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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
3
The article notes strong American and militiaman sentiment as U S forces move to the front and Spanish threats loom. It mentions the Montana press meeting in Butte in June, shipyard activity at the Big Hole, local funerals, real estate sales, new dairies, births, and civic flag decorations in Dillon amid ongoing war talk.
A 1898 letter from H J Bornmen to Hon B F White of Dillon Montana discusses a $7000 currency settlement and $8000 sent from Butte. It urges assignment of the judgment to protect Burleigh, claims of attachment on property, and accuses Burleigh of trying an insanity defense. The exchange notes no money from Burleigh and questions his claimed insanity.
The funeral for Dr J A Leason was held Saturday at 2 pm from St James Episcopal with a large procession led by the Dillon brass band. Floral tributes included an anchor from the A O U W and emblems from K O T M and Knights of Pythias. Pallbearers were local old-timers: J T Yoo Jos Shineberger Thos Mulaney Leonard Eliel A F Graeter and Wm Roe. Also notes on Electric Bitters as a cure-all and brief local society items follow.
General orders from Bozeman Montana dated April 28 1898 transfer Company O 1st Infantry NG M to the cavalry arm designation Troop O cavalry NG M for Montana volunteers to front. Enlisted men seeking transfer must apply via company commander with horse and equipment requirements and per diem payment outlined.
Thirteen members attended a Thursday evening session at the schoolhouse to elect new officers for the Alumni of Dil lon High. Officers chosen include President Mark Poindexter Vice President Katie Paxton Secretary Earle Conger and Treasurer Viola Rich. A May reception was discussed as a preliminary plan. D M Wadams and John Keenan of Jackson Mont are in town on land business. Margarete Edie owns a new wheel she has earned to ride.
The notice promotes T A Slocum M D of 98 Pine Street New York as offering three free bottles of a new scientific treatment for pulmonary tuberculosia bronchial and chest troubles wasting diseases and general decline. It claims thousands cured and urges readers to write for the free medicine noting the Dillon Tribune as the source.
Thousands try Ely's Cream Balm to prove its merit as a cure for catarrh and a severe head cold. A 10 cent trial size is offered by mail or through druggists, promising relief without cocaine or mercury.
Vague references to railway service between Omaha St Paul and the East. Mentions a commercial agent L L Dowaine of 212 Southwest Temple St Salt Lake City Utah seeking information on rates time tables maps and related details.
The Trispaz Pusiasare Co. of Dillon offers complete instructions for guardians on handling the estates of minor children, described as indispensable and available only from the Dillon firm.
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