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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
4
A Montanan newspaper discusses McKinley and Cleveland era politics, state legislature adjournment, potential extra sessions, and local issues. It notes Beaverhead delegation strength, woolen mill debates, road law criticisms, and upcoming elections while praising the Dillon Knights of Pythians and local virulence on state matters.
The retiring county treasurer G Shannon turned over his duties to his successor this week praising the four year record. The piece notes idle workers and proposes a national highway, comments on Democratic hopes that state finances will improve by $75,000 in expenses saved and $50,000 in revenue gains, and cautions patience until laws prove effective.
In Dillon Montana evangelist J. Leedford preaches nightly at the Baptist church amid a rising revival. A two night dramatic company engagement at the Dillon opera house follows, presenting The Gold King and Uncle Tom's Cabin with a 35 member troupe. In Toledo Ohio Frank J Cheney swears to pay $100 for each case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with testimonials and distribution details.
Occident Lodge No. 8 K of P held a March 2 masquerade with about 100 couples. Four-piece orchestra led by Professor Boule of Lima played the grand march as masks concealed surprises and dining followed a late supper. Music ended at 4 30 am with attendees praising the event.
A regular business meeting was announced for next Monday evening. A lady’s ornamented comb found in the hall after the masquerade ball may be claimed by its owner. An order limits evening drill access to members only due to disruptive nonmembers.
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