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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
1
A compiled weekly update from the Tribune correspondence notes residents discuss needed Montana legislation and support for Henry Knippenberg as speaker. Other items cover church visits, railroad workers, school events, dances, shipments, and community notices across Lima and Rep. Rock areas.
The Beaver head river is nearly frozen. The Cabin saloon will be run by the McArthur Bros. after Jan 1, buying Joe Sommers stock. A Christian Endeavor Society organized with officers listed. Several residents leave for Elizabeth City scenes. others travel for care or trade. A Christmas tree planned with a listed committee. census notes 110 school children. bank life writer in town. Weather fine. hay and grain farming rising. cattle sold in Omaha. school program and organ share planned. An engine derailment caused delays.
Ennis reports Rich mond Flat mining camp expanding with Revenue mine and mill running at full blast and a rich ore vein struck in Monitor drawing miners from afar. Meadow creek residents plan a Christmas Eve wedding notice and host a musical and literary event with a large community supper. Wm Fletcher builds a new slaughter house to supply meats to camps and households.
Saturday evening dance in Meadow Creek honors Mr Case and bride as attendees trip the light fantastic. The Ha nis horse race on Thursday fizzled due to party disagreements. Rexburg and nearby towns report winter notices, contracts, and local travel notes amid Christmas preparations.
The court orders the accused to remain aligned with the Republican party for two years as a condition of release from bondage. C. O'Laspratit.
Corrected weekly by Crowzin and Nuckolls grocers and produce merchants. Prices paid for produce at wholesale at time of press. Eggs per pound 30. New potatoes per pound 35.
Beaverhead county judge Henry Knippenberg, a respected mining man, is discussed as a potential speaker for the house this winter and would likely serve well as chairman.
Last Saturday morning a brakeman named McCardle fell from a freight train at the station. He broke his left wrist and injured his back as the train was switching in the yard. He was taken to Butte for treatment and later sent to the U P hospital in Ogden.
The Montana Mining Reporter notes rail access to Camp Creek would unlock rich copper and gold deposits. It cites Union Pacific officials surveying Melrose to gauge a branch line, Anaconda interests seeking smelter ore, and nearby iron flux ore shipments to Glendale.
Polishene is promoted as a brightening furniture polish offered by N. A. Stiles and N. M. White druggists of Dillon Montana. The ad notes dealers dislike it because it makes old pieces look like new. Sold locally with a line about legal blanks at the office.
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