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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
5
The town halts to honor volunteers heading to the Philippines as General movement of troops and trains proceeds under OSL supervision. Local merchants and residents supply meals, comforts, and support, with praise for organizers and a note on public notices and civic pride.
Under sheriff Taylor relates a Butte youth named Abel Buseell eager to go to the Philippines despite his parents wishes. The boy arrived in the second section and left crestfallen after learning he could not go. He will be returned to his parents who will likely curb his patriotic zeal temporarily.
George Palmer entertained fifty of his young friends on Tuesday afternoon for his eleventh birthday. The group played games until 5 PM and enjoyed refreshments prepared by his mother. He received handsome presents from his friends.
Floyd Best was entertained at dinner Monday at the Hotel Metlen. Carl Taylor Jordan and Freddie Rife joined the gathering. Floyd left Tuesday evening on the train for Climax Michigan to spend the summer with his grandparents and uncle.
A single chicken was listed among edibles for the Volunteers lunch. A motion sought to reserve the yellow legged chicken for the chaplain but was ruled out of order. The item was moved to the center of tables to show Dillon visitors the fighters in the troops. Hundreds of patriotic residents from across the county attended the reception in honor of the soldiers. J A Browne Jr traveled from Melrose to join the troop events and Alumni dance and banquet last night.
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