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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
6
Governor Norris attended a banquet at the Guild Hall where he urged broader civic effort and the formation of a strong commercial club. He contrasted Portland’s model of regional growth with Dillon’s potential, stressing balanced county development and market challenges for local crops.
A men's banquet at the Guild hall ended about ten but one guest did not return home until after midnight. When questioned by his wife, Mr Ban queter quipped that he enjoys himself less without her and thus takes longer.
A Dillon Sunday schoolteacher asked a pupil what he could say of Cain. The child replied he was the first Boy Scout, delivering a brief, humorous insight from a local exchange.
In Dillon a man enjoys boxing. Tally Johns and Peatent Sinclair fought 95 rounds in Butte last week. Mr Fan planned to attend but the recall system at home kept him away. A Normal student boasted of cooking oysters in ten ways while a coquette bragged of luring her escort to oysters.
A Dillon meeting centers on road funding with speakers arguing for shared county and city duties. They urge better roads to boost local business and farmer profits. The mayoral discussion focuses on street cleanliness and town pride, with comments on population versus bank wealth as prosperity indicators.
Henry T. Hyder a 72 year old Montana pioneer died of pneumonia Oct 19 in the Jefferson County poor house and was buried at Whitehall two days later. A native of Montana he lived 35 years in Butte and long worked in mining and prospecting mainly in Jefferson county on the Columbia property later forming the Columbia-Butte Mining and Milling Co. before it lapsed. Hyder held three quarters of the claim with partners Wallack and Marrick owning one quarter each. the mine was valued at about 100000 but Hyder died in the poor house.
Charles Robert Glidden a pioneer of Montana and California died Oct 24 in Livingston. Born in Maine in 1828 he moved to California in 1849 and Montana in 1870. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama on foot after a Texan shipwreck. He is survived by a San Francisco niece. Interment was in Chico where he lived most of his life after coming to Montana.
Irwin brother in Tonopah and Mrs. Williams sister in Reno Nevada plus a local stepmother are named in the death notice. The body was shipped to Butte for interment.
The funeral of John Lustin, pioneer resident of East Helena, who died October 23 at his smelter city home, was held this morning at the East Helena church with mass by Father Kenzie. The service drew a large crowd from the town.
Mrs Eliza Elliott a longtime Flathead country resident died at her home October 19 from stomach tumor. Born in Scotland in 1843 she moved to the Flathead in 1883 with her husband who died about 20 years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Mary Swim Billings and Mrs Lottie Ramsdell Brawley Cal and sons William Alberta and Oscar Kalispell, with two brothers and a sister.
A tired man with a bandaged eye knocks at a south Washington residence. The cook recognizes him and recalls his prior visit when he wore a deaf and dumb sign, prompting a brief exchange as the wanderer explains his changed appearance.
A mother asks if her boy was kind to animals. The boy says he released the canary, and when the cat caught it he set Towser on the cat to defend the bird.
The passage promotes Ayer's Pills as a cure for dullness in children caused by a lazy liver. It urges consulting a doctor and claims sugar coated pills will help, attributed to Ayer Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.
Jerome B Waterman died at his home in Belgrade on October 26 from Brights disease. Funeral held in Bozeman the next day. Born in Michigan in December 1862, he moved to Gallatin valley as a child with his parents Christopher H and the Waterman family. Survived by his son Fred J Waterman a brother Charles R Waterman county commissioner and sister Mrs W L McDonnell of Belgrade.
Malcolm Macdonald prominent western mining engineer and longtime Helena resident dies October 22 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Born May 26, 1865 in Nevada, he moved to Helena as a child with his father Fred Macdonald and built a notable career here. He was active in Masonic circles including Scottish Rite and Algeria Temple Shriners. He is survived by a...
Col J H Gilbert a pioneer of Montana and prominent Odd Fellow died Oct 30 at his home 901 Utah Ave after a long illness cerebral congestion. He was 54 and a famed horse shoer who came to Butte with his bride nearly 30 years ago. His house stood where the Northern hotel now sits at Front and Wyoming. He served in Odd Fellows for years, was state department commander and colonel of the Patriarch Militant Can ton Wildey unit.
Mrs G W Pease longtime Butte resident died in Long Beach California. She previously lived as Mrs Scott and ran the Beaver block on North Main street. Survived by stepdaughter Mrs W A Killien and stepson Dr Frank Pease of Missoula. Interment in Long Beach.
Copy East notes two Montana articles of unusual local interest in the paper. It suggests sending this week’s issue to an eastern friend considering Montana travel, claiming he will be glad to receive it.
A young woman calls on a gentleman known as Mr. Tightwadd to settle a long overdue account. Though he paid up, the scene highlights persistent bill collectors on the first of the month in Dillon.
An amused Meeden occupant recalls a boy sitting on his lap asking if God made him too. The child’s simple question and the parent’s warm affirmation reflect a quiet, affectionate moment in daily life.
Five 1200 gallon oak wood casks offered for sale by Beaverhead Brewing Company. Inquiries requested to contact Beaverhead Brewing for purchase details and arrangements.
Nasal catarrh yields promptly to Ely's Cream Balm an agreeable aromatic preparation. Applied through the nostrils it cleanses and heals the surface it touches. Sold by druggists in 50 cent size. Try it and continue until relief is complete.
The proprietors announce Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh relief. Priced at 75 cents including the spraying tube, available through druggists or by mail. The liquid form preserves the medicinal properties of the solid preparation.
Local notes report James Mauldin departing for Butte and Helena after graduating from the Normal School at Virginia City North Dakota. Thomas Ellis of Polaris visits Dillon after obtaining supplies. Earl Wheat operates the Sonic Theater which shows new pictures daily. Mrs Lillian Free hosts seniors of the Normal, Mrs Tom Yost plans Manse society gathering, and Mrs Will Lovell greets St James guild at the Guild hall next Thursday.
Multiple small notices include Help wanted for a girl in Dillon, lodging and rental offers in Armstead and near Dillon, a lost mink rug muff, a new five room house for rent near the high school, a restaurant job posting, and local business ads for Paris Dye House Beaverhead County and Harrison’s household goods. Merino buck buyers sought at Lima ranch.
Letters uncalled for will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not collected within two weeks Grace Lamont P M Dillon Montana November 3 1911 list includes Anderson Kristen Anderson Anders 2 Anderson Orson C E Burton John Brock W D Brundidge C M Cantrell Earl Clemming Albert Christenson Mrs Couch F Davis M J Dengler Lannie 2 Flemming M J Rarest Mrs Hansen R Kiesling A G McAuliffe Tom E Manua takon Nick Nichols Alva J Norton J A Pasquill William Piff Earl Smith S T Tompkins G S Toliver Willard 2 Van Gornen Frand L Walters Dave Wendel C E
A 1911 Dillon Montana notice requires buyers to accompany stock with the owner or present a bill of sale and brands. Bills must be notarized or witnessed by two qualified taxpayers if not notarized. Stock will be held without proof. Dated October 23 1911 Lon Gty State Stock Inspector.
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