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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
1
The Tribune announces a special 74 page edition titled Boosters, detailing Dillon and Beaverhead County industries and prospects. It features 83 half tone images of local buildings scenes ranches and citizens. binding remains and copies priced at 25 cents with limited stock remaining.
Newell C Knight vice president of Red Rock Reservoir and Irrigation Co and Lima dam owner criticizes Dillon water users meeting outcome. He says a district will cost ranchers 25 000 to 50 000 extra annually and asserts the company will proceed with water sales while district formation stalls. Knight mentions a planned ditch in Red Rock valley and urges cooperation over rival views.
Chief Charles Sassman announces the arrest of A. M. Shaver and J. C. Palmer in a forgery case involving six checks bearing Richard C. MacTavish's name. Most checks were for $10 with one for $15. several were cashed at local saloons. Palmer implicated Shaver. Shaver denied it. Direct indictment expected.
Jack Carney was found guilty in district court of third degree assault for firing at Brakeman Hoffman of the Oregon Short Line last July near Dillon. Judge Callaway gave a 90 day county jail term, noting Carney’s four months already served awaiting trial. Hoffman identified Carney. Carney denied the shooting.
Joe Moran known as Yonker Burns was dismissed from burglary charges in Dillon after key witnesses vanished. Moran had escaped from jail years earlier near Butte and was recaptured, then held in Dillon. With crucial witnesses unavailable, County Attorney Melton moved to dismiss the case.
Leadore and Gilmore shipped October totals of 32 cars about 3.2 million pounds. Pittsburg-Idaho sent 18 cars to Murray Utah. Latest Out 9 cars to Midvale Utah. Junction Mining 5 cars to Murray and Carnegie Pennsylvania. Outlook favors higher shipments next month. tunnels and dead work at many properties limit near term gains.
Washington November 25 reports a 25 percent share of national forest revenues to states for road and school funds. For the year ending June 30, totals reach $506,194 with an increase of $87,492.03 over the prior period.
A Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound link is claimed to back the Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad with a westward route from Salmon City Idaho to Portland Seattle and San Francisco. The project includes depots and a 1,000,000 bushel contract from Challis to beyond Crystal and aims for operation within a few years. Also covered is a separate grand larceny case in Dillon involving misbranded stock horses and the dismissal of Ditty's case.
Charles Wilson was found not guilty of grand larceny after a two day district court trial. The jury deliberated about a quarter of an hour before reaching a verdict.
The Great Falls business community protests the census tally, demanding recount and asserting a population above 23 000. They cite school enrollment and 10 year increases in streetcar traffic lighting and post office activity to support their claim.
The Manse society will hold a meeting next Thursday afternoon led by Mrs Mauldin and invites all interested to attend.
Otto Bauer an 18 year old was convicted of grand larceny for stealing two horses from Joseph B. Shaw in the Big Hole basin last April. He received a three year penitentiary sentence and began serving time immediately. Frank Reed aged about 16 avoided prosecution due to youth and reform school status. Judge Callaway criticized Bauer and stated imprisonment might not benefit him.
Edward Drowns of Lima faced a district court trial for grand larceny after hundreds of sheep went missing from Wood Live Stock company while he drove a large flock toward Spencer Idaho. Witnesses testified his sheep were found among the company’s stock and his 12 year old son claimed the mixing occurred on the road. The case proceeded with closing arguments after evidence showed the pelt of a butchered sheep used to reveal the brand alteration.
In the Big Hole basin east of the Wilke ranch, Tom Taylor and Frank Wilke shot the famed big wild goat after a three-bullet chase last Sunday. The old buck toppled off a rocky cliff after the final shot, and the dressed carcass reportedly weighed nearly 20 pounds.
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