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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
4
The Dillon post office transmits second class mail for letters addressed to Eprron TRrsumn. Fisher, a San Francisco advertising agent, holds the paper on file. The Tamaune Pus Co disclaims employee debts unless orders signed by the manager are issued. Dion Montana December 29, 1899.
Editorial argues for immediate city quarantine of Butte citing linked smallpox cases in Dillon and Billings. It cites Dr. Cole's warning about professional conflicts in Butte and urges Dillon officials to act when the council meets Tuesday night to impose strict quarantine measures and restrict affected areas.
The Sunday edition comprises 60 pages with sections on Butte Anaconda and state news. It features original, well written content and a standout colored supplement. All cuts and live art were produced in the Standard’s offices by its own artists.
The piece critiques British plans in South Africa and Chamberlain's diplomacy claiming the Boers chose to resist despite expectations. It contrasts Tory bravado with a small nation fighting back, arguing the war's risks and pretexts were misjudged.
The Montana Supreme Court delivered an unanimous opinion finding John H. Wellcome guilty of attempted bribery charges in a case brought by the Daly faction. The decision relied on key testimony from W. A. Clark of Madison County and may trigger further probes into former legislators. The report also notes the year ending with a New Year’s greeting and discusses broader political tensions.
A satire notes crocodiles as protectors of rivers and lakes and jokes they could aid waterways with eels for purification. The snippet also includes a notarized 1886 affidavit for Hall's Catarrh Cure by Frank J. Cheney declaring a reward for cures, with a notary public stamp and oath.
Centennial Valleys report lists residents visiting Nebraska and Ohio kin while a Christmas Eve gathering of about 25 residents enjoyed a tree and Santa Claus distribution. Special correspondent notes Sheridan merchants’ strong holiday trade with a bean-in-jar prize stunt and mining activity in the area including Leiter and Sunbeam properties. several locals face illness, and prospecting remains brisk at several mines.
W S Pyle is sick at home while Lou Howard visits Dillon. Mrs A L Anderson ill with grip. Lent begins Feb 28 1900 making Easter April 8. Emyrs and Ralph White hosted a small party. McIntosh boys entertained Friday night. Lima reports two smallpox cases. Seventh page offers a yearly events record. Weather: partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with snow in west portion Saturday. Chas L Moore of Helena visiting Dillon to locate. Marriage license issued James A Wharton Rexburg Idaho to Catherine E Sunel Rock Springs Wyoming. President Sanders Dr Swain and Miss Harwood with others at State Teachers Association in Helena. Mixe Penalina arrested Bannock on deadly weapons charge bond $150. Plea set January 8. Phil Thorpe attacked at Hoffmann Fair grounds. man involved fled.
The annual ball and reception by the Masonic and Eastern Star orders on Wednesday night was a highly successful social and financial event. Guests enjoyed games in the reception room and dancing in Dart's hall until after 3 am. The ladies wore pretty costumes, the music was good, and a royal supper followed at midnight. It is hoped St. John's Day parties will not be omitted again.
The passage compares Britain to Carthage, noting England spares its own blood and builds armies from subdued provinces to threaten Rome. It argues English wars rely on diverse troops while English generals rule, then claims white farmers now fight for liberty with military experience equal to those used by Minglish for parading at Aldershot.
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