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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1893
Page
5
Charles Padley and wife J C Metlen and wife R C Halliday and family R B Nuckolls and family Mrs G T Paul Mr and Mrs N M White and W M Knapp departed this week for the east with Chicago and the Fair as the objective point.
At the city council meeting N. C. Ray of Butte was engaged for preliminary work on the water works. He will prepare estimates and recommend a system and may supervise construction. Compensation: 15 dollars per day plus expenses if under two weeks, or 300 dollars per month and expenses if longer.
Officers and members of Co. II host a farewell in honor of First Lieutenant Caleb Davis who departs next week. Invitations read As guests of Co. II and a large turnout from militia and Dillon society is anticipated.
The new band stand designed by William Gibson and built with W A Gill will seat twenty to thirty, cost 150 dollars with part raised privately. A grand concert is planned to raise the remaining funds, while the O E S members hosted a Masonic ball with Prof Thomas Fox prompting dances and supper served by Worthy Patron Robert T Wing and Fidel Huber. Receipts topped eighty dollars.
An array of clerical talent filled Dillon churches with services led by Rev J H Spencer at the Baptist church delivering morning and evening sermons on Gambling. Rev Father Lampacre celebrated mass at St Rose, Presiding Elder Jacob Mills assisted Teit at the Methodist, and Bishop L R Brewer spoke at St James with confirmations for Mrs Charles Stuart Lima and several Dillon girls including Blanche Lamont Lyle Cozad Fannie Poindexter Sophia Peterson Anna Peterson Lily Peterson Bertha Kent Anna Kent.
An editorial extols liberal education and home libraries, arguing the Standard Britannica elevates a community. It also notes the Chicago Union Pacific North-Western Line offers top rail service to Chicago and Omaha year round.
Acts introduced by Hon. Alex Metzel address range driving and branding of livestock in Montana. One act fines drivers who take stock beyond the usual range, with funds going to county schools. another requires branding when driving stock into or through the state, with penalties and enforcement by county officials. Also notes incorporation of Fyhrie Commercial Company and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
Dillon reporters chronicle a parade of visitors and tradesmen from Butte to Sheridan and Lima. Local arrivals include George Tony, John Hirschman, and Phil Stetzer. Arthur at Dillon News Co. sells wall paper. a Yale ex-president’s quote appears. a train delay due to a broken rail prompts a passenger fund. World’s Fair cyclorama plan and Union Pacific ticket tips anchor the issue.
Dillon Implement Co reports new Wisp Minis in stock. The notice notes delivery to customers and availability for immediate purchase. Sale terms and pricing details are not provided.
Corrected weekly retail list from Crowe Ltn and Nuckolls grocers and produce merchants. Butter per pound and eggs per dozen show adjusted figures. Potatoes priced at 1.00 per 100 pounds.
A mail order offer from D. M. Newbro Drug Company in Butte Montana sells boxes at 1 dollar each or six for five with a written guarantee. Communications addressed to 119 North Main Street Butte City Montana for sole agents.
Estate of W. H. Fraser shows a deed filed and a due and legal notice to creditors. Matate of Michael Comiskey filed with similar notices. Estate of Quong Huong filed likewise. William Banneger made final proof on a homestead.
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