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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
5
The press edition shows wholesale price quotations for various produce. Butter at 20.26 per pound, eggs 2 08 25, potatoes 4.50 1.75 per owt, wheat 1.25 1.50 per owt, oats 1.86 1.50 per owt, baled timothy 18.00 14.00, blue joint baled 9.50 10.00, wild hay baled 7.00 8.00, alfalfa 6.76 7.00.
Dillon and vicinity news items include new books at Tribune Store and barb wire stock, bakery offerings, and school reopening preparations. Notices mention Mass and confirmation at Catholic church, embroidery club formation, fence repairs, and fall opening events. Also columns promote One Minute Cough Cure and mounting brushes, with references to local trades and a miner al find in Smallhorn canyon.
O C Lamb of Monida was killed in a derrick accident on the Montgomery ranch in the Oc en tennial valley Monday while stacking hay. A gust snapped a guy rope as the derrick lifted hay from a wagon, a crosspiece struck Lamb's head, killing him within an hour. He leaves a wife and three sons, ages 11, 8, and 6, and was a member of the Odd Fellows whose funeral followed the next day.
A reported discovery of a 78 pound silver bar labeled 960 near Apex ignites speculation about theft and political risk. Investigators trace the bar to Globe Smelting in Denver after it tests as pure soldering lead. Joe Annear is named as a person of interest in the case.
Chairman Norris of the Free County High School board reports Farson Leach Co offers to buy the district bonds on similar terms to a previous sale by Duke Farson Co. The vote hinges on election legality and a new building foundation may be funded. a Saturday meeting will decide the matter. Also notes prisoners were allowed to watch a Dillon Missoula game from jail corridors.
Notice to the Public reports the county high school opening Monday Sept 16 in Dillon with secured rooms in the Normal building and state supplies for science and commercial work. It promotes attendance and lists retail notices and community updates including visits, teaching assignments, and church members’ return to Dillon.
Tom Pyle, about 18, working at Nels Nelson ranch on Horse Prairie, lost the sight of his right eye when a loosened spike flew into his eye while driving a tongue into a hay derrick. Nelson rushed him to town and Dr. Brooke confirmed there was no hope to save the eye. He resides in Dillon.
Secretary Wolf of the racing association says President Padley will call an early meeting. A four day season is planned at Big Timber and Billings, ending September 18, with a possible move to Dillon afterward. Dillon hosts a top mile track and strong local racing interest.
Mesdames Thomas and Teal entertained about 35 ladies Tuesday afternoon. The event featured a guessing contest titled A Penny for Your Thoughts. The reception hall parlor and library were beautifully decorated with sweet peas and canary vines, with the stairway entwined for a pretty effect. The afternoon was delightful and ended with dainty refreshments.
Wednesday evening from six to eight Miss Carrie Oliver hosted a lawn party at her sister Mrs Geo P Hughes home. The gathering featured games like hide and seek and refreshments of ice cream and cake served around seven thirty.
A Wilson Brothers threshing crew touring through town on Wednesday heads to the beach to fulfill extensive grain contracts. The operation includes J. E. Morze's big ranch, expected to yield about 40 000 bushels. Fourteen men will be employed.
Mr and Mrs O C Barnett hosted a pleasant party Tuesday evening with high five and late refreshments served by Mrs Barnett and Miss Beulah Browning. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E Timer, Mr and Mrs J W Morton, Prof and Mrs Pasmore, Miss Stella Schwartz, Miss Euelah Browning, and Mark Poindexter.
Advertisement-style claim for Newbro's Herpicide promises to kill the dandraff germ and make hair soft by avoiding oiling. Present tense assertion labels dandraff as an eight germ disease with proven efficacy.
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