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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
4
The piece blend of humorous musings on relief costs aridity and CCC work with curious anecdotes about Indians naming cars, April snows, mumps, archery, eucalyptus trees, Tom Watsons politics, fingerprinting origins, cannibal manners, India ink origins, and a new Montana state residency teaching law for school staff.
The note cites dust storms spreading through the Midwest and Oklahoma, farmers praising wheat prospects, and mining hopes rising as silver nears 71 cents with forecasts toward 1.29. It mentions political deals in New York and German executions as stark reminders of turbulent times.
C C Newman, publicity agent for the Early Risers auxiliary, reports lawn trespassers anger residents. A two strand diagonally placed fence from house to sidewalk protects property, with patrols to spot and report violators day or night regardless of age or wealth.
The 1886 Tribune report recalls a fire at Hatfield's harness and saddle shop on Montana street. Flames widespread before bucket brigades formed, destroying the pavilion and adjacent structures. Loss estimated near ten thousand dollars amid lack of fire equipment. Argenta street improvements praised as council passes an impounding law to curb livestock on streets.
From the Tribute April 12 1895 an Associated Press dispatch notes Miss Blanche Lamont once of this city is missing. Cattle shipments to Omaha last week brought 4.50 per 100 pounds. The city election last Monday saw 96 votes cast. Chief of police salary raised to 75 a month. B N Stevenson resumes as day operator at the telegraph office. Utah and Northern line increases require day operator services.
The April 16, 1915 Tribune notes Beaverhead county at 10 108 population and mining revival. It discusses wartime navy costs, insurance as defense, and compares taxes on cosmetics and cigarettes to fund national military strength. It mixes local curiosities with opinions on national defense and finance.
Louis Untermeyer argues poetry touches all types of men, contradicting the idea that business and professional people dismiss poetry. He cites a Sylvanian audience that admitted to writing poems or verses, often tucked away with checks or letters, revealing an instinctive fondness for poetry beneath public skepticism.
Notice of hearing in the district court for Beaverhead County Montana in the matter of the estate of Alice Fallon Macie. Melway Sheep & Land Company requests conveyance of lands described as sections in T10S R6W and seeks orderly transfer per a 1988 contract. Hearing set for April 29 1935 at 10 o clock a.m. in Dillon with interested parties invited to appear.
Maundy Thursday service on April 18 includes Supper at 1 30 and Good Friday events with The Seven Last Words sung by St James choir. Easter Eve baptism at 7 00 pm. Easter Day two services at 10 30 Holy Communion and 4 00 pm Childrens Festival. Music lineup features multiple Christ through Resurrection selections and a lengthy choir roster.
Sunrise service and Easter breakfast at the Cottage led by Cameron Gowen. Bible School at 10 a m for all, morning worship at 11 with Easter music and a sermon. Evening service at 7 30 features hymns and a message titled Till He Come Again. Warm welcome offered to all attending resurrection day worship.
The Easter program lists a 9 30 a m service with Preface opening prayer hymns and gospel readings followed by baptism and offertory. A 10 45 a m Faster Festival features processional choir anthems and sermons with special music by the Lima choir and Luther League at 7 30 p m.
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church announces devotional services on Good Friday at 7:30 PM. Easter Sunday features Sunday school at 10 AM with a children’s program and gifts for attendees. G C Farrell oversees the Sunday school. Mrs Eld Jewett leads as primary superintendent.
Morning service features piano prelude hymn "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" and "Awakening Chorus" by the choir, responsive reading, Gloria Patri NT lesson, vocal duet Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Farrell, sermon "The Abiding Presence" by Dr. J. A. Meeke, and hymns. Evening service at 7:30 includes call to worship, hymn "The Wondrous Cross" and "The Old Rugged Cross," tenor solo Jack Gaines, duets, and pastor's address.
President Roosevelt may visit San Diego in June to review the U S fleet as part of a tribute to the exposition. About 180 war vessels are expected to participate, with a total personnel of 55000 officers and enlisted men.
Notice of sale on foreclosure by advertisement based on a 1915 mortgage default. Mortgage dated March 6 1915 from Leonard D Brown and Anna L Brown and Harman D Mayfield and Bertha Mayfield to The Union Central Life Insurance Company. Filed in Beaverhead County Montana March 15 1915.
The Union Central Life Insurance Company announces foreclosure of a 1935 mortgage on 240 acres in Beaverhead County Montana. Sale set for April 27 1935 at 10 00 AM at Beaverhead Abstract Company Dillon with water rights and possession transfer.
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