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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
3
The article reproduces the 1918 Montana prohibition measure text, outlining sections on forbidden ardent spirits, penalties, and effective date. It notes the referendum process, voting ballots, and repeal conditions if approved, followed by a fair attendance report and strong agricultural exhibits at a county fair, highlighting improvements and county effort.
Large crowds filled the city fair as visitors arrived steadily last Wednesday night. The event drew growing attendance throughout the evening, signaling strong community interest in the Degas themed display.
Proposed road improvements aim to calm dangerous turns and speeds on a scenic mountain highway. Local figures Rissmann and Risley seek public support, suggesting an upper portal donation register and regional collection points to fund safety upgrades alongside forest service funds.
The region enjoys excellent fall seeding conditions with ample farm hands and favorable weather. Winter wheat planting is expected to surpass last year with a substantial amount already completed.
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursday evenings each month. A three-tap meeting call using the courthouse bell will be given.
The Department of Agriculture reports sharp August losses across crops due to hot dry weather. Corn down 67 million bushels, spring wheat 43 million, oats 44 million, potatoes 46 million, with all wheat forecast at 611 million bushels. Tobacco up 27 million pounds.
William Logan and George Jack, seasoned restaurant men from Butte, have assumed management of the Sugar Bowl Cafe. They plan to operate from 6 am to 1 am serving short orders and meals, with Harry Geer shifting to candy production and front of the house duties.
In Beaverhead County Montana Irene Burk sues W L Burk to annul a December 1914 marriage on grounds J E Sutton was alive at the time. Defendant must answer within twenty days or default judgment will be entered. Court seal dated September 20 1916. Pease Stephenson attorneys for plaintiff.
The document itemizes expenses paid by the county during a meeting held September 8 1916 including freight road viewing bridge work lumber medical aid and poor farm costs. It lists numerous names and amounts such as Beaverhead Lumber Co. Jackson & Lumber Co. and W. W. Combs & Son for materials and services along with a final total of $26129.24.
Two notes for 2001 and 8000 dollars dated September 12 1916 payable to Herbert G Busse or order were obtained by fraud and under duress with no consideration and will not be honored. Public cautioned against negotiating either note. Signed Joan E. Rero dated Melrose Montana September 20 1916.
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