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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
1
Dillon Montana merchant Kupfer advertises fresh arrivals with up to date items. 8 Day half hour striking clocks with alarms priced at 4.00. Quadruple silver plated tea set at 8.00. Beat plated tea spoons sold in sets of six for 2.00. Butter knives and sugar shells at 0.50 each. Call to see the goods.
Special correspondence from Lima and Afroz P. O. recounts church services, social events, and local business. Rev. E Smith recovers while Rev Edmondson to preach at Red Rock and Lima. A farewell party honors Myrtle Oram with dancing and ice cream. Community notes cover branding, cattle work, school start, poultry plans, and local travel.
R Townsend of Townsend and Butler says Argenta ore shipments run about 40 tons weekly of high grade ore with potential rise if deals close. He urges Dillon residents to back a small smelter buying Argenta Blue Wing and Polaris ores, arguing it would pay and spur local mining development benefiting Dillon jobs.
An advertised ointment named Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is touted as a radical, if not sole, cure for hemorrhoids including blind bleed itching and prolapsing. The text credits thousands cured and lists price 60 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube sold by L. J. Williams.
In BurFato on May 9 a conference at Bishop Quigley’s residence failed to produce a settlement. Strikers insist on abrogating Contractor Connors’ contract and the Lake Carriers’ Association’s cancellation of it. A parade of about 2500 shovelers and freight handlers occurred without incident after police denied a permit.
John Moore of Hutchinson Kansas was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his five children in March. He attempted to hide the crime by burning the house and claimed apoplectic insanity. He escaped briefly from custody but was recaptured in his father in law’s house after a brief chase.
Paris correspondent Lonpox notes Charles de Freycinet leaves the Dupuy cabinet with resignation linked to temperament rather than will. The observer argues the change will not affect the Dreyfus case.
The United States cruiser Buffalo reached New York yesterday after a rapid voyage from Manila lasting 44 days including several stops. The arrival marks a swift transit with a notable wartime tempo.
Governor Smith of Montana refuses to demand recall of Montana volunteers, saying they wish to stay at the front. He praises their bravery from Manila to Malabon, notes 140 Montanans killed or wounded, and argues the Philippines conflict clashes with American ideals, suggesting a peaceful withdrawal with a protectorate arrangement.
In Dillon and vicinity, a Victor bicycle is offered for 50 dollars by D I Go with a large display at Dillon Implement Co listing models up to 2800 pounds. The Dillon Theatre previews the comedy A Bachelor's Honeymoon with tickets at 1 75 and 50 cents. The Presbyterian church schedules sermons on Israelite history and God’s covenant with Grace Lamont leading, plus a free lecture by Rev E J Groenveld D D from Butte next Saturday.
Mrs President Sanders and Mrs Dr Swain hosted a Tuesday tea for the Nee dle club and husbands at Mrs Sanders home. Guests faced a playful guessing game after notes described each lady while the gentlemen later described them in writing, with one poem attempt quitting mid stanza.
Advertisement urges use of L B Q tablets for cold relief with refund if ineffective. Claims genuine tablets bear L. B. Q. on each piece and price 26 cents at all druggists.
A Dillon notice calls a Fair and Racing association board meeting for Saturday May 18 at Eliel Bros store. Also announced is the sale of a Dillon livery business and a request for settlement from debtors.
The Northwest Magazine of St. Paul Minnesota announces a contest with a $100 prize pool for the five largest lists of new subscribers from now to July 15. Prizes range from $30 to $10 and even non winners are promised pay for participation, inviting clerks teachers housewives and all money seekers to apply.
New York dispatch reports Joseph Trim born, founder of the Dillon Brewery, vanished after going to meet his wife who was returning from Germany. She telegraphed from the hotel finding he was registered but had not appeared for four days, with no clues to his whereabouts and fears of foul play.
Promotes that Bucklen's Amioa Salve stops pain and heals burns, scalds, sores, ulcers, boils, and eruptions. Claims to cure pile conditions and offers 25 cents per box with a guarantee, sold by Central Pharmacy.
To let for the making of a ditch about five miles long with specific dimensions and details. Bids will be received by the undersigned until May 20 by Wa. G. Parties at 182 Bannack, Montana.
Mrs J H Whalen and Mrs Bourretty announce a closing out sale of their millinery goods at half price. Hats ribbons embroidery silk zephyr ostrich wool ice wool Madonna cotton silk fringe linen fringe and fancy work materials offered at unusually low prices. Items include embroidery silk 25c per dozen knitting silk 15 and 20c per spool and more.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm cures rheumatism. It describes demon lore about rheumatism, notes quick relief after one application, and states the product is for sale at City Drug Store.
A writer reports renewing the lease on The Hotel Meade in Bannack and expresses renewed confidence in the venture amid uncertain travel times and duties. The note hints at ongoing business in the frontier town.
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