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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
5
An ad declares a mission to protect eyesight and offers guidance on glasses suited to individual cases. It promises scientifically constructed lenses that correct and cure visual defects without undergoing surgical operations.
Daily Dillon notes show Columbus Day confusion as offices opened and banks stayed open. W G Reed pushes high school gym foundations with a January finish target, while Irving sells his 4600 ewes stake to O M Best and Thomas Call. Reverend Hardy set to lead Dillon Baptist church and Wah Quang dies at 73 in Dillon Chinatown. Sheep shipments continue with 20 carloads leaving for Nebraska and 18 more at Poindexter Orr. buyer William H Gable of Fort Scott Nebraska.
The land contest between Ralph Gilman and Ida M Slack before U S Commissioner F A Hazle baker concluded first of the week. Gilman claims Slack has not proved up on her desert claim seven miles from town on Rattlesnake river. The defense alleges collusion to deprive Slack of land. Evidence goes to Helena State Registrar. Rodgers Gilbert and Robison Gilbert represented the parties. Roy Best sought divorce from Nellie Best in Butte court after a 1911 marriage. Buick Agency deal arranged with Montana Auto Supply to handle Buicks with a carload arriving late month for inspection. Mrs O M Best of Dillon named Montana delegate to seventh International Parity Congress in Minneapolis November 7 to 12.
The remains of a 24 year old boy, son of Mrs. Bert Leggit, were exhumed in Helena and sent to Dillon last Monday. He died in Helena in April 1912 and was interred at Mountain View Cemetery with Catholic rite conducted by Rev. Father Foley.
Stock Inspector Nelson arrested John Hoffman last Tuesday on a grand larceny charge. Smith McKnight of Dell says Hoffman stole his colt from the Sage creek range. Hoffman had a hearing and is out on $500 bond.
Judge Poindexter sentenced Chas Maringlo to five years hard labor in the state prison last Saturday. Maringlo, former section foreman on the Oregon Short Line railroad at Dell, was found guilty of an unmentionable crime on a boy last June. Vaudeville is booked for the Pastime tonight and Saturday featuring Mr. McGowan and Howell with music gems and new films. Crowds filled the Ivanhoe presentation last night.
William G. Reed awarded contract to build a model bungalow for Bert Orr near the old mansion on Orr Street. The project includes training school and High school gymnasium with a bid of 6502 dollars.
Mr. Cashmore travels Sunday as delegate from Apollo lodge I O O F to the grand lodge meeting to be held in Bozeman next week.
Dillon area social and business updates include George Davis John Hoover and H Turner traveling from Butte for commerce John Shefer Midway Dillon visits Ed Ferris ranch updates Dr George Brownback osteopath and J C Ribanian Brenner business visits Mrs Trombeau Melrose and Mrs John Brenner Horse Prairie attend gatherings Mrs James Cochrane Polaris arrivals By Mrs A B McCaleb Salmon City arrives in Dillon Henry Thompson Dell travels to town New lodging house opened by Etta Thompson Judge Poindexter Tennessee Virginia City trip to attend official business George Conway Helena Montana Livestock visit to Big Hole basin First Presbyterian church invite Dr M A Walker to return from New York ride to home prep local rail staff and merchants conduct land business multiple residents visit Dillon from Armstead Grant Jackson and Melrose various misses and couples note almanac distribution and recent marriage licenses.
An old style advertisement urges readers to buy Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets from Potts the druggist. It promises quick relief for indigestion stomach upset and lack of appetite while claiming to strengthen digestive organs and improve overall health.
A testimonial from W. G. Mattison of Harpellsville New York touts chaste Tablets as superior to prior medicines for chronic dyspepsia. The ad claims significant relief and indicates availability from all dealers with Adv 1m.
No. 1 hard wheat flour advertised for sale at 2.75 per hundred pounds in Dillon Montana. Ad claims satisfaction guaranteed and provides box 14 Dillon Montana for orders.
Taxes for the year 1913 are due at the County Treasurer's office in Dillon Montana. Delinquent after November 380th day at 6 p m with ten percent penalty. Dated October 9 1918 and signed by Free RIFE Treasurer and Collector.
Teachers' Institute set for October 27 to 29 with attendance required under chapter 10 section 1003 of Montana school laws. Examinations follow October 30 to 31 replacing the old November schedule under the new law.
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