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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1888
Page
9
A Montana obituary and editorial reminiscence mourn the loss of a noted editor whose career shaped territorial journalism. The piece honors a genial, principled figure whose influence and friendship are remembered by colleagues and readers.
Long list of Montana public officials including Governor V Preston, Secretary T Webb, Auditor James Sullivan, Treasurer Green Prucitt, and various district officers. Also names U S District Attorney Robert Smith and U S Marshal Robert Kelley, with Beaverhead and Madison county representatives noted.
A Milling and Scientific Press writer argues against high taxes on mineral lands and the fencing of prospecting grounds by 160 acre claims. The piece contends government policy harms prospectors and could reduce future gold and silver production by limiting access to mineral domains.
The Helena editor John S. Dickerson was buried in the capital city on the 23d after a tribute by Montana Press Association members as pall bearers. The piece praises his career showing how journalism drew him despite initial intent to practice law, noting his incisive style and instinct for what readers want.
Chief Justice McConnell rules in Merrigan vs English and Home Building and Loan that a mechanic may lien a property when employed by a middle man without owner consent if notice is filed within 66 days as required by the Montana code. The ruling aligns with a broad state practice and reflects territorial legislative intent.
Brooklyn man W K Nelson faced a tight chest and almost unable to breathe before four days of pneumonia. Doctors gave him up until Acker's English Remedy for Consumption cured him and he recovered. A city drug store advertises the remedy. Also notes Union Pacific and Wabash Valley Railway joined with Pullman sleeper service from Cheyenne to Kansas City and St Louis via Denver with one car change from Portland and San Francisco. It claims faster travel from western points to St Louis and shorter routes to the Midwest.
Newark man C U Morris reports an absscess of the lungs left him deemed incurable but improved after Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. Decatur resident Jesse Middlewart credits the remedy with saving his life after doctors gave up. Free sample bottles offered at No 1 White's Cash Drug Store.
Paid up capital and officers listed with George M Brows as president Joan F Bishop vice president J B Crow cashier R J Moore assistant cashier Directots include Gro M Brows Joseph B Crow Joux FP Bisner Crain Cornaur James Maupixs HLA Crow Interest on time deposits at 6 percent, personal attention promised for all loans and fire insurance. Correspondents named Hanover National Bank New York Merchants National Bank Wells Fargo various western banks.
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