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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
8
A 1896 notice from Procter and Gamble warns that many white soaps imitate Ivory Soap but lack its special qualities. It urges consumers to demand Ivory Soap and insist on getting it, highlighting brand authenticity.
The Tuesday council met in regular session with all members present except Alderman Moore. They referred police and treasurer reports to committees, granted Albert Stamm a clock sign post, and sent alley opening petitions to the street committee. Two funds the general and water fund were created with specified apportionments. Voting results from the July 29 special election were canvassed, showing bonds yes vs no across wards. A garbage wagon was sent to the health committee. A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little Daughter Life describes a Chamberlain remedy. Two women were assaulted by tramps near Railroad Avenue. one-armed suspect detained. First National Bank of Dillon report notes assets over a million, cash and reserves high, reflecting strong local banking.
In the fragment the names Cox and Pyle appear with a reference to Pee. The text hints at a ledger or accounting context tied to those individuals. No further clear details are present to establish event or outcome.
Thursday evening three hobos attempted to rob the Dillon brewery. Harry Gilbert drew a knife to stab proprietor Mr. Weiser who escaped and grabbed a gun. Gilbert resisted arrest, was struck by Sheriff Pyle, and jailed on second degree assault charges as police chased the others.
Public notice praises the Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumpt ion Coughs and Odds for giving away over ten million trial bottles. It claims cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Callon L J Williams offers a free trial bottle with guaranteed remedy or price refund in regular sizes 50c and 1.
A Saturday afternoon pansy luncheon hosted by Mesdames H. J. Thompson J. E. Morse and Misses Millie Coffin Alma Thorpe for 24 lady friends. Guests included Mrs. R. B. Nuckolls of Butte and Mrs. Bemenderfer formerly Miss Lottie Reynolds of Chicago. Pansy decor adds charm.
Mr Reynolds discusses the regiment's expected voyage home from the Philippines. He doubts sailing next Tuesday, expects a long loading and an 80 day voyage, with arrivals in Dillon likely late October. He also notes curios from the new possessions including a mounted lizard known as a grave robber displayed in Estes' window.
Next Sunday the closing services of the conference year will be held with Rev Oattermole preaching to review the past three years. The church favors Mr Cattermole's return but may decide he should be moved elsewhere. J B Farley left for Big Timber and Livingston on business. Hon B O Ashby visited from Dillon and plans to make Beaverhead county his future home. Dan Shively and wife returned from Big Timber where she ran the express office during the agent's absence. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended and sold at City Drug Store. Loughridge family plan to move to Bozeman after many years in the county. Hughes and McCaleb remodel their Dillon Mercantile Co store and announce brisk fall trade with ads in the Tribune.
Last Saturday property owners voted 58 to 16 in favor of issuing bonds totaling 75000 for building a water works system and purchasing the Orr Co electric light plant. The council will sell the bonds and begin water works operations as soon as practicable.
During the civil war and the recent war with Spain diarrhoea proved a major army problem. Chronic cases persisted as old soldiers continued to suffer. Mr. David Teylor of Wind Ridge, Ole Co. Pa, is noted in connection with this condition.
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