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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
1
A local ad proclaims recent movements from a top American watch factory now in service. The dealer boasts superior all round satisfaction and ongoing production as a second shipment arrives. Watches priced from 12 to 40 dollars and a regular American line from 2.50 up are available for viewing. Fidell Huber, manager.
The Dillon county Democratic convention met at the courthouse and, after a noon start, formed temporary organization and adjourned to 8 pm. Delegates nominated David Metlen and G. T. Paul for legislature, Jos. Poindexter for county attorney, Geo. French for treasurer, Otto Boettiker for clerk and recorder, and Bella Rife for superintendent. Other offices saw ballots and acclamations for candidates including Lafe Scott for coroner and Charles Hirschman for public administrator, with party leaders urging unity and campaign readiness.
Miss Lottie McIntosh hosted a Red White and Blue party for 26 juvenile friends on the 27th. The parlor and dining room featured national colors in flowers and ribbons, with refreshments and desserts in red white and blue. Misses Lottie McIntosh and May Hanson served, guests enjoyed music and games, and souvenirs consisted of Maine envelope clips tied with red white and blue ribbons.
The fourth annual Dillon Fair and Racing Association meet opened amid cold disagreeable weather with poor attendance. Racing, featuring runners from W P Dingley and many stables, drew strong fields and fast times, including Tempo and Bill Howard. Two days of events followed with improved weather and further races such as hurdles and selling events, highlighting noted horses and providers while noting many stable entries and arriving horsemen.
The piece argues for campaigns run on merit with less money, citing Roosevelt and others who pledge honesty over spending. It notes declines in party activity in Maine and Vermont, plus shifts in populist and democratic positions, comparing pensions, trusts, and industrial policy as the nation debates reform.
The piece argues that the War Department scrutiny commission should publish its findings before condemning Secretary Alger. It warns anti administration papers may claim guilty verdicts regardless and recalls 1864 partisan condemnations of Lincoln. It urges patience for a full report and fairness before judgment.
The state board of pardons granted clemency to Wm. Wells and Thos. Murphy, both sent to the penitentiary from this county in 1893 for horse stealing for terms of ten and twelve years. Pardons came on petitions filed from this locality.
A local office advertises Holiday Tribunes available for purchase. The notice invites readers to send one to a friend in the east.
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