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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
6
Dillon's social page records visits by Mr. and Mrs. Rathbone and other locals from Bannack, Horse Prairie, Helena, Birchton, and Butte. It notes professional moves, travel to St. Louis and Indianapolis, a prospective medical practice, a new office at Metlen block, and community events including a baby birth and a charity tonic ad.
An old advertisement explains a dairy proverb about a penny in the churn and promotes Scott's Emulsion to strengthen weak children. It describes the emulsion as cod liver oil with hypophosphites, claiming it suits delicate stomachs and appeals to children. A free sample offer and labeling guidance are included.
County School Superintendent Miss Mae Rich conducted a two day teachers' examination in the court house last Friday and Saturday. Fourteen candidates appeared including Charlotte Shedd Eva Laurence Grace Grey Gertrude Metlen M M Black burn and Earl J Losie of Dillon Mable Conrow Susie Watson of Bozeman Lula B Ponda of Hamilton Mrs Lizzie Chambers of Argenta Mary Paulson of Great Falls Ida Madsen of Boulder Jennie Green of Big Timber and Susie B Mash of Chester.
Jacob Loeb of Helena grand secretary and treasurer of Montana Knights of Pythias paid an official call on the lodge Tuesday evening. He delivered a nice talk to the members before the business and a pleasant spread followed. Loeb also serves as grand treasurer of Montana Odd Fellows lodge.
Ruth Weenink entertained twenty two young ladies in best frocks for a Saturday afternoon party from two to five. They played games and enjoyed a delicious lunch served by Mr. Weenink. The little guests left with mussed dresses and rumpled curls but cheerful spirits, hoping for another party soon.
Eight year old Aaron Hirachman born on February 29 held his first real birthday anniversary last Monday. Friends gathered at his home for games and a supper served at a neatly arranged table, making the day a memorable celebration though he won’t have another birthday for four years.
Infant Hollie Staudaher celebrated her first birthday with a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Nick Staudaher. Friends Helena Rife and Leone Besse helped entertain and serve treats, and guests left with bags of candy after several cheerful hours.
Mr and Mrs H D Weenink entertained Normal girls last Saturday with Pit a lively game session and afterward vocal and instrumental music. Mr and Mrs J E Monroe hosted a delightful dinner last evening with a prettily arranged table a geranium centerpiece and four course menu for ten guests.
Miss Maidie Rife hosted a party for her Sunday School boys last Saturday evening. The children enjoyed several games and a light lunch was served, ending the evening on a cheerful note.
Report from Argenta neighborhood says bob cats are thick in the area with tracks in willows and barn lofts used as sleeping spots. A mountain lion sighting near Rattlesnake Creek is described as the largest in the country, difficult to trap or shoot. Residents suggest hunting could be profitable for some time.
United States Emigration Inspector Ebee and Under Sheriff Dart visited Dillon on Tuesday to check Chinese residents without registration papers. About eighty Chinamen were examined. three were found not entitled to enjoy American freedom. The names given were Lee Gee, Yung Kang and Lung Noh. Lung Noh has resided here for years and made one or two trips to China. officials think papers may be misplaced and that his case will be resolved favorably.
In sluggish liver Herb ine acts on the biliary tracts to make bile more fluid and restore a sound liver. It banishes drowsiness lethargy and the general feeling of apathy from liver disorders. Price 50 cents. Riley's Drag Store.
The steamer Queen, with more than 200 passengers, caught fire off the Columbia mouth during a storm and later reached Port Townsend with fourteen lives lost. Lifeboats capsized in heavy seas. ten bodies were recovered from the boats and others died of exposure or suffocation. Captain Cousins and the crew evacuated women and children, then battled the blaze as the ship sustained extensive damage.
Five men were killed in a cave-in at the Minnie Healy mine in Butte Montana on February 26. Victims named are Thomas Haggerty Thomas Furlong William Dwyer Ike Abraham and Anton Trinetti. Foreman Joseph Kane warned of soft ground and men bulkheaded the weak spot before the collapse.
A blaze at the Elsmore hotel in Washington caused about 10000 in damages. Interior ruined by water and smoke. Guests including congressmen Klutz Poll Steeners on and Small were forced to seek shelter elsewhere until repairs are completed.
A circuit court jury found John W. Findle not guilty of the murder of Lieutenant Arthur E. Bradley commander of the Moline naval reserves. The verdict came on Feb 29 in Rock Island after the case concerning Bradley's death was tried.
Publication from the United States Land Office Helena Montana February 25 1904 states John Lenkersdorfer of Bannack Montana filed intent to prove desert land claim No 6615 for the W 4 4 Reo 2468 B 13 W M M before George W French Clerk of the District Court Dillon Montana on April 18 1904. Witnesses named: William S Tash William V Y N Lenkersdorfer James R Abrams Ben K O Neal all of Bannack Montana Frank D Mrmacue Register.
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