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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
4
Tribune asks readers who do not receive their paper regularly and on time to notify the office. The notice emphasizes the paper is published regularly and urges consistent delivery.
Montana observers debate the feasibility of starting four beet sugar factories while noting sugar beets grow well. Idaho shows successful operations with harvesting costs set by unions at nine dollars per acre for thinning and bunching, three for first weeding, two for second weeding, and eight fifty for pulling topping and piling, totaling twenty two dollars and fifty cents per acre for care and harvest.
Real estate agents report a need for smaller ranch parcels as irrigation limits and water prospects shape settlement. The Bedrock dam project could boost cultivation across Beaverhead valley while east beach lands fill with homesteaders. Upper Big Hole mail service and Dillon's Fourth are noted as local concerns.
D F Montgomery a traveling representative of Hammond Packing Company was shot while laying a shotgun in the wagon bed. A discharge entered his thigh up to the pelvis. surgeons expect possible recovery unless complications arise.
An organ and piano exchange advertises a splendid chapel case instrument in fine tone and invites offers at 20 dollars with three monthly payments. Sale is set to close Saturday night by Oxton Bros of Nekt a City Drug Store.
Miss Carrie E Oliver hosted a Monday afternoon tea at Cottage Grove ranch in honor of Miss Belle Karney of Butte visiting the Scovil and Walton home. Twelve covers, red and green decor, a luncheon with veal cutlets and desserts, and stories on the lawn ended the delightful gathering with guests Misses Ramey Paul French Morse Noyes Barnett Selway and others.
Misses Florence and Ora Conway entertained a small group last Friday evening for guests Misses Maude Davidson and May Hamilton of Butte. Sixty three was played and a jolly night enjoyed by Sadie Graeter Grace Squire Nan Featherly Emma Burfield Edith Poindexter Blanche Morse Margaret Ross Kate Leonard Cora Taylor Ora Conway Florence Carter and Mary Woodward.
Mr and Mrs R F Tattersall hosted a surprise gathering for Mrs J C Tattersall last evening. Guests included Dr and Mrs A B Martin Mr and Mrs B N Stevenson Mr and Mrs A L Anderson Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Cushing and Mr and Mrs F E Foote. Ice cream wafers and coffee were served.
Pittsburg residents who recently secured lease and bond on the Snowball claim near Farlin begin work on a new double compartment shaft. The shaft will reach 200 feet with first class timbering replacing old, timbers to the top. Mr Trimgrove contracts the first 100 feet, then new contracts for every 50 feet. The Snowball lies across the creek from the Indian Queen.
Guardians of Mrs. D E Metlen sue Pentecostal Union of Denver for Dillon property deeds. Deeds were returned yesterday and filed with the county clerk. Edwin Norris and J B Poindexter acted as attorneys for the plaintiff.
A group of Big Hole residents traveled to Dillon this week to stock up for the upcoming haying season. Participants included Jorgen Jorgenson Hans Jorgenson Herman Jackson A Gravelle El Andrus Eugene Fox Al Hatton Joe Schindler W A Armitage and N L Drake, all returning home heavily loaded with supplies.
This morning W. E. Ripley sold his Bannack street saloon to Charles Milton, formerly day bartender for George Kunzman. Possession to be given tomorrow, July 1, with Ripley leaving July 6 for Southern California to pursue ostrich farming.
The Dillon Steam Laundry has been improved in appearance by the addition of a coat of paint, giving the building a cleaner, brighter look.
A series of social events is reported with Mrs. John Lovell hosting a dinner for Dr. and Mrs. A B Martin and others. Separately the Water Committee for Bedrock and Beaverhead valleys reconvenes to review a lake site option to store water for ranches, aiming to end shortages and litigation.
Success Lodge No. 28 Degree of Honor A O U W elected its officers for the ensuing term. Davie G. Carter as Past Chief of Honor Mary Jones as Chief of Honor Jennie Haines as Lady of Honor Emma Gilbert as Chief of Cere monies Lu cy R G Branan as Recorder Anna Grannis as Financier Ida Jones as Usher Ava Cashmore as Receiver Elizabeth Herman as Inside Watch Dr J L Jones as Medical Examiner After the meeting members enjoyed a banquet served as a surprise. Installation set for Friday evening July 28.
The Beaverhead County Commissioners will meet in special session at the county clerk’s office on Monday July 17 1905 as a board of equalization to correct or adjust the annual assessment. Any aggrieved person may appear and present grievances but no reduction will be allowed without a written oath verified application filed with the board. Dated June 21 1905. JO S. BAKER Clerk. First publication June 26 1905.
William Roman is jailed on a charge of stealing a bag of wool and selling it to Julius Craner of Dillon. The theft surfaced after Elza Smith reported a missing sack and Craner recorded a midnight sale of two wool bags for 15 cents a pound. Undersheriff Dart intervened, yielding arrest and proof of ownership.
A man named Roman faced arraignment after wool was found in two marked bags and traces of paint on the fleece. Investigators noted a smaller new bag and evidence the other bag had been opened and divided. A justice court hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs H T Poindexter returned Wednesday night from Butte where they had been visiting friends.
Local applications fail to reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is a constitutional issue and requires internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, not a quack medicine, and is a regular prescription from top physicians. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. testimonials available.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Amica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. A testimonial from D L Gregory of Hope Texas claims quick cure and safety for sore eyes, noting a 25 cent price at Riley's drug store.
Mrs Henry Mead of Los Angeles is visiting Mrs D E Metlen, spending time at the latter’s home.
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