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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
8
A terse line notes dirt clearance and a copyright line dated 1609 attributed to the Procter and Gamble company with a fragmentary term QIMCINN ate.
Dillon notes report a social dance at the opera house tonight. Mentions various local people and events including shipments of cattle, pianos, and cattle business to Omaha, church activities, and community meetings.
The April report from the Department of Agriculture records an average winter wheat condition of 78.7 on April 1, down from 91.7 a year ago and below the ten year April mean of 82.4. State readings include Ohio 77, Michigan 83, Indiana 81, Illinois 90, Texas 72, Missouri 91, Kansas 75, Nebraska 93, California 93, Oklahoma 67.
Boston buyers urge Montana wool producers to remove tags from fleeces and pack them separately to avoid discounts. They recommend separating ewe buck wether and yearling fleeces, branding bags, and avoiding sisal twine to keep wool marketable and fetch higher prices. The circular cites observations from Billings and Boston markets and names multiple Boston firms.
Reverend Dr. Gwynne, formerly of Dillon, was installed Sunday evening as pastor of the Ansconda Presbyterian church. The ceremony featured a traditional service, support from leading state ministers, special choir music, and a male quartet. The audience greeted him warmly.
Invitations announce Miss Dora Walton and Mr P Jones of Centennial valley will wed at 2 PM on Wednesday April 23 at the home of Mr 8 H Walton. A wedding supper follows at 4 PM and a dance will close the celebration. The bride is Parley Walton’s daughter and well regarded in the valley.
Aimed at men, this remedy promises to ease coughing and shorten cold symptoms. It emphasizes practical relief for male adults seeking quick recovery and clearer breathing through common cold stages.
The St Patrick's basketball team of Butte writes a gracious note to the Dillon High School team for the kind treatment shown during their visit last weekend. The letter, dated April 15, 1902, thanks Dillon residents for their courtesy and hospitality.
The Episcopal church held a large funeral for Miss Anna Louise Harwood last Friday evening. Students from the Normal school attended in a body, with choir music and Rev Clewes delivering a moving sermon ending with The Crossing of the Bar. Pallbearers included W A Jones Professors Swain Monroe Williams and Fenner and Leonard Eliel. Remains embalmed and shipped to New York.
Tony Earhart reports finding a float sample on the H B Scott property near the Anaconda site in Argenta showing 1400 tellurium value and 1200 ounces of silver per ton. He argues the source exists nearby and foresees a revival of Argenta as mining prospers, waking the long-dormant camp.
J T Fisher a claimed Clinton Missouri barber who worked in Dillon for weeks left town without notice and stole a pair of scissors from Denny Barton’s shop. Chief Stone detained him and after pressure he returned the scissors, later linked to another shoe theft in Butte. Authorities suspect further trouble and possible confinement.
New York reports that since becoming president Roosevelt has taken a $50,000 life insurance policy in a New York firm, in addition to smaller policies he already held prior to his governorship.
Lord Kitchener reports end of last week saw about 200 Boers killed wounded or captured in Transvaal fighting near London. About 100 British casualties occurred. British forces seized three guns and supplies. Commandant Potgieter was among the killed.
Colonel Crowder presents near completion of inquiry into the British mule transport service. He is expected to report no evidence warranting government interference.
The article describes the annual Book beer season, a Bavarian origin custom revived by American brewers each spring after Easter. It details Book beer being brewed in December, aged six months, then enjoyed for its strong, distinct flavor and celebratory mood across city resorts as spring approaches.
Amateur taxidermist Tom Taylor keeps a large owl in his yard. The owl attacked and killed a hen and her chicks, shocking neighbors. The owner faces risk as the bird may be killed or mounted for display after the incident.
L. J. Wrenne announces the sale of Central Pharmacy to Dr. P. J. Sheeran and urges patrons to continue support. He will depart Dillon within two weeks and asks debtors to settle accounts before all are turned over to a collector. Also a real estate ad promotes large Thomsen addition lots for installment sale in Dillon.
Sunday school at 10 a m. Morning preaching at 11 a m. Class meeting at 12 m. Junior League at 3 p m. Epworth League at 7 p m. Evening preaching at 8 p m. Prayer service Wednesday evening at R P Sarre, pastor.
Rev. H. EB. Clewes presides at Saint James Church with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on the first Sunday and 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m. on other Sundays except the second. Morning prayer at 11 a.m. Young people meet at 7:15 p.m. Evening prayer at 8 p.m. Saints days and holy days 10 a.m.
The notice lists times for morning at 11 o clock and evening at 8 o clock with a noon Sabbath school session. An unclear line reads oy Ti15.
Salvation Army conducts public services every week night except Tuesday and Sunday at 8 p m. The call invites patrons to join and promises they will be well served.
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