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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
1
A Dillon newspaper reports progress toward building a nonsectarian public hospital. Beav erhead residents are urged to support the fund, with Martin Barrett giving 25000 and others invited to donate substantial sums to reach the 90000 goal, enabling construction and endowment. Attorney Joseph C. Smith notes a windstorm interruption at Monida’s celebration.
Beav erhead County officials deny responsibility for Armstead liquor crimes as Armstead residents flood the county treasurer with license applications. A court-ordered hearing confirmed Armstead exceeds 100 inhabitants, prompting the treasurer to issue licenses and open Armstead to a boozy business boom in the railway camp town.
City council debates a proposed Dillon Montana ordinance to cap saloons at six, set a 1200 dollar yearly license, and require bids from liquor operators. The plan links license numbers to population, with spacing rules near churches and schools and strict licensing conditions.
Chicago residents Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Matteson and their children are expected in Dillon tomorrow for a family visit. Mrs. Matteson is the niece of Mrs. F. E. Foote and formerly Lulu Butts. Mrs. Wm. Orem and Little’s daughter of Butte visited with Senator and Mrs. E. O. Selway over Sunday and Monday.
Beaverhead county fair program in Dillon notes total purses of 2625 dollars for four days August 31 to September 3. Entries close August 25. Races include harness mile heats best two of three with 300 dollar purses and various running and cowboys relay events. Purse distribution and rules under American Trotting Association with 5 percent entry fee.
Mrs. R. A. Reynolds wife of the late R. A. Reynolds a renowned horse breeder near Dillon suffered a sudden paralytic attack last Monday evening at her ranch two miles east of town. She became powerless on her left side and was attended by a physician as relatives rushed to aid. Reynolds had built a high grade draft horse herd with many prizes at Montana fairs, including the state fair in Helena last year. The Olmsteds returned from Ohio and eastern visits with their son Tom joining them after a three month absence.
James A. Fennel of Boise Idaho a noted architect is ill with typhoid fever at the residence of Mr and Mrs C C Barnett Mrs Fennel arrived from Boise last Saturday The architect drew the plans and specifications for Beaverhead county high school.
Miss Beth Drummy daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Drummy died at their home north of Dillon after a years long tuberculosis illness. The 23 year old Dubuque born singer and Montana State Normal College graduate was buried after a St Rose church service at Mountain View cemetery.
The last Needle club gathering of the summer met at Mrs. F. E. Foote’s home at the corner of Sebree and Washington streets. Guests included Mesdames Eidson Shackelford and Miss Shackleford of St Louis. Mrs. N M White of Berkeley. Mrs. J W Scott of Armstrong. Miss Lulu Atkins of Butte. and Mrs. H H Swain and Mrs. J E Monroe of Dillon.
Rain dampened Dillon's Fourth of July festivities with a smaller crowd than past years. An auto parade led by Alaska Mail Carrier Smith and his dogs drew cheers, the Dillon brass band provided music, and a crowd-pleasing ball followed. Races at the fairground featured several winners led by Henry Wyatt and Wm. Wesson, with Copperella and Babe among noted horses in heat wins. The Anaconda ball team split results with Dillon in weekend games.
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