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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
3
Prices paid for various produce per pound or per hundredweight at the wholesale market as the edition went to press. Figures are listed for potatoes, onions, beef joints, and baled hay with cents and totals, reflecting market rates of the time.
An interview in the Journal-Min es Denver cites Jerome Arizona's United States Senator W A Clark owned copper mine as producing an annual input between 15 and 80 million dollars with copper valued at about 1 million per month at current prices. The mine employs around forty workers and the ore carries gold and silver value. County assessor Abe Thurgood reported 1899 district valuation at about 3.69 million, with railroad assessment to push the total near 4 million. Alder Gulch Times notes a local suicide attempt by Werken and reports telephone booth construction by J J Caton’s crew. Ballards Snow Liniment is advertised.
Robert W. Buchanan with Tony Ward in Wigwam placer mining died suddenly in camp at age 47. Cause unclear, likely a blood clot from a ruptured leg vessel leading to heart failure. Wife and four sons, plus relatives, mourn him as lodges and Madison County residents assist with arrangements. He was born in 1852 in Pennsylvania and long lived in Mount Pleasant Iowa.
An advertisement asserts a herbal remedy can quickly cure constipation biliousness jaundice headache indigestion and back pain by regulating the liver and purifying the blood claiming widespread energy restoration when other remedies fail. It warns of prompt relief and promotes a plant based formula.
Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle, former missionary bishop of Montana, arrived in Virginia City and spoke at St Pauls Episcopal where he founded the first church in Montana in 1867. He recalled early trials, praised local support, and met old friends before continuing to Butte and returning to St Louis.
Capt Andrew Jensen of Co E First Montana reg was among Morgan City passengers arriving the 24th from Manila. Ill when he left Manila the voyage restored him to health and brought him back.
The advertisement touts a buckeye extract based ointment called Tabler's Pile Ointment. It claims to cure all forms of piles without surgery, including blindness and bleeding, and offers bottles for 50 cents and special tubes for 75 cents. Sold by L. J. Williams and mail order available.
Muse L. A. Mint national director of the National Liberal Art and Science League will give a talk on art in the parlor at the meeting Wednesday.
Old Court House Cuizon in Beaverhead County describes Dillon as a thriving trading and banking hub near the Oregon Short Line. It highlights mines nearby producing gold silver copper and lead with rich agricultural land and a State Normal school. The piece notes churches libraries water works electric light plants and strong social life. It promotes Dillon as an outfitting base for Yellowstone Park hunting and fishing with ample room for growth.
News notes multiple Montana incidents: a Great Northern freight derailed with sixteen cars and the engine ditched between Jennings and Fisher River. Private Michael Corrigan of Co Klat Montana dies in Manila. Wm Thomas killed in Butte’s west Colusa mine after jumping 1000 feet due to misread indicator. Electrician Dan Harley nearly dies after electric contact. Rev F B Cleland installed as pastor at Anaconda. Prof J L Carlisle found dead in Missoula gulch amid mystery.
R B Turner representing the Nevada and Utah Exploration Co secures a contract with Allis Co to build a 50 to 60 ton per day cyanide mill at Norris fed by Madisonian mine ore. Turner and his brother own the principal interests. this is his fourth to fifth mill in three years, with several plants already in operation. Completion in about three months after plans are sent to the foundry.
An ad touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe effective worm remedy for children. It claims quick results with few risks and notes a price of 25 cents. Bold by L J Williams. A separate pitch extols Grand Island Business and Normal College citing fourteen years of operation, low expenses, and admission details in Grand Island Nebraska.
The New York Star announces a word-building contest using letters from THE NEW YORK STAR with prizes including a $40 bicycle and two watches each day. Subscribers send a 12 cent trial subscription for 13 weeks and entries run from June 26 to August 21, 1899. Winners will be printed in the next issue. bicycles may be chosen in different styles. Prizes beyond bicycles include dinner sets and silverware.
Tribune publication promotes the American Pianett as a beginner friendly string instrument for children. It highlights its piano like volume and ease of play and urges homes to own one through Tribune Pub. Co. agents. Also notes sales hype for "In His Steps" at The Turves Store and other miscellaneous items and notices.
Invina McQuary, Manager, welcomes inquiries about Dillon Montana real estate and mining properties. We buy and sell property, manage rents and collections, serving Beaverhead county and neighboring states. Send stamp and addressed envelope for reply.
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