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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
3
Nasal catarrh yields quickly to Ely's Dream Basin sold in 60c size by druggists. Test it and continue until relief. Cream Balm is offered in a liquid form with a spraying tube priced at 75 cents, available by mail. The liquid mirrors the medicinal properties of the solid preparation.
An advertising pitch asserts the CuPfER Drug Co offers indisputable skill and experience in dispensing and guarantees prescriptions are filled correctly. It urges readers to tell their doctor that their prescription was filled there so the physician will know the medicine is right.
Two rooms are furnished with cooking utensils private desks and a dining table. The other room holds two sewing machines a large cutting table and small tables with dishes. The setup supports a domestic science course and a large class has signed up.
The West Side Country Club wives hosted a family picnic at Hawley Selway grove, Dillon. Seventy five people shared a noon dinner at a long table with fried chicken, breads, salads, fruit, and beverages, followed by an afternoon of socializing and a 5 o'clock lunch before departures. Attendees included Hawley Selway, John Nyhart, Elza Smith, Theodore Nelson, Peter Jensen, Hans Mikelson, Louis Sorenson, R. P. Willard, P. G. Nelson, Nels Nelson, Frank Guidici, Isadore Guidici, Wm. Drummy, Conrad Meine and others.
Irving Phillips narrowly escaped death when crushed between a traction train engine and a car at Silver Fissure Mining. Dr R H Ryburn said his back was not broken, only severe squeezing of the bowels and ribs with no rupture or fractures. He is expected to return to work soon.
Beav erhead Ranch company manager I F Hunsaker and foreman George Stimson announce plans to reconstruct the dam at the lower Birch Creek lake. They toured the lakes to inspect the site of the former dam washed out after the upper dam broke. The project will cost several thousand dollars and would create a large water reservoir to irrigate and cultivate more land.
The Frénch Haines Land and Sheep Company files articles of incorporation with Clerk Baker for a 20 year term. Principal place of business is Dillon. The business covers sheep land and livestock with capital stock $30,000 at $1 par. Subscribers are George French 14900 shares, Mary W French 100, S J Haines 14900, May M Haines 100. Directors for first three months: George W French, Mary W French, S J Haines.
The general office of the Oregon Short Line issues orders to change tracks in the Dilfon railroad yards. Engineer Congdon of Pocatello Idaho gathers a gang to begin work based on plans from earlier depot construction proposals. Work start aims to accelerate the new depot project.
The board requires all Beaverhead county orders to be on regular form from the office. Any claim not properly ordered will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5, 1907. Beaverhead County Commissioners.
John Purdy a freight brakeman on the Oregon Short Line died after being crushed by a moving car in Dillon yards. The 28 year old from Logan Utah was to wed next month and had worked five years on the line between Lima and Butte. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Modern Woodmen. His body to be taken to Utah for interment.
S D Hooker urges Montana voters and party leaders in Beaverhead County to publish itemized campaign expenditures as required by state law and to nominate honest, public spirited candidates. He argues reforming campaign finance will bolster good government and public trust amid a national wave of political integrity.
College officials urge all Dillon Campus students to enroll and pay fees Tuesday to prevent crowding. Those who enroll Monday need not attend Tuesday.
All parties are forbidden to hunt or trespass on the premises at 35 61 Hawley J. Serway. The notice restricts hunting, entry, and any activity on the land. Publicized as a formal trespass and property protection warning.
The fair board rejects a $150 daily purse, pledging to cover ground costs for the ball team on fair weekend or the day before opening, and hints at a possible Friday game. Nat Reiss carnival opens at the grounds the day before the fair, featuring Mille Lucretia and a troupe of trained animals, bringing 300 performers to Dillon.
Mrs Scott mother of the missing Mrs W A Call told Tripune that her daughter is alive in a Montana city, enjoying herself, regaining health, and will return when she desires. A Dillon woman also said her husband met Mrs Call on a Montana street and she is all right, ending family anxiety.
It offers services for land entry difficulties including contests amendments repayments and mineral applications with offices in Helena Montana and Washington D C. It invites readers to write for assistance if patents are delayed or problems arise with land entries.
The Dillon Public Library lists evening hours for book distribution 7 to 9 30 p m on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Friday 4 to 6 p m and 3 to 6 p m on Saturdays. Tuesday and Friday evenings are open to readers.
The Oregon Short Line runs a Salt Lake City excursion Saturday September 5. Round trip price is 15 dollars with return allowed through September 20. See Agent for sleepers and details.
Mining deed transfers include Neal O Donnell and Patrick O Donnell selling 1 6 interests to Frank P Blair in Night Owl Silver Bow Continental Summit lodes and Baltic claim in Bloody Dick district with small sums. Water rights granted to Geo H MacDougall 10 cfs from Dry gulch J Benton Leggatt 100 inches from Argyle spring and Selway 1 cfs from Sullivan slough. Leggatt also reports mining location at Log Cabin Side Lancer and Hard Scrabble lodes in Quartz Hill district.
Gerhard Albers offers 500 dollars for arrest and conviction of anyone killing or driving off his sheep or burning camps or wagons or stealing horses. A 4 open A horse brand on left shoulder is noted. Also 50 dollars for arrest and conviction of anyone stealing provisions from camps or destroying them. 31-26
Two branded horses wandered into a pasture on the night of July 19. A sorrel mare branded h on the left shoulder and a gray yearling colt were found. Owner must prove ownership and pay for this notice to claim. 31-12 R.S. Dincley, Dillon, Mont.
St James Episcopal at corner Washington and Glendale lists services for Sundays and weekdays. Rev. S D Hooker rector conducts Holy Communion at 11 on first and third Sundays and 7 on other Sundays with morning and evening prayers and a Sunday school at 9 46.
Presbyterian Church corner Pacific and Glendale Streets conducted morning service at 11 oclock Sabbath school at noon Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m Evening preaching at 8 oclock Grace Methodist Church corner Bannack and Washington Streets offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning service at 11 a.m. Class meeting at noon Epworth League at 7 30 p.m and evening service at 7 30 oclock First Sunday evenings feature a sacred concert Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 oclock.
The church offers Low Masses at 8:00 and High Mass at 10:30 on the first and second Sundays each month. On the fourth Sunday Low masses at 8:00 and 10:30 with Sunday school after the late mass. Evening devotions at 7:30. Masses alternate between Dillon Lima and Melrose on Sundays, with Rev. D Forzy as pastor.
Worship and preaching at 11 oclock with Sabbath school at noon and evening services at 8 oclock led by Rev. F A Colyer pastor at the corner of Idaho and Se bree streets.
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