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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
3
The arrival lists prices per pound for various produce at plesale, with figures and units shown in the local market. Also noted are scattered town happenings including visits by residents, church notices, and upcoming construction and renaming of local depots.
Stock Inspector Taylor toured Beaverhead country with his roundup crew, reporting a near six week effort left to finish. He defended actions against accusations of driving off unbranded stock, noting many horses belong to Madison county mares and that riders aimed for fairness. He cited support from leading stockmen and the range’s history of unbranded stock on Sage Creek and Sweetwater basins.
A Dillon visitor and friend of Irving O McQuisry enjoys a stay in the county, noting prosperity here and suggesting potential mining interest if he becomes involved. The account contrasts western decline with local optimism. Also, a public health note promotes White's Dream Vermitage as a worm remedy for children, sold by L Williams, at 25 cents. A southbound train suffered delays from washouts on Feeley Hill and between Butte and Silver Bow due to cloud bursts.
James Davidson a noted rancher of Dell announced in Dillon plans to sell his 280 acre improved ranch at once and move to Arkansas on his doctor’s advice. Local real estate agents will handle the sale as townspeople regret his departure. A medical ad for Allsa piles promises quick relief and cures with buckeye extract, sold by L. J. Williams.
The National Irrigation Congress convenes in Missoula Montana on September 25 26 and 27. The event draws scientists engineers and business leaders with aims to boost land development and regional production. Delegates come from states territories cities and organizations with broad national participation anticipated.
For sale the finest variations on Old Folks at Home by J B Lerman. A grand showy piano piece suited for concerts and parlor use with a rag time finale. Title page features a photo engraving of Adelina Patti. Also offered is a pair of bay horses branded 69 at Red Rock Montana, 1100 pounds.
Documents recorded this week include Quartz Notices for Mark Kane et al in Red Rock Mining District, Joe Mauriss et al in Wise River, and Owen Smith et al in Bloody Dick District. Water notices list T. B. Patterson on Sheep Creek, D. T. Hood Jr on Upper Grasshopper, Jules E Weiner in Big Hole Basin, Walter Rutt in Big Hole Basin, A. O. Kirkpatrick on Grasshopper Creek. Deeds record Wm. B. Gaffney et al to Heola Mercantile and Banking Co with mines in Bryant Mining District.
The Salt Palace at Salt Lake City built from Great Salt Lake brine crystals is a standout Western project. A Midway Plaisance offers Hagenback’s Great Wild Animal Show and a bicycle track described as the fastest in the world. The complex spans about twenty acres in downtown Salt Lake City, near the Rio Grande Western Railway line with stopover options. Additional notes promote travel agents and rail service details.
Scene covers track shoeing specialty, horse shoeing, jobbing, wagon work and woodwork trades. Makes note of craft practices, tools and local blacksmithing skills in historical context.
Dillon Real Estate and Investment Co offers to answer inquiries about Dillon Beaverhead County Montana and neighboring states. They buy and sell real estate and mining properties and handle rents and collections. Send stamp and addressed envelope for reply.
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