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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1927

Page

3

Social Roundup From Local Weekend Visits

Miss Adelaide Gelhaus visited Browne's station with Mrs. Joseph Browne over the weekend. Superintendent Henry of the training school and wife spent Sunday in Butte and will attend the Inland Empire school meeting in Spokane. Miss Anastasia Boger left for Scoby to teach fourth grade in city schools, escorted by Blair Sprinkle to Butte, where he works for Montana Power Co.

Adelaide Gelhaus Joseph Browne Browne’s Henry Training School Butte Spokane Inland Empire Anastasia Boger Scoby Blair Sprinkle Sprinkle The Montana Power Co

Local Notes on Residents Visiting and Moving

Henry Schoenborn remains confined at home with pleurisy. Mrs. Mary Judge and her daughters Mariano and Esther and son James visited from Missoula and will stay through the weekend. Frank Eliel traveled to Chicago on business Monday. Rancher James Elmose plans to relocate from near Deer Lodge to Dillon. Mrs. Sam Thomas, after weeks in Missoula, returned home. Mrs. S. S. Carruthers left for Ogden to visit daughter Ruth and will remain through June. Andrew Williams of near Alder spent Saturday in Dillon.

Mary Judge Mariano Esther James Missoula James Elmose Deer Lodge Dillon Sam Thomas

University visitor Gene Finch in town with flu stricken mother

Gene Finch from the university at Missoula is visiting his mother who is ill with a bad case of the flu. Fred Chapman and family drove to Butte last Saturday and spent the day there.

Gene Finch University Missoula Fred Chapman Butte

County to View Proposed High Road Change North of Dillon

O. M. Best was named by the county commissioners as a viewer for a proposed road change north of Dillon. Engineer Metlen and A. L. Anderson were chosen as the other two viewers.

O. M. Best Dillon Engineer Metlen A. L. Anderson

Beaverhead Motors Receives Chrysler Delivery Run

Beaverhead Motors Co reports three carloads of Chrysler cars last week and two more expected this week. In addition two cars were delivered direct from Great Falls driven in by Mr. Galt and Howard Morse on Sunday.

Beaverhead Motors Co Great Falls Mr. Galt Howard Morse

Rancher and former QO conductor visits Dillon

J. D. Brandenberg of Dell attended business in Dillon on Tuesday. A known Dillon and county figure, he previously served for years as a passenger conductor on the QO. He is now a prominent rancher in the upper valley.

J. D. Brandenberg Dell Dillon Mr. Brandenberg County QO. S. L Upper Valley

Fordham region funds platinum at Fleming Elder property

George W and Anthony French from Argenta reported funding of platinum at the Fleming Elder property near town. Anson Baxter of Montana Auto Supply Co returned from Great Falls after attending a Buick state sales agents meeting.

George W. and Anthony French Argenta Fleming-Elder Anson Baxter Montana Auto Supply Co Great Falls Buick

April Fool Party for church youths at Baptist parsonage

An April Fool event was held Friday night at the Baptist parsonage for the church’s young people. Mrs. Dan Piccone of Reichle shopped and visited in Dillon with her mother Mrs. Sarah Harroun. Fred Woodside came back to Dillon by train Thursday night since Pilot Stephenson remains busy with Will Rogers in "Miss Dillon." Miss Afton Lloyd returned Friday morning from about three months in California and said she envied her southern stay.

Baptist Parsonage Dan Piccone Reichle Dillon Sarah Harroun Fred Woodside Stephenson Will Rogers Miss Dillon

Flora Holden to Teach Four Months at Medicine Lodge

Miss Flora Holden of the March class at the Normal college leaves Friday for Medicine Lodge to teach for four months. She will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rife during her assignment.

Flora Holden March The Normal College Medicine Lodge Frank Rife

Deputy Resigns. Eleanor Giles Succeeds Miss Elvera Peterson

Miss Elvera Peterson a deputy in the office of the county superintendent of scholars has resigned. Miss Eleanor Giles has succeeded her in the position.

Elvera.Peterson County

Lizette Rounds and Father Return From California Trip

Lizette Rounds and her father Cashmore returned to Monana after a three month journey in California. They describe a wonderful trip and pleasant experiences but are glad to be back home in the sunshine.

Lizette Rounds Cashmore California Monana’s

Dillon Receives Three Car Shipment from Chevrolets Chryslers and Stars

A Friday morning car shipment arrived in Dillon containing one Chevrolet, one Chrysler, and one Star. Most vehicles were sold pending delivery. In town, Miss Carrie M. Gregory of Lynchburg Virginia investigated Clarence Williams, jailed for the May 31 1924 killing of George Harrison, now confined at Warm Springs state sanitarium.

