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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
8
A vignette recalls an elderly woman aboard a railway journey who remained serene after a severe collision. Her remark about rescuers stopping taught a lesson on women’s satisfaction with Ivory Soap versus harsh, chemical scented soaps. Cincinnati.
Dillon celebrates Independence Day with a full schedule from sunrise salutes to evening races. Events include band music at 9:30 AM, flag-raising, reading of the Declaration by L. T. Jones, an oration by Rev. R. P. Smith, and races such as a 100 yard dash sack race and greased pole. At 1 PM Lima vs Dillon baseball for a $50 purse, then horse racing with purses including $50 for a free-for-all, bicycle race, roadsters, and a cowboy race with $26 first prize.
A half mile running event offers a 40 dollar purse with 25 to first and 15 to second. Entry is free but requires five entrants and at least three starters. Entries due to Will Deputy or George P Wolfe by noon July Fourth. Evening parade, fireworks, and a grand ball follow at the opera house. Oregon Short Line provides a one fare round trip for the event.
Druggist J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York says he has sold Chamberlains Cough Remedy for five years with complete satisfaction and uses it for his own family. He notes it is effective for ordinary coughs colds and post influenza coughs. Sold by Williams drug store.
The Normal school board and faculty hosted a reception for summer school students at John F. Bishop's home on Wednesday evening. The event featured Chinese lantern lighting and the Dillon band playing throughout. Mr. Wiksdal sang two songs with accompaniment by Prof. Pasmore, and refreshments were served by Misses Conway, Sanders and Bishop in a green and pansy decorated dining room.
An old advertisement claims Cascarrets Candy Cathartic cures a wide range of ailments by cleansing the bowels. It touts natural, easy movements and a 10 cent starting price, noting genuine boxes bear O. C. O. stamps and warning against imitations.
Will close at 11 a. m. on July 4 for the balance of the day. Signatories include Montana Mercantile Co. John W. Morton Farley Grocery Co. Dart Hardware Co. Olmated and Logan Dillon Implement Co. W. J. Crowell Dillon Cash Grocery Co.
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