.
All parties are strictly forbidden to hunt fish or trespass on the premises of the property owner. Any violation will be subject to legal action and enforcement of relevant laws.
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