14 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
The Reiss Carnival company will be a major attraction at the Dillon fair alongside numerous features. Residents urged to plan ahead to ensure they do not miss what may be the greatest event Dillon has seen in its history.
The sugar beet meeting at Beaverhead club headquarters drew ranchers involved in the year's experimental crop. Helena attendees were absent prompting explanations from Mr. Penwell who said George Austin could not attend. Attendees reported healthy beet growth and a likely large yield across planted grounds.
Matt Polich near Willis shot Antone Bujan last Saturday over water access. Polich surrendered in Dillon and pleaded not guilty to assault with five shots fired. bond set at 500 dollars. Preliminary trial date pending.
Fred Randolph, once a miner for L A Brown, holds a month to month lease to search the New Departure mine for a rich gold ore ledge after recalling a speckled yellow rock found years ago. If located, the vein could fetch about twenty thousand dollars per ton and benefit Randolph and the New Departure company. Meanwhile Dr. A O Yearian and family arrive in Dillon from South Carolina to visit local relatives.
Excavation for the fine new residence of Ed Smith on the corner of Pacific and Morse streets is complete and the foundation is being laid.
Beaverhead county Montana board of commissioners met August 10 1908 with O C Gosman chair Jnc S Baker clerk and W C Orr. Orr had reviewed the tax rate on August 8 1908 and directed the clerk to present the schedule to the commission with his expected approval if he were absent.
The first reunion of Big Hole battle survivors was held in Hamilton with 17 veterans attending. Amos Buck read a detailed account of the battle, praised as the most accurate public history, and Senator Dixon urged preserving the manuscript for a public record.
The Oregon Short Line depot and improvements bid by Frank P. Birrer of Dillon was not awarded to him. J P Congdon of the Oregon Short Line informed Birrer that Campbell Construction Co of Salt Lake City was the lowest bidder and the depot contract let to them. No start date is set and some doubt a 1908 start. The report notes cool weather with a thermometer at 45 degrees.
County clerk furnishes a corrected statement from the assessor’s books showing the 1907 valuations for livestock, real and personal property in Beaverhead county. The document lists increases and decreases and aims to inform every citizen.
The Montana Apex Copper company, originally organized a year ago with capital of 800000 dollars, held a meeting at Attorney Joe Smith's office in Dillon to elect officers and discuss development. The Snowball, Whale, and Los Angeles claims near the Indian Queen mine are to be developed, with Snowball six miles from the Oregon Short Line railroad and preparations to start by next month. Directors include Attorney Joseph Smith, and Denver parties previously caused delays.
Judge Callaway presided as Ernest Smith altered his plea to guilty for horse theft near Willis. Smith asked for leniency, citing a troubled past and reform school term, as the court adjourned with a trial jury to attend the November term.
One lady rider has sent in her name for the ladies horse race. Others will follow. Prospects for a great racing program at Beaverhead county fair grow brighter daily. Remember the dates Wednesday Thursday and Friday Sept 9 10 11.
Dr. H H Swain president of Montana State Normal College mailed this year's catalog highlighting complete illustrations of campus buildings. He notes Montana's youth and defends the school by stressing abundant equipment a capable teaching staff trained in leading institutions and high graduation standards with attendance costs kept affordable for all willing students.
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama notified William Jennings Bryan today at Lincoln that he has been chosen by the Democratic party for a third time as its standard bearer. The capitol grounds ceremony featured a 46 gun salute at dawn and a daytime procession attended by thousands of supporters and dignitaries.
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