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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1904
Page
11
Floyd Downing had a serious accident last week with a dislocated hip and a broken leg. Drs. Ford and Bond treated him as friends and neighbors looked on. The report notes accompanying local happenings including school, frost damage to crops, and road improvements to Elkhorn Springs.
Special correspondence reports progress at the Golden Treasure mine where a 100 foot shaft and two cross cuts are planned under bond to Batts capitalists. Prominent local figures include Clark Anderson seeking sheriff, Capt. Tom Ellis and Tom Bloggett coordinating work from Butte, with ore improving at Montgomery abaft as crews arrive for further sinking. Residents update on social visits, family moves, and ailing Tom Ross in Dillon.
Riprock reports a few more short jobs and haying near completion. The dance at Frank Andras last week drew a large, happy crowd and was well attended.
A social gathering and dance were held Saturday evening at Wm. aoaein'e with a lively crowd and good time reported. Julius Guyaz and P. H. Conner are camped in the timber collecting wood. J. H. Shefer and wife and F. P. Blair and wife plan a Worlds Fair visit in about two weeks. Fred Hints and family may leave the ranch for an indefinite stay in Chicago. F. M. Andros has moved his family to Dillon. T. B. Craver's new house nears completion and will enhance Medicine Lodge valley. The Rife family will occupy part of the Harkness residence in Dillon for fall and winter. Frank and Helen will attend high school.
Frank Morris plans a two story hewn log house to enhance his farm appearance. E R Nye recovers from injuries after a cow attack and may go outdoors. A surprise party honored Herbert Stewart as he prepared to leave for Dillon to resume school. Several neighbors celebrate birthdays this week including May Maurer Pearl Page Nellis Wilson Elvis Stephens and Harold Fetters. Dwight Bushnell departs for Forsyth for field work until cold weather. F H Wilcomb and wife visit relatives in the area. H A Redfield builds approach to the new Big Hole bridge on the Rochester road. The old bridge descent is being replaced to prevent accidents. Ira Williams has been ill. Guy Page was kicked by a bronco and lately struggles to walk. Ford Barth visited Dillon with cousin Pearl Page. Mrs E H Page has been ill. Georges Utley leaves for Helena to begin high school studies and is noted as one of the best students last year.
In Rochester on September 14 A J Dorland left for Helena to visit his parents for several weeks. E Raffit suffers pneumonia but improving per Dr Sheeran. Mrs Galbraith and Sunday school workers attend Nelrose dedication. Yellow jaundice cases noted in town.
Local notes show Father Pudenz conducting mass at Reichle’s on September 14 with a sizable congregation. Mrs. Keppler played the organ and Mr Keppler joined W Lovell in singing as the procession moved to Browne’s and Laurin before returning to Dillon. Also noted are visits from Butte residents Mrs Edna Dorie and family and updates on local youths and friendships.
Debates center on seats for Silver Bow county delegates with half votes. Loeb wins substitute motion promoting fusion with other Democratic-leaning groups. Nominations follow for electors governor and other state offices as Heinze faction contends.
French scientists report silkworms can be guided to produce colored cocoons by feeding dyed privet leaves and colored plants through altered food. Reports note that color variation follows diet and similar soil-related effects may color beans seen in London years ago.
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