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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
3
The Madison County Tribune office is in Sheridan with advertising rates available on request. The paper proclaims its presence, declaring the department a city on a bill that cannot be hid and that there is no reason to blush or hide its light.
The editor of a small paper challenges our department claiming autocrat status and bristles at a Sheridan bureau note. We defend our aims, mock his threats to raise prices, and insist on our right to publish with limited circulation and steady resolve.
J John Wall a California trainer visiting Upper Ruby farms praises the horses life for speed and endurance. He plans a public training stable at Butte and notes Montana horses have strong lungs and legs. He is aided by horseman Walter Layer in Butte. A separate note reports Billy Reeves of Lesterville breaking his leg near Twin Bridges after a wagon tipped during a miner transport.
Hon. Pat Carney from Waterloo circulated a petition among county residents urging the commissioners to build a bridge across the Jefferson river near the Parrot works. The Parrot Co. agrees to fund Gaylord’s town construction in Madison county if the bridge is built, with signers already enthusiastic for the new town.
It was a disagreeable surprise to learn that T. Benton Leiter tendered his resignation as superintendent of the Leiter company mines and mill at Leiterville. Captain Trerze of Washington succeeds him, and the mill will close until July while work continues on the mine. About a dozen workers seek new employment.
In Twin Bridges Judge Gould hears William McClay accuse Isaac Hanson of driving him off a mining claim with a revolver two to three weeks earlier. Hanson denies ever owning a revolver or speaking to McClay for three months. The judge imposes $500 bonds to keep the peace for one year.
The band boys completed regular practice on Wednesday evening and mastered several difficult pieces they plan to perform publicly at their first occasion.
The death of Mrs Susan Gemmell of Sheridan occurred Monday after a four month illness. Born April 9 1831 in Erie Pennsylvania she moved to Utah in 1850 and married James Gemmell. Her husband arrived in Sheridan in 1863 and she followed. she leaves eight living children and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan Methodist church with a large crowd in attendance. The obituary notes her religious character and esteem in the community.
February notes relay city gossip and social events from Twin Bridges and nearby towns including visits by Suman Shafer and Sheriff Joe Haines, new store openings, illness, a correction on a death notice, a creamery meeting, a public Bid, and a ghost sale fundraising for schools. Also reported are a sprint on Main Street, church activities, a bond repayment drive, and upcoming dances and entertainment.
Jas Brakey hauled ore from the Keno mine near Sheridan. Jack McQuire of Sheridan will replace Parker at the Broadway mine. Lester mine men paused at Bray hotel en route to Butte. James McFarline visits from Aurora mine. John G. Wiant works on the Bull Dog near Iron Rod. William Bray prints winter ore outputs. Joe and Will Benoit work Blackman mine and report good outlook. Billy Johns visited town. Winter weather started Tuesday with prophet warnings. I C Mather promotes Dayton computing scale in Star.
The notice invites attendees to a leap year ball in Templar hall on February 21 with music by instrumentalists and performances by a queen of song. It urges ladies to bring their best partners and promises good music and a lively evening managed by lady floor managers.
The column reports Harry Pendarvis improving from a sore throat and lists visits and moves in the area. It notes Mrs. Powers of Dillon visiting Powers in Granite, a birth at the Quastrell home, Isabelle Wonderly’s visit with the Donegans, and trips of O. Bi. Reese to Virginia City. Other items include Mr. Audifred’s trip to Mexico for two months, a St. Paul horse buyer, a New York shipment expected, a social by Mrs. J. Henault, and a Friday party at Mrs. H. Agotte’s. Revival interest in Gravelly Range is noted with plans for spring work beginning likely after May.
General Du Barail recalls the moment he wore his new lieutenant's uniform in Algiers. Tailor made the red spencer with black braid and airy blue pantaloons, but the tight fit forced him to be helped by companions to button up. He felt awkward and anxious during the governor general's dinner, fearing exposure and longing to hide.
Trustworthy men or ladies wanted to travel in Montana for an established reliable house. Salary $780 plus expenses. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope with references. The Dominion Company Third Floor Omaha Building Chicago TL 45.16 AM Sruignitte: Prastostopite.
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