Dillon Dealers Carrie M. Gregory Lynchburg Dillon Clarence Williams George Harrison Williams Warm Springs

Weepah Boom Town Opinion Echoes At April Fool Party

The article notes Misses Sprinkle hosting an April Fool party Friday night with a jolly mood. Ike Moorehouse, back from California and Nevada, visited Weepah and questioned the gold strike and district boom. Cecil Hubbard and O D Russell were fined $100 each in Justice Opp's court for trapping beaver and selling skins.

Sprinkle Ike Moorehouse California Nevada Dillon Weepah Ike Cecil Hubbard O. D. Russell Justice Opp Warden Price

Mrs Hobson Spencer Return From California Visit

Mrs. R. N. Hobson and Mrs. L. D. Spencer left Saturday for Fullerton California after visiting their mother Mrs. John B. Mayfield. Mrs. R. J. Kemp a sister of Mrs. Mayfield departed the same day for Denver.

R. N. Hobson L. D. Spencer Fullerton California John B. Mayfield R. J. Kemp Mayfield Denver

Sheepherder Richard Roe Fined and Released After Court

A man described as Richard Roe was fined ten dollars in Judge Opp's court on Friday afternoon. After a night in jail he paid the fine and was released following an arrest on residents’ complaint from the southwestern part of the city.

Richard Roe Opp

Real Estate Transfers. Beaverhead Abstract Company Week Ending April 2 1927

Transfers recorded in the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending April 2 1927 show property conveyances among local residents. Transactions list grantees and grantors, with parcels described under Montana titles and county records.

The Beaverhead Abstract Company

Land Transfers: Huston and Murray Acres Granted

United States grants Frank L. Huston 200 acres near Lima Montana awards J P Murray 40 acres near Bond. The notices record land allotments to named individuals in two counties.

United States of America Frank L. Huston Lima State of Montana J. P. Murray Bond

Deed Transfers Involving Hoffman Estate and Others

Mary E. Hoffman as administratrix of John H. Hoffman estate transfers 720 acres near Sage Creek to Cook Sheep Co. Helen Burlingame transfers two lots in Lima to Lewis C. Ford Sr. Deed of Trust records Mynor Holden to Lanham Croley for 820 acres on the east bench near Dillon.

Mary E. Hoffman Cook Sheep Company Sage Creek John H. Hoffman Cook Sheep Co Helen Burlingame Lewis C. Ford, Sr Lima Mynor Holden Lanham Croley Dillon

Death of Dr. H. West noted in Reichle area history

Mrs. R. H. Watt and Hal West mourn the death of their father Dr. H. West at his Los Angeles home. They plan to leave Tuesday evening for California. Mr. West was previously involved in ranching near Reichle and was well known locally.

Turkish Builder Unearths Roman Theater in Cellar

A Baibek native digging during a home project found a small Roman theater in his cellar. Aware of its value he urged archeologists not to inform authorities to avoid risk of losing his home.

Baibek Turkey

Foley Pills diuretic advertised by Potts the Druggist

An advertisement promotes Foley Pills diuretic claiming to relieve tiredness and bladder discomfort by taking two pills at intervals. A recent user is quoted saying the product made a big difference and improved strength and well being. Potts the Druggist is listed for purchase.

Potts

Prochnows Wed. Dillon to Jackson Visit Charivari

Mr and Mrs Fred Prochnow were married at St James Episcopal church in Dillon and dined at the Jardine hotel in Jackson on Monday evening. Guests rang bells and made merry in a traditional charivari, followed by refreshments served by Mrs Ford and others. Attendees wished the couple a long and happy married life.

Fred, Prochnow St.James Episcopal Church

Ladies Host Afternoon Gathering and Local News

Mrs. George Clemon entertained several ladies last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. William Christensen won first prize and Mrs. Roy Ford won the consolation prize. Frank Larson returned to Jackson after visiting Rexburg Idaho. Mrs. Tom Pendergast traveled from Dillon by stage and will visit several weeks with Mrs. John Jackson. In Jackson school election Mrs. S. J. Johnson was reelected trustee. Miss Helen Jardine and Miss Anna Jorgenson visit Miss Betsey Clemon near Jackson.

George Clemon William Christensen Roy Ford Frank Larson Rexburg Idaho Jackson Tom Pendergast Dillon John Jackson S. J. Johnson

Local Junior Sewing Club Meets At Nelson Home

The Junior Sewing club met at Mrs. Camas Nelson's home on Saturday with good attendance and much work completed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The club will be entertained by Mrs. A. W. Wilson and Mrs. W. Daw on April 9. Everyone is welcome.

