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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1891
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune prints local notices and editorials from Mary 8 1891 including commentary on Pinkerton army influenza in England World’s Fair plans Polish centennial celebration in New York and Kalispell lot sales. It notes Montana’s weather, business prospects like flax and a potential linseed oil mill as well as electric street lighting and roller mill projects.
The Columbian at Columbia Falls is a six-column four-page paper launched by John W. Pace former editor of the Helena Journal. Dillon citizens are urged to observe Memorial Day with local G A R and P O S of A groups urged to unite for a proper celebration.
The National Educational Association will hold its annual convention in Toronto, Canada, July 14 to 17, with international scope. Railroads offer half rates plus a $2 membership fee. Canadians prepare to host teachers and arrange cheap excursions to Great Lakes points, St. Lawrence, and seaside locales. The official Bulletin with the program and details will be mailed free upon request to Mr. H J Hill, secretary local committee, Toronto.
The Thingvalla Line steamship Hekla docked with 700 Scandinavian immigrants described as healthy and desirable. They head for the West Dakota to take land and build new farms, with high hopes for crops, cattle, and prosperity. The piece praises their demeanor and urges other European arrivals from Italy, Poland, Hungary, and Russia to imitate their example.
Memorial Day is near and General Order No 2 from the Department of Montana GAR urges proper observance by all posts. The document emphasizes reverence, the ritual of flowers on graves, unity beyond sect, and warns against recreation on the sacred day while endorsing a respectful procession.
The passage notes solemn Memorial Day customs with posts attending church services, plus oblique references to aging veterans. It includes scattered items on public finances, a stock-raising adage about grass, a street railway proposal, and legal notices from Montana courts. Notices mention George Tarbell estate probate and administrator Conway with filings in Beaverhead.
The ad credits Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most popular medicine with year by year sales gains and claims it truly benefits users. The text also lists a long obituary note and several post office letter notices with names and call for advertised letters.
Sealed proposals will be received at the next meeting of the board of county commissioners on June 1 1801 for a bridge over the Beaver river known as the Selway ridge one mile north of Dillon Hea county Montana. Bridge to be built with piles. Contractor to furnish plans. Mr A Jones.
Meeting of the board of county commissioners on January 1st 1491 for delivery of 100 cords of log wood. Wood to be 16 feet long and bound in bundles at the end, to be delivered by November 15th 1501 1941 ars.
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