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Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1897

Page

8

Theater and Simpson 4 & Ramundy Stock Company in Pilsen

The Simpson 4 and Ramundy Stock Company presented Tit for Lat a large four act comedy with Simpson as Jack Rutledge and W W Craig as O Flan. The crowd was pleased On Tuesday Bell O Shandon was shown and on Wednesday The Ballet Gin drew fair crowds. Many vitascope pictures were omitted due to poor reception. Town residents attend every show, with some shows fake while others display real talent. Critics should consider small town stage limits before judging.

Monnday Avenbig Bimood Simpson Jack Rutledge W. W. Craig O’flam Tough Bell O’ Shandon Dillon

Dillion and Vicinity Notices and Local Ads

In Dillon area notices include Cushing Sons wear resister for $2.50 and McQuarry Conger painting services. Local ads promote Schlitz beer at Brainard Williams and Blue Flame oil at Dart Hardware. Oregon Short Line offers 1000 mile book tickets at $30 starting April 5 for multiple western states and rail lines.

Cushing & Sons Morman Arthur McQuarry & Conger Schlitz Brainard & Williams Bate Dart Hardware Co Oregon Utah Wyoming Idaho Montana San Pete Valley R.R

Desert and homestead entries filed with local land office

Listings show Jennie E. Schwartz filing a desert land entry on Grasshopper creek and Jesse W. Pratt a homestead entry near Red Rock. Also noted are affidavits of publication, proofs posting for hearings to sell personal property, and estate actions for William Christiansen and Michael Swensen with returns and orders for sales and hearings. School trustees in Dillon call July 31 election to levy 2000 dollars for new facilities, with judges Wm Roe J A Jordan and Chris Burfeind, and treasury around 2500 dollars amid a two mill tax plan.

Jennie E. Schwartz Grasshopper Creek Jesse W. Pratt Red Rock William Christiansen Michael Swensen Dillon First National Bank Wm. Roe Rev. J. A. Jordan Chris Burfeind Treasury U.S. Land Office Missoula Montana John Walchli Emma Bentley D. S Beaverhead County L. J. Price United States Land Office Joan M.evans

Degree of Honor Lodge Installs Officers and Holds Banquet

The Degree of Honor A O U W lodge installed their officers last Friday evening. A short program followed the installation, then a banquet. The lodge members served as reception hosts to the officers.

A. O. U. W. Lodge

City Council Advances Water Franchise to Metlen

At a July meeting the council discussed granting a water franchise to George R. Metlen and sent it to the judiciary committee. Bonded bidders for lumber and street work were approved, sidewalks ordered on Washington, Dillon and Orr streets, and the water ordinance moved to final passage with unanimous support.

Thompson & Reynolds Chas. H. Padley Board of Prisoners George R. Metlen Judiciary Committee Eliel Crowell Jewell White Williamson Haynes Anderson Roy Cox Washington Street Orr Dillon Street Dillon Washington Atlantic Street Normal School Pacific Atlantic Alderman White

Gold nugget found at Christian and Randall's placer mine

A 3 by 12 inch gold specimen from French creek above Argenta weighed with white quartz and was valued at about 15 dollars. The claim, bought from Chas Watson last spring, is being worked with a "giant" machine. work began last week and results are promising. The creek yields coarse gold in pockets and the men are encouraged.

Christian & Randall's French Creek Argenta Chas

Abstract of Beaverhead County Assessments

Abstract lists values for real estate city and town lots, improvements, mining claims, lines, depots, and acres. It itemizes personal property including watches, furniture, firearms, tools, farming and machinery, wagons, teams, livestock counts for horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, and banking and credits. Notes that railroad levy is excluded until the state board meeting in August.

State Board

Washington maple wood praised for violin making quality

A Buffalo Express report notes Washington state maple surpasses Swiss imports for violins. A Chicago maker confirms the wood resists splitting, finishes well, resonates, and is strong yet light. Demand grows and may command higher prices as American wood gains favor.

Washington Chicago Switzerland Europe Buffalo Express

Washington temper and self control, a preacher’s view

Reverend F B Williams of Baltimore asserts George Washington swore revealing a fierce temper. He argues round English oaths were common in Washington’s era and that passion can drive power, warning that self control without substance is meaningless.

F. B. Williams Baltimore George Washington Washington Cleveland Plain Dealer

Will Washington Known for Spreading News Says Friend

In the Washington Star a friend describes Willie Washington as someone who tells everything he knows and is not quick to talk. Miss Cayenne notes he already speaks little, highlighting his talkative contradiction.

Willie Washington Miss Cayenne Washington Star

The Wise Indian Voices Forest Peoples Peace

The Lanniganville sage praises wild men of the forest saying they smoke and pipe for peace, never a cigarette in this quip reported by the Philadelphia North American.

Forest Lanniganville Philadelphia

Takes His Time She Our Minister No Quick Conclusions

A Brooklyn Life quip notes the minister avoids rushing to conclusions. The speaker recalls witnessing his habit of taking at least an hour before deciding.

Brooklyn

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Simpson 4 & Ramundy Biay Pilsen Dillon and Vicinity J. E. Estes John G. Willis Pocatello Callon Arthur Dillon Implement Company N. M. White Drug Store Grace Lamont de Witt N.M. White Drug Store D. of The Presbyterian Church American Bible Society the Book of Civilization J. C. Jordan Diay Ihre Emir Dos Methodist Choir D. E. Sanders Baptist Choir the Book of Commerce Nev O. C. Weller Presbyterian Choir the Book of God E. G. Cattermole Pioneers Salt Lake American Protective Tariff League W. F. Wakeman Gen West 23d Street New York Chamberlain City Drug Store Aus Beaverhead Cou Ncli Aime Spyder Shae Ae Wise Indian Froen Paige Amerie Louis White Ste. Nem Seceipt Carr ‘Agricultural Ymptta Catal Ut Tata Bieceits Geede Ut Whelavaix Prize Eidensamersy Mi Roberts Minneapolis MINN Butte and Anaconda Butte Anada Batte Board of County Commissioners A. K. H. Maynus Fifth Judicial District State of Michael Swenson Fox Post Office Big Hole Basin Josephus Ricn Suimmons State of Montana Beaverhead Justice Court Glendale Township Eli. H. Harvey Thos D. Powell Isaac Forst KH. Harvey Thos. D. Powell Costa A. D. J. H. Harvey Music House Boston Steinway Northwest I. T. Cox W.S. Pyle COX & Pyle GEO. J Butchers Veal Dillon National Bank Dillon, Montana H. D. Brainard Kentucky Liquor Store Idanha Rau Dixon
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