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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
6
Gallatin County High School captured the 10th annual interscholastic track meet with 38 points, ahead of Missoula High with 24. The article also notes resignations, political appointments, and a state death toll by cause for March including pneumonia and tuberculosis.
A three year old Jersey cow is offered for sale. The listing notes the animal as a freak and provides a contact at 610 Thompson Avenue.
Willis residents report visits from H Albright and Matt Polish while Richard Adders returns from Butte to see relatives. Arbor Day brought a small Willis school trip to Butte despite bad weather. Fritz Sassman recovers from paralysis as cattle head to summer range and other neighbors travel between Dillon Rock Creek and Lewis Town.
Miss Stella Keller left Lima Friday for Sheldon Town where she has accepted a position. Mrs. Berlin and children plan to settle in Salt Lake City for the time being. Mrs. Bert Paul of Monida visited Mrs. A. S. Beardsley. Hans Palleson bought out E. E. Franks. Mrs. Lawrence Peterson will visit Livingston for a month. Mrs. M F Ruemke entertained with cards. prizes went to Mrs. C H Durrant and Mrs. Carrigan. attendees included Mesdames Durrant Layne L Peterson Hale Plat Berlin Sappington Carrigan Cline Edith Jensen Alta Durrant.
Hank Simmons departs for Utah to receive 2000 head of cattle for the Highland ranch group. C W Francis and son Wallace drive beef steers from Wisdom to Anaconda and on to Frye Co. of Seattle. Misses Finsley, Zom, and Wold visit Butte and Deer Lodge. Bowen school rebuilt at Oscar McVay home. Ahern helps at Wisdom store. Big Hole basin Stockmen plan a June horse sale in Wisdom. Maybee brothers trap across 22 days totaling 437 muskrats and other furs. Life Insurance Co. of Montana reports strong business outlook. Wm. Pendergast earns town fame as a successful house mover reaching Jackson with a moved dwelling intact.
Rev. George E. Wolfe D D of Butte accepts invitation to deliver the commencement address to Montana State Normal College graduates on June 5 1913 at 10 30 a m. Wolfe is a noted Northwest orator and the college earned by securing such a prominent speaker.
A compact church listing shows St James Episcopal Church Rev W S Watson with Holy communion at 7:30 am Morning prayer 10 am Evening prayer 7 30 pm Sunday school 9 45 am Class meeting 12 pm Junior League 3 pm Spworth League 6 45 pm Evening preaching 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Catholic Church with Low Mass 8 am High Mass 10 30 am first and second Sundays Monthly plus travels to Dillon Lima and Melrose for other masses Pastor Rev D Fossy and locales Horse Prairie Dell Willis mentioned for weekday services.
Sealed proposals will be received for the erection and completion of a 12 room addition to the Dillon school building in Beaverhead County Montana. Plans are by Fred F Willson Company Bozeman. Bids due July 5 1913 with 1500 dollar bid bond.
In Bea verhead County Montana Pete Ford files for divorce from Catherine Ford on grounds of desertion. Court summons Catherine to answer within twenty days or be in default with judgment for plaintiff. Clerk C W Conger signs and notice dated May 2 1918 first published May 1913.
The district court terms for Beaverhead Jefferson Madison counties are fixed for 1913. Beaverhead opens February 17 April 21 August 1 December 8. Jefferson opens January 28 May 5 July 28 November 4. Madison opens March 8.
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