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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
3
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir claiming to cure all blood diseases and improve health and appearance. It asserts that impure blood causes pale skin and pimples and guarantees results, with Riley's Drug Store selling the elixir.
Stockmen report rising coyote and wolf numbers from Grasshopper to Blacktail and Price Canyon. A plan to wholesale catch wolves is discussed as bounties under the new law show sharp declines from 1902 to 1903.
Dr. W C Orr from P A Co Home ranch says about twenty young draft horses and driving teams will be sold in Dillon within two weeks. About 200 head of young stock fed at the Home ranch amid a drought, plus fat cows for butcher, and notable beef and mutton prospects in Beaverhead. J E Morse feeds 5000 two year old wethers for coast market while Mantle and Eureka ranches fatten stock cattle and sheep with alfalfa and barley.
Mrs Julia McMenemey of a ranch near an area was in town for a brief conversation with Mrs Emey Sheater and others discussing events of interest to residents.
Mauer and Swartz arrived in Dillon with 20 head of fine yearling and two year old Ramboulette bucks bound for John Lovell's. J E Sodagreen and Wm Templin shipped a car of horses from Bedrock to Meriden Missouri Saturday. Mr Sodagreen accompanied the shipment.
Frank Keenan recalls a repertory company moment from years ago when in Othello a Jealous Moor scene delay prompted a spectator to ball up a red bandanna handkerchief and hurl it at the tragedian with the remark that the play should proceed.
Beaverhead County seeks bids by 10 a m February 15 1904 for a 65 foot bridge across the Big Hole River at Melrose Montana. Plans are on file in Beaverhead and Silver Bow counties. A $300 bid guarantee is required. Award on February 15 at Dillon. The county commissioners reserve the right to reject all bids.
Notice is given of the regular Beav erhead Canal Company stockholders meeting in Dilloo Montana at 2 PM on Monday January 11 1904 for election of five trustees and other business as may come before them. Jas P Mupnay secretary by order of the board of trustees.
A long list of state district and county officers including Governor J K Toole and Senator James P Murray plus local city positions in Dillon and surrounding areas. Names cover executives, legislators, clerks, sheriffs, treasurers, judges, and public administrators.
Washington December 15. The Supreme Court opened hearings in the Northern Securities case against the United States over a merger of Hill Morgan and Lamont interests. Attorney General Knox argued that the government believes the arrangement is unlawful and stifles competition.
General Leonard Wood proclaims an anti slavery law in Moroland and backs a plan to settle Moros on Sultanate lands with rentals to fund their income. He reports fewer disturbances as officials plan Taft’s continued role after returning to Washington.
The column details numerous home constructions and costs across Dillon Montana, from Eastlake pine cottages on Atlantic and Cornell streets to brick veneered houses on Morse and North Washington. Prospective projects include a hotel on Center Idaho, Odd Fellows hall with theater, and a county building program tied to state normal college needs. A new city hall, jail, and firehouse are anticipated, along with street upgrades and an electric line to Virginia City, marking a bright outlook for 1905.
Chicago reports a riot from a streetcar strike as hundreds attack nonunion crew. A car is wrecked at Halstead Street and Archer Avenue as passengers refuse fares, the motorman flees, and Policeman John O'Hara protects the conductor who is injured along with the motorman.
Secretary R W Richardson of the National Good Roads association announced a special committee meeting in Washington next month to present a St Louis April convention resolution. The 200 member panel will argue for good roads legislation without backing any specific bill.
Washington reports say Secretary Root at a Carbon Society dinner spoke of unity between the army and navy in case of war. The term soon was a misquotation, and the remarks were described as confidence in wartime cooperation rather than a forecast of immediate conflict.
Chicago December 14 The Franklin union No 4 was fined 1000 dollars by Judge Holdom for violating a strike injunction. It is the first such action in an Illinois court. The union has ten days to pay the fine or a collection execution may be issued if no appeal and bond are filed. Buchanan Lunches With President in Washington.
In Salina Kansas on December 11 Edward Larkin was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Harvey Bardon on October 29. The verdict came after trial and is expected to lead to sentencing in the local court.
The Atlantic transport steamer Menominee, after heavy gales 560 miles west of the Scilly Islands on Dec 7, drifted for days unable to steer. A wave smashed the rudder head, making the ship unmanageable. Temporary repairs were made and Captain Lucas headed for the nearest port. passengers are reported well.
Grand Rapids Mich December 14 Ebien former Alderman faces bribery charges related to a Lake Michigan water deal Salsbury former City Attorney attended the session and said he will not return to Chicago to answer a swindle charge until the water case ends Salsbury remains in bail awaiting Chicago court action.
Cherokee county Sheriff Charles Rain was held up at the Baxter Springs depot by Clarence Cunningham, an escaped Columbia jail prisoner. Rain surrendered after being targeted by Cunningham and his ally who then robbed the station agent, seized a team and eight buggies, and escaped.
Sullivan Dec 14 The body of a man believed to be Henry Rowe an employee at the Jackson Hill mine was found in a ditch. Authorities think he froze to death after a sleepless night in the cold.
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