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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
1
Regular correspondent from Twin Bridges reports on local visits and arrivals. Citizens include Dr Cey ley with a mud turtle pet near Fish Creek, Maud Shoemaker visiting relatives in Bozeman, and many residents from nearby towns attending socials, repairs, and mining activity.
For a week Glendale's mail and passengers cross the river by rope and box. A new bridge is near completion with daily stage trips via Browne's bridge, likely finished by July 8. Anaconda Co. mines at Camp Creek ship one car of ore daily from Melrose. six six-barge teams haul ore. The Hecla Co. bank and storehouse near completion. Harvey residence roofing. Mrs Sherman Vance opens boarding house for ore haulers. baby girl arrives for Geo McElwain family. Robt Hoffman recovers from pneumonia. Maggie Heffron visits Divide. John McIntosh leaves for Sidney Neb. Mrs C J Colling and Miss Sarah Collins host luncheon with crimson and yellow roses and seaman fare.
Regular correspondent reports on Ames Ranch in Red Rock with updates on residents, new boarding boss Mani han, section crews, and freight moves. Shipped horses to northern markets, cattle and horses to Butte, frost hits, hay crops look strong, and Saturday social praised for singing and a comical recitation by Miss Staves as youths enjoy ice cream and strawberries.
Regular correspondent reports heavy snow and rain Sunday night with two weeks of moisture. Ruby river remains high but causes no damage except part of a bridge in Metzel’s lower field. Social visits include Donegan and Worth families, concerts at Brook Nook, and notes from Los Angeles about climate, economy, and local prospects.
An assailant fired at Premier Crispi as he rode in a closed carriage to the chamber of deputies. The shot misfired and Crispi was unharmed, with quick police intervention preventing a mob from beating the attacker. Witnesses crowded the scene as residents demanded justice.
A 7000 strong mob from South Omaha sought to lynch Sam Payne who confessed to killing Maud Rubel. Sheriff Drexel had Payne moved to the state penitentiary in Lincoln to prevent violence. Payne additional confession implicates Dr Brown who hired him. Brown fled town as police search for him.
Ex Minister William Walter Phelps died just before 2 am Sunday at his Tea Neck New Jersey home after a long illness. He had recently tried a southern trip for health but failed to improve and grew weaker, with his wife, daughter, and sons John J and Sheffield present.
Ex Congress member Thomas Bayne of Pittsburgh shot himself in the heart at his Mississippi Avenue home in a suspected act tied to ill health and financial reverses. A former Ways and Means Committee member, he resigned due to health and left politics after leaving Congress.
Senate sugar trust committee hears that Senator Ransom said his son speculated in sugar stock without his knowledge and that the senator bought sugar stock for speculation, and would do so again.
Chicago grain and provisions report wheat gains with July up 8 cents on bullish crop damage news. Corn and oats rise, pork and lard advance modestly. Live cattle trade strong, steers up to 4.70, hogs up to around 4.95, lambs and sheep higher amid light receipts.
The article views the village blacksmith as a key local figure. It notes 1890 counts of 28 000 smithies in the United States with 50 867 workers earning 26 796 927 annually. Hard times reduce carriage use and horses to shoe, forcing DIY repairs and tighter money conditions.
A reader voice laments political promises and current policy. The author argues for protectionist measures, recalling past economic hardship and criticizing leaders for weak party stances. Strongly vocal about national unity, it denounces free trade and praises McKinley’s protectionist stance.
A man who lost his home to fire last winter will haul a borrowed house to his lot and occupy it as a dwelling this summer, then return it in the fall. Also notices advertise French Tansy Tablets for menstrual relief, and calls for gold miners to operate in Lewiston and associated camps with Union Pacific service and Montana excursion fares. Includes listings for conventions in Denver and rail travel deals with set sale dates.
Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes and Patent Leather Tip offered in all sizes at $1.00, Ladies' Oxford Cloth Top with Patent Tip at $1.50, and Children's and Misses' School Shoes available in all sizes at $1.00 during the sale.
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