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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1890
Page
6
A New York Sun London corresp describes a vast pickpocket network claimed to involve about 100000 in London and four thousand in Paris, with clubs, savings banks, and receiving houses. It explains varied national methods, from British sharp restraint to French recognition tricks, and urges public safety rules.
The customs import lists show duty paid on about 120 million dollars of cut diamonds in twenty four years, with 90 million imported in the last twelve. In 1868 one million was imported, about 1.2 million in 1867, but eleven million in 1688 and the same in 1889, ten times the twenty year prior.
The Detroit Savings Bank adopts a Europe style postal system using local agencies like drug stores and grocers. Depositors buy color coded labels representing denominations to fill cards. once a card is full it becomes a $1, $2, or $5 deposit, sent to the savings bank. Agents may receive small commissions. the plan aims to bring savings access to people who need it most.
Newton McMillan recounts a Spalding world tour episode aboard a journey near London. A big Scot suspects him of being American after a soft brogue exchange, and a fellow traveler confirms the twang reveals his heritage.
A Chicago Journal item describes a north side doctor who shaved his beard to disguise himself when meeting his wife at the depot. He wore a blue ribbon straw hat and light suit, then spoke to her in a disguised voice as if to offer help, prompting her remark about his nearly naked appearance. The anecdote contrasts with other items on Jewish, Chinese, and moral themes in period papers.
A composite reading from New Orleans Times Democrat and Hartford Courant. It opens with a pastoral poem by Josephine Puett Spoonts depicting a farm at twilight and ends with brief notes on a parish mouse sighting, a church gallery incident, and editor Warner’s musings on slot machines and a future electric knowledge network.
An Irish priest at Ammergau recounts a tale from Puall Mall Gazette about a bishop and his chaplain visiting a Passion play. They share the same sleeping position, kneeling by their cots and dozing off while praying, then being discovered asleep on their knees in the morning.
W E Hellenbrand of Oldtown found a turtle at Pushaw bearing the inscription J W Sewall 1871. Sewall recalls carving his name when a boy camping at Pushaw lake, and the turtle now shows it had traveled about a mile per year, last seen near Orson Island. Wal ter Hellenbrand released it for further adventures.
Editorial argues that immigrants should be barred from voting until they become citizens of the United States for at least five years and can read the ballot. It contends native born citizens deserve priority and calls for a law requiring five years of citizenship and literacy before voting privileges are granted.
Moisture like perspiration causes intense itching from piles and related forms. Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy acts directly on the affected parts absorbing tumors and stopping itching for a permanent cure. Available for 50 cents from Dr. Bosanko at 329 Arch St Philadelphia or N A Styles via druggists or mail with a free treatise.
Notice states plaintiff James Selway sues defendant Frank Green. A district court decree authorizes sale of Frank Green’s property in Dillon at noon January 3, 1891. Property includes NW and SW quarters and SW34 of Sec 35 Tp 98 R 12 W Montana Meridian with improvements and water rights. sheriff Appisox O Ross and under sheriff Taos F Hamruton oversee.
Notice is given that John Brenner filed final proof for his homestead No. 3011 in Dillon Montana. The proof will be on January 3, 1891 before the district court clerk. Witnesses: William M. Knapp Joseph Shineberger William G. Blair Philip Shenon. Also notices creditors for the estate of J P Fincher. Executors invite filed claims by December 7. Further information from Rosr. x. Wia.
A New York Weekly snippet notes the death of a prominent society belle who reportedly enjoyed a blissful life. The exchange jokes about her engagements, saying she was engaged twenty four times and never munched.
Public notice from the Montana land office and court notices listing heirs and witnesses. The administrator of the deceased seeks succession and proof of residence and cultivation for the described land. Witnesses include George French James M. King James Kirkpatrick Monroe Mann from Augusta and Dillon areas. Additional notices reference Pitter Guatail Johansson and Arthur Sullivan Harvey Ivan Benjamin Bond Joseph B. Townsend witnesses for residence and cultivation proofs. Registered by S. A. Swodder, Dillon clerk, and Swhdorrr Helena office notices.
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