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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
1
Fidel Huber merchant advertises striking clocks with alarms at 4.00, quadruple silver plated tea set at 8.00, beat plated tea spoons at 2.00 per six, butter knives and sugar shells priced low. Call and see the goods in Dillon.
Glendale reports Caleb Hale dies of pneumonia with funeral led by Rev. Read. An early fire at the opera house is extinguished. A Nov 14 baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. K. N. Hilbinger. Lima notes include Thanksgiving dinner by Ladies Aid from noon to six, social events, new Lima camera interests, and locals back from trips. Election results prompt bipartisan goodwill, and Knights of Pythias plan a Thanksgiving ball with Dillon Orchestra.
An unnamed traveler writes from Montana describing Helena and Butte impressions. He praises stores, a modern court house, and local enterprise while noting long post routes and possible missed investments. He urges cautious optimism and suggests investing only if residents push growth through ambition and town spirit.
The Tribune announces its annual Holiday Number for mid December featuring Dillon and Beaverhead county with new features and full illustrations. Advertising space should be reserved and copy prepared promptly. An unrelated testimonial promotes Electric Bitters for vitality with a 50 cent price at Central Pharmacy. The text also notes tax and revenue law references.
Voters chose J. B Vermillion BA 172 votes F. Carpenter R 164 J. D. James D 188 Phil D. McGough D 150 Vermillion leads by 22 Carpenter by 14 For constables Jas McLaughlin R 196 L P Phillips D 164 Macklen D 123 McLaughlin by 42 Phillips by 31
Miss Hopp teaches at the Grayling schoolhouse this term. A sale notice cold business building in Ban nack is available at the office. Miss Austa Johnson’s class reportedly gave a surprise party at A. L. Anderson’s home last night. Elza Smith and his bride, formerly Miss Ivy Gills, are due in Dillon Sunday from Iowa. Mesars Bytcher & Williamson left Dillon with a crew to thresh on Bedrock this week. The Eastern Star dance planned for Thanksgiving night is indefinitely postponed.
Dawson Alaska reports a $500000 blaze destroying 40 buildings including the post office after Belle Mitchell threw a lamp in a Green Tree saloon sparking oil into flames on Oct 16 at 8:20 am. The same woman allegedly started a previous fire and attempted arson on Third avenue. Quiet at Wilmington as race tensions ease. Knights of Labor hold Chicago convention with over 100 delegates led by General Master Workman Hicks.
This text urges choosing appropriate outfits for a football game and a Thanksgiving dinner. It highlights new Worsteds on display, described as the market’s choicest weaves and shades. It notes made to order suits and overcoats as perfected tailoring options.
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