Town Visitors and Local Travel Notes
Lew Graves from Bannack and John Halligan from Lima were in town Monday and yesterday. Clarence Brown from Jackson and Mrs. Frank Lovell visiting Bannack this week. C. W. Stallings from Bannack to Dillon yesterday. Jack Hayner from Gilmore Idaho yesterday. Frank Felt from Elkhorn district yesterday. BE Badcon returned from Great Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Featherly back from Butte. Miss Phillis Knapp visiting Dillon friends from Anaconda. Dr. F. M. Poindexter from Lima yesterday for a safety meeting. Coal and transfer orders accepted at Lobby Pool Hall. Phone 213 Red. John Scott Transfer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Felt
Elkhorn
BE. W. Badcon
Great Falls
Pool
Red
John Scott Transfer Co
Local news notes and business ads from Dillon
Yesterday in Dillon references include Harry Andrus from Sheep Creek, George Tash and son Tim driving in from Grasshopper, and various sewing machine ads at Tattersall's with used machines for sale or rent. Also mentions 3d Sunday school at First Baptist, Lorena Nelson's appendicitis operation, Mrs. Linfors and Verena visiting from California, a motor party to Dillon from Jeffers, and J Anson Baxter installing lighting at local ranches. Jack Noonan advertised cleaning and tailoring services with 83 black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hart
B. F. Hoyt
C. Curtis
Henry Rehm
Bridger
Singer Sewing Machine Agency
Dillon
Tattersall’s
First Baptist Church
Lorena Nelson
Frank Nelson
Curtis Hospital
Linfors
Verena
California
Missoula
M. A. Switzer
Fuller
W. Cook
Normal Fuller
Hans Pederson
Anna Risen
Jeffers
J. Anson Baxter
Rife Electric Company
Isaac Rife Ranch
Medicine Lodge
I. F. Hunsaker
Jack Noonan
International
Washington and
Bannack Streets
Hymn Origin Discussed At Sunday Baptist Service
On next Sunday evening a discussion will address whether America is our national hymn. The pastor will recount how the hymn came to be written, with Dr Tilden having direct information from Dr Smith about its origin. All are welcome.
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America
Fire destroys Lawrence Cleaning Establishment in Dillon
The Lawrence Cleaning establishment on East Helena street in Dillon was totally destroyed by a noon Sunday fire sparked by a gasoline explosion. Firefighters extinguished the flames. loss is about $1,000. Building owned by M. A. Elliott. operated by a man named Lawrence. second fire at the site in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
East Helena Street
Dillon
M. A. Elliott
Sunday Excursion Rates Announced for Weekend Trips
Half rates apply to Sunday trips with tickets on sale each Sunday. Tickets are valid from Saturday through Monday at a small premium. Agents can provide details. 212
Local candidates visit Dillon and area figures
Visits by Dillon Miles Romney of Hamilton and Dr Leighton marked the primary election campaign stop. A motor trip ended narrowly when C W Robison John Ewing George E Baker and C P Thomas skidded on a side hill near the Big Hole basin, nearly overturning. Attorney C W Robison plans to attend the Red Men national convention in Wildwood New Jersey.
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Dillon
Miles Romney
Hamilton
Leighton
Messrs
C. W. Robison
John Ewing
George E. Baker
C. P. Thomas
Big Hole Basin
Wildwood
New Jersey
Redmen
Lima trio and guests motor to Dillon for a shopping day
A party from Lima headed by Mr and Mrs Leo Truax with Miss Grace Truax and Otto Child spent last Saturday motor touring to Dillon to shop and spend the day there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Leo Truax
Grace Truax
Otto Child
Dillon
Dillon’s First Jeffery Roadster Sold In Town
Henry Gleed Sr., owner of a fine new Jeffery roadster, received the vehicle last week. This marks Dillon’s first Jeffery roadster sale, highlighting a notable local automotive milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gleed, Sr
Jeffery
Dillon
Tennessee boys win Armstead game 14 to 9
A baseball game at Armstead last Sunday featured Armstead against a Tennessee boys team. The Tennessee squad won 14 to 9. Matt Dyer of this city played for the Tennessee team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead
Tennessee
Matt Dyer
McFadden Starts Excavation on East Bannack Home
Excavation began last week for the basement of F. C. McFadden's new residence on East Bannack Street. Construction will be rushed to complete the home promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. McFadden
East Bannack Street
Judge Conger Visits Dillon After Helena Trip
Judge E. J. Conger arrived last Saturday from Helena and cast his vote at Dillon yesterday. He will spend several days in Dillon visiting with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
E. J. Conger
Helena
Dillon
Pilot Returns From Yellowstone Park Tour
Back from Park Fred Woodside arrived Sunday morning after a tour of Yellowstone National Park. He piloted the Stocker car through Wonderland during the outing.
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Park
Fred Woodside
Yellowstone National Park
Wonderland
Bitter Root Tour Planned by Lloyd Family
Off for Bitter Root Lloyd and family left yesterday morning in their automobile for a tour of the Bitter Root country and will attend the celebration of the battle of the Big Hole before returning to Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitter Root
W. E. Lloyd
Battle of the Big Hole
Dillon
Dillon voters back Poindexter Metlen in primary
In Dillon yesterday the attorney general J B Poindexter an assistant John Alvord and state highway commissioner George R Metlen voted in the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
J. B. Poindexter
John Alvord
New Flag Pole Arrives For Depot Lawn Replacement
A new iron flag staff arrived this week and will be erected at the north end of the depot lawn to replace the flag pole recently broken while being erected.
