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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
5
All business letters notices and ads for publication or remittance should be addressed to TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO Letters to the editor should go to Editor TRIBUNE for news correspondence and editorial material.
A Montana judge reduces George Melville's second degree murder sentence from fifty to twenty years, arguing public policy and the need for consistent punishment. He contrasts Melville's case with others showing harsher outcomes for lesser crimes and stresses the danger of jury disparities.
Outside readers hear strong support for a county fair next year in Beaverhead as preliminary steps advance. Two suitable sites are under consideration and promoters pledge steady effort and faith in a successful event.
County leaders urge Beaverhead residents to subscribe to a county enterprise fund for the fair. The first year is hardest, so the call is to donate what one can, even a single share. If missed by circulators, residents should seek out the paper and add their name. The effort is for community benefit and pride.
Edward P. Weston, a lifelong walker aged over sixty, completed a 1,234 mile trek from Portland Maine to Chicago in 24 days 19 hours 15 minutes. He beat his 40 year old record by 1 day 3 hours 25 minutes and reported his health remained perfect after the journey.
The TriBune reports Supervisor Wyman's first step toward government protection of the Big Hole battlefield and monument. It notes vandalism where pieces are chipped from the monument as souvenirs and urges preservation backed by public support and invites letters from interested readers.
Anna Bradley is found not guilty of the murder of United States Senator Arthur M. Brown in a Washington hotel room. The case notes Brown’s immoral life and imply both shared guilt, though the defendant is absolved, leaving many to disagree with the verdict.
The Belfry News Bear Creek Miner Bridger Banner Fromberg Times reaches our desk as a four paper bundle from The Clark Fork Publishing Company. Jerre C Murphy serves as president and editor and the issue features extensive reading material and advertising on glazed paper.
George E. Roberts of Chicago blames F. Aug. Heinze for the recent market turmoil while New York rivals call him a dead man. Heinze replies he is not down and out and will prove them wrong. In Montana he is known as a fighter in financial circles.
Thirteen skeletons were dug up amid a dispute over the excavation. Supporters argued more remains should be found to settle the matter, while others claimed extending the dig would not change the outcome.
The record notes a closing game season with teams securing several wins and notable performances. It mentions a mix of games won and challenges faced as the season wound down.
The report notes thirty four men killed and sixty seven injured by shooting protected game. No convictions have been recorded to date.
The Butte Miner ponders disappointment in a Wednesday editorial. It notes Beaverhead county finances look strong and credits County Treasurer Cashmore for tax collection efforts. It discusses judicial sentence reduction versus augmentation and comments on Judge Clements of Helena. It mentions two more issues before Christmas and a winter venison promotion.
A directive urges readers to reserve judgment and review the full message before forming an opinion. Authors stress careful reading to avoid premature conclusions and emphasize understanding the context before reacting.
A collection of quips from Montana papers cites lines about patience happiness wealth and ethics. Notable phrases reference Billings Journal Forsyth Times Kalispell Bee Anaconda Standard Glendive Review Butte Tribune Review and Butte Evening News.
The state board of education met in Helena for a semi annual session this week and heard H H Swain report that the Normal College here is in splendid condition as the new building nears completion. Craftsmanship remains to finish furnishings in about two months and dormitories are well filled. The school enjoys strong cooperation with Dillon public schools and shows county attendance figures with Beaverhead leading at 44 and other counties listed with smaller totals.
Frank A. Hazle baker, clerk of the court, filed the quarterly report ending November 30. It shows the best year yet for fees collected with probate fees totaling 230 and district court fees 216.20. September 104.20, October 144.50, November 197.50, grand total 446.20.
The relocutionary contest held at the Methodist church last Friday evening under the Women's Christian Temperance Union drew a good crowd. Six young contestants performed well and Toots Smith, youngest son of C A Smith, captured the silver medal offered by the Union.
Charles Richey, a ranch hand near Bannack, was killed when his wagon’s hay frame crushed him after the team bolted away from the Ten Mile House. He died Monday from internal hemorrhage after being treated at Dillon’s county hospital. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. He was about 35, and his father Jacob Richey was in Cleveland, Ohio.
An advertisement invites readers to insure farms houses stables and machinery with the Suea. L. J. Price is listed as the local agent at 15 1E.
County Superintendent Miss Alice Herr conducted last Friday and Saturday in the Court house office examinations for Beaverhead county teachers’ certificates. Candidates included Miss Noeth Miss Schoner Miss Lawrence Miss Montgomery Miss Reinke and Miss Schultzer. Miss Sauerbier and Miss Kelly took Madison county certificate exams and their papers were forwarded for review. Most tests issued were for third grade certificates with two exceptions.
News from A D M R Co stockholder A G Snow says manager McQuarrie will travel to Gibbonsville on the first to push completion of the new 15 stamp mill to replace the fire destroyed plant The move signals renewed industry for Lemhi county and the company plans a vigorous campaign despite money stringency and a strong property in Gibbonsville.
Col Haviland Tompkins a lawyer and landowner who once partnered with Abraham Lincoln in Champaign died suddenly on his Fairfield farm last Saturday at age 84. He was known as a recluse and eccentric.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure internally cures catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents with Hall's Family Pills for constipation also marketed.
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