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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
4
Tribune asks readers who do not receive their copies on time to notify the office. The paper is published regularly and subscribers should receive it regularly.
A Havre Plain Dealer analysis argues home merchants outpace city catalogue houses on quality price service and value to local institutions. It contends catalogue sellers use deceptive baiting and buy seconds, inflating costs with catalog printing advertising and freight, harming town businesses and community groups.
Insurance adjusters visit Dillon this week to re assess rates citing electrical wiring quality. They praise the water system and fire department but warn many buildings still use outdated wiring and wooden brackets. Homeowners are urged to inspect and upgrade wiring promptly as Dillon schedules a big Fourth of July celebration with the Indian war dance expected to draw crowds.
A 19th century summary notes a law making it a misdemeanor to sell or give tobacco to anyone under eighteen. It specifies a fine between 25 and 500 dollars or up to three months in jail, or both, upon conviction by a justice.
Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing and Mrs. B N Stevenson hosted a Dillon Society gathering at the Cushing home on South Idaho Street in honor of Mrs. J C Tattersall of Dayton Ohio. Guests enjoyed fancy work conversation strawberry shortcake cake and coffee served by Miss Tattersall.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. R. F. Tattersall and Miss Tattersall entertained the Manse society. A short musical program featured a viola solo by Miss Rife and vocal solos by Miss Rich and Miss Paxton with Miss Tattersall as accompanist. Sherbet cake and coffee were served.
Allen entertained Friday evening with a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Fenner, and Mrs. C. R. Squire. The event marked a cheerful social gathering among local residents.
Dr and Mrs H H Swain hosted a pleasant Saturday evening gathering with friends including Mr and Mrs A L Anderson Mr and Mrs E S Luce Mr and Mrs J E Monroe Mr and Mrs G B Conway Mr and Mrs F E Foote and Mrs Clara Chapman Flinch provided entertainment for the group.
Dr and Mrs W C Bagley hosted ten students last Friday evening in a pleasant social event. The guests included Alice Fogarty Ella North Katherine Anderson Euphemia Campbell Esther Sutherland Myrtle Wright Mayme Kerrigan Anna Shora Florence Gosson and Edward Fogarty.
A sequence of social events is noted: a Monday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs A L Stone with guests Dr and Mrs H H Swain Rev and Mrs S D Hooker and others. Upcoming gatherings include St Rose guild, Baptist Aid, St James guild, a flinch party at Bagley home, Dutch lunch for Prof Carl Riedelsberger, and card party invitations on Tuesday the 19th and Friday afternoon.
State Land Register Schmidt reports leasers are driving higher demand than any prior similar period, predicting revenue from state lands for this fiscal year will surpass the best 12 months on record.
Special to the Tribune reports Miss Nevada Wall’s Dillon visit and a successful Friday dance with lively music. Community notes mention visitors from Lima, a measles death of infant Clarence Martinell, and the Martins relocating to the basin for summer. Walter Crowell’s arrival and warm welcome are noted alongside land clearing, sporting mishaps, cattle roundup, and a missing-persons alert for a man selling razors.
Wellie Shields daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Shields died from spinal trouble at home on Wednesday. The funeral was held at the house and burial followed at Point of Rocks cemetery. A song service replaced a prayer meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Page. Organist Mrs Toyeyt of Twin Bridges gave a musical performance. Mrs. William Owsley remains critically ill after weeks of illness. Rummins cottage building work progresses with the dwelling nearly complete. Bert Fuqua visited from Butte to accept a building contract.
J C Mahoney visits Pony with Rochester guests while mining expert Brown from San Francisco tours the Lester mine owned by Joseph Armour and others and speaks favorably after inspecting Hulbert canyon. Local movements include Wiant shifting to Bear Gulch and Townsend canvassing for a student encyclopedia.
Horace McIntyre reports his helper took razors and other items. Recent rains filled creeks to banks and promise a bountiful hay crop in the upper valley as Mork Davidson observes conditions.
The company indicates management changes will improve service and expects to offer attractive rates by July 1. In the interim they will consider any rates proposed, with contact to Adams for information.
A historic advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, not a quack remedy, developed by a leading physician, and sold with testimonials and 75 cent price.
A reader from Hope Texas reports Bucklen's Arnica Balm quickly cured a bad sore eye and other sores. The testimonial claims strong effectiveness and urges others to try the product from local drugstores.
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