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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
4
The Times Press Co. will not be responsible for any debts contracted by employees, except in cases where orders signed by the manager are given. Dr. Fisher of 24 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, is named as authorized agent. the paper is kept on file in his office.
A Dillon editorial urges citizens to vote next Monday on a city owned electric light plant with water works, arguing the combined system would reduce costs, improve services, and attract residents. It warns defeating the bond stops all water works plans and warns against public criticism of the council.
Governor Smith declines to commute the death sentence of Hurst who was convicted of killing Sheriff Cavanaugh of Glendive in December 1898 after a fair trial. He states if the murderer is proven beyond a reasonable doubt and the verdict approved, clemency is not warranted except for those left to mourn the untimely end.
Truths secretary Veracity reports promising finds near Bannack with John Innes and Forest Hurt on a ledge showing potential for development. Wm Ashworth describes a fine prospect with a 3 foot ledge and ore shipments paying copper silver and gold per ton. Other notes mention George White and partners at Butte claim with 18 percent copper and gold outcomes. Dredges in Beaverhead counties prepare for season. Monroe Mann develops Minnesota mine in Blue Wing district with silver and gold ore. Mann praised as an energetic prospector.
An in period advertisement claims Casoinets Gandy Qatharito cures a range of ailments from biliousness to fever and piles. It promises guaranteed relief or money refunded with pricing 10c 25c and 50c and offers a free sample and booklet.
Sunday program for the Young People's Union Service at the Methodist church lists prayer, a youth program presided by Miss Ethel Sanders, talks on church work and the Macedonian Phalanx, Bible study, and a praise service. Special musical selections are planned.
Public notice announces Peter M. Collins of Helena Montana has filed to select 640 acres under the 1897 act in several parcels across townships 18 and 128 with ranges 7 West and 6 West. Protest or affidavit of contest must be filed within 30 days of first publication. George D Greene Register. Also an employment ad seeks an honest traveler for a large house with salary and advancement.
A Dillon writer shares observations from travels in a distant land describing daily scenes, people met, and impressions formed during a long journey. The piece blends personal reflection with vivid locale details.
A lengthy travelogue depicts Guadala jara’s state prison with a central garden, workers and inmates in view, and visiting families awaiting admission. The narrator notes three prison wards including penal labor and a training school, and contrasts grim interior scenes with suburban excursions to Zapopan and San Pedro.
Several letters from readers praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for eczema relief and overall health. E W Decker of Gardiner New York notes two bottles cured severe eczema after other medicines failed. Mrs Exata SsirH Oswego speaks of improved sleep mood appetite and energy after five bottles. Mrs Nt Pomroy Auburn calls Hood's best for the blood and health. Readers advised to buy Hood's only from druggists.
A scene unfolds as a romantic pair exchange kisses under a canopy of romance while a photographer observes. The man with a cane and the woman retreat, then reconnects with a courteous Mexican in a chance meeting that leads to a printed photograph offer. James Kirkpatrick signs the account. Mesars Whittaker Forrester and Sullivan work on the old Legal Tender mine in Argenta district. Sheriff Pyle and Tom Flynn with Pat Flynn drive a tunnel in Jake's canyon to tap the Michael Deavitt lead. Jon Chandler files the Bald Mountain placer record for 20 acres.
O R Townsend reports 41 mines within 30 miles of Dillon ready for treatment if a matting furnace is built. Nineteenth and twentieth century placer claims filed on Grasshopper creek’s White’s bar. Local mining interests from Argenta Bannack and Salt Lake City drive activity as copper prospects advance and new leases appear in Beaverhead and Big Hole basins.
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