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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
3
In Beaverhead county the man named W T George was elected surveyor on the Republican ticket this month. He has many Democrat friends and is described as popular and competent. The accompanying cut presents his features.
The December district court term begins Wednesday December 4 with an extended session planned. A holiday recess runs December 21 to January 9. A lengthy jury list is named and numerous cases scheduled for trial through January 25 including theft, gambling, assault, debt, damages, and foreclosures.
At the fairgrounds a High School team lost 19 to 0 to a pickup squad of old-time players. The Allestarrees outweighed and outblocked the High School line, though the juniors showed teamwork. Ray Shannon kicked the only goal, while M. Mosher and M. E. Barry scored touchdowns. Frank Gosman injured midway. George Gosman from Bozeman umpired.
An ad uses a metaphor of a great building to claim health depends on digestion. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy, toning the stomach and regulating liver kidneys and bowels. The pills are advertised as pleasant easy safe and priced at 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
Adolph Stewart Albert Woodside and Mrs W H Jones rode to Twin Bridges Sunday. A second car approached with bright glare causing Mr Stewart to swerve and tip his machine. Mrs Jones fell and broke her collar bone but escaped further injuries.
R E Briggs of Watertown South Dakota reports an acute kidney trouble with severe back pain. He took Foley Kidney Pills and within a short time the pain left his back. He took one bottle total and says he is entirely cured of all kidney trouble. Potts the Druggist endorses the remedy.
Officers of the Royal Highlanders held a Thanksgiving dance described as a success socially and financially. Music for the event was provided by a local ensemble.
The second quarter of the college year begins Monday December 2 at Montana State Normal College. The continuous session system aids teachers seeking part year work with twelve week courses. Dormitory housing is available and student life includes groups like the Story Tellers league and German club plus a lecture series of seven or eight events.
Notice to property owners that taxes are due at the county treasurer office with a 10 percent penalty if unpaid by November 30 1912 at 6 PM. Delinquent properties will be advertised for sale or seized to cover taxes and costs, signed A L Bapcon County Treasurer at 472.
Frank Carroll and his wife were riding near the brewery when horses shied at railroad timbers causing the carriage to lurch into a telephone pole. Mrs Carroll was uninjured while Frank Carroll sustained facial scratches bruises and possible broken nose but hopes for full recovery.
Centennial Telephone Co. expands service in the Centennial valley by building a 20 mile extension from Pauls ranch to Dillon. The direct link replaces the Monida route and rates drop from one dollar to 65 cents. Poles are being distributed and the system should be in operation by year’s start or slightly earlier.
Ed Friedman, a machinist at Montana Auto Supply Co., was seriously stunned when a basement trap door struck his head Tuesday afternoon. He was found within three minutes, received medical care within five minutes, and is expected to suffer no lasting injuries. he plans to return to work soon.
Bible school at 10 a.m. Worship and sermon at 11 a.m. The Lord's Supper will be observed at close of morning service. Evening service at 7 30. All members and the public are urged to attend and welcome everyone.
A social dance with McIlveen Brothers' orchestra at Dart hall on December 11 raises proceeds for Charley Martin who remains in a Butte hospital after gunshot wounds from a recent Dillon hold-up. The event offers a Christmas gift in advance for him.
Local notes show W A Jones and Ray Murray visiting or registering in Butte and Dillon. Families including the Metzel and Helming households, plus Fred Waldorf and Mrs Foote, spent time in Dillon or Helena on various errands. The Emily Waterman Concert Co. to perform at Normal College guests, Livery Co. sold gray horses to Butte Brewery, Rathlin Castle members to meet, and Patrick Ward installed as Shenon hotel bar manager in Dillon.
The Emily Waterman Concert Company arrives at Dillon for the Normal college entertainment program. It features Emily Waterman reader Miss Lillian Whitman pianist and Mr William T Shafer tenor. The trio presents a varied high quality program at the Normal college auditorium Saturday November 30 at 8 30.
Notice promotes dining at the New York Restaurant in Dillon with the claim of the best meals under new management and records the score 48-41 in readable text.
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursday evenings of each month. A three-tap meeting call will ring on the courthouse bell.
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