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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Pape Diapepsin promising rapid relief from dyspepsia and stomach distress. It claims five minute improvements, assurance you can eat freely, and complete digestion without fermentation or gas, urging a 50 cent case from a druggist.
A list of warranty deeds and mining transfers from the week ending Jan 2 1909 includes John Patterson to B Van Hansen and J D Brandenberg for 160 acres near Dell, Paterson to William Montgomery for 21.76 acres near Bristow, and other transfers to Geo M Tash and A F Graeter. Mining deeds involve Argenta Dillon Copper Mining Co. and claims in the Montana district. Foley’s Kidney Remedy ad warns against delaying treatment for kidney or bladder trouble.
The Agricultural college president James Hamilton of Bozeman missed his Dillon Beaverhead high school lecture due to a Helena summons and train delays. A prior Christmas date was postponed after he failed to connect, and another date is likely to be set, with locals hoping for no further postponements.
After three months of planning farmers from across the state form the Montana Agricultural Association and call a Helena meeting for 10 a m on Monday February 8th. Delegates from local groups are urged to attend and to appoint representatives or act as a one person committee to ensure broad farmer representation. Charles H Reifernrath, acting secretary.
Governor Norris issued a Lincoln birthday proclamation urging public meetings and school ceremonies on February 12 1909 to honor Abraham Lincoln. The notice requests reference to his private life public service patriotism and exemplary conduct in assemblies and educational settings.
John Butala sues Mike Rebich for assault in the third degree in a case before Justice Hirschman. Butala alleges Rebich attacked after a dispute over Butala crossing a field and a Rebich bridge. Rebich claims Butala drew a six shooter. Butala says it was a rifle and says Rebich’s hired man seized the rifle and threw it into the river.
A reward is offered for information leading to the whereabouts of Duncan Melvin formerly of Scotland. He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, 150 pounds, dark complexion with large drooping eyes, 52 years old, last heard six years ago tending sheep near Dillon, known as Scotty Melvin. A considerable sum of money is involved and information may be given to L. J. Entre Oates.
Detroit, Alton, Chicago and Aurora financiers arrived in Boise to study the proposed Boise to Butte line. They met with Judge Holgerson and discussed a possible business proposition to build a railroad surveying from Salmon River through Horse Prairie toward Beaverhead valley. The group expects a favorable contract with Boise citizens via the Commercial Club within days.
Dillon Montana March 6 1907 officials warn that all Beaverhead county supplies must be ordered on official forms from the county office or claims will be rejected. The page also reports a marriage license issued to George H Blake of Salmon Idaho and Leone Van Hauten of Jackson and notes local residents leaving for San Diego and California for work and health reasons.
Miss Minerva York of Dillon and Miss Bertha Huffman of Salmon Idaho graduate from the commercial and domestic science courses at Beaverhead County High School. A four course banquet for 44 was held in the domestic science dining room directed by Miss Bellersburn. Toasts were given by Gladys Heyward G T Paul and D E Fish. Miss Huffman plans to stay in town for work. Miss York is a daughter of S E York.
Justice Hirschman rules for William Herman in a suit against Oregon Short Line Railroad and Chris Snyder over two horses killed by a train at the Snyder ranch crossing north of Dillon in November 1907. Verdict totals 250 dollars and 88.50 costs. case appealed to district court.
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