14 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
1
Special correspondence from Lakeview notes a week of strong winds tearing fences and hay racks, with minor storm damage. The report also covers local cattle trades, shopping for winter goods, visits between families, school moves, and residents returning from Canada and Dillon.
Special correspondence reports the November 7 election in Medicine Lodge where Republicans won all seats including Joe Nesley elected justice of the peace and Mr Guyaz constable. Antone Swartz and wife moved to prove up land at Dillon while Robson drives cattle to Big Hole basin for winter feed. Miss Yockey of Grant wed in Butte last week to Tom Pierce and is praised as capable.
Rocurster Montana reports Mat Kaw of this place and Minnie Chinn of Glendale wed at Butte last Thursday. Kaw drives for A J Dorland and is well liked. Mrs Kaw is a popular Glendale young woman. They plan to live here and wish a long, happy life.
Special correspondence from Willis News reports calm after a recent election in the Hirch Creek valley. Henry Gilbert of Virginia City is remembered. local visits, health notes, and social events fill the week. A basket social is planned for November 25 in the lodge room with Royal Neighbors urged to participate.
George Linkersdorfer died of heart disease and was found in his bed in Bannack. An inquest heard he had a long history of heart trouble and fainting spells. He was buried in Bannack cemetery by Bannack lodge A F and A M. He left two brothers and a sister.
Yellowstone county sheepmen express pleasure at recent snow and cold that mitigate the anticipated water shortage and ease concerns over grazing and feed.
Geo B Boroule socialist candidate for congress received 33 votes. Martin Dee labor and popular candidate for congress received 19 votes. W D Cameron socialist candidate for associate justice received 82 votes.
The fall term begins Monday with Judge Parker presiding. Only two criminal cases proceed to trial, including assault charges against John Watson and Frank Burton. Dozens of civil cases, including Water Right and Debt suits, are listed for trial across November 18 and 19 with a large jury pool summoned.
A dedication program for the Beaverhead County High School building will be held in Dillon next Friday evening. Prof. Craig of the State University and Prof. Orsig of Missoula are expected speakers, with Emerson Hill also giving remarks. Student music and a post program reception for Beaverhead county citizens are planned.
William Driscoll a Beaverhead and Madison county mining man died at his mother's home in Twin Bridges from dropsy and was buried in Mountain View cemetery Dillon. Born September 28 1846 in New York he served as a private in Troop D First U S Cavalry and fought with honor during Indian troubles. He leaves a mother two brothers Ed and Jerry in Twin Bridges and sister Mrs N N Beaty. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon led by Rev R P Smith.
H S Gilbert longtime Madison County resident and former mayor of Virginia City dies after a wagon overturn on a slippery road. He leaves a widow Margaret McMunn and fifteen children, with fourteen remaining. Gilbert also served as county treasurer and assessor.
Last Friday evening the comedy drama The Convicts Daughter was staged at the Dillon Theatre. The performance featured a strong company and well sustained leading roles with clever acting in the Convict and his Daughter. Applause came for the cabin scene and the show was praised as the best Dillon has seen in years, promising packed houses for future engagements if repeated.
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