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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
1
Charles Streb a 25 year old Melrose resident died after aiding Deputy Hungate at a Melrose dance when two men caused trouble. Nelson, Sullivan arrested in Dillon, charged with first degree murder. Streb buried in Mountain View cemetery after funeral at the Catholic church.
In a tense city league clash Eliels outlasted Mercantile 6 to 3 as Yoe allowed four hits and Bradley was tagged by the Mercantile bats. Shannon and Best contributed key defensive plays, while a midgame pitching duel and late runs decided the contest. A Tuesday directors meeting saw Earl Wheat resign as Eliel manager with William Jennings named successor. Duff joined Mercantile and Tyrell moved to Eliels.
Assessor Holden reports Beaverhead County values across sectors: farms and improvements 2,339,297. city lots 954,254. mining property 30,498. live stock includes 116 thoroughbred horses 29,405. 7,276 range horses and young stock 256,025. 3,871 work horses and mules 280,867. 5,116 beef cattle 204,515. 21,938 cows 421,627. 24,666 young stock 501,812. 165,760 sheep 438,064. hogs 4,903. Telecommunications lines total 18,647 telegraph and 72,020 telephone. Cash on special deposit and unwarranted credits amount to 85,831.
John Doherty and Geo Davis claiming Tennessee night rider status face 250 days in county jail and $500 fines each after they insulted a colored woman and beat her husband John Malone. Judge Hirschman swiftly sentenced after testimony from respected locals. The defendants’ courtroom antics included mock legal pleas as they claimed Sunny Tennessee origins.
Earl Wheat sold the Scenic Theatre to a Butte theatrical syndicate and it reopened yesterday under manager J. J. Brennan who plans first class attractions for the Dillon public with films that are interesting amusing and educational.
A Saturday fire on Chicago's north side destroyed six residences and injured one woman, with police suspecting burglars aiming to rob the homes during the smoke and flames. The alleged arsonists escaped. Rumors link Winters Parsons Boomer of Spokane to a related rail project in the area. Montana State Fair officials seek to showcase aggressive agricultural displays under the Beat the World slogan to draw attention to the Treasure State.
Reciproc ity treaty with Canada passed by Senate 53 to 27 after two sessions of congress. Taft signed the bill Wednesday afternoon at exactly 3 10 in the presence of Secretary Knox using a gold pen. Canada has not yet acted, except paper and pulp provisions which became effective on signing.
Miss Mary Hester Phillips, a student of Miss Grace Graeter, delivered a refined piano recital at the Normal College last Friday evening. The program earned widespread applause for finishing artistry, with soprano Miss Catherine Paxton also praised for pleasing performance. Accompanists included Miss Margaret Poindexter on first piano and Miss Cloen Thomas with Miss Estella Knotts on second piano.
J B McLaren operates a dry land farm about three miles from Dillon with a promising harvest ahead. A fields yield wheat and flax ready for picking. The home sits among trees with a garden of corn peas beans lettuce radishes onions turnips beets and more. Mrs McLaren tends a blooming corner flower bed by the yard.
A prominent lawyer and judge, Judge Melton, dies at his Dillon residence after a brief illness. Funeral services were held yesterday. A Bozeman correspondent reported finding a letter in Northern Pacific yards alleged to be from Hugh Whitney to Jess Weston claiming to be Ben Tasker returning to raid the country. The letter was viewed as a possible fake by local writers who noted Whitney’s history and Tasker’s, suggesting the letter was a fabrication to boost notoriety among travelers.
In a seven inning duel on Wednesday evening Elliels defeated O-5 five to four. Yee pitched two hits allowed while Conger gave up seven over seven frames. The game ended in one hour and fifteen minutes with a late Elliels rally sealing the win.
A Sunday outing on Everson lake in the Rockies celebrated Mrs S A Williamson of Dillon Montana and her daughter Elfreda. Maurice Cottom photographed the gathering including A R Mulkey and his four horse team taking the ladies to a scenic lakeside spot. Mrs Williamson is Mulkey’s sister and returned to Dillon after a four week visit. Elfreda will stay with her uncle and aunt on a ranch near Leadore.
Judge Henry Ripley Melton a prominent Montana lawyer died at his Dillon home after a brief illness from pleuro pneumonia. He collapsed at his office stairs ten days prior. Survived by wife Dora Love and four children, funeral held at the family home with Rev Hooker and Rev Ostrander. Interment at Mountain View cemetery. He had served as Beaverhead county attorney for three terms and helped draw Dillon’s first city charter.
Friday evening a delightful progressive dinner and card party honored Miss May Ann Knox of Leavenworth Kansas. Guests traveled between homes of Miss Alma Morse Mrs Jos C Smith and Mrs E D White enjoying three courses and lively company including Lougheed Bennett Roland Clark Blanch Morse Anna Carter Margaret White and others.
Chris Maurer acting for Crummins and Pierre of Boston bought the last wool clip in the county from Mrs. F. E. Armstrong of Medine Lodge. Maurer also purchased additional parcels as part of the closing deal.
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