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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
4
The notice asks Tripune subscribers who do not receive their papers regularly and on time to notify the office. It emphasizes the paper is published regularly and urges consistent delivery to all subscribers.
The San Francisco earthquake is described as the greatest disaster of its kind in the United States with early death toll estimates from 5 000 to 20 000 and damage around 3800 000 000 or more. Dillon anxiously monitors the situation as reports from the stricken district pour in and officers race to verify figures.
A Dillon Dillon Beaverhead Madison county survey advances a canal from the reservoir to desert lands, promising irrigated ranches, higher taxable value, and population growth. The piece also notes Lawson's May Everybody's Magazine article on Butte mines and regional upheavals, including a California earthquake and other world events.
In many Montana towns including Butte Lima Livingston Lewistown Jackson and Dillon excitement grows for a large Fourth of July event as regional papers spar over election law disputes. Promoter Godfrey seeks electric railroad schemes while the state rail rate association appears to have little result from recent fuss.
The piece notes Dowie has lowered his religious stance to match a sizable group of professed Christians by offering to compromise his claims in exchange for a million dollars.
Community observers weigh in as discussions on electric rail expansion surface, with local officials and business leaders voicing cautious optimism and potential timelines for implementation.
F B Felt and J Krise of Chicago arrived in Dillon to oversee repairs on the Graeter gold dredge. They then traveled to Bannack and Butte as work continues aiming for rapid operation. A barrel of ready mixed paint was bought in Dillon to brighten the dredge.
Dillon delegates report the annual GAN R and W R C encampment in Bozeman as very successful and enjoyable. Delegates from 12 of 14 G A R posts attended, Kalispell and Sheridan not represented. Phansecrps absent. Dillon post and corps well represented. 86 G A R delegates and 50 W R C delegates answered to roll calls. W R C death net officers event held Friday. Dillon won several honors. New officers include Mrs C J Fenner Dillon president, Mrs W Wheeling Great Falls senior vice, Mrs G W Flanders Bozeman junior vice, Mrs A B Martin Dillon secretary, Mrs Finley Cunnard Dillon treasurer, Mrs M E Robbins Butte chaplain.
Florence and Marguerite Cushing hosted their eleventh birthday Wednesday afternoon for about twenty school friends. The event featured games and a luncheon before the guests departed, praising the twins as charming hostesses.
Mrs Mamie McCune returns with daughter Lilly and son Joe visiting her brother Will Dingley and Mrs Hanson among other old friends while awaiting completion of a new home in Bozeman. She has leased her home in Butte.
In Dillon this week Justice of the Peace held preliminary hearings for Joe Miller Blackey Burns and Fred Seyder on highway robbery charges. Prosecutor Melton proved tough questions swayed testimony. judges bound them over to May term on second degree assault with bonds set at $500 each. If convicted they face up to five years in the penitentiary.
Between 3 and 1 o clock Monday unknown thieves attempted to break into Farley and Grant's Crystal saloon and Dave Robb's Mint saloon. Back doors were damaged but no losses occurred. Suspects include two Dillon chimney sweeps who reportedly left on the morning train.
A 50 year old John Tucker was challenged by Jim Sullivan after refusing to pay for a meal. Sullivan attacked Tucker in the I X L restaurant and fled after producing a revolver. Tucker fired at Sullivan as he escaped and Sullivan has not been seen since.
One hundred fifty head of well bred stock cattle for sale. Fifty percent are steers from yearlings up. For particulars call or write 15 31 J T Spencer Sunfield Lemhi County Idaho.
James Glass of Helena moves into Dillon to start preliminary work for the Redrock reservoir. An agreement raises 5000 cash with Glass and financiers contributing 2500 and ranchers 2500. Civil Engineer George R. Metlen will oversee surveys as three crews work for about sixty days. Congressman Dixon's amended bill advancing land swaps within the site is expected to pass, enabling progress on the enterprise.
Mrs. and Mrs. J. E. Monroe hosted a pretty Easter dinner Saturday night. The table featured Easter emblem decorations and hand painted Easter cards as place cards. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ayers and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones.
An 1886 Toledo advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 payment promise for any case not cured. Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., swears to the claim in Toledo, Ohio, with notarized oath. The notice promotes internal use, testimonials, and pills for constipation.
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