Graduation Program at Dillon Honors Local Students
The graduation program featured Miss Millie Coffin and two Hower girls among the graduates. Rev Hooker opened with a blessing and the Dillon Orchestra provided an overture. Harry Shandon delivered salutatory and oration The Saxon of the Pacific. Maud Selway spoke Progress Toward Perfection. Carrie Metlen gave Amity and Enmity. Harry Gilbert presented Tyton versus Blav. A vocal duet by Mrs Weller and Miss Grannis followed with mandolin accompaniment. Agnes Staudaher read the class poem. Ola Cornell spoke The Lost Art and Pris cilla Conger offered Prophesy. Sophia Burfiend closed with Economic Problems. Hon. Edwin Norris addressed the graduates. diplomas were presented by Hon. B F White as the Dillon Symphony Club performed Lela Polke. Flowers and hearty applause crowned the graduates.
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Ferilitées
Millie. Coffin
Ithe Hower
Lile Brinard
Palmer
Olone
Coasi
Hooker
Dillon‘Orchestra
Harry Shandon
Pacific
Maud’ Selway
Dillon Symphony Club
Carrie Metlen
Miss Metlen
Harry Gilbert
Mrs. O. O. Weller
Lucy Grannis
Agnes Staudaher
Ola Cornell
Lela Polke
Priscilla Conger
Sophia Burfiend
Edwin Norris
B. F. White
Dillon Orchestra
Prospective railroad to Dillon seen as boon to Madison county
The article argues the new railroad will reduce ore hauling costs for miners and, despite short-term freight shifts, bring long term prosperity to Madison county and Dillon. It dismisses detractors who fear trade loss and predicts stronger business ties among Madison county communities and Dillon as rail links improve regional commerce.
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Bacauke
Dillon
Madison County
Oregon
Union Pacific System
Salt Lake
Denver
Omaha
Ruby Valley
Polaris Mine News and Local Updates
Polaris notes a new mine manager expected soon from New York and visits by locals including George Tash and O R Townsend. A Sunday school was organized at Grasshopper school house with F G Ellis of Polaris chosen superintendent. Mr and Mrs James Cochran arrived recently and Dave Reinhardt returned to Dillon last week.
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Polaris
Dave Reinhardt
St. Polaris
Dillon
James Cochran
New York
S. Brooke
George Tash
O. R. Townsend
Argenta
Grasshopper School House
F. G. Ellis
Birch Creek Narrow Escape From Fire at Birchdale Premises
May 19 1898 report from Wana describes a narrow escape from destruction of the Birchdale premises. Duke Gist the Glendale butcher was on the creek for business and F O Hastings arrived from Salem Massachusetts a few days ago. Samuel Powell is mentioned among those connected to the events.
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Birchdale
Wana
Salem
Mass
Duke Gist
Glendale
Board of ‘Commissioners of
Beaverhead County
Board
Mayor Declined to Intervene In Drinking Request
In Dillon a hobo pressed Mayor Eliel to force a saloon to give him a drink, arguing the town was queer. Undersheriff Taylor and others escorted the man toward the jail after he was refused. The incident followed a dispatch locating the man, and other local notes report Dillon trade, arrivals, and travel ads.
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Dillon
Eliel
Montana Street
Chicago
Taylor
Mrs Clark Finds Health Through Dr Williams Pink Pills
Detroit woman Mrs Alexander B Clark recounts years of ovarian trouble headaches and neural pain. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she reports restored vitality and regularity improving her mood and hope and she recommends the remedy to others.
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Alexander B. Clark
Michigan Avenue
Detroit
Clark
Wilace
Mig
Ted Ter
Parker
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