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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
7
The piece defends townsfolk who forced a sect branded as Holy Rollers from Southern Oregon, arguing they acted to protect homes and families. It cites prior incidents, distinguishes mob-like behavior from orderly citizen action, and urges the group to worship within civil limits to avoid future clashes.
The Recorder lists recent deeds including William S. Hamilton to Samuel H. Ewart for lots in Lima and Byron M. Foles to Peter B. Rife for 320 acres in sections 7 and 18. Quartz lodes named Last Showl and Blackbird located by multiple partners. Water rights granted for Beaverhead River and Mussigbrod creek. A distribution decree for the late Richard Deacon is filed. Social notes describe local gatherings and club activities in Dillon.
The Bridwell verdict wins broad approval in Dillon and surrounding areas. The article notes Bridwell’s aggressive sermons and clashes with other denominations, plus a detailed page on his pursuit and subsequent reception as a martyr. It also reports Madison county's push for a free county high school and petitions to fund it.
J. F. Thompson will demonstrate a new patent dry powder fire extinguisher in the depot square at 7 PM. A large bonfire will be lit and the device used to extinguish the flames. The extinguisher is praised by fire department heads nationwide.
The Seniors held a class meeting after school and the English class finished the first book of Paradise Lost. Prof Blackburn noted notebooks due for chemistry and German prose. Library books are catalogued but the library is not open. The English history class studies the American Revolution from England’s view. Theta was entertained by Miss Vavian Taylor with Progressive games and refreshments served by Miss Vavisa and Miss Emily Taylor. Miss Ethel Bond attended.
Misa Hawley tested the Latin 3 2 class on Thursday and the students remain eligible to attend school. Prof Koontz orders another written review in solid geometry. Alta Willard has been absent due to illness. Cleo Harrison stopped by old classmates on Wednesday. Rev Tilden of the Baptist church was a visitor to the school last week.
Some boys were absent from school on Wednesday night and Carl Price has been absent all week possibly due to spring fever. An algebra test was held Monday and English test Friday, with pupils displeased by the returns. The class enjoyed another handball game, as the boys bought a new ball.
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