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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
3
Local wholesale prices listed for dairy and grain goods as of press time. Butter and eggs show cents per pound and per dozen, while produce like potatoes wheat oats Timothy hay blue joint wild hay and alfalfa are priced per bushel or bale with ranges noted.
Helena July 11 R D Bartlett seeks possession of placer claims in Beaverhead County Pioneer unorganized district naming Paw ailapa Buena Vista Morgan Jones Creek Arcadia against KR Moore Mrs Moore N W Grace Mrs Grace Monroe Mann W S Pyle John T Cox B Coz seeking $3000 damages and a perpetual injunction. The suit follows threats and force used to oust him and his workers from the premises. The article also quotes Moore denying the scheme and mentions mining operations potentially halted by the litigation.
Dr H A Bonn, physician to Lovell family, refutes circulating tales about John Lovell and his wife. He confirms there was a benefit invest recorded for the public relief and declares all contrary reports, including during the inquest, false.
Fragmented OCR text discusses bonds, drinking, sheriff events, college fatigue, a new cross walk, and vague moral statements about wisdom and children. The passage blends diverse topics with no clear narrative or outcome.
A Dillon gathering marks thirty years since the first Mormon gospel sermon in Beaverhead Valley. Pioneers recall July 1899 events with services, toasts, addresses by Rev. T. C. Iliff and others, and a farewell banquet as Dr. T. Cliff’s lecture on Mormonism Up to Date is praised.
Helena dispatch reports new evidence tying the Robberts brothers to the June 2 Union Pacific robbery. U S Attorney Burke confirms the link as the Moore posse seeks the $3,000 reward per head dead or alive. Government rewards add to the bounty.
Thos Haw, noted Chinese stockman and woolgrower, claims the heaviest beaver head county fleece. A yearling yielded 2914 pounds while another yearling added 20 pounds. Haw’s sheep are praised for superior breeding and cleanliness. Dave Robb and Mr Thompson lease Haw’s band. the clip reportedly sold for over eighteen cents.
Rheumatism neuralgia and other afflictions are claimed to be easily cured with new methods. The article asserts science has learned effective cures and references Ballard's.
Enthusiasts in Dillon revive interest after Lima visitors. Frank Cox prepares a club with Wade as catcher Wilson as pitcher Hazel tine at 2nd Parke at 3rd Cox at short Cosgrove in left Middlemeyer center Hirachman right. A practice game may be held Sunday on the grounds if enough players join.
Senator Carter received a telegram from Adjutant General Corbin announcing Lieut. Col. Wallace of the 1st Montana has been appointed full colonel of a volunteer regiment formed from recruits in the Philippines under Gen. Otis. Wallace is praised for bravery and popularity among Montanans.
Anecdotes recount Bishop Williams of Connecticut known for piety and quick humor. A meeting on a confusing measure ends with Smith asking what Williams would say. Williams’ friend recalls his humor as bright yet harmless. A railway lawyer’s quip about passes to heaven yields the bishop’s gentle retort.
A Bath physician recalls a country town hotel tale of an itinerant eye specialist who claimed to remove a patient's eye, scrape the back, and reinsert it with no lasting blindness. When asked about the anesthetic, the surgeon replied it was something like a spoon.
A dialogue notes a wife’s tactful diplomacy to ease arrival in a new neighborhood. The speaker recalls neighbors giving astonished looks as two large vans relocate the household, implying careful planning and social savvy aided by the wife’s influence.
Dillon Montana, county seat of Beaverhead, sits 62 miles south of Butte and 385 miles north of Salt Lake City. It is described as a conservatively growing city with about 20 inhabitants in a remark, a strong trading center for a large region, surrounded by mining districts, agricultural land, and grazing. The article highlights state normal school, high school, churches, residences, secret orders, clubs, library, water works plan, electric plant, and ample hotel and business facilities. It notes opportunities for ranchers and a gateway to Yellowstone Park with hunting and fishing nearby.
A reflection on coquettes as rare yet essential social catalysts. The piece defines a coquette as one who pleases, plans amusements, and animates gatherings, the stirring element, soul of the house, and salt of the banquet, shaping weeks of agreeable sociability under a roof.
Fog's Journal item notes clothing prices at the Two Golden Balls Covent Garden offering drummers sagathie duroy suits morning gowns cloaks and ready made coats with prices from £3 10s to £5 10s and fabrics like German Serge. The piece also references Senator A G Foster’s farming history in Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
An illustrated pamphlet promotes seaside attractions and Columbia river beaches via the Astoria and Columbia River railroad. It highlights a 3 hour 30 minute trip from Portland Union Depot to a beach hotel in a luxury parlor car.
Community notice promoting Spano Street shop in Dillon Montana. It advertises a second hand store with bicycle supplies and a blacksmith offering forging and horse shoing services. Callahan is named as the general blacksmith offering these services.
A traditional blacksmith offers track shoeing and horse shoeing services plus jobbing wagon and woodwork. Located as a general craftsman serving horses and wagons with repairs and fabrication.
Tavine McQuany as Manager invites inquiries about Dillon Beaverhead County Montana and neighboring states. The firm buys and sells real estate and mining properties and handles rents and collections. Send stamp and self addressed envelope for reply.
Tickets on July 16 17 and 18 from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul to Indianapolis and return at one fare two dollars for the round trip in honor of the Biennial Convention International Epworth League. Valid for return until August 20 travel via O M St P Ry agent L L Downing Salt Lake City Utah.
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