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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
7
Letters intended for the editorial department or business management of the Dillon Examiner should be addressed to THE DILLON EXAMINER. The notice specifies proper addressing to ensure correspondence reaches the correct department.
Andrew L. Banks a prominent rancher living six miles south of town was killed instantly by a lightning strike while irrigating in a field during a severe storm. Born in Holiday Corners West Virginia fifty two years ago he moved to Beaverhead county twenty three years ago with a life spent in ranching. Survived by five children and brothers George Banks and John Banks other relatives, funeral plans pending.
Ralph McFadden delighted the faculty and student bodies at convocation with three well rendered piano selections. Marjorie Butler performed Fairy Dance, Dorothy Adams sang To You and Rockin' in de Wind, then the fourth hour music class offered Ding Dong and an imitation Chinese chimes performance.
A four part round titled Frogs was performed by Dorothy Potts in a challenging piece. The fifth hour class followed with Listen to the Nightingale and Ding Dong Bell rounds. Dor othy Potts and Mr Dennison sang Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold and Asleep in the Deep. The Glee Club chorus concluded with The Woodland Echo.
Mrs A F Waldorf and Miss Pauline Van de Walker entertained a group of ladies with an auction bridge party on Friday evening, followed by a second such party on Saturday evening and a bridge luncheon for the ladies Saturday afternoon.
A miscellaneous shower was held last Friday evening at the Willard ranch north of town for Miss Beat rice Willard who will be a fall bride.
Miss Dorothy Smith arrived from Salt Lake City to visit her grandmother Mrs. Alice Selway for several weeks. Mrs. Woith Bender and her Spokane daughter visit the L. P. Phillips home. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nolan tour Yellowstone Park. Miss Mayme Adams arrives from San Francisco for two weeks with relatives. Mrs. Henry C. Wood, formerly Opal Scott, visits her parents in the city. Lutheran Aid meets August 15 with Mrs. Han Hanson at one.
Beaverhead county voters are urged to consider Paul Stahl as a Republican candidate for sheriff in the upcoming primary on August 24.
Joseph T. Newnes announces candidacy for the August primaries for the Democratic nomination for clerk and recorder. He seeks the position in the upcoming election.
Bruce A Risley seeks the Democratic nomination for district court clerk at the primary election on August 24 in Beaverhead County.
James F B Phillips recounts early life in 1868 to 1882 including westward work, Black Hills expeditions, Sioux war service, encounters with famous gunmen, and ranching career. He seeks voter support in Beaverhead county primary election August 24 in a paid political advertisement.
Walter Dansie and his family visited Dillon on Monday, traveling from Sheep Creek basin.
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