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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
4
Editorials discuss New Jersey’s pivotal role in Wilson Taft Roosevelt politics and the 1912 convention. A variety of brief opinions critique finance law, postal banking growth, fashion trends, morality in clergy, advertising value, and foreign policy assertions, reflecting a cross-section of opinions.
Several prize chickens from New York to Dillon win first place at Fort Dodge Iowa events. Eggs priced at 3.00 for 15 or 5.00 for 30. Charles Hicnicut of Dillon Montana lists the entries. Meanwhile Winnipeg poker game interrupted by holdups with revolvers. criminals take about 26000 dollars and jewelry before escaping.
Obituary and biographical sketch of Joseph Lewis a pioneer and longtime Dingle Idaho resident who died of pneumonia May 20. Born July 6 1847 in Bristol England he joined the Civil War effort at age 14 later freighting and prospecting across Montana Idaho and Wyoming. Funeral held at Dingle meeting house with many attendees.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Dillon City Council Montana for two years of cement walks crossings curbs and return curbs within the city. Bids must include unit prices with bonds of 5000 and proof of ability to perform. Plans available at City Clerk or City Engineer George R. Metlen. Bids due by 8 pm June 5 1912. The city may reject any bid. Mayor T D Olmstep. City Clerk Haron F Pease.
Stevensville Tribune notes Van R Woodmancy a longtime Montana pioneer died at his Victor home at eight last night May 22. Born in Syracuse New York August 4 1834 he came to Bannack in 1863 then settled in the Bitter Root and Victor ranching for years. His wife had died years earlier.
Jas C Dahlman, Omaha mayor in his third term, reports overwhelming primary support. He credits Foley Kidney Pills for relieving kidney trouble and endorses them for backache rheumatism and other kidney or bladder issues. Potts the druggist promotes the remedy.
Schenley Distillery officials say recent warehouse fires in the Allegheny valley destroyed two warehouses and wiped out about 857,500 gallons of whiskey, estimating the total loss at around $800,000.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Dillon City Council until 8 p m June 5 1912 for a one year street sprinkling contract. Each bid must state contract price per day and hours per day to be worked. T D Olmsreep mayor Harlow F Peasy acting city clerk.
Notice from United States Land Office Helena dated May 27 1912 states the State of Montana under the Feb 28 1891 act has applied for selections of lands in section 17 township 128 range 9 west with a copy of the lists conspicuously posted.
Every Monday evening from 8:00 to 9:30 p m a Theosophy study class meets at 236 W Reeder St The text book is The Ancient Wisdom by Annie Besant All are welcome to attend.
Helena dispatch reports that sheriffs lack authority to inspect cattle shipments unless appointed as stock inspectors. Attorney-General Galen advised D. W. Raymond of the stock board. Rosebud county sheriff told railroads they could not haul cattle without inspection, prompting railroads to seek Raymond’s ruling. The AG holds that either stock inspector or sheriff may inspect horse shipments in a controversy, but the sheriff should defer to the stock inspector.
A sale notice lists a gentle horse with harnesses saddles two seated buckboard tents and assorted furniture to be offered at St James rectory next week. The date 1 22 11 appears.
Department of the Interior notice lists Parley Shawver of Monida Montana filing final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for N34 NW, SW KNW 4, NW % SW 4, Sec 9 T14S R4W Montana. The proceeding before Frank B Sparrow U S Commissioner at Lakeview Montana set for June 27 1912 with witnesses Henry Wetmore Philip J Jones Mark Lyons and James A Ritchey all of Monida or Lakeview. The notice is signed by Stephen Cantenter Register.
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