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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1890
Page
1
Long weekly letter from Henry's Lake area details recounted trips by Vic Smith as special mail carrier, local weather, haying and crops, plus town gossip and minor thefts. It also covers irrigation debates, government reservoir plans, and notes on residents and events from Dillon Lima and nearby communities.
State briefs report Blue Bird mine reopening and Livingston Baptist church dedication. Growth notes from Castle and Miles City Mine output show bullion totals. Ainislie foreman kills a wild cat and Pony Gold Mining extends Bell Clipper, while Stony Point ore up to 805 ounces silver. Miss Georgia Kelley wed Lon R. Hoss on a train in Hope Idaho. Blue Bird mine worker Hugh McDonald dies in a cave. Tariff bill vote tallies 40 to 28 with conferees named. World's Fair site chosen as Lakefront and Jackson Park in Chicago. theft at Summit placer claims yields $1500–$2500.
George A. De Winten of Dillon reports being awakened by a Helena police officer who insisted on taking his census despite his claim of nonresidency. The story also notes De Winten's plan for a statewide dairy paper and a new Dairyman's Association with a $15,000 capital to control milk sales in Helena. Electric Bitters is praised for health relief.
The Montana state Republican convention in Butte unanimously nominated Thomas H. Carter for representative in Congress after platform readings and speeches. A dispatch to Carter conveyed the party’s support, urging unity for the state in the upcoming battle. Local delegates from Beaverhead and Madison counties were listed with alternates.
Boise City Idaho dispatch reports residents alarmed by Nez Perces returning near Lewiston after exile. Governor Shoup sends cavalry to Long Valley and urges Nez Perces agent to restore their reservation and prevent trouble.
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