Death of Mrs. S D Hooker and her Dillon era
Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins Hooker wife of Archdeacon Hooker former rector of St James Episcopal church Dillon died at her Helena home Sunday March 2 after years of illness. Her funeral was Tuesday at St Peters Helena with interment there. Her life touched many in Dillon from 1887 to 1911 through library founding Shakespear club and church work. she also hosted St James rectory as a welcoming home and inspired communal arts and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Russell Perkins Hooker
Archdeacon Hooker
St. James Episcopal Church
Dillon
Helena
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Hooker
New England
Lyman Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hawaiian Islands
Dale
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Edward Everett Hale
Hartford
Charles Dudley Warner
Mark Twain
St. James Rectory
Mrs. Hooker
Recital by Pupil Group at Nyall Training School
A musical recital was held in the Nyall training school's auditorium by pupils of A Gregory. Twenty young performers from age six upward presented a varied program with refined training and engaging pieces. Notable numbers included a piano duet by Lester Opp and Ralph McKadden and violin selections by Grace Little. The evening concluded with string quartet performances and signaled the first of three forthcoming recitals by L A Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyal Training School
A. Gregory
Weetots
Lester Opp
Ralph McKadden
Grace Little
L. A. Gregory
Patriotic Soldiers Demand Jobs Not Charity in Dillon
Returning soldiers appeal to Dillon residents to fund relief for destitute vets and, above all, to provide employment. They argue drafted men who stayed home were slackers and urge the community to offer jobs as repayment for the sacrifices made.
Prohibition Era Raids Close Montana Soft Drink Parlor
The Montana soft drink establishment and saloon in the city was shut down after a sheriff and police raid found empty bottles and a bottle with intoxicating liquor. IF. L. Wynes was arrested in connection with the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Sheriff’s Office
IF. L. Wynes
Local residents and visitors reported in Dillon papers
The column lists Frank Eliel B B Roe Julius Hartwig Edgar Castle and others visiting or passing through Butte Dillon and surrounding towns from Bedrock Reichle Alder Melrose Sheridan Norris and Moscow Idaho. It notes St James Auxiliary meeting tomorrow and Gleed and Ripley opening a soft drink emporium with pool tables and sporting goods. Ensign H B Soulen arrived from Moscow to visit before returning to the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Roe
Bedrock
Julius Hartwig
Reichle
Edgar Castle
Virginia
George Selway
Alder
St James
Clara Chapman
Ira Sanders
B. L. Clegg
Butte
Florence Streb
Dillon
Melrose
Melrose. Mr. and Mrs. Bngelhaus
California
Harvey Marsh
Vernon Marsh
Sheridan
Adolpheus Paris
Texas
Elizabeth Price
Rochester
Mayo Brothers
Frank Bassett
Calvin Patrick
Ralph Gilman
Norris
East
F. M. Poindexter
Camp Grant
Ill
G. G. Brownback
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Camp Lewis
Gleed & Ripley
H. B. Soulen
Moscow
Idaho
Navy
Soulen
Dillon Horse Sale Shows Strong Prices and Big Attendance
The Dillon Horse Sales company’s midwinter sale drew buyers from Billings, Harlowton, Idaho Falls and Dillon. About 500 horses and 300 cattle changed hands with top horses at 400 dollars and singles at 250. Cattle averaged 85 dollars a head, and 2,000 head of stock cattle are planned for the 19th and 20th sale. Registered Shorthorns drew key bids from J. C. Harrison and others. A follow-up cattle sale is planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lorse Sales Company
Dillon
John Conway
Billings
Horace B. Smart
Harlowton
William Harris
Ashton
Idaho
Hickey & Rohn
Butte
Walter Anderson
Idaho Falls
George Ditty
W. S. Tash
Horace Smart
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Convictions rise in District Court week
This week in district court three convictions were handed down. Henry Peter Wolfe was convicted of sedition and sentenced to up to ten years. Sam Colin, guilty of assault, drew seven to fourteen years. John Vanney was found guilty of grand larceny for stealing a liberty bond and received six to ten years. Pat Kelly was found not guilty. The Sutherlands faced cattle theft charges with one guilty and one pleading guilty. the younger Sutherland was paroled. Burr Erwin faced gambling charges and the court plans a brief adjournment. The county jail is nearly empty with no felons incarcerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peter Wolfe
Sam Colin
Big Hole
Jackson
Wolfe
Calun
Deer Lodge
John Vanney
Pat Kelly
Alexander
Gail Sutherland
Sutherland
Burr Erwin
Jones Ranch Sale Set Near Fishtrap Auction Next Saturday
Dillon residents plan to attend an auction at Jones Land and Cattle near Fishtrap. Horses and cattle will be sold and several registered cattle are listed. AB Stevenson leads the sale with Clyde Moore of Billings as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Jones Land & Cattle Company
Fishtrap
AB. N. Stevenson
Clyde Moore
Billings
Y M C A Visitor Plans Expanded Rural Work
R A Stow from Billings met with local Y M C A men to promote county program expansion. A state meeting in Butte decided to scale up Y M C A efforts in small towns and rural areas and Stow will advance those plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Butte
