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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
5
A historical note lists ward by ward fire signals with general alarms pauses taps and practice signals. It documents three taps for a final fire out and later mentions department meetings and drill calls with specified tap counts. The sequence reflects a municipal signaling code used by a city fire department.
Dr. R. R. Rathbone dentist offices over First National Bank at 42 1f. Dr C. M. Eddy handled business matters in Butte last week. Mrs. Clara Chapman hosted the X V N I club last Tuesday evening. Col L. J. Price spent last week in Butte on mining matters. The Morron Co offers a complete line of better grade groceries at right prices.
Dillon residents flocked to a weekend circus drawing visitors from Armstead, Dillon merchants touted groceries and hardware, and numerous individuals including Miss Edith Decker and Miss Eva La Beau appeared in town for events. Court and business notices touched on mining, ranching, and surveying activity as the community kept pace with regional travel and commerce.
The city reports 112 arrests last month with higher numbers expected this month. A surge of Saturday arrests and 37 on Sunday filled the jail, bringing in many toughs and hold-up men. Authorities note an idle, vicious element and pledge continued vigilance to drive them out.
Land offering of 960 acres with open water and good water rights in the East end of Centennial valley. Includes two houses, a stable and a large corral, capable of producing 150 tons of hay and suitable as a summer camp. Adjacent range is noted as unsurpassed. Reasonable terms. Inquiries to Johnson and Situ, Real Estate Agents, Dillon, Montana.
Wells and Kennison win the Elkshorn road contract with Pearl I. Smith ordered to stake the work. Contractors to receive 3500 dollars to repair the old road and build the new road from the Polaris smelter side to the Mono mill. They departed for the site this morning.
The regular teachers' examination will be held at my office on August 30 and 31. An eighth grade examination for grammar school graduates will occur at the same time and place. County Superintendent of Schools.
On Monday August 12 the 84th birthday of Mrs Thomas Lewis of Dillon was celebrated at her home by friends who presented her a rocking chair she greatly values.
Help wanted notice seeking a miner to take a contract to sink a shaft 50 or 100 feet from surface. Apply to Thos Wilson in Dillon Montana.
The Mayo Marshall company returns after two-night run to Dillon Theatre for a Saturday night show. The act blends high class vaudeville with Mayo the trick pianist performing masterful impersonations that are worth the admission.
A Dillon Montana notice from Beaverhead County Commissioners dated March 5 1907 requires all supplies to be ordered on regular forms from the office. Claims not so ordered will be rejected and must follow official procedure.
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