First Baptist Church resumes services September 3
Morning and evening services resume at the First Baptist Church on September 3 with an 8 o clock sacred musical and a sermon on America and its author Dr S F Smith. Sabbath school reconvenes 10 o'clock Sunday morning with Mrs R R Rathbone as superintendent and a full evening program follows with solos duets and an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
America
S. F. Smith
R. R.rathbone
Orvis Nyhart
I. Syrstadt
Bailey
Margaret Poindexter
Mrs Charlotte Hannan to Speak at Methodist Church
Mrs Charlotte Hannan of Oregon who has worked for the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Montana will speak at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening. She is described as a pleasing and forceful speaker and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Charlotte Hannan
Oregon
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Montana
Methodist
Reverend J A Billingsly to Conduct Dillon Service
Rev J A Billingsly of Butte will conduct services in the Presbyterian church of Dillon at 11 oclock Sunday morning September 3. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Billingsly
Butte
Presbyterian Church of
Dillon
Paper scarcity forces Examiner Printing to halt freebies
The Examiner Printing Co. reports a dramatic rise in the price of print paper and reduced allotment from mills. To cope, the paper will stop complimentary copies and cut off subscriptions in arrears, affecting readers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner Printing Company
Popular Dillon Man Married in Butte
George M. Melton, a well known Dillon business man and Beaverhead native, wed Miss Julia Hynes in Butte at noon in the Episcopal church with Rev. Chapman officiating. The couple plan a brief honeymoon before returning to Dillon to reside in the new Dillon Implement Company building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
George M. Melton
Julia Hynes
Dillon Implement Company
Dillon
Beaverhead
Melton
Ann Arbor
R. E. Foster
Montana Livestock Commission Company
George
Hynes
Philipsburg
Columbus Hospital
Great Falls
Curtis Hospital
Neighborhood Club Holds Happy Donov an Ranch Gathering
About eighty three members attended the Neighborhood club meeting at the Donovan ranch on Saturday hosted by Mrs J A Donovan and Mrs W R Rand. Guests enjoyed the home surroundings catered refreshments and lake activities with plans announced for a September 23 meeting at Armstead hosted by Mr and Mrs R J Dansie and Mrs L S Kimmel. The business session will elect officers and close the year’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan Ranch
J. A. Donovan
W. R. Rand
J. W. Scott
R. J. Dansie
Armstead
Band Stand Concert By Dillon Military Band Tomorrow
The Dillon Military Band will perform at the band stand tomorrow night in what is described as a regular monthly concert. The event promises a routine program for local concertgoers.
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Band Stand
Dillon Military Band
Card of Thanks for Loss of Tommy Sapp
Mr and Mrs Sherman Sapp and family thank friends for sympathy and kindness shown during the death of their beloved son Tommy Sapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sapp
Sherman Sapp
Training School Opens September Fifth
The Normal training school for all public school children in the city will open on the morning of September 5 following Labor Day. All students must report to their grades at nine o'clock. A faculty meeting to discuss the new school year is scheduled for Monday, September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polytechnic
Billings
L. T. Eaton
Director
Montana
Woolgrowers from Dillon head to national convention
A group of Beaverhead and Madison county wool growers left Dillon Monday night and yesterday morning for Salt Lake City to attend the National Woolgrowers convention. Attendees include Senator E. O. Selway, R. E. Foster, Frank Landon, Ed Smith, Roscoe Cornell, Hurley Leach of Dillon, Otto Schulz of Twin Bridges, and E. T. Brock and T. E. Jenkins of Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Madison County
Dillon
Salt Lake City
Woolgrowers' Convention
E. O. Selway
R. E. Foster
Frank Landon
Ed Smith
Roscoe Cornell
Hurley Leach
Otto Schulz
Twin Bridges
E. T. Brock
T._E. Jenkins
Sheridan
Gavigan to Open Vulcanizing Plant in Dillon
Patrick Gavigan of Butte, longtime associate of Fish Tire & Rubber, nears lease of the Orr garage vulcanizing plant and tire room in Dillon. He will manage the new branch starting around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Gavigan
Butte
Fish Tire & Rubber Company
Dillon
Orr
Gavigan
Gratitude for Sympathy After Loss of Beloved Wife
The family of Mrs. Herman extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses and sympathy during her illness and death. William Herman J K Herman W N Herman Mr and Mrs Wm Shaughnessy acknowledge continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phanks
William Herman
J. K. Herman
W. N. Herman
Wm. Shaughnessy
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Spencer Auto Livery
Lew Graves
Bannack
John Halligan
Clarence Brown
Jackson
Frank Lovell
C. W. Stallings
Jack Hayner
Gilmore
Idaho
George R. Featherly
Phillis Knapp
Anaconda
F. M. Poindexter
Pack Esterday
Harry Andrus
Sheep Creek Basin
George Tash
Tim
Grasshopper
Lawrence Cleaning Establishment
Montana Mercantile Co
City Hall
Dillon, Montana
Presbyterian Church
the Examiner
Kahn
Chas. H. Niblack
Men’s Department
Salt Lake
The
Billings Polytechnic Institute
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