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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
1
A weekly Sheridan column reports steady progress with no major shocks. It covers local politics, post office changes, weddings, lodge activities, Mothers' meetings, theater, births, and migrants, plus weather notes and small-town social scenes across nearby towns.
An 11-year-old boy, Charlie Goff, son of Mrs. John Ward, was killed while feeding cattle from a hay wagon near Challis. A missing rack stick caused him to slip, a frightened horse kicked, and he died instantly. The accident also involved W. H. McIntosh, who escaped serious injury. The boy was buried at Dillon on Thursday.
Bannack reports a groundhog failed to appear on a cold sun dog day as John R. K. and the writer hunted with a javelin. Local events include a grand musicale at Mrs. Hillis with dancing, jokes on prospects, and hopes of pay dirt. John Brown visits. Prof Jackson woos wrestling with a strong grip, while Doc Meade enjoys clams in California.
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