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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1888
Page
12
The readable text shows garbled fragments mentioning various names and places such as Virginiva and Beane, with scattered terms like notices, diary, seats, and fees. The passage lacks coherent events or a clear narrative to summarize.
A garbled column mixes town events and mining chatter. Reads as a digest of local notices, concerts, church events, temperance meetings, and plans for new industrial work in Dillon. Mentions Company E, a Baptist concert, and forthcoming public announcements amid scattered names and places.
The City Council met at City Hall to inaugurate Mayor Peet after a lengthy election process. Several aldermen were sworn in and nominations for vacancies in the second ward drew mixed votes while petition requests faced procedural questions.
A disputed fight between Bates and Hawkins ends with Bates winning by referee decision. The bout featured rounds of slugging and fouls, with Hawkins cited for a foul in round nine and Bates accused of “manhering” to extend the bout. The crowd dispersed after the train return and police involvement.
A fragmented local notices page markets groceries cigars steel goods mowers and farm equipment. It lists Goetzehine Co. offers imported West and domestic cigars, Josephine Bivens and Mauvity Niveen notices, job ads, sale of houses and lots, cabinet photography, and general merchandise with prices and calls for tenders.
Announcement lists cash prices for flour and related goods from Dinton Baan and Gasis Co. Includes amite stock stove for sale, with best cash prices offered.
MaOlsk Wesseils Dramatic Company performs The Black Flag at the Opera House after Monday night. The Philipsburg audience enjoyed a lively production with notable acting by George Wessells, Owen Glydon, Lazarus and others. the company is praised as one of the best seen in Philipsburg.
The Mennetate View Cemetery Association met at Cite Hall on Tuesday to perfect its organization and incorporation. Trustees were authorized to buy ten acres from John K.R. Selway for a cemetery plat south of Craig Cornell's on the old Harnack road. Officers include Bb. F. White president and Good T. Paul secretary.
Businessmen and merchants in Southern Montana and Eastern Idaho are invited to inspect samples and prices at the Tien Ct job department. Recent material and paper upgrades promise faster service with steam presses enabling rapid job printing and a broad stock of stationery.
The Montana Baptist Association session began this morning and will continue through Saturday with services led by Rev. Te 1. Lewis at the Baptist Church Sunday morning and Rev. C. C. Prost preaching that evening. Officers elected for next year include President J. Wo Wady of Helens Secretary Miss Cora Marton Treasurer Mrs. Jas Mo Pass. Delegates listed from Butte Helena Boulder Stevensville Twin Bridges Sheridan and more attended.
Citizens of Dillon prepare for a patriotic Fourth of July with a town celebration after a City Hall meeting. Layne was chosen chairman and Jones secretary as committees set to manage finance processions sports fireworks decorations and the grand ball at the Opera House led by Company E National Guard.
A garbled OCR recap mentions individuals from Argenta and Virginia City with scattered names and places. It notes visits to Glendatal and Craidenound Re Nandues and references locals like Rev. S ingersoll and Councilman Batchei with fragmented affiliations and dates.
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