This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
4
Guy Glase of Granger Iowa, about 27, died at the County Farm last Wednesday from typhoid fever caught after arriving to work as a blacksmith in Dillon. His body was shipped to his parents in Granger last Friday night after the family learned of his illness.
Special correspondence from Mepicing Lopar Montana notes a lively social scene with wedding plans on the horizon. Mentions residents moving among ranches and towns the growing climate for orchards and a push to register voters. A reflective message urges reading and home recreation as winter evenings approach.
Dennis Barton has leased the Fair store building for five years and is renovating it into a high end barbering and tensorial bath parlor. The work includes repapering painting new plate glass frontage and three German wall glasses with hydraulic chairs. Three porcelain baths and modern hot and cold water systems will debut, aiming to be among the finest in Southern Montana.
G W Emerick deeded to his wife Edna B Emerick a 450 acre ranch south of Dillon with improvements and stock for $1. The deal includes the Railroad avenue residence and a two story brick building opposite Montana Mercantile Co with a $1 consideration. Cattle branded 4 on left hip and horses branded on shoulder noted.
The Centennial Cafe on Helena street is fully renovated and now operated by Oscar Findling and Robert Eagleaton, former Butte chefs. The cafe offers meals served a la carte and a merchants’ lunch daily from 12 to 2, with a private ladies room and a claim of superior quality. It urges liberal patronage to white patrons.
The Baptist church Sunday evenings host a series by Mr. Cope presenting impartial histories of each religion and its contributions to world knowledge. Bible students are urged to hear these sermons for their research value.
Dillon parties eyeing sheep exports from Twin Bridges include James Paxton 1500 head Harry Gilbert 2000 head T M Selway 1500 head Poindexter and Orr 2000 head and T B Craver 2000 head. Total shipments slated at about 40 carloads with additional county sheepmen likely sending mutton to market before winter, bringing total to about 79 cars.
Wm Simmons visited Butte on business Monday. Baptist Aid meets with Mrs H Tyree Thursday. Dan Ward couple spent weekend in Bedrock. Clark McNinch of Dell in town on business. Mrs Neil Sharkey left for Glen dale to visit her old home. Baptist church topics Sunday morning The Christian and evening Brahmanism. Mrs A L Anderson hosted the Needle club with aunt Mrs F M Cunnard. Ladies Missionary Society hosted by Mrs Dr Martin at the Manse. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs Ike Cashmore. Mesdamea Rabishau and Spearin assist hosting. M E church youths host an apple pie social Friday at Mrs Forrester’s South Washington. Capt Joe Young announces militia drill nights moved to Monday each week. invites all to watch.
Epworth League plans a talk by Rev. Smith on what statesmen have said about the Bible. The Manse society meets at Mrs Stevenson’s Thursday with Mrs Will Cushing assisting. John Maus departs for Idaho Falls to start a bakery after leaving A Kuntze. Prof and Mrs Buttrick dance instructors gave their last Dart hall dance and head to Salt Lake City. John Williams leaves to teach music in Lima. A married-dancers club forms with about twenty five couples at the Dart hall. The Social Dancing club hosts forty five couples with Dillon orchestra at the Theatre. next dance at the Theatre Friday.
A Detroit news excerpt discusses how European training boosts a doctor’s standing and income, noting a city physician earning $20 000 yearly with $12 000 collected. It argues abroad study raises vogue and value, while American doctors with foreign training command higher respect. It also comments on Russian exercise habits and skating skill, suggesting few Russians skate well unless English or German.
A physician explains how a worm enters a green chestnut. An insect stings the nut and lays eggs in the opening. As the chestnut ripens the eggs hatch and the insect continues to deposit eggs in chestnuts. The nut’s floury matter turns to sugar, which contains carbon and produces heat.
A quoted exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald describes two people searching among rocks behind a hotel. They discuss a dark, steep place and whether they would kiss there, deciding to stay above ground.
A quotation recounts Horace Mann praising spending on reforming boys for education. He argues that even if one boy improves, the investment is justified. The exchange asks if one life is worth the cost, Mann answers it is if it is his own or the other person’s boy.
A physician orders rest and a hot water bath after a medicine. The patient rejects discomfort asking for a mustard plaster, grumbling that baths make him cold. Chicago Tribune style humor reflects stubborn medical advice.
The article traces Dr. Walker’s career from early study at the University of Denver and Union Pacific Hospital in Denver to Harvard post graduate work and a position at the Boston Emergency Hospital. He then returned to Denver as lecturer in Embryology and Anatomy and a demonstrator, applying his accident work experience to medical jurisprudence and court work. He has been a Montana citizen and practitioner for about four years.
The Examiner urges voters to support Dave Reinhardt, praising his prior public service as sheriff and assessor. It credits him with restoring order and establishing a sound business basis in the assessor’s office, arguing his continued efficiency and duty to the people.
In a lively butte scene Democrats awaken rooms with new energy as funds arrive from coal oil sources to pay for a final campaign push. The Clark Amalgamated-Coal Oil deal finances the band effort, while tensions with Republicans hint at possible discord over music.
The passage urges Dave Reinhardt as a capable and faithful public servant to fill the sheriff’s office, emphasizing his history and belief that he is qualified and suitable for the role.
Steve is widely known and trusted across the county. He is a skilled accountant, steady, and experienced in tasks similar to treasurer duties. Mr Stevenson, a longtime resident with a young family, supports Steve and his aim to improve his standing with friends likely to back his candidacy.
The piece extols Mr. Cashmore as Dillon’s longtime resident and staunch Republican. It notes his active party work in past campaigns and asserts he needs no introduction or advertisement for his qualifications.
A testimonial praising Jake Hartwig as a good genial man and faithful friend of the county, urging voters to entrust the office of county surveyor to him based on his wide support and character.
A trend of collecting dogs aids charity as Prince the fox terrier at a Wokingham pub has gathered about 50 in coins for the Royal Berks hospital. A Paddington station collecting dog in London reportedly has raised over 3750 for charity and continues its work.
Ida Young Cliff warns that success, likened to a trolley car, can strike without warning and guarantees should prevent any suit against the company. The remark frames risk and protection in business terms.
A Bay Villa River Capé Qolong trader notes a wide stock from needles to gnauphier and claims farmers within thirty miles rely on Chamberlain remedies. He cites twelve cures in twelve months for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Central Pharmacy.
Tribune Publishing Co. of Dillon furnishes stock books stock ledgers pee journals and printed rationery or incorporated companies in correct form as requested by the client.
A compiled roster lists state and district officials including Senator W A Clark Paris Gibson, Governor J K Toole, and Secretary of State George M Hays. It covers county and city leaders such as Sheriff Charles H Padley, Mayor B F White, and Chief of Police Fred L Stone with ward aldermen and clerks.
Flora E Craver, to prove residence and cultivation on her claim Hy B No 9052 in Redrock Montana, will present final proof on Nov 22 1902 before L J Price U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana. Names witnesses William M Stewart James W Scott and others in Redrock. Frank D Miracle Register.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.