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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
8
The article argues against the term Qld maids labeling young women as maids. It advocates renaming them as ladies in waiting to remove rude connotations while noting lingering hopes of marriage in many hearts. The piece frames the shift as respectful language progress.
Low temperatures reach 32 below at the McFadden ranch as mountains receive heavy snowfall. Clara Burtch and Rev. F M Burtch return from Idaho. Dion Pennington recovers in Butte. Elmer Page sidelined by lagrippe. C L Utley travels to Missoula for his father Henry Utley who battles cancer. Uncle Henry is reported very low with many friends hoping for a favorable outcome.
A tonic claim promotes Chamberlain's Paint Balm for rheumatic pains claiming rest and sleep without issue. Sold by R. L. Riley, druggist, with emphasis on its quick relief potential.
Centennial dispatch reports Matthew Reis Culver killed a bobcat while guarding horses on the hills above the lakes. The lone big cat sighting is noted as rare. Mrs. Dick Murray returns home from the East after yearlong health visit. The writer notes anticipation of a baby boy for Dick Murray.
From the Antilles W O Reilly Fogarty a Kingston Jamaica city councillor writes that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy helped a troublesome cough and he plans to buy another bottle for quicker relief for sale by R L Riley druggist.
Bedrock Kansas January 15 reports heavy cold with forty below average. Henry Hildreth relocates sheep to H B Brown ranch for feeding. Masks ordered for a masquerade ball at Grant. Local updates include violin playing by W C Templin’s boys and ice cutting by James Mansfield.
A letter urges representatives to back a bounty on hawks as a pest to game and song birds. The writer notes support from the Tripans for extermination. The signatories include Jerry Hopper and Dr. Morton Egbert who has opened a dental office at the Mrs. Dr. Jones residence in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with years of practice behind him.
Willis reports 31 below zero the coldest reading. Several residents noted snow about five inches. Jack Smith of Camp Creek on business, Po lich couple welcomed a son January 2 at Anaconda. Maria Holst of Biven’s Gulch and O Beall of Cherry Creek also mentioned in brief.
A 1 m advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims no opium or harmful drugs and says relief follows, suitable for babies and adults when used as directed. It notes sale by R L Riley, druggist.
In Tuesday morning session Prof. Foote spoke on South America's Progress. The group reviewed material this week and will hold final exams Wednesday through Friday next week. Miss Jennie Hood left for Helena to take a book-keeper position with a mercantile company. More basketball games are planned for the season.
Abner B. Clements and Esther McKay married Tuesday in Dillon after obtaining a license. Rev. Dr. A. B. Martin performed the ceremony at the Presbyterian manse. The couple's honeymoon takes them to California then Washington D C to join in the golden wedding celebration of Mr. Clements' parents.
Fences today display show bills advertising a magic lantern show by Albert Gelhaus and Walter Stamm. The notices claim a Friday evening performance at 7:30 with admission set at 5 cents and indicate the event will be at Gelhaus home on Friday January 18 1907.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and passing of our beloved daughter Maymie and for the help from the Glen dale and Melrose communities at the funeral.
Helena January 14 Senator B F White of Beaverhead county introduces a Montana senate bill to forbid free passes tickets or transportation by common carriers within the state with stated exceptions for employees and specified classes. The measure mirrors federal rate law and provides penalties of 100 to 1000 dollars per offense with a provision for health related relief in epidemics.
The Butte Inter Mountain lauds Lieutenant Governor Edwin Norris of Butte as a popular presiding officer and capable senate president. It notes his calm demeanor, readiness to assist, two years in office, and deep understanding of legislative machinery and state projects. The paper forecasts smooth session and meaningful legislation.
Red Lodge notes commend Dillon Tribune as a splendid weekly paper. Forsyth Times says the Tribune is twenty-seven years old and chesty. Big Hole Breezes congratulates the paper on its vigorous appearance and wishes many years of usefulness.
San Bernardino January 15 officers believe they have captured Charles Lennox alias Sliny Evans the condemned escapee wanted for the January 14 1902 murder of Fireman Williams at Silver Bow Mont Sheriff Ralph will release only upon proof. Deputy Ward arrested the nervous suspect John Brady after seeing the forearm wound matching Lennox’s jail break.
In Helena on January 17 a Dixon banquet drew wide praise as a historic Montana event. Democrats and Republicans shared tributes in a spirit of good fellowship though Representative Pray was absent. Speeches included Dr. W. G. Eggleston on legislating, Judge Holloway, Gov. White, and Senator Dixon.
Senator Dixon will depart for Washington today if the trains are on schedule. Cunningham reads Mantle’s letter.
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