Dillon Council Keeps Saloon License At Five Twenty Eight
Regular December meeting in Dillon discusses saloon licenses. The council votes to keep the annual license at 528 dollars, rejecting a proposal to cut to 200 dollars for six months. Aldermen Barry and Eliel support lower fees. Monroe, Innes, and Hainds oppose. Permits issued to Dillon Hotel Co. Histchman and Farley & Co. Fire report notes minor damage and 77 dollars in firefighter wages. Health officer reports eight smallpox, four scarlet fever, six diphtheria cases with one death.
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Montana a Prize State in Wealth and Agriculture
The Helena Independent lauds Montana with a 113 167 158 dollar annual product value. It highlights minerals led by copper and gold, and agricultural gains beating prior years with large wheat oats barley rye flaxseed corn potatoes hay and beet sugar. Livestock and lumber add to the total, portraying Montana as a rising agricultural powerhouse.
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Sunday School Convention Draws Record Attendance
Beaverhead county hosts a three day Sunday school convention with lively papers and discussions. The Friday to Sunday sessions in multiple churches drew broad interest and a larger male presence, tackling the boy problem and why boys and young men neglect Sunday school.
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Beaverhead
President Taft's Message to Congress Stresses Reform
The Taft message to Congress reviews enforcement of laws, economy, and national development. It praises arbitration with Great Britain, outlines tariff, military, and harbor plans, and urges reforms in auditing, civil service, navy organization, and public buildings. It notes Panama canal costs, forest reserves, and conservation, with emphasis on budgets and federal administration.
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Dillon Completes Northwest water line to prevent outages
The city finished a new 10 inch water pipeline from the reservoirs to the distribution system under Commissioner A L Badcon. The line across the river used a dredge-boat spud and is boxed with cinders to prevent freezing. The dual line costs about 18000 dollars and ensures water supply even if one line fails.
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A. L. Badcon
A Bright Year for Dillon Missioned by New Projects
The Montana Dillon outlook shines with federal and state investments. Senator Carter proposes $4 000 salaries for customs collectors in Montana and Idaho and $150 000 for Dillon and Glendive public buildings. The state board of education proposes $20 000 for normal college buildings and $41 800 for maintenance. A $50 000 public hospital is planned with $40 000 needed locally. A county high school dormitory may cost $30 000. Total new construction could reach $280 000 plus depot and railroad buildings, boosting Dillon real estate.
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Norris in Line for Senator as Montana Gossip Grows
Montana political circles buzz over a predicted compromise on the senatorial seat. Republicans favor Thomas H. Carter for proven service while W A Clark is named as a possible dark horse. Ed Norris is floated as the likely winner before St Patrick’s Day amid Walsh Conrad faction claims. Frank Cooney reports the circulating whispers from Spokane and across the state.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Birthday Social by Division A of Methodist Aid Society
A large crowd attended a Tuesday birthday social in the church lecture room. Guests paid one cent per year of age, a musical and literary program was presented, and refreshments were served. The event raised a tidy sum for the society.
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Methodist Aid Society
Smith Sues Ferris Over Unreturned Goods in District Court
In district court last Monday W. M. Smith, former G. P. railroad contractor, sued Edgar Ferris for a horse and harness and other articles not returned. The jury awarded Smith 150 dollars in damages.
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St James Episcopal Carnival Raises About 350 Dollars
The ladies of St James Episcopal church held a carnival and bazaar at the Guild house last evening drawing a large Dillon audience. Proceeds totaled about 350 dollars and the one act farce drew special enjoyment from attendees.
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Dillon
Holiday Bargains From Dillon Firms Advertised In Tribune
Tribune columns showcase Christmas ads from Dillon firms urging shoppers to read and profit from holiday bargains this week. The notices emphasize wise purchasing during the season.
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