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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
1
Walter Pinney fired five shots in Hogan's alley and at Montana saloon on Christmas night. Mehan was struck on a finger, a glass mirror shattered, and Pinney is jailed as authorities consider first degree assault charges with a potential court plea next week.
The sheriff reports December as the quietest month of the term for county crimes. Officials speculate that reduced crime reflects people behaving well to earn gifts from Santa Claus this Christmas.
County Health Officer Dr. E. R. Ackley reports Beaverhead county as the healthiest in the state for the past nine years. In the year there were two smallpox cases and nine scarlet fever cases, with no measles or tuberculosis, while the health department total expense was 728 dollars.
Washington Admiral George Dewey marked his 74th birthday on Monday. Though naval officers retire after twelve years, he remained busy at his desk and received a few old friends at his home, including President Taft and Secretary Hilles.
Washington E A Jack a Merrimac survivor and Richmond native dies in Alton Illinois aged 71 New York Dr Charles H Mayo Rochester Minn shows signs of recovery after two operations Boise State bank closed by state official liabilities 188000 assets 105000 Minneapolis Academy of Science receives collection of Japanese Persian and Arab firearms mounted in silver and jewelled from B A Walker notes of fine workmanship
Judge E. J. Conger, who has been staying at his son Ray S. Conger’s home for the past three months, departed Tuesday on No. 42 for his home atlim-Thompsot Ledger.
On Wednesday a district court suit was filed by Chas Bennington through attorney C W Robison seeking 20000 in damages. The complaint claims a Tribune article last June accusing arson harmed Bennington's reputation.
Sam Patterson plans to form a crew to cut the yearly ice supply soon after the year begins. The current cold spell should aid in freezing ice to the required thickness.
Governor Norris details the 19 day trip begun in St Paul on Nov 27 and ending Dec 16. The five state led tour cost about 13000 with 15500 in contributions from California and other states. Exhibit cars showcased western products to over 90000 visitors while governors promoted closer east west trade and development.
Mizpah Chapter No. 13 O E S held an installation at the Masonic hall. Newly installed officers include W M Mrs Allie Baxter W P B N Stevenson Asso M Mrs Lucie Walker secretary Mrs Martha Martin treasurer Mrs Angie Walker Cond Mrs Grace Orr Asso Cond Mrs Lulu Elliott Mar Mrs Aura Orr Adah Mrs Ethel McCaleb Ruth Mrs Lizzie Rounds Esther Mrs Katherine Stevenson Martha Mrs Ida Best Electa Mrs Dora Weenink Chap Mrs Kate Burfeind organist Mrs Grae Cashmore Warder Mrs Ruby Adams Sentinel J T Orr.
Rathlin Castle No 698 of the Royal Highlanders will meet at St James Guildhall on Wednesday evening January 3 for the election of new officers. Installation is set for the first Wednesday evening in February. Z S Wright of Denver has joined the Tribune office monotype team. Edgar A Preston will depart for New Jersey in about 10 days. The Bitterroot club held its Christmas gathering at Mrs Coxs home with gifts and a pleasant time. Bond Bonds coffee three pounds for one dollar.
Beaverhead county officials invite the public to a New Year’s reception at the courthouse in the city. Hours are 3 to 8 and 8 to 12 p.m. A souvenir will be given and refreshments served.
City council enacts a snow removal rule applying to every property owner with no exemptions. Walks must be cleared within the specified time or the city will remove snow and charge the owner for the service.
Local merchants report a strong holiday week in Dillon with steady store trade and busy postal service. Post office receipts slightly higher than last year while express handled fewer holiday packages, and cold weather with light snow affected comfort and shopping.
Santa Claus presided at the Scenic theater Saturday night delivering gifts to the audience as part of a Christmas tree event. Children received candy boxes, ladies carnations, and men cigars, with moving pictures shown for the usual ten cent admission. Manager Wheat earned praise for the holiday effort.
New Years will be observed in Dillon with most stores closed all day. Merchants will take inventory over Sunday and Monday. Butcher shops close all day and barbers will close at noon. Post office hours remain 8 30 to 9 30 a m. No carrier delivery on Sunday or Monday.
Francis Redfern of Ruby valley loses his dwelling and most contents Saturday afternoon after fire breaks in the attic. He had just returned from Butte and saved little. insurance on the house was about 2500 with 7000 value noted. Neighbors aided but fire spread too fast.
Over the past year contractor F P Birrer completed or near completion nine substantial homes in Dilton costing $62 050. Notable projects include eight and eleven room two story brick and frame houses on Washington Pacific and Rise streets, plus a modern Medicine Lodge residence for Ike Rife with stone first story and electric lights. Birrer mostly designed the homes with several already nearing occupancy by February first.
Beginning tomorrow night the Scenic theater will show pictures from the Independent circuit instead of the Trust service. Manager Wheat says these newer pictures are more up-to-date and have never been shown in Dillon before. Geese giveaways at the Scenic have been won by men Billy Simpson Sam Lackner and John Banks.
The cold snap lowered temperatures near the bottom of the scale according to thermometer observers. Snow fell slowly in Dillon yesterday and accumulated three to four inches by last night, prompting the new sidewalk cleaning ordinance to take effect today.
A brief item reports a charitable event serving a morning meal to single men, highlighting community support and local volunteers who organized the breakfast.
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