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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
8
Fred Crouse was accidentally shot in the knee by his father at the Crouse ranch on Gast Bench. The rifle had been brought in for repairs and misfired while the pair walked, the bullet lodging behind the knee. He was taken to Barrett Hospital in Dillon for surgery.
Rev. Philip J. May, former Dillon church pastor 1924-25, returns on furlough as a missionary from west Africa. He speaks at the Dillon Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and at Melrose in the evening. Sunday school opens at 10 with updated officers and staff, inviting all to attend and greet him.
George Black passed away last Friday after a period of illness. Survivors include his brother F. C. Mc Fadden, a sister Harry Black, an aunt Mrs Emma Carhart, and a nephew Ralph Mc Fadden, all residents of Diljon.
A car rammed a brick house blocking a narrow passage, tearing bricks from the doorway. The auto was hauled away by a wrecker, and the driver was placed in custody on reckless driving charges before being released on bonds.
Mrs comfort born in broome county new york 1846 taught school from age likely 17 married 1866 to john robert comfort. move to montana 1879 settled in twin bridges where they helped found the first sunday school church good templars and eastern star chapters. she aided in library efforts and civic work with a long life of community service.
The obituary describes Mrs. Comfort as a potential poet stifled by family duties, later known as an authority on public events and a voracious reader. She is survived by three children Lynn Comfort of Twin Bridges, Mrs James M Nye of Monida, and Mrs Alvan L Anderson of Dillon, plus seven grandchildren including Dr. Lee Comfort Williams of Los Angeles and several Comfort and Nye descendants.
The county reports a lively opening to duck season as cannon fire drove ducks from pond to pond. Hunters in Dillon largely returned with good catches, though a few had poor luck amid a season said to be more plentiful than recent years.
Mrs Nelson born in Denmark May 29 1880 came to America with parents as a girl and settled in Dillon about 39 years ago. She lived here with her family and was widow of Jasper Nelson a rancher and businessman who died about a year ago. Surviving are sons William and Howard of Dillon and daughter in law Mrs Alfred Holven of Crockett California.
Beavers seek district title by beating Anaconda, Butte High, Butte Central, and Gallatin County High with Deer Lodge and Whitehall proposed to fill gaps. Coach Breeden drills the squad as Dansie, Stultz, Blair and Stevens pace backfield. Tiny Holden anchors line at 240 pounds, with Banning Cashmore Kerr Medsker Kent R. Davis and Orr competing for positions.
The fairgrounds host multiple diverse displays including an outstanding educational exhibit led by Professor Charles Henry, plus Smith-Hughes work from local high schools. Fast horses race daily with a $250 Beaverhead derby purse and a $100 pony express race. The high school band performs, with intermission events managed by schools. Local departments close early each afternoon, and entertainment runs nightly with the Baxter Tonney orchestra and Scott Greater Shows.
Bishop Finnigan to preside at high mass with Dr Hoff of Mt St Charles College and Fathers Foley DeLaine Clifford. Music by St Rose choir and St Patrick's Butte. New church cost 30000 dollars, with 10000 dollars furnishings. Construction by Hamill and Moen began in 1929, designer J C Link. Dedication Sept 29. old church to become guild hall. Cordial invitation extended by Father Lechner to attend services.
Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children with free access to grand stands and bleachers. Dillon citizens are urged by the fair association to extend courtesy to visitors. Ample accommodations welcome outsiders for all three days of the event.
Brief obituary notes a Dillon man dies at age 1. Survived by his son Dr M A Walker and granddaughter Miss Dorothy Walker.
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