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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
1
Special correspondence from Laxevien reports the death of Mrs Frank Sparrow at 9 PM Saturday from blood poisoning aged 36. She left four children, two from a former husband, and was buried at Lakeview cemetery after a funeral at the schoolhouse. Husband Mr Sparrow and community members mourn her loss.
Special correspondence notes extensive horse sales among ranchers in the Big Hole basin region.Visits by Dillon visitors include Mrs. Hartwig and Mrs. Lovell, with multiple Dillon residents visiting friends and relatives. A big dance is planned at Reichie's hall on August first drawing a large crowd.
Pageville notes a fishing party hosted by Mrs. Wm. Owsley for sailors home from the navy visiting Twin Bridges. Several local residents, including Misses Jane and Mildred Marshall and Ford Burtch, are mentioned with travels and visits around town. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Harry Redfield is planned for the evening.
Special correspondence notes horse racing arrangements for August 8 with fifty quality horses and daily excursions from Butte. Large wool shipments from Maurer & Swartz, Myhart & McFadden. Local notices include a wagon accident injury to John Seyler and social events, plus staff changes at mining firm Montana & St. Paul and school appointments. County wealth rises with Beaverhead County showing major stock cattle gains. overall real and personal property totals listed with changes from 1902 to 1903.
The Post Mortem Ceremonials After the pope's death show Cardinal Oreglia as Camerlingo kneeling at the bedside and proclaiming Dominus papa noster mortuus est. The body lies in semi state, guarded by guards, with church bells tolling. On the third day the temporary papal executive meets, seals broken, and the interment set for Saturday July 25 in St. Peter's cathedral.
Special correspondence notes a crowded scene as the Watsecas again defeat the Whitehalls in a baseball game. The rough crowd and brisk play draw continued discussion as fans head toward page ten for further details.
A concise chronology outlines the life and reign of Pope Leo XIII, highlighting key dates, positions, and milestones in his papacy. The timeline traces his birth, rise to the papal throne, notable encyclicals, and impact on church and society during his long tenure.
Fire swept the wooden creamery owned by Johnson and Christiansen around 9 80 this morning. The building and fixtures are a total loss with butter stock of over 300 pounds burned and insurance only 2500. The blaze started in the engine room and spread rapidly, leaving only a trunk and four boxes of butter saved. It remains unclear if the structure will be rebuilt.
Beav erhead County commissioners met as a board of equalization at 9 o clock Monday with W M Oliver as chairman and J B Baker clerk. They signed the jail construction contract and filed a 5000 bond by contractor Phil Anderegg. his bid bond was returned. John R Porter was named acting road supervisor No 2 to be confirmed later, and filed a bond before taking duties. Tax reduction petitions were filed for numerous residents and firms. The assessor handed over books to the board, which began review work.
Six bids were opened for the city waterworks project with Cusick & Jacobs of Butte winning at $61,000 and Dec 1 completion. Other bids ranged from $62,000 to $65,750 with Poindexter & Co offering $63,000 and a Jan 1 1904 finish.
Prof J A Koontz former Anaconda public schools superintendent left with his wife and family for Dillon where he has accepted the next year as Dillon schools superintendent. He is regarded as one of the best educators in the state and Anaconda friends wish him success.
Oscar Johnson spent last Sunday in Sheridan with friends. Mrs. J. F. Bishop and Miss Jean Bishop are expected home in a few days. Miss Jean Bishop has just graduated with high honors from the University of Wisconsin.
The Montana State Normal College issues a new catalogue noting a fifty percent rise in annual attendance to 191, with 76 percent from counties beyond Beaverhead. The faculty grows by three, all with university training and extensive teaching experience. Strong courses, two leading to degrees, enhanced library and labs, and two dormitories nearing completion.
The marriage occurred at the Baptist parsonage on Thursday July 29 at 10 30 am. The groom Duke Dalton is a mining mill contractor supervising a large mill in Butte and the bride Misa Belle Easton hails from Portland Oregon. They chose Dillon Montana as the meeting place and will reside there.
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