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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
8
A prominent Montana educator known for shaping the south public schools system is celebrated for long service and influential leadership. The recognition underscores a career dedicated to curricular reform and student achievement across the state.
County superintendent Elizabeth Sutherland spent part of last week inspecting schools in Reichle and Grant districts. I B Hopkins arrived from Elkhorn mining district and headed to Seattle en route to Alaska where he plans mining work. Fred Hale, from Bannack, piloted a new truck for the Bannack mining company and delivered mine supplies to Dillon via Armstead in four hours.
Amicae enjoyed a visit at Mrs. Edward Cushing's home. George Griggs of Conrad attended the Metlen hotel gathering. Dixon Brown and H. B. Selway visited Armstead. Mrs. Harry Williams and three children travel to Michigan for six weeks. St James guild hosts Thursday at the guild hall chaired by Mrs. Clara Chapman and Mrs. A. L. Stone. Mr. C. F. Bailey arrives to serve as cashier of the New Security State bank. The Hartwig group from Helena and others attend the New Hartwig theatre opening. A two car collision on North Idaho street damaged a Maxwell wheel. the Ford won. A correction notes Mose Smythe family reside at Scully cottage after Rochester operation, not John Lenkersdorfer residence.
Builing Jury Room-Wemple and Holtz, the low bidders, started work last Friday on the east end jury room. A. McDonald works on courthouse fixtures and vault fittings near the sheriff's office as the private office is prepared.
Sam Freeman returned Monday evening from the Big Hole basin where he looked after cattle. He was accompanied by George Roberts of Jackson, who is bringing a batch of horses to be sold at the auction sale this week.
Barney Peterson is serving 16 days in the county jail after being re-arrested for a disturbance charge. He had previously vanished while a trusty and fled to Butte before being captured on his return to Dillon.
Dr. J Thorkelson plans a three month absence from Dillon to pursue clinics and medicine research in New York City and Boston. He will attend special work during the trip. Mrs Harley Linder of Twin Bridges underwent an appendectomy Monday at Curtis hospital and is reported to be recovering well. Dr J E Monroe George Dart and George Lovell attended a Bagdad temple Shrine meeting in Butte with Mrs Monroe accompanying Dr Monroe.
Miss Inga Borg Sirstead Mrs. Sam Keesee and Mrs. Oscar Dunn attended a Dillon lodge delegation at a Rebekah meeting in Butte this week.
Dr J A Williams superintendent of the Missouri system spent last Thursday and Friday in Dillon examining the Normal college and Normal training school. He reviewed school work and met local educators during the visit.
Tom Flynn from the upper Blacktail ranch brought in a large Canadian lynx skin, killed Friday morning after dogs drew it from a tree. The fur was sold to Tom Warner for $10.
Strong winds last Friday caused property damage at a local site with several signs torn down plate glass windows blown in and sheds demolished authorities noted the weather as the cause and no injuries were reported
Over recent weeks several families had remained in quarantine for measles. This week the public health notices reported nearly all signs taken down and families being released from quarantine.
Pearl I. Smith of Dillon recalls her college days with General Funston at the University of Kansas in 1889 to 1892. Both pursued military careers, Funston advancing to lead troops in the Philippines while Smith remained distant after his departure for duty abroad.
The annual tournament begins with Juniors defeating Preps 28 to 9 and Seniors defeating Freshmen 40 to 11. Teams play each other three times or best two of three, with games on Monday Wednesday and Friday refereed by Coach McCandlass. Coaches listed: Seniors Professor Scott, Juniors Dr Garver, Freshmen Dr Finch, Preps Professor Mosher.
Delegates and officers who attended the Rebekah session of District No. 8 at South Butte Monday afternoon and evening returned to Dillon this morning. Attending were Mrs. Oliver Keesee vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn secretary, Mrs. Hattie Humphrey Miss Ingaborg Syrsteadt Mrs. Josephine Wolf Mrs. Susan Finfling Miss Lora Guyaz and Miss Vera Baker.
A two game basketball double header will be staged Saturday evening at the training school gymnasium. An exhibition in physical training will also be presented, following the postponement of last Friday's schedule.
Helena high school readies its first district basketball tournament a round robin with ten games across three days. Officials include W Hartman of Livingston and H M Rice of the Aggies. A welcome address precedes opening games Butte vs Missoula and Helena vs Anaconda with postgame dances each night.
The Helena Independent lists games and practice slots for a regional event. Missoula meets Ana at 7 30 and Helena plays Dillon at 8 30 with gym floor practice Thursday 2 00 to 4 00 including Anaconda Butte Dillon Missoula times. At 4 00 a meeting of mining district representatives forms a permanent organization.
President J. E. Monroe of the Normal College went to Helena to discuss plans for the summer session with Chancellor Elliott. Taylor Bradley departed for Great Falls to testify as a witness in the federal court case against Guy Buster accused of mailing liquor.
Bradley, the local mail clerk, discovers the illegal alcohol shipment moving via the post office and identifies the man involved in the operation.
A neighbor’s accident, fire, and creditor pressure converge as a man’s attempts to help, repair, insure, and pay debts end in tragedy. The piece frames his failures against poverty, ending with a representative from a major life insurance company.
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