Mr. Stow
February car disposals list from Montana Auto Supply
The Montana Auto Supply company disposed of several cars in February including Buicks Elmer Selway Roy For rester Parley Donsie L A Metzel Twin Bridges Garage Mrs Jap Judge J J Riley L F Reardon Jos Leimert Dodges R L Roberson Cwn Wyman Dr Ryburn Hugh Gardner Cadilac R J Dansie Fords By the Beaverhead Motor Co H S Ashbury William Sperber H L Waddell George Selway William Brownfield C G Gilster Fordsons Peter Vreeland Dan O Connell Bruno Peschel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Auto Supply Company
Dillon Rod and Gun Club Monthly Shoot Next Sunday
The Dillon Rod and Gun Club will hold its regular monthly shoot next Sunday afternoon and urges every member to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rod and Gun Club
Social Roundup in Dillon Delivers Local Gossip
Mrs Anna Stoller travels to Butte for a few days. Various locals including W S Tash from U S ranch, A H French from Argenta, D McKnight of Dell, J Shaw of Bristow attend county commissioners. Idaho banker I M Kennedy visits with N R Howard. Elmer Martinell and J C Brenner visit for business. Mrs Brenner joins to Butte. Store ads and influenza illness noted. Pearl S Smith returns from Kansas City after illness. Barretts visit from Grant. Constance Barrett stays. Joe Metlen’s Cadillac is stolen and recovered near the Normal college with a torn door. suspects sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stoller
Butte
W. S. Tash
Dillon
U. S
Crasshopper
A. H. French
Argenta
Ss. D. McKnight
Dell
Joe Shaw
Bristow
Board of County Commissioners
I. M. Kennedy
Blackfoot
Idaho
Elmer Martinell
J. ¢. Brenner
Horse Prairie
Brenner
Kansas City
Smith
T. F. Barrett
Nan Barrett
Grant
Constance Barrett
Joe Metlen
Horvz Prairie
Idaho Street
Metlen
Normal College
Car Collision Hurts Mrs Flynn In Snowstorm
A blinding snowstorm last Thursday evening saw an automobile driven by George Stimpson collide with Mrs. Thomas Flynn's horse and buggy. Mrs. Flynn suffered painful injuries but is not seriously harmed. the horse bolted, and Herbert Wheat aided in the scene and with Stimpson to get the injured woman medical help. She is recovering at her sister Mrs. Rose Heavy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stimpson
Thomas Flynn
Mr. Stimpson
Mrs. Flynn
Herbert Wheat
Rose Heavy
Young Woman Dies After Illness at Curtis Hospital
Miss Deela Ayers died this morning at Curtis hospital after a brief illness. She traveled from Butte to Dillon with pneumonia following a cold contracted while visiting Vandalia Michigan. Interment will be in Vandalia. She was 28, born in Vandalia, and had lived on the Eastland bench where her parents, now deceased, had joined her three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deela Ayers
Curtis Hospital
Butte
Vandalia
Mich
Dillon
Milk drive for French orphans earns $107.77 in week
Mrs. M A Walker reports the past week raised 107.77 for milk for French war orphans. Children at the training school led with 53.11, banner room Miss McDonald’s at 10. St Rose guild added 24.63 and the rest came from bottles in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Walker
Y W C A Tag Day Nets 223.75 for Army Navy Work
A tag day held in the city by the young women of the Normal college raised 223.75 for the YWCA. The funds will be sent to district headquarters to support YWCA work with the army and the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Normal College
Army
Navy
Hazelbaker Buys Woods Livestock Land Deal
Frank Hazelbaker arranged a sale in which the Grasshopper Herding Association became owners of the Woods Livestock Company holdings on Grasshopper. The purchase price was not disclosed and the deal includes 1,000 acres of land plus extensive leased land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hazelbaker
Grasshopper Herding Association
the Woods Livestock Company
Grasshopper
Commissioners Proceeding March 3 1919 Board Meeting Notes
The Douglas County Commission meets in regular session March 3 1919 with D D McKnight chairing J E Shaw O M Best and Vera M Baker present. Petitions for new roads near Lima dam Centennial valley and Nay Lane area are held over for April. Claims are audited and approved and the board adjourns to March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
D. DD. McKnight
J. E. Shaw
O. M. Best
Vera M. Baker
R. T. Boatman
Lima Dam
Red Rock River
Centennial Valley
Centennial
New Road
Unti
Stage Line
North Side
John Peterson
Grant
Horse Prairie
Bannack
United War Veterans
Board of County Commissions
Montana
America
Orville L. Anderson
Camp United War Veterans
Kalispell
A. R. Armstrong
James (. Wainies
Dillon Horse Sales Co
J. In
Shaw
Cashmore
G. T. Paul
T. D. Olmsted
Dillon
A. J. Wedum
Craig
Wisdom
Ryburn
Stephan
Also Mentioned on This Page
SD. Hooker
Dillon Imatron
Capital City
Dillon and Vicinity
Frank Eliel
Clark Baskin
Carl Innes
Dr. W. C. Orr
J. C. Harrison
Harrison
Beaverhead
George Games
M. T. Rohn
William Sweeney
Nick Birrer
Lima
Calun Fone
Jones
James R. Spencer
Federal Reserve District
Spencer
Missoula County
Silver Bow
Flathead
Big Horn
Bebe
Blaine
Broadwater
Chouteau
Custer
Dawson
Fallon Awan
Fergus
Hill Renee Ee
Lewis and Clark
Lincoln
Madison
Mengher
Minera Meera
Missoula
Sean
Musselshell
Gere Aesg
Park
Phillips
Powell
Ravalli
Richland
Teton
Toole
Wheatland Ab Ee Fe
Wibaux
Monkey
Mila
Hazelbaker
Veterans
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