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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
4
The official paper of Beaverhead County advertises subscription details and publication address. It notes rates, mailing instructions, and where to send letters and remittances to the Tribune Publishing Co. It also asks subscribers to report missed or late deliveries to ensure regular receipt.
The Sheridan Enterprise notes Dillon’s slow response to a $50 000 hospital gift that requires $40 000 more to complete. It urges public-spirited action, noting Beaverhead County Fair and the new depot benefited by others’ efforts. It calls for mass meetings and fund raising to avoid losing the opportunity.
Alderman Knapp introduced an ordinance before the city council last Wednesday evening to limit the number of saloons in the city, raising a public question on the issue.
City Attorney Melton questions if a city may charge higher saloon licenses than the county. he says a city can set license sums and even limit saloons, while Alderman Knapp pursues reform to curb conditions despite local opposition.
Rain interrupted a Dillon Fourth of July celebration with many attractions failing to appear. The event drew few visitors as forecasts warned of frost and critics urged skipping the town’s celebration for a few years. Meanwhile Butte crime and police activity, along with a saloon fund scheme, colored public mood and local tensions.
The board of county commissioners stayed true to its convictions and pursued eliminating saloons at Armstead to reduce taxpayer costs.
The county fair in Beaverhead opens seven weeks from next Tuesday with plans to exhibit and attend all four days. The piece urges Dillon residents to participate and shows cautious optimism about the upcoming event and the local YMCA project managed by Fuller.
Blair and Purdam face a requirement that at least a hundred residents of Grant consent during a ten day window before applying for a saloon license. The plan hinges on meeting the residency and timing conditions to secure the permit.
Report notes odds of rain increasing over Armstead as the region enters its driest period, signaling an impending shift in conditions for local agriculture and water management.
Monday delivered a weak start as light rain and drizzle dampened outdoor plans. A steady gray sky lingered with mist and cooler temperatures, leaving residents cautious about commutes and early-week activities.
Organizers in the county fair expect broad interest and satisfaction across exhibits games and events. Local officials emphasize inclusive activities and family friendly entertainment for all ages.
Sheriff Gosman struck Judge Everton J. Conger at the fair grounds when a wind blown umbrella obscured his view as he drove slowly across a track. Conger, badly bruised with abrasions, was taken home and is expected to recover, though weakened by age and a Civil War wound.
Billings July 7 Lorin T. Jones was appointed clerk of the district court by the board of county commissioners to fill a vacancy per Attorney General Albert J. Galen's opinion. The action follows County Attorney Harry L. Wilsons advice after Judge Fox granted remittitur from the supreme court tying the last general election and voiding the award to Nate Carwile.
A humorous Washington Star item quotes Erastus Pinkley asking an urbane insurance agent if he can arrange accident insurance for his chicken scoop. The exchange turns on the novelty of insuring a poultry item and neighborly statements.
Entry rules detail purse deductions, entry limits, colors, and changes for running races as well as dates and penalties. An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a constitutional cure with testimonials and a money refund offer, promising results and urging druggist purchases.
Beaverhead county Board of County Commissioners in Dillon mandates all future supply orders come on official forms from their office. Any claims not properly ordered will be rejected. Dated March 5, 1907.
The Oregon Short Line announces cheap round trip tickets to eastern points such as St. Louis and Chicago with a ten day transit limit and a final limit of October 31. Rates available from Agent 9. The sale extends through June July August and September with multiple dates listed in 1909.
The Oregon Short Line offers on sale round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles on specified summer dates. Contact an agent for exact dates and rates.
For sale about .360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with good water right, located about nine miles from Dillon. Contact W. G. Roberts, Dillon Montana.
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