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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
6
The Tribune notes 23 below zero on Thursday morning and 37 marriage licenses issued in Beaverhead County in the past year. Dillon business leaders met at Dart's Hall to discuss city water supply. The new year opened with trains, bells, and a volley of city sounds, and festivities with many drinks.
The record notes no fires since last Saturday after two thwarted incendiary attempts. Frank Hazelbaker was elected president of Bristow's newly formed literary society in the Big Hole basin. New Year's observance in Dillon saw most business houses close at noon with social events in the afternoon and evening.
From the Tribune January 7 1910 a severe blizzard sweeps the valley causing a coal famine and scarce feed for livestock. The high school halts classes due to fuel shortage and a railroad appeal seeks coal sales locally. Beaverhead county records 49 deaths 107 births and 70 marriages in 1909.
One hundred dollars reward offered by Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn to any individual not a regular officer for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally. Advertisement appears in the November 4 issue.
Arkansas Gazette notes a rock style act named Melody on the Way Jaze. The piece says the project seems stalled yet eager to move forward, framing it as a hurried but uncertain venture in music.
Transfers include Julia M Woodruff to James E Selway 628 acres Horse Prairie. Albert A Rentz to Cecil Fallon 640 acres Centennial valley. C W McPherson to Monroe W Bucy 240 acres Centennial valley. Rose W Leese to The First National Bank Dillon 320 acres Centennial valley. United States to Julia M Woodruff 628 acres Horse Prairie. United States to Otto E Pahnish 320 acres Grasshopper valley.
A granite plaque in Glendive Montana cemetery honors J H Newman known as Heck a longtime foreman at Northern Pacific Railway stockyards for over 20 years. He died about a year ago and the Yakima Woolgrowers funded the memorial noting his wide affection among stock shippers across the transcontinental system.
Dillon merchants enjoy a breathing spell after unusually good holiday trade. Many begin annual inventories and, if Butte stores are cleaned out as reports suggest, Dillon residents may face six months without shopping in the Mining City. Local merchants will meet demand.
A Chicago advertisement from 651 East Street touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a solution for stubborn coughs. The seller, Geo M Gosman, successor to Potts, urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy and keep a bottle handy for winter nights.
Edwin Bates of the U S Department of Commerce speaks at the Montana School of Mines on expanding use of western non metallic deposits such as china clay and talc. He notes unexploited resources, market shifts, and the need for reliable quality data to attract manufacturers to western materials.
Chronology recalls Barratt's station shooting fatalities and related arrests, county fair prize progress, school and college activities at Montana State Normal college, damper of local clubs, graduations, taxes, beaverhead county fish stocking, and community incidents through mid August.
City council appropriates 53914.26 to defray expenses for the fiscal year while preparations begin for the third annual flower show. Dillon records set with a 1694 degree heat day. Local golfers perform well in state journey. Nicholas Chabez charged with first degree murder in a county filing by T. E Gilbert. Three act play The Steadfast Tin Soldier presented as a children's theatre production by Normal College students. Dates for the flower show fixed at committee meeting.
The article traces Dr. Caldwell’s constipation remedy from 1675 experiments through 1802 drugstore marketing, detailing its long touted benefits and broader reception. It notes early skepticism and claims of relief for elderly patients, gas, bloating, and sleep disturbance.
A recently found Florida stone shows noise absorbing qualities. Its soft porous structure with tiny cavities prevents sound reflection, making it useful as wall and ceiling coverings.
A small volume edition uses compact type to fit more content. The phrase describes a limited run with miniature text and a focused design.
Backache and bladder irritation symptoms are linked in this ad for Cystex. It promises fast relief from pain, fatigue, and discouragement with a money back guarantee if results are not seen. Price cited as 60c at City Drug Co. Adv.
The Great Western Development Company schedules its annual stockholders meeting for January 16 1930 at 7 80 o'clock in the afternoon at 1700 East Glendale Street Dillon Montana. The agenda includes electing a Board of Directors receiving officer reports and other proper business. Delaware law requires that no stock be voted if transferred within the twenty days preceding the meeting.
Axel Brunzell of Alder Montana filed a notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a stock-raising homestead claim on lands in Township 9 South Range 5 West Prin Meridian. The hearing before Matt Carey at Virginia City Montana is set for January 18, 1930. Witnesses are Addison M. Tate John Schneider William H. Maloney Jr and Samuel H. Maloney all of Alder Montana.
Rosa van Houtin files in Beaverhead Montana district court a petition to authorize the executor to convey Lots 9 and 10 in Block 4, Towers Addition, Wisdom, to her. A hearing is set in Dillon on January 4, 1930, for interested parties to appear and contest by filing objections.
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