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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
8
Mail routes for Butte Deer Lodge and nearby points run daily with departures and arrivals noted. Messages indicate multiple daily USPS-like times, with specific cutoffs for consignments and game notes about Jefferson City Virginia City services. Postmaster T. W. Poindexter signs off, stating no registry work after hours.
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a disinfectant product claimed to prevent bed bugs cockroaches and other vermin. It mentions claims of safety and effectiveness and a call to consult prices and preparation guidance for use on walls and old surfaces. Details on author or publication date are unclear.
Local notices advertise good priced suits at Kaufman’s and new goods at Dart Hardware. Crowell & Nuckolls offer groceries and fresh produce while Dillon efforts discuss saloon closures and Memorial Day events. Community notices include school openings, church sociable, and election planning with commentary on local governance.
Beaverhead County Pioneers gathered at the Court House on May 24 1885 for the society’s first annual meeting. President Browne led the session with 75 percent attendance, letters from distant pioneers read, a society banner presented, and votes to record member sketches and continue officers. An evening banquet at Corinne Hotel followed with remarks on including ladies at future events.
By call of Ruov Mr Hooker a Dillon business leader a committee of three was appointed to examine the cemetery grounds and report. The group includes Rev S Hooker C Burteind and Ch Hirsch Sinan. Citizens are urged to attend the meeting next Tuesday evening at City Hall.
A brief note from Micsre Thane in Bannack expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their sympathy and acts of kindness during a bereavement. The message notes the loss of a wife and offers appreciation for support given in the hour of sorrow.
Coroner Nelson presided over an Argenta inquest into John Battrell’s death. Witnesses gave conflicting testimony on whether he was struck during a street fight or merely fell. The jurors verdict declared Battrell died from concussion due to an accidental fall in Argenta Beaverhead Territory Montana on the asth day of May 1888. The panel included Tos. 2 rox Giro Wo emKins Jas M Ring Ep BP Lavery M J Mecuss Ci Mehseas.
News from Dillon reports a fatal accident at the Golden Era mine in Argenta. A cage fall killed miner Pascoe. details are scarce as Act ing Coroner Nelson travels to Argenta to conduct an inquest.
The MeKanlass Colored Company with sixteen performers will entertain at the Opera House on west Tuesday evening. The company is highly recommended and Mehan lass is a master of the manga and a superb artist on other instruments. The show promises humor and high quality, with additional acts by artists in specialties. Tickets are advised for this first class entertainment. The troupe will also appear at Argentit on the goth and Ban Mack on the pest.
The Prospect Lodge 16 members held a noon departure from Grace Church and reached Selway grove for an afternoon outing. Despite a cold dray and cloudy morning, the day cleared by noon and the group report a very agreeable time with a wood turnout and careful planning ensuring a successful picnic.
Union Pacific will offer reduced rate tickets from Dillon to St Louis for attendees of the National Democratic Convention. Tickets cover June 2 and are valid for continuous passage to and from St Louis, with return options available at the same rate. Tickets numbered 2480 and issued at Dillon.
Silas offers trustingly low quotations on silks with the latest shades and quality. Next week a white goods sale with special inducements, values below market price. Complete assortment of parasols bead wraps and walking jackets, stock marked at the lowest prices. Examine to believe they have the largest stock.
Sheridan visitors Dr. Meade Bannack postmaster W G Galigher Prof Mills Salt Lake attendees James Addie Pat Holahan Horse Prairie Eu Ashworth Johnnie Meade Bannack Lee Mantle Hithouse Raymond Behmont Park Mrs Joba Bishop Chicago Robert Geery Toronto Maggie Reynolds Kenosha Tom Jones Butte Clayton murder witness J H Dally Virginia City court Judge Galbraith Robi Smith Beaver Canyon Millie Coffin Beaver Canyon Laine Argenta Golden Era Rena Mining Saint Louis trip
The MPickett Party at Glendale celebrated the first anniversary of the wedding of Mr and Mrs Boon Pickett with a ball at the rink and banquet at Glendale Hotel. Dillonites attending included Mr and Mrs P H D McGough Miss Mandie McGough Mr and Mrs R R oC tallidas Mr and Mrs WHE D Layne Mrs and Mrs W S Barbour Mrs Padley Adolf Elie and Miss Airdie Metlen W W Poindester and Miss Louise Cummins W A Jones and Miss Jessie Cuming and Rute Perster.
Union Pacific promotes the Overland Route with greatly reduced round trip tickets from Dillon for the Republican Convention in Chicago. Tickets include continuous passage in both directions and are valid for travel from June roth to roth and returning fume soth to est inclusive.
Only Crowell and Nicholls carry Bleven Live Stock Co batter. It is made fresh three times weekly.
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