Dillon Public Library Gains New Building and Expanded Hours
The Dillon Free Public Library moved into a new building completed December 22, 1902 and opened December 27. It now plans longer hours if funds allow, highlights reading rooms, and lists patrons, staff, and donors. The library, valued at about $15,000, serves over 500 regular loan patrons and hosts evening reading rooms with periodicals and a new Kress catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitect Haire
C. J. Fenner
F. A. Thomas
Frank Eliel
J. E. Tyree
Henry R. Melton
Geo. French
P. H. Poindexter
Fidel Huber
J. B., McKinney
Dillon Theatre
Kress
Mary Innis
Marie Gallup
B. F. White
Henry F. Cope
F.C. Kress
B. McKinney
Dillon Free Public Library
Dillon
Drowning At Reservoir Claims Lloyd Call
Lloyd Call son of W A Call of Reeder and Dakota streets drowned at a reservoir near the cemetery. Philip Harding, eleven, who was with him, attempted a rescue but failed. Rescuers dragged for the body as authorities and family await recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Harding
Preas
Lloyd Call
W. A. Call
Reeder
Dakota Streets
Craig Cornell
Lloyd
Harding
Drowning at pond and deadly confrontation ends in coroner’s ruling
A 25 year old man Dan McCloskey was shot by Chief F L Stone during a roundup of hobos near a Dillon rail yard. The coroner’s jury found the shooting justifiable, stating McCloskey died from a gunshot wound while resisting arrest. The incident sparked ongoing investigations and roundups.
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Chief Stone
Gist
Walker
Examiner
Stone
Grace
W. G. Clark
James Swain
Dan McCloskey
Terre Haute
Ind
Butte
McCloskey
William Quinn
Swain
Frank Gorman
Quinn
Nipper
Clark
Bone Yard
L. D. Graeter
J. W. Lusher
Albert Stamm
E. T. Brock
Adolph Elie
Fidel Huber
F. L. Stone
Dillon
Presidents Ate With Their Knives And Forks
A historical note humorously traces presidential dining habits from Washington to Taylor. It claims Washington Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe used knives for meals, Adams alone used a fork, and Taylor’s ill health on July 4 1850 was linked to poor cherries. The tale appears in the Utica Observer.
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George Washington
John Adams
Momas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
White House
Adams
France
Andrew Jackson
General Taylor
Washington
Neether
Tess
Utica
Mother cat disciplines kitten for obedience
A correspondent describes a mother cat chasing and biting her kitten after it follows him from the basket. The kitten is pulled by the tail and retaken, then bitten repeatedly until it stops responding to calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Life
The Lion's Roar Frightens Africa Travel Memoir
Major Austin describes central Africa journeys with the lion as the grandest and most awe inspiring voice on earth. He recalls the night roar shaking the ground, the hush of men, and the relief whisper Simba shiba meaning the lion is satiated after a hunt.
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Major Austin
Central
Africa
Engraved Gems Linked to Greek Legends and Egypt
The article recounts ancient gem engraving linking Pythagoras’ father to the craft, notes Helen of Troy and Ulysses as ring engravings, and cites museum pieces. It mentions Amenophis II jasper and a premier gem, a Nero head carved on a diamond by the Costanzi brothers in 1790.
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Greece
Pythagoras
Helen of Troy
Ulysses
British Museum
Amenophis II
Nero
Costanzi
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Drpierces Golden
the Public Library
Lloyd Osl]l
F. O. Kress
Harpers
Babylon
Frnedfords
C. B. McFarland
Beaverhead
Phillips
Main Street
Postoffice
America
Qiee
TV Foi
Europe
State Bank of Dillon
Ank Dion
Pipestone
Hot Springs
WM. E. Casey
Arkansas
C. R. Burket
Prop
Montana
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