31 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
The Beaverhead County beet fields show four to eight inch high plants as the Billings Sugar Company mails guidance to growers. The circular covers thinning to one beet per 10 inches, use of hoes, cultivation depth, weed removal, and irrigation timing to conserve moisture and ensure timely watering before September.
Robert Souht faced a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Hirschman after being charged with stealing a watch from Chris Peterson. Souht denied the theft claiming Peterson gave the watch. witnesses supported the charge as Souht had been drunk with Peterson. He was arrested for trying to sell the watch and remained held at district court on $250 bond.
Mrs. Leslie Thompson and Miss Jean Bishop arrived home from the east after six weeks touring eastern cities. Miss Bishop studied at a Boston conservatory of music and Mrs. Thompson joined her sister on the trip.
Attendance urged for the Beaverhead County Fair in Dillon with highlights and event lineup for the upcoming year. Organizers emphasize planning now to enjoy exhibits parades and community activities at the fairgrounds.
Survivors of the Big Hole engagement plan a reunion in Hamilton on Sunday August 9 at the Ravalli hotel. Amos Buck of Stevensville reports Senator Dixon will attend to address veterans and help celebrate the battle’s 31st anniversary. The event mirrors the Nez Perce route through the valley when 194 settlers and soldiers clashed with the Indians who lost 208 to 66 whites.
Charles E. Woods of Livingston was arrested in Lima and brought to Dillon by Constable Boyle. He is accused of robbing mails from the Livingston depot to the Livingston post office. On a southbound train he confided in George M. Greer who alerted a railroad detective leading to Woods’s arrest. He faces examination before U S Commissioner A S Johnson and is held on $1,500 bond. his mother lives in Livingston.
At a dinner William J. Bryan joked about his repeated presidential attempts. He told of entering a Texas dance hall, being escorted out by the floor manager, returning, and finally being kicked out, concluding that locals did not want him there. The Baptist aid society invites all to a Lewis lawn reception.
Residents petition the postmaster general to establish a Wisdom to Fox line, arguing current routes force a weeklong 180 mile journey. A letter from 275 basin residents outlines delays from Bristow to Fox and urges immediate action to restore efficient mail delivery.
W. S. Tash a well known Beaverhead cattle buyer and Dillon butcher, escaped serious harm when his six shooter discharged after striking a rock. The 45 caliber bullet hit his right arm below the shoulder, wound healing, with danger of a heart shot avoided. He was treated by Dr. R H. Ryburn in Bannack.
A special Friday night session of the City Council addressed a dispute as Nent refused to sign a proposed contract. Officials debated terms and set next steps to resolve the stalemate.
Beaverhead County sheepmen sold thirteen wool clips over the past two weeks with prices ranging from 14 to 174 cents per pound. Buyers included Hample Patterson and Justice Bateman Co, purchasing dozens of thousands of pounds from multiple sellers including Selway Sheep Co and Frank Landon.
Strobel's airship, winner of the St Louis airship races, will fly daily at the Montana State Fair from Sept 28 to Oct 3 in Helena. The craft set a five mile in under five minutes record at St Louis and will race an automobile from Helena to the fairgrounds. Officials expect strong public interest, noting few Montanans have seen a successful airship flight.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lusher will travel to Seattle next Saturday to buy the full stock for the Fair Store. They will be assisted as far as Kingston, Idaho by Miss Mildred Keyser who will visit her parents there.
Abner B. Clements, former cashier of the Aetna Banking and Trust Co., is defendant in a suit by Robert Lyons as receiver for the bank wreck. The 43 page complaint seeks final judgment and jail until about $400,000 is paid, detailing alleged conspiracies with Heinze, fictitious entities, and improper stock handling. Bondsmen seek to arrest Clements, who is reportedly at large, while related actions accuse him of false bank reports and unpaid legal fees.
Mrs. J. N. Creley of Auburn Nebraska will leave Dillon next Sunday for Garnet Montana to visit her sister Mrs. Fred Hall after several weeks with Mrs. Neil Sharkey. She then returns home.
Exhibition hall and stock pens will be crowded at the county fair. Enter your items early, and you are assured placement and admission to the event.
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