Camas Nelson A. W. Wilson W. Daw

Clemow couple attend stockmen convention in Miles City

Mrs. and Mrs. George Clemow traveled Tuesday to Miles City to take part in a stockmen's convention where Mr. Clemow serves as vice president of the organizing meeting.

George Clemow Miles City Stockmen’s Clemow

Jackson Woman's Club April 7 Meeting at Community Building

The Jackson Woman's club holds its regular meeting in the community building on April 7. Lunch will be served by Mesdames Stewart and Wenger.

Jackson Woman's Club Mesdames Stewart and Wenger

Dillon Traveler Reports Bad Roads On Stage Trip

S J Johnson of Dillon rode a stage Saturday and described the route as rough with bad roads from Dillon to the destination.

J. Johnson Dillon

Jesse Finsley Leaves Stage for Dillon Family Time

Jesse Finsley grew exhausted from cooking on stage and chose to spend a week with his family in Dillon, departing Monday to recharge away from show duties.

Jesse Finsley Dillon

Jackson Woman's Club Plans Ministrel Show in Pendergast Hall

Mrs Walter Stewart and Mrs Walter Richardson visited Mrs John Wenger Monday. The Jackson Woman's club plans a minstrel show and dance at Pendergast hall with the date to be announced later. A good time is assured.

Jackson Woman’s Club Pendergast Hall Woman’s Club

Social Notes And Livestock Movements In Local News

Mrs Vizna visits sister Mrs W Christensen in Jackson. Miss Anna Jorgensen travels from Wisdom to visit Miss Helen Jardine for a week. Mrs Fred Shoenberger and children from Wisdom spend weekend at Jules Wenger’s. Woman’s club minstrels committee gathers material for a show. S J Johnson leaves for Armstead with beef steers. Wendel Jardine ships three Hereford bulls to Highland ranch. Will Harray secures them from George Clemow. Morse returns to Dillon after Pinkerton ranch stay. Clemow heads to Armstead with 000 beef steers, joined by Tom Clemow and Wendel Jardine.

Wendel Jardine Highland Ranch Will Harray George Clemow Armstead Tom

Junior Sewing Club Meeting Success At Church

The Junior Sewing club held a Saturday afternoon meeting in the church with a successful gathering. The next meeting will be at Mrs Camas Nelson home and Mrs Johnson provided a delicious lunch and plans to raise funds.

Camas Nelson Johnson

Mrs W Daw Passenger to Dillon on Stage Tuesday

Mrs. W. Daw traveled as a passenger to Dillon on the stage Tuesday.

W. Daw Dillon

Local visits unfold with family gatherings in Dillon

Matt Kay visited Dillon and Armstead on Tuesday for a few days with his family. Mrs. Fred Nelson hosted a dinner on Wednesday with guests Mrs. Walter Stewart, Mrs. Clemow, Mrs. John Wenger and children, Mrs. Walter Richardson and Bekey Clemow.

Matt Kay Dillon and Armstead Fred Nelson Walter Stewart Clemow John Wenger Walter Richardson Bekey Clemow

Pendergast Visits Basin to Buy Cattle for Union Meat Co

Tom Pendergast arrived from Anaconda on Wednesday and will stay several days in the basin to purchase cows for the Union Meat Company of Butte.

Tom Pendergast Anaconda Union Meat Co Butte

Mrs Lucy Jardine to Visit Relatives in Wis Dom

Mrs Lucy Jardine drove to Wis dom Wednesday and will stay for several days with relatives in the neighborhood.

Lucy Jardine Wisdom

Short Talks by Thoughtful Mothers About Foley's Honey and Tar

A Long Beach mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stopping her child's dreadful cough the first night. She says it provides relief from croup anxiety and helps kids sleep. The ad notes use for whooping cough measles cough and wheezy breathing and claims broad recommendation.

California Long Beach Foley Junior Potts

Post Office Locks 200 Boxes Over Unpaid Rent

Postmaster Faller ordered nearly 200 lock boxes closed Friday morning for nonpayment of rent. Renters had been notified a week earlier. The action followed postoffice department orders and caused congestion in the general delivery department.

Faller Postoffice

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Federal Reserve System First National Bank Bank OF Strength and Service Henry Schoenborn Frank Eliel Chicago Andrew Williams Near Alder Lewis & Walker North Wyoming Butte, Mont P. O Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn Tribune M. Paumie’s. Parisian Dye House West Galena Butta, Mont Pimc Ali Hag Helen Jardine Anna Jorgenson Betsey Clemon Mrs.Vizna Mrs. W. Christensen Anna Jorgensen Fred Shoenberger Jules Wenger J. E. Morse Pinkerton Ranch W. S. Tash Grasshopper P. D U. S China C. S. Williams Smedley D. Butler Shanghai Castori Fletcher Recorusad
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