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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
1
A playful domestic scene notes that children are warned against loud firecracker noises as the father explains the disturbing effect on him. The speaker admits not knowing the word frustrate but assumes it means the crackers fizz and vows not to offend.
Mrs. Edward Burles, wife of a Graeter electric plant engineer, died Monday night in Butte from internal hemorrhage after a delayed hospital transfer. A Barretts station rescue missignaled by the engineer led to a 10 hour delay. funeral held Wednesday. she leaves a husband and a young daughter. The piece notes sympathy from the TriBuNE and reports related local notes about diphtheria quarantines and farming advice.
Reports from Montana outline expected failures for dry land farmers this year. The drought is described as exceptionally dry, with areas around Great Falls and Billings highlighted as vulnerable. The text references warnings from newspapers over the past two weeks and notes a harsh season for nonirrigated crop growing.
State Engineer Wade with engineer Richards visited Lima dam and measured flows on Bedrock river. They found 66 second feet entering the reservoir against 89 second feet spilling, meaning the company released about 1,000 inches more water than flowed in.
William G. Phillips long time Beaverhead County resident and Dillon Implement Co stockholder dies at his North Pacific street home after a recent illness. Born in 1847 in Jo Daviess County Illinois he arrived in the West in 1869 and built a life as a rancher horse dealer sheep businessman and city alderman. Burial planned at Mountain View after possible arrival of brother Charles Phillips from Warren Illinois.
Three bandits robbed an Oregon Short Line northbound train near Ogden Utah, delaying the run 55 minutes. A sizeable haul was taken from passengers including Mrs Maggie Edie and her daughter Miss Margaret, while a guard escaped to alert authorities. The incident left bullets marks on coaches and injuries were not reported. The Edies later safeguarded valuables in Dillon. Attorney W S Barbour returned from Portland with roses and cherries, while Miss Delilah Raymond of Sheridan visited Dillon and will teach in Helena next year.
The city council adopted a report from the street and alley committee ordering cement sidewalks six feet wide on about 30 blocks. Notifications were sent to affected property owners as crews began inspecting and laying walks on Railroad Avenue, Washington, Pacific, Glendale, Sebree, Reeder, Morse, Orr, Dillon, Helena, Idaho, Montana, and related segments along both sides where applicable. Ten foot walks were approved along Helena near the Centennial Saloon and Idaho in front of Dillon Implement Company.
Dr F H Bimrose a well known Butte dentist relocated to a 311 acre dry land farm five miles from Dillon. He invested thousands after giving up a $600 monthly income and aims to grow alfalfa and Canadian field peas despite dry weather. He opened dental offices in Dillon and plans to live on the ranch with his family commuting to town.
A child proposes a parade with friends marching in disguise. The speaker intends to beat a drum and have a sister blow a horn, while they wear a mask so the father won’t recognize him. The plan aims for a proud display without being too loud.
A new business venture, the Montana Auto Supply Company, opens in Dillon. Partners include M E Barry Judson P Best and John T Orr. Orr will serve as mechanic operating a large machine shop behind the main building at the corner of Reeder and Montana streets.
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