Dillon News Sparks Rail Plan and Town Tactics
United States Surveyor A B Knight of Butte visits Dillon to discuss the Madison county railroad proposal with business leaders. He says Elling’s $100000 backing and a potential Union Pacific or Northern Pacific connection warrant a traffic agreement before any moves. Two tramps steal a fur coat from Anderson Bros livery but are captured after a chase led by Al Anderson. they await Justice McGough.
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United States
A.B. Knight
Butte
Knight
Dillon
Madison County
Tribune
Virginia City
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Whitehall
Anderson Bros
al Anderson
Barrett’s
Mr. Anderson
Alode
Justice McGough
Dillon town notes and society items in a lively week
Joseph Smith visited Dillon from Comet mountain and shared time with local friends, while many townspeople attended church, clubs, and social events. Notables like Luke Lavery and J. Morse appeared, business news covered new agents and mining plans, and upcoming services and auctions were announced along with local notices and thanks from Mrs. Brurven.
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Joseph Smith
Comet Mountain
Dillon
Mr. Smith
Luke Lavery
Union Pacific
F.W. Schenck
The
Dillon National
Butte
Thomas Teal
Glendale
R. Z. Thomas
R. C. Halliday
Methodist Church
Taft
Bozeman
Why Should You Buy From Local Stores
A persuasive note argues against ordering dry goods or clothing by mail or from strangers. It warns about express charges and receiving unsuitable items and advocates purchasing from local shops to ensure honest dealings and immediate selection.
Mail Order Card Promises Low Prices and Cash Discounts
A mail order offer guarantees prompt attention and direct-from-manufacturer pricing. It claims cash payments, monthly market buyers, and low express charges plus returns if unsatisfactory. A trial order is urged to prove value.
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Chicago
New York
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad by Toledo Firms
One hundred dollars offered for proof of catarrh cure from Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co., Toledo proprietors. Endorsers West Truax Watkin Kinnan Marvinx attest Cheney's honor and business reliability over 15 years. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Hall
J. Chenry & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Watpin
Kinnan & Marvix
Control of Dillon Furniture passes to G T Paul
The Dillon Furniture company transfers control on February 5 1892 with all accounts up to February 1 1892 closed. An immediate settlement of accounts is requested. The old books will be at Mr Paul’s office for collection and settlement of bills by the authorized trustees Robert T Wixa Otno Kle Frank Ensen.
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R. C. Halliday
Butte
N. E. Hammer
Chicago
Phil. Shenon
Bannack
Perry Mead
Ogden
Oth. Allen
Polaris
J. H. Trueman
Jay Boyd
Nagle House
Boyd
Dillon
Blacksmith’s Coal
Dillon Implement Co
Montana Busines College
Leys
White's
Tam & Tam
Wreagle House
Dillon Furniture Company
G. T. Paul
Paul
Robert T. Wixa
Otno Kle
Frank Ensen
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Ruby Railroad
A. B. Knight
Anderson
U. S. Gov't Report
W. R. Gilbert
James Folie
William Mauldin
J. E. Morse
Birch Creek
Andrew Barbour
W. P. Murphy
Lima
Rev. Hooker
North Platte
Neb
St. James Church
Central Pharmacy
Christopher Maurer
Twin Bridges
J. F. Collins
Shoshone
Mr. Collins Jr
O.M. Best
South Bend
Ind
James Lapish
Franklin
Idaho
Gussie Anderson
Centennial
Coffin
William Gilbert
England
Clarence
Bannack Street Corner
Montana
Dennis Barton’s
Mrs. Sanam Brurven
Vince Yourself
Bonner Mercantile CO
M. J. Connell
Butte City
Ditton Tribune
Hammer & Moore
Temple Restaurant
Dillon, Wa
Neagle House
Reet
Butte Furniture House
W. Park Street
Butte, Mont
BEE Hive Hardware CO
Crockery
Mont
Mineral Lands
Langhorne & Reece
W. Langhorne
Helena
Frank L. Reece
U. S. Land Office
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