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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
1
Special correspondence reports a week of local events in Bannack and Dell Montana. Notable items include a tragic three week old death, typhoid fever cases, a large church social raising 101 dollars, weddings, gifts, and social life, plus political rally notes and a passing reference to regional figures and travel.
Word reached the Republican County Central committee that Hon. F. J. Stran shaw of Helena will speak for one week starting October 24. He will address all principal towns with posters giving notice. Stranahan is described as bright and entertaining and the public is urged to hear him.
John G. Willis rises from local attorney in Dillon to general attorney for the Oregon Short Line in Montana and Salt Lake region. The law department shifts from Butte to Dillon, with a handsome yearly salary. cheers from friends follow the promotion.
The Ladies Aid Society has been sewing for families, with much work done gratuitously. They also visit homes to sew or take on plain sewing at reasonable prices, led by president Mrs Forrester. interested persons should contact the president.
Morning service features Our Father topic and evening sermon by Rev Henry F Cope titled Is there a God Evening services start at 7 30 invited attendees
J.8. Meade once Bannack hotelman arrived in the city from Los Angeles where he spent the past year. He left at once for Bannack on business and will soon return to his home in California.
The advertisement touts a universal salve for oats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains and cornea promising cure or refund. It claims guaranteed satisfaction and lists L J Williams as the seller at 25 cents per box.
The Republican slate for Beaverhead County outlined by a party publication highlights Knapp as a steady Dillon businessman and veteran leader, Brown as a young, industrious rancher, and Pyle and Mayers for sheriff and clerk. Carter for superintendent, Wall for surveyor, Decker for treasurer, and other local officials are profiled with emphasis on integrity and public service.
Articles of incorporation filed in Helena establish the Montana Pulp and Paper Co to build a large paper mill at Manhattan Montana. Capital stock of 100000 is largely subscribed with 86500 paid in by holders in Helena Butte Anaconda Virginia City Manhattan and New York City. Trustees include Henry Elling Henry Altenbrand George Kinkel Jr Nicholas Keesler and M R Kennedy.
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