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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
6
The club invites readers to join a Local Club and answer 52 questions to qualify for prizes. Prizes are awarded by the International Newspaper Bible Study Club based on marks from weekly written answers.
Local club contest requires each contestant or family to subscribe to this paper for eligibility. Participants must answer weekly questions for 52 weeks starting March 14, 1909, with all answers in possession within two weeks after the period ends. Each answer limited to 200 words and must include writer’s name and address.
The notice offers medals and copies of religious texts for the top fifty contestants, with engraved awards and sale prices. It invites all able to write to join, predicting no educational bar, and cites Acts 19 23 to 20 1 and II Corinthians as themes for discussion on Christianity versus business, social welfare, and moral duty.
A lesson prompts reflection on business versus faith motives, crowd anger, and risk for good causes. It explores Pauls actions among the riot, the town clerk, goddess Diana, and the balance between anger and reason with guidance from 1 Corinthians 13.
The W C T U column narrates a tale by Russel Thrapp in Illinois Issue about a rumseller who asks a chemist to craft a flawless diamond. The chemist declines, listing sins and lives harmed by drinking as elements in fake gems while condemning the industry that profits from ruin.
On June 4th 5 11 12 16 26 July 2 3 23 24 Aug 13 14 and Sept 10 11 1909 the Oregon Short Line will sell cheap round trip tickets to points east including St Louis Chicago with ten days transit limit and final limit October 31st Rates from OF Agent.
Robert Selway and partner Selway Johnson applied for a Miles City franchise to build and operate gas works and mains. The outfit bores to 5000 feet, with Wells near Tongue River showing gas and oil prospects. Selway notes demand for cheap fuel and confirms plans to explore Miles City area for gas and oil.
Mr Palmer regrets the failed land purchase adjoining the city. He says an agreement on price was reached but his offer of $1000 down on a 30 day option was refused as a larger sum was asked. Employers would not pay more and the plan to add about 100 families to Dillon’s population is now abandoned.
Department of the Interior notice states William H. Conner of Apex Montana filed intent to make Final Five-year Proof to claim land described as E44 NWM percent NWNEM Sec 21 T5S R9W Montana. Proceedings before A S Johnson Dillon Montana on Sept 18 1909. Witnesses Orlando Mast Charles A Negus John W Frizzell George T Mast. Franck D Miracre Register.
Claimant names as witnesses include David Evans Otto Boettcher John L Hardisty and Antonio Rugiroli all of Melrose Montana filed by 325 Franx D Miracle Register.
Antonio Rugiroli of Melrose Montana files notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to land described in his 1904 homestead entry in sections 10 11 14 township 3 south range 9 west Montana meridian before C N Davidson U S Land Commissioner at Butte on September 15 1909. Attending as witnesses are Otto Boettcher John L Hardisty and Angelo Rugiroli all of Melrose. Frank D Miracca registers.
Claimant witnesses listed include George M. Tash of Bannack Montana Haw ley T Selway of Dillon Montana David E Metlen of Redrock Montana and Horace Mc Intyre of Armstead Montana. Frank D Mrracce Register.
The office will prepare an abstract of all uncancelled mortgages on the first Monday in March and deliver it to the Assessor. Mortgages paid may be canceled before that date to avoid assessment. Dated Dillon February 18, 10m.
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