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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
1
Dillon shows steady growth with two school building contracts soon let west of the railroad. Over two miles of sewers completed and Miss Batman’s new residence near readiness. City improvements include six ornamental electrical posts to finish the square, boosting its appearance and appeal.
Contractor Stahl completed excavation for the new Public School building with nine feet depth on the east side where water appeared early in the week and five feet dry on the west. The board let concrete footing bids to L P Phillips at 7.10 per cubic yard. Main building bids open tomorrow night and likely awarded Monday.
J D Evans completed the excavation of the new High School Domestic Science Agricultural and Gymnasium project east of the present building. The 4.7 feet deep dig was stone free and worked smoothly. Evans and helpers Lawrence Price and Bert Davis charged 25 cents per yard. Bids for construction to open next week.
Rife Street in Dillon is being upgraded with new concrete walks curbing and grading. Homes on both sides including those of A S Rife J R Abrams Samuel Freeman Hugh McCaleb and Bert Williams are modern and well kept with three new houses built last summer. Contractor Pignon directs crews to complete sidewalks and curb work soon.
Dillon completes sewer upgrades costing 18000 with a two mile and 214 foot extension. The Public School sewerage system will be remodeled before the new school building is finished.
The article notes a modern new house for Miss Batman, currently under roof with work nearing completion. A desirable tenant moved in several weeks ago and several prospective renters showed interest in securing the property.
The Tribune notes an early press for the holiday with extensive town decorations. Dillon Dry Goods Co. Olmsted Stevens on Co. E M Yeaman Huber Brothers Montana Mercantile Co Eliel Brothers Hughes and McCaleb Schoenborn Shoe Store McFadden Bakery Goodale Restaurant Tribune Book Store Fosters Candy Kitchen Golden Rule Store barber shops saloons drug stores and numerous residences across the city will display colors and lights.
A Wednesday council meeting notes Minnie Smith's request for a permit to rebuild on the North Montana street brick site was denied. Officers reported, the police chief bond was approved, and dramshop licenses for Provost and Ripley and Gelhaus Brothers were renewed for six months. Fireworks ordinance warnings, concrete sidewalk construction, and standard bills were discussed before adjournment.
Telegram from Salmon City Idaho reports a strike near Custer with assays up to 369 dollars in gold and 16.6 ounces of silver per ton. The claim lies on Bachelor mountain slope, among oldest in Custer county, worked 40 years ago and later abandoned by Ravenal Macbeth George Coryell George Dear don and others. Dr C L Kirtley later believed in its potential.
Reports indicate a fresh vein yields four feet of rich ore and has won cooperation from Challis and Salmon men to advance mining work in the area.
Gardening expert notes that repeated selection of the best yielding potato hills for seed can raise annual potato yields by about fifty percent over several years. Growers should harvest extra heavy yielding hills, store them properly for spring planting, and label crates to ensure good seed for the next season.
P J Lonergan of Butte and T Ceton Camargo spent a few days in Dillon before returning home Saturday.
A circulated letter claimed to be written by Christ after the crucifixion warns to keep the Sabbath, forbid vanity, and promise blessings to believers and publishers. The tale traces the letter from a stone at the cross to a Virginia family, then to America, with misfortune following those who kept or hid it.
John D. Ryan of the Amalgamated Copper company predicts Montana will become a gridiron of railways in the next few years. A Boston paper notes 1913 will see 10 000 workers and 5 000 miles of track, with Montana drawing lines from Great Northern Soo and St Paul and feeding main lines with new feeders as the state expands.
Four reels of pictures screen every Monday night at the Pastime theater with the Pathe weekly up to date showcasing the world’s greatest events. The program promises timely newsreel coverage and dramatic footage for local audiences.
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