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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
8
Dillon and Vicinity items report W W Owen visiting from Horse Prairie, Martin Sorenson in the city, Homer Tash from Bannack and others. A new porch is under construction for Dr J A Leason, and W H Pine plans a summer Dillon painting spree.
Dillon residents urged to invest in an independent association to own and operate a new fair and racing property. Stock at $5 each aims to raise $3 500 with $3 000 used for purchase. rest covers organization costs and repairs. Subscriptions available at First National Bank and Dillon Furniture Co. to keep the fair local and debt free, with quick action urged.
A party at Mrs C W Newton's Butte home on Quartz street celebrated Miss Reinhardt and Miss Metlen of Dillon. Guests enjoyed flowers music games and dancing with refreshments served. Prizes went to Miss Lula Largey first and Margaret Reinhardt second. others present included Caroline White and Babe Powers.
The Dillon School board met Saturday evening at the First National Bank office. All teachers except the assistant principal were selected for the coming term and reappointed with the same salaries. Principal Hull and most of last year’s staff were re-elected. tomorrow evening the assistant principal will be elected from several applicants.
McQuary and Conger inaugurate a carriage house and sign painting business in the old Kirkpatrick building, succeeding Frank Kinsella. Ray Conger, a known Dillon rustler, displays skilled brushwork while J H McQuary, from Walla Walla, brings Pacific coast painting experience. They offer graning decoration sign writing and paper hanging at reasonable prices.
Fred Stone suffered a large scalp wound while bathing at Zeigler's springs. He dove under water striking his head on a sharp rock, injuring his scalp. O E Morse assisted, and Dr Leason dressed the wound, with expectation of a quick recovery.
In the past week filings include location notices by Halger Olson and Charles Schulz about water sites. Deeds recorded include Jas Kirkpatrick to A Ban Ning on Rattlesnake property, F M Dixon to J E Peterson mining deed on Steel Creek, W Huff to B Taylor on Grasshopper Creek, and Alvin Lewis to Fred Schuler for property in Poindexter and Orr addition.
L. J. Shaun was examined by a commission chaired by O. M. Best with Drs Teason and Miller, adjudged insane and ordered confined. A license was issued for Henry Gleed of Lima and Ida Safford of Utah, married Sunday in Lima. The county commissioners oversee courthouse yard beautification.
The State brought assault charges against John Brand of Dillon for a 17 year old victim Charley McGough, the jury found him guilty with a $15 fine plus costs. Fred Schu macher was likewise found guilty for assault on a named boy with a $15 fine and costs. The incidents arose last Sunday at the Dillon brewery near town as several youths drank and a dispute led to a severe beating, prompting local criticism of brewery staff.
Trustees invite furnishing material and construction bids for a hospital near the State Orphans Home building plans and specifications available at the secretary's office. Bids due by 12 o clock M May 22 1897. Twin Bridges Montana May 6 1897.
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