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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
8
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Garden seeds at Olm sted Logan's. Second hand goods at Tattersall's. Social Hight meets with Mrs J E Monroe. Furniture polish from Hughes Moore. Miss Lizzie Jones and Miss Edna Squire returned from Bannack. A Kuntze ill with pneumonia. Happenings: Hennery buggies, new Undertaker Brundage catalogue, Mrs Hamilton in Horse Prairie, nurse from Butte, possible arm amputation, families moving to Butte.
Readable items list P O Store paints oils glass wallpaper and classroom goods. New carpets and lighting at Tattersall's. Hughes McOsleb's Crockery and glassware. Bernard and Smith cigars and Havanas. Local society meetings and marriages. Dr. Rathbone dentistry and N S Wood local services. Dillon merchants promote prices and products with community notes.
Miss Helen Connell mourns a sudden family death as her brother passes away early in the week. Mamie French departs to teach at Willis school while Edith Goethius visits sister Pearl at the dormitory before both return home Tuesday. Dr Swain begins a two week absence for Normal duties.
Mesdames Morse Chapman and Mel ton hosted a Friday afternoon 63 game. Nine tables played and Mrs Williams topped the scores receiving a bouquet of carnations. The decor featured carnations, and refreshments included pineapple ice cake coffee and salted almonds.
Miss Mary Murphy and Mr. Robert H. Quakenbush married at St. Rose church on a Wednesday afternoon officiated by Rev. Father Van den Broeck. Murphy long-time Dillon resident taught in county schools. Quakenbush well known locally. The couple reside on Atlantic Street near the Catholic church.
The boys of Company F announce an entertainment Monday night May 6 at Dart's Hall by the All Star Comedy Co. A high class program of music singing and farces is promised. Reserved seats are available at the Post Office.
The Tribune introduces a new card index system with a two thousand card cabinet. Each subscriber has a printed card detailing name, address, subscription date, method of obtaining, payments, and dates paid. It shows current status at a glance including advance or arrears and years.
Miss Delena Belle Johnson and Mr. Robert William Boone were married Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s grandparents’ home on Pacific and Glendale streets. Rev. R. P. Smith officiated as relatives and close friends witnessed the ceremony. They will reside with Dr. M. A. Miller while starting married life.
Mrs A L Rollinson traveled to Rawlings to be by her dying husband. Mr Rollinson died Wednesday of typhoid pneumonia after a two week illness. He was 45, born in Cornwall England, lived around Dillon 16 years, worked as a sheep shearer, and had no children. His wife returned to Dillon and is bedridden from grief with many friends offering sympathy.
The Orr Electric and Power Co. handed its plant and franchise to the Dillon Electric and Power Co. Dr. M A Miller named general manager. capital stock 100000 dollars in 1000 shares. The new firm to build a larger dynamo, enlarge the ditch, and begin immediate improvements to supply light and power. Construction to start with summer work and be ready by early September. The move aims to spur Dillon’s growth with water works expected soon.
The Epworth League hosts another ten cent social at the M E church lecture room this evening with special music and a general good time for attendees. A lunch in a May basket will be served to all, and proceeds fund the League piano.
W W Francia recalls that eight to ten years ago he and his son Fred caught seven fish of a strange description in Twin Lakes Beaverhead waters at the head of Lake Creek six miles west of the Ajax ranch. They showed the fish to John Fruit and Big Al Hulbert at Al Noyes nearby who stated they had never seen such a species in the county.
An 800 pound juvenile elephant from Gentry Bros. Famous Shows captivates audiences with feats unseen by previous trainers. The young pachyderm, part of a larger act lineup, headlines the expanded program in a past month stop, offering both afternoon and evening performances.
A historical testimonial touts Newbro's Herpicide as the cure for itching scalp dandruff and hair loss. O H Reed of Vistor Idaho and his wife reportedly were cured after trying several other preparations. The advertisement claims the product destroys the scalp parasite and makes hair grow glossy and soft.
Mr Shults of the sheep firm Shults and Markey based in Sage Creek visited town today and bought supplies.
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