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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
4
Butte physician Dr Floyd Best reported a $50 loss last Saturday after bowling at Thornton alleys. He had drawn rent money and left with a friend. the wallet vanished and was later found empty, suggesting a thief or a dropped pocketbook. Early this morning Best searched for the missing roll with little hope of recovery.
Dillon resident Mrs. Louesa Robbins reports eight years of kidney trouble worsened until bed rest became necessary. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Riley's Drug Store relief followed, backache faded, and she urges others to try the remedy. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY selling agents. Remember the name Doan's.
In Butte and Dillon the Kurrer Drus Company advertises a broad toy stock on display with items from dolls to wagons and dolls beds. Customers get a chance to win a large doll with purchases including toys, candies, toilet sets, perfumes, and drugs, drawing on December 26.
Seventeen hundred acres fenced in Frying Pan basin with two thousand unenclosed foothill miles. Describes excellent sheep range with running water and hay for sale. Contact James Kirk Patrick.
N S Wood offers baggage handling and light freight service to and from the depot and city. Special focus on dormitory and Normal college deliveries with prompt attention for baggage left at Tribune Store.
For sale 150 large grade Cotswold bucks one and two years old in good condition. Call or write Craig Cornell Dillon Montana 40-13.
Beaverhead club members hosted a grand reception and ball in Dillon with guests from town and county. Prof Karl Reidelsberger's orchestra provided music from 9 to 10 pm while dancers filled Dart's hall after 10, with a lavish buffet and carnations for guests. The event was praised as one of the year’s finest social occasions.
Frank Zirtzman, who left Dillon with his family, reports securing a foreman position in a large Moscow Idaho department store. He oversees 22 clerks in dry goods and suit departments and visits the Palouse branch to keep stock supplied. He notes rain, a late frost, and an American Beauty rose he plucked, sending regards to friends.
The Interstate Commerce Commission, via Commissioner Prouty, ordered the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and related western lines to reduce the terminal charge for livestock deliveries to Union Stock Yards from $2 to a maximum of $1 per car. The decision must be in effect by February 1, 1908.
An official telegram from Butte reports the Amalgamated company will close the Anaconda smelter for the present while increasing staff at Great Falls. In Butte 5000 to 3300 workers remain, with no net payroll cuts. Anaconda suffers a shutdown, other mines operate at low copper rates, and shifts occur without overall payroll change.
Hon J P Murray and A L Stone of the Continental Life Insurance and Investment company board returned to Dillon after a Salt Lake City meeting. Stone said the firm is in splendid condition with $1,400,000 new insurance since last July, strong reserves, and favorable death losses.
At its Helena meeting the state board of education issued nine life certificates to teachers and 106 state certificates. Recipients span the state with many already teaching in Helena schools. Lifers include Laura Frances Chase Ivy Lee Davison Frances J Felver Allice Lillian Mahoney Kathleen May McDonald Effie Alice Richey Helen Henrietta Schroeder Marcia E Thornton Adelaide Mary Thompson.
Rev and Mrs Winters returned home to a surprise party as friends and neighbors took over the parsonage. Guests enjoyed a wholesome lunch prepared by the ladies and shared a warm, informal evening before departing with thanks and appreciation.
Sen. Thomas H. Carter announces bills with post office department backing for a postal savings bank system. Other measures request 130000 for Ft Keogh survey and settlement under irrigation acts, allocate 640 acres for post buildings in Montana, 100 acres to Custer County for fair uses, and 100000 to acquire a water supply and right of way for Ft William Henry Harrison pipelines.
The John W. Morton Company presents Holly wreathing and mistletoe along with assorted decorations as part of a seasonal display highlighting festive home adornments.
St James Episcopal at Corner Washington and Glendale announces Holy Communion first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. Second and fourth Sundays have 7 a.m. Communion. Morning prayer 11 o'clock. Evening prayer 7 30 o'clock. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Rector Rev S D Hooker.
Rev. Dr. A. B. Martin leads morning preaching at 11 o clock with Sabbath school at noon and Christian Endeavor at seven p.m. Evening preaching service follows at eight o clock. Located at the corner of Pacific and Glendale Streets.
Corner Bannack and Washington Streets announces the Rev W A Winters pastor with Sunday school at 10 am morning preaching at 11 am class meeting at 12 m Epworth League at 7 30 pm evening preaching at 7 30 pm and first Sunday evening sacred concert. Prayer meeting each Wednesday at 8 pm.
The church offers low mass at 8 and high mass at 10 on the first and second Sundays each month. On the fourth Sunday low masses are at 8 and 10 30 a m with Sunday school after the late mass. Evening devotions are at 7 30. Masses are said at Dillon on the first second and fourth Sundays and at Lima and Melrose on the third Sunday. Rev D Forry is pastor.
Public notice lists uncalled letters remaining at Dillon post office as of December 12 1907. Names include Anderson G Christiansen Nels Duck George Isterwold Frank Fessenden L M Gall Geo Hinke Angriss Motech Joseph 2 O Neil Nellie Olsen Chas Paulson Mrs Marion Patt Suzie Stewart D A Stinson Will Simmons W I Tong Arthur Triplett Colonel Wallace Della Young Mae 2 Grace Lamont Post Master.
A community note thanking all who helped make the fair a success. Special thanks to Ilon B White Mr F E Foote the Electric Light and Water companies local business supporters town ladies and Mrs Owsley matron Young Women's Christian Association mentioned.
The Methodist ladies announce a chicken pie supper in the church lecture room next Wednesday. Supper will be ready at 4 o'clock and costs 35 cents. All are invited to share a square or round meal and support the church ladies.
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