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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
4
Special Correspondents report in Rochester that two Whitehall men refused payment at a Chinese restaurant. One man broke the door and hurled a cup at the cook, striking him and causing a serious injury. The incident ended without arrests.
Special correspondence from TarnonE Ryan's Canyon on November 11 notes J. E. Morse of Dillon visiting neighboring ranches. Ennis, Moran of Big Hole. A. O. Hammond with a band of cattle from Sheep Creek. several locals visiting Dillon and ranch travels. Four horses were reported stolen from Phil Thorp's ranch north of Dillon with Harry Lindsay pursuing the thieves.
Large cattle shipment is planned for Thursday to Omaha by a company including Dave Metlen E Ames Nels Nelson and Martin Barrett. The crew faces harsh winter with snow and northwest wind as Idaho and Colorado ties appear in travel plans for Frank Andrus and relatives.
Special correspondence reports McGee and Calvert threshing outfit destroyed by fire at Al Lewis's place near Crabtree. Fire began from engine sparks and destroyed the separator and about 100 sacks of grain. Propr proprietors may hire the McNinch separator to finish contracts. Winter arrives with light snows. New schoolhouse completed and accepted by the district. furniture to be moved in Saturday.
Correspondence from Reprock reports Mrs. N Burnett Mrs. J M Nesley of Horse Prairie and Dr Burnett of Salmon drove to Grant then Seattle on business. Mrs. Phillips visited from Salt Lake City and will winter with the Amery family. Rev M E Coen conducted services at the school house last Sunday and will return on the 22nd. Ed Roe spent Saturday in Dillon.
Special correspondence notes Miss Janie Marshall visiting in Rochester and Mrs A G Miller from Iron Red visiting her parents. Dwight Bushnell’s surveying party returned home. Many valley residents attended Dr Pease’s funeral at Bridges Thursday afternoon and mourn his loss as a trusted doctor and friend.
H Taylor spent Sunday in Sheridan and returned Monday night. Ernest Page traveled to Rochester Saturday with O L Utley. Mrs Isitt plans to go to Whitehall Friday where she will conduct a music class.
Special Correspondent notes a heavy snowstorm halting threshing at Ed Holder’s since last Thursday. Local updates include Mrs M Polioh returning from Butte, visits by Joe Skinnar and Vance boys, and ailing Frank Beehrer with slow recovery. Sheep from Woods Live Stock wary of winter.
Four Heola deaths in two weeks from malignant scarlet fever prompt quarantine. Initial misdiagnoses as measles led to exposure as doctors Townshend and Walker urged strict isolation. County officials authorized quarantine and health authorities ordered immediate measures to curb spread.
A $500 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of those who stole about 700 head of sheep at the head of Clark's canyon in Beaverhead county Montana. The animals bore a green S on the back, bottle brand, left ear eye split, and right ear cropp ed. Owner: Henrpert B Senway.
The Thetas were guests of Miss Edith Poindexter at Dr Kingsbury's home Tuesday evening. Misses Gladys Tong and Emily Taylor were initiated into the society. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. The fourth year English class finished Chemer's Prologue and Knight of Tale and begins Early Drama and First Creative Period.
The class finished L AlIegro In Penser oxo Lycidas and Comus and will study the oration of Bunker Hill. Cold weather brings tardy marks and absences while sleigh riding and basketball remain popular. Jack Frost visited and geometry tests loom as Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is to be memorized.
Hon John F Davis visited classes while Nevada Wall missed sessions due to a fall. Anna Carter hosted a surprise party with music, refreshments, and remarks by Pres Baker and Elder Chapman. Raymond Noyes returned as a student for fun. basketball progress and micrscopes announced. Sophomores tackle Julius Caesar. band remarks and lab equipment updates noted.
A notice promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable medicine for a bad cold and throat irritation. Sold by Riley the druggist.
Court convenes Monday with 15 criminal cases on the docket. Seven trials are set including State of Montana v George Pollack murder case, v G W Barefield second degree, v Shaben Ferriz illegal registration, v Joseph Toney, v J A Phillipa forgery, and v W T Anderson cattle stealing. A special venue of 50 jurors is listed for the Pollack case.
F W Whiting bound over to the grand jury on complicity in the Morris Kansas post office robbery. Authorities allege he headed the gang that robbed banks in Kansas and Nebraska and distributed proceeds via post office money orders to members in prisons and elsewhere. Several sheriffs are said to be implicated per U S authorities.
Samuel Parks received two years and three months in Sing Sing for extorting $500 from Tiffany studios during a strike dispute. The walking delegate of the Houseemiths union faced a prior sentence for extortion and is said to be in the last stages of consumption, yet showed defiant calm as the judge noted his health.
Chicago November 6 representatives of the packing interests at the Union stock yards have offered the striking sausage makers and carners an increase in wages that probably will be accepted, likely preventing a general strike in all centers of the industry.
The article explains Japanese hairdressing as a social code where coiffure signals age and status. Girls eight or nine wear a bow with red crepe, marriageable women style high fronts, widows twist hair with a shell pin, and mourning women cut hair short and plain.
A Chicago Post quips about kissing and consent, noting athletic girls require consent before attempting a kiss. The brief humorous exchange plays on social etiquette and personal boundaries.
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