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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
5
Notice from the Tribune about editorials and letters to the editor from Dillon readers. It warns that the Tarpeen Pub Co will not be responsible for debts of employees unless signed by a manager and asks subscribers to report missed deliveries to ensure regular distribution.
At the Montana building dedication on Tuesday May, Martin Maginnis lauded the state as source and center of a vast river of resources. He celebrated farms, mines, forests, and people while presenting Montana’s exhibits as a welcome to visitors from all states and nations. The Fourth of July promises grand city events and a red letter day in Dillon. Oregon editor jokes on a honeymoon miscue with the Northern Pacific, and C Cole denounces neglect of local citizens while urging focus on domestic needs. President Reid of the Montana College of Agriculture voices caution on dancing and social excess, saying restraint benefits study. Mrs. James W. Gerard’s Marcus Daly scholarship to Columbia promises Montana miners’ education and sets a model for others to follow.
The present graduating class at the Normal College appears to be the most popular yet to graduate from the institution. The text notes high regard for this cohort and mentions lack of attention or endowment despite their prominence.
Alumni, juniors and townspeople praise the class for continuous pleasure during the past week, offsetting earlier abstinence from social sanctions at the school. The group has received many compliments for conduct and demeanor.
The town of Dillon plans a grand Fourth of July celebration that leaders say will outclass all prior Placktail shore events. Officials urge residents not to miss what is described as the most elaborate birthday observance yet.
The report notes a quiet Eastern front while Colorado provides sufficient war news this week. Details on locations and events are sparse but imply a shift in focus or mood.
A motorist Fritz Opel trains for the Gordon Bennett Cup and races daily with the Ostend Vienna express between Frankfort and Mayence. The two mile level stretch sees Opel surge ahead after the train passes, reaching Kelsterbach five miles distant well in front in a thrilling neck and neck contest.
The Philadelphia Press reports the Seventy-first regiment Virginia volunteer infantry with 500 officers and men camping at the world’s fair August 1 to 10. Wing Edward opposes lengthy dinners and has declared war on meals with more than six courses.
Geo Breck, manager and part owner of the Yellowstone Park Transportation Co, is in town buying 150 head of stage horses of 1150 to 1250 pounds. He has already purchased about 25 head and says this season will be very active. He departs tomorrow for Madison County. Poison weed concerns keep cattlemen alert on ranges with larkspur and water hemlock prevalent. James Phillips and son Claude bought 70 head of yearling cattle for about 18 dollars each, blocked by Horse Prairie cattle, 8,000 in one bunch. N B Woods bought 40 horses and 40 mares to ship Monday to Missouri or Illinois from Dillon yards. John Sutherland and Chas A Smith’s horses to be summered at Mulany ranch on Grasshopper.
The Improved Order of Redmen lodge in Dillon filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state this week to enable business transactions under the charter. Broadway theatre music director W E Esmay, a noted violinist and stenographer, visited Dillon with the local orchestra. Eph Stoller, bowling alley manager, announces Ladies Day starts next week with exclusive use of lanes for ladies or ladies with escorts on Thursday evenings.
Samuel Lee Robbins See of Corvallis Montana wed Dora Robbins at Mrs Sherman Sapps home on Kentucky avenue this afternoon Reverend A B Martin of the Presbyterian church officiated The couple will live on Morse s ranch north of Dillon
A short, witty note contrasts cheap talk with long distance telephone use. It asserts that in many cases the more a person contributes the more they pay, while politeness can at times beat money under the wire.
Miles Blakely killed Annie Clifton in Sikeston Missouri on June 13 then killed himself. Authorities believe jealousy sparked the double tragedy. The pair had recently moved from Shawneetown Illinois.
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