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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
5
Local Dillon notices report traders, repairs, and events from March and February. Highlights include G D Pratt advertising bicycle and gun repairs and enamel work, Andrew Banks leasing a ranch, and Dr Willard with a 250 dollar wallet loss. Community updates cover theater, church events, bids, and arrivals.
A brief rail schedule lists No. 8 south bound mail and express No. 7 north bound mail and express No. 10 south bound passenger No. 9 north bound passenger No. 20 local freight north and No. 28 local freight south.
A letter addressed to a prominent county resident, postmarked Los Angeles February 23 arrives in Dillon. Marked Important on the corner and with a request to deliver quickly, the sender’s name is withheld for obvious reasons and the text of the letter follows.
One of the road’s heaviest engines, No. 900, derailed near the coal chutes early Tuesday morning due to a defective switch bolt. Several rails broke, the pilot tore off, and tracks were badly damaged but repaired during the day.
A small local theater presented Caprice with a cast of home talent who impressed friends with polished performances. The audience praised the players and gave frequent applause, signaling strong appreciation for the show.
I have purchased the stock of L. P. Phillips and now carry a complete line of cigars, tobacco, confectionery and stationery. Dillon Bakery.
An advertisement announces Newbro's Herpicide as a sure preventer and cure for dandruff and baldness, likening it to a smallpox vaccination. Oregon Idaho reader O H Reed and his wife testify two bottles cured their dandruff after years of failure. The ad urges readers to try the product.
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