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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
5
The official Beaverhead County paper notes advance rate details and urges subscribers to notify the office if delivery is irregular or late. It emphasizes regular publication and directs letters to the Editor.
The county board of commissioners decided to eliminate all saloons within five miles of any Horse Prairie grading camp. The paper commends Patterson, Francis and Orr for a decision seen as prudent and financially beneficial, potentially saving taxpayers many dollars by reducing prosecutions and liquor-related losses.
The article notes the departure of Norma college students from Dillon as graduates leave to teach across the state. It honors their residence in Dillon and anticipates their future success reflecting on the community. It also mentions Beaverhead County fair opening ten weeks from next Wednesday with liberal prizes and increased effort by locals.
The article urges county residents to exhibit at the county fair and promote statewide excellence. It previews a redesigned Fourth of July celebration in Dillon with original plans and promises a memorable, enjoyable day for all who attend.
The Great Falls Leader champions a sensible prize a house and lot for the most popular young lady ahead of cars pianos diamonds and trips. It notes two Montana children died last week from toy pistol wounds or blank cartridge burns urging parents to limit such playthings.
Many young ladies in popularity contests across the state focus on garnering friends and votes to win prizes rather than proving themselves the most popular in their neighborhoods.
A fragment notes readers preferring church travel and Alaska exposition over aid for the poor. It mentions Butte firms gifting baby buggies for twins and local papers debating Decoration Day flags. It also cites Virginia City papers offering kitchen sets with new subscriptions.
Dillon marks five key dates this year with public celebrations on July 4 August 31 September 1 2 and 3. The list highlights major community events and planned gatherings across the late summer and early fall period. The exact programs and hosts are detailed in local notices and municipal schedules.
The successors of the G. W. Dart hardware firm reorganize to form the Dart Hardware and Implement Company with 40000 capital. Directors include Mrs Hattie Dart George F Dart Fred W Dart George W Dart and A W Connolly with Connolly as president and Darts holding key posts. The firm pledges fair pricing prompt service and friendly dealings to keep existing customers and attract new ones.
Wm Ellis was arrested last Saturday charged with stealing a saddle from Clyde Carruthers. He pleaded not guilty at Monday’s arraignment. A preliminary hearing is set for 6 p.m. tomorrow. Ellis says he found the saddle in sacks in an irrigating ditch and did not know its owner.
The city council met at city hall on Wednesday to act on the street and alley committee report. Cement sidewalks five feet wide are ordered on Idaho Washington Pacific Atlantic and Orr streets and on Morse, Sebree, Dillon, and other portions, with repairs and new stringers on specified sections.
An advertisement from Hall’s Catarrh Cure promises a $100 reward for any deafness case caused by catarrh that cannot be cured. A quiet wedding occurred yesterday at W H Melkey’s Shenan ranch home in Baker area, uniting Walter S Brown and Ella Brown with Rev Perry officiating.
The Conger boarding house team Sword Swallowers defeated the Metlen hotel Scoop'er-Ins 15 to 6 at the fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Reports from Salmon Idaho claim the Oregon Short Line abandons plans to survey the canyon below Salmon while Gilmore Pittsburg proceeds with work. Engineer Cryderman leads a large force near Pine Creek mouth with another boat ready to launch. G P pledges 30 volunteers and extended lines aims toward Pollock and Birch Creek.
Miss Bessie Wall of Dell arrived in Dillon on Tuesday to spend time with her sister Miss Nevada and to attend the commencement exercises.
During the summer the Oregon Short Line will offer round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles on specified dates. Call on an agent for dates and rates. 19 20.
360 acres of farming hay and pasture land for sale nine miles from Dillon Montana with good water rights. Contact W G Roserts Dillon Montana.
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