08 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
1
The Metropolitan Opera House staging of Parsifal excels beyond the Baireuth production with striking tower and temple imagery. Gurnemanz guides Parsifal to the Holy Grail temple while Klingsor’s castle exterior appears and vanishes in a wave of his hand.
In Dillon the wrestling contests followed drilling with a 16 by 16 foot platform near the band stand. Northwest wrestlers John H. McIntosh and Tony Harris fought as spectators braved rain. Harris won the first fall, McIntosh the second and third. Tim Harrington and Jack Collins then showcased catch as catch can wrestling. A pow-wow and war dance by Lemhi Indians entertained before a fireworks finale and a late ball at Dart's hall.
John H McIntosh the Butte wrestling editor says Dillon is the liveliest town in Montana and contrasts its green lawns and business boom with Butte Smoky City. He credits Dillon’s Fourth of July funds and local enterprise and notes he defeated Tony Harris here Monday and beat Adams of Butte two years ago.
Charles Wells, known for city sprinkling, was badly hurt when the Fair Store float derailed during the Dillon parade. He fell, broke both bones in his left leg, and doctors say a compound comminuted fracture may require amputation.
The church announces a Sunday schedule with 10 a m lesson led by Rev Luce about Jim King the world-renowned horse. At 11 a m the pastor preaches A Cheap Religion. Epworth League at 7 15 p m on Modern Idols and Their Overthrow. Evening sermons begin World’s Fair series continuing Sundays. July 10th Ivory City by Night. Everyone invited.
Haying season is near and the store offers hay forks ropes pulleys wire cables and related equipment. The ad promotes a ready stock for farmers preparing for harvest with ample tools and gear.
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