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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
5
Subscription rates in advance listed for Beaverhead County publication with two dollar and one dollar options and a 50 cent note likely indicating a modifier.
All business letters and ads should be addressed to Tribune Publishing Co. Letters for news correspondence go to Editor Tribune. Subscribers who do not receive papers regularly should notify the office. The paper is published regularly and subscribers should receive it regularly.
Nine weeks from next Tuesday the Beaverhead county fair will open. We'll expect you here July 5th.
The Pittsburg & Gilmore Railway plans 100 miles of tracks through mountains from Armstead Montana to Salmon City with a 45 mile branch to Gilmore and a Salmon River route to Lewiston. Backed by Jim Hill of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific, the company competes against Harriman forces for routes through Horse Plains and Lemhi passes. The line, surveyed in 1908 at under 200 miles, would cost at least 100000 per mile, funded by Pittsburg millionaires led by J J Hill.
In Dillon a Salvation Army column urges public subscription to purchase the current building. The Army outlines self sufficiency through ownership and its greater city benefit during winter months with more charitable care. It stresses the group’s important local work and urges generous support.
Beaverhead county fair opens in Dillon in a few weeks with a larger premium list and hundreds of cash prizes for exhibits. Ladies work on fancy embroidery and preparations for other displays as the four day event promises to surpass last year’s fair. Overall town drives support for a public hospital with fifty thousand dollars pledged and forty thousand more sought.
Armstead Grant and Guyaz reportedly died following saloon shutdowns ordered by the county commissioners. The report flags the deaths as linked to the closures and notes additional context then follows.
Deputy Stone has not arrested anyone for serious crimes since saloons closed, while Dillon plans a one day Fourth celebration and people plan a large monthly payroll driven by growth. Armstead gains prominence via Cupid and the Gilmore Pittsburg Railway, and Salvation Army appeals for support amid tighter church giving.
Captain Meisner seeks Army purchase of a building to improve lodging rooms a kitchen and reading and rest areas. Plans include a self supporting venture with tin can and rag recycling and a subsidy funded by local subscriptions. Major Durand of Butte to assist as Dillon businesses pledge contributions.
In Polaris Montana June 23 report describes rapid surveying grading and ditching as the town eyes growth. Visitors include James Murray and B F Bond of Dillon. Salvaton Army service by Walter Wall and plans for Dacotah Mining and Silver Fissure camp developments are reported along with a water suit postponement and local Social notes.
Gerhard Albers dies suddenly in Dillon leaving wife Christina Meine and three children John Dora and Montana. Survived by wife children and many half siblings in another state. He was a Lutheran and a leading Mason in Dillon and renowned stockman and rancher respected for honesty and industry. City and county mourn his loss.
The piece urges buying Calumet & Montana stock, claiming the Beaverhead mine will become a major copper producer with a railroad. It asserts an intrinsic value of $5 per share and warns that current 64 cent shares offer a quick profit for savvy investors.
In the coming days Foster and McDaniel will open for business each morning and invite the Dillon public to visit their establishment opposite the new depot to sample their goods. Sampled products are expected to convert visitors into regular customers.
The Sells Floto Shows Consolidated Circus arrives in Dillon on Friday July 9. It combines two top touring shows into one premier act featuring the Nelson Family in a rare novelty act, the Bartik Troupe debuting in the U S, Lon Moore's clown brigade with standout stunts, and the Armour Big Six dapple grays among the major attractions.
Tickets go on sale July 2 3 4 and 5 for travel via the Oregon Short Line Railroad with limited validity to July 6th See local agents for rates and details.
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured locally. It promises $100 for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from F. J. Cunningham & Co. Toledo, Ohio, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation also recommended.
The Oregon Short Line announces cheap round trip fares to points east including St. Louis and Chicago with a ten day transit limit and a final return deadline of October 31. Dates listed include June July August and September 1909 with multiple day ranges. Enquiries to the agent for rates and conditions.
Rail excursion notice lists trips to Denver via Oregon Short Line on July 2 and 8 for the National Educational Association. Rates apply from Utah points only. Inquiries to agents for rates and further details. 26-21
Mr and Mrs Jules Guyaz spent the week in Dillon on business.
R. E Foster managers the Dillon Candy Kitchen with M. J. McDaniel, a 40 year candy maker from Chicago, as partner. Supplies delayed delay chocolate and fancy sweets, but a selection of common candy is already produced, including lemon drops and peanut sticks.
During the summer the Oregon Short Line will offer round trip tickets to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles on specified dates. Call on Agent for dates and rates. 19 20.
For sale about 360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with good water right nine miles from Dillon in Madison County Montana. Owner contact W. E. Roports Dillon Montana for details.
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