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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
1
The notice advertises best meals and rooms in the city for transient guests at $2.00 per day. Meal tickets cost $5 for 21 meals. The site is opposite the railroad depot. Newbro's Witch Hazel Cream is promoted as a top complexion preparation replacing others.
Prices paid for wholesale produce at press time include butter per pound 0.25 0.30, eggs per dozen 0.15 0.20, potatoes per etw, wheat per wk 0.95, timothy baled 9.50 13.50, blue joint 7.00 8.00, wild hay baled ? Amelia 7.0 8.00 5b TE 75.
Regular reports from Beaverhead County cover Bannack Lima Red Rock and surrounding areas. Items include church services in Bannack with Dillon visitors, mill fire scare, itinerant photographers, bills of cattle and hay shipments, and plans for July 4 celebrations in Lima with committees and a brass band. Local road and business activity also noted.
A fox vixen in Scotland is noted for caring for her young by hoarding food. After a covert search, hunters found five fox cubs and a cache including lambs rats voles black game curlew plover ducks partridges and 76 short eared owls. Most owls were young. the article suggests the females defended their young.
The Fifth Judicial District court met with Judge Frank Showers. Actions included demurrers overruled, pleas entered, trials set, dismissals, and homestead and desert entries noted. A marriage license was issued for Ellis Thomas and Marie Winger. News on the Helena Normal School funding and opening timeline followed, with plans to advance funds and seek legislative reimbursement. A medical ad for Dr. ate NERVE PLASTER concludes.
Charlie Wilson captured a young antelope that was following a herd of horses. After effort he secured it and carried the animal home. The Wilson family plans to raise it and expects interest from visitors to see the interesting youngster. It is likely about one week old.
Travel deal from Dillon to Salt Lake and return for 15 dollars. Tickets available July 1st with travel dates July 2nd 3rd and 4th in 1896 era phrasing. Limited sale indicates a short window and listed price for round trip transport.
Mrs D J Kenney advertises rag carpets in Dillon opposite Andersons livery stable. Also promoted Frenchtansy Tablets for relief of menstrual irregularities with claims of unobstructed tables and universal remedy. Manufactured in Paris and sold by D M Newbro Drug Co Butte sole agents at $2 per box by mail sealed.
The O'Connor residence on Washington street will be sold cheap with easy terms to the right party. A few expensive repairs can make it one of the citys most desirable homes. Inquire at 241 B. FE. Warre. Also note travel route via Burlington through Billings saving 22 hours 20 minutes.
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