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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
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Last week and weekend Dillon faced eight pages of disrupted water as the intake clogged with leaves. Officials argue for a permanent spring intake above Argenta to avoid mine runoff from Rattlesnake creek and sheep camps, noting soft, pure spring water and growing Argenta mining activity. A custom smelter proposal by the Montana Mining association is also mentioned.
Montana mine owners plan a meeting in Helena on February 8 to organize a local association aimed at building one or two independent custom smelters. The goal is to process ores from small and large mines in Beaverhead and Madison counties at reasonable rates and boost regional mining development. The article urges progressives in the two counties to push for the southwest smelter and notes January 30 snowfall as a local aside. It also mentions ladies should purchase valentines this year.
Dillon editorials urge support for Norris as Montana’s governor candidate. They dismiss Norris as congressional or judicial hopeful, promote a Beaverhead county fair funding drive, and discuss local politics, weather, and a backseat for other issues as county affairs unfold.
A collection of quips from Montana newspapers, poking at drinkers, advertisers, financiers, saloonkeepers, and religious zeal, linking modern vice and virtue to the era’s social mores. The lines critique ad culture, governance, and church life with satirical bite, referencing Missoulian Anaconda Sheridan Butte Belfry and Butte papers.
The article promises Dillon will attract visits from Butte and Bozeman for the forthcoming independent baseball season. It notes special efforts to provide cars for passengers from Butte for the Fourth of July celebration here if Dillon hosts.
The Presbyterian Banner reports the December 15 dedication of a new $40,000 church in Palo Alto. Rev. Walter Hayes led the service with music by a 30-voice chorus, and Dr J W Dinsmore of Oakland preached. The Monterey brick structure seats 400, includes Sunday school rooms and a boys club basement, and features stained glass and a memorial bell.
The article notes Stanford University’s rich endowment and a church occupying a strategic position. It highlights the pastor and congregation facing the future with renewed consecration and enthusiasm, grateful for the university’s magnificent equipment.
James A. Sanders of the Society of Montana Pioneers urged extending the eligibility cutoff beyond 1865 to keep the group from fading. He suggested allowing those who came before 1876 to join, noting aging membership and few new applicants while highlighting the society’s aid to pioneers and its goal to unite early settlers of Montana.
Mrs Edwin Norris entertained her Sunday school class and several young friends at her South Atlantic Street home last Saturday evening. Mr Caffee rendered a number of selections and the gathering included many lively conversations.
A social gathering featured violin performances by young ladies with Miss Lela Maxwell at the piano. Helen Flotow and Carrie Oliver delivered recitations, piano solos by several attendees, a song title guessing game, and refreshments at about 11 o'clock. The event closed with a Virginia reel and singing of hymns and popular songs.
A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Dillon post office up to date will be sent to the dead letter office. The notice records the pending mail and directs follow up for delivery or return.
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