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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
8
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The Good Government club met in the Training school assembly room. Mrs Collins discussed Food Inspection and its health impact, Mrs Luebben spoke on Home Gardens, Miss Dorchester noted nuisance abatements, Mrs Scott praised the town rest room for visiting women, and the next session focuses on child welfare.
Carroll Lloyd and A H Payne of Big Springs Texas have concluded the Pacific Northwest offers the best dry farming prospects and will purchase the Harry Andes ranch ten miles northeast of the city. Payne previously bought the C L Cook ranch on Stone Creek. both deals were handled through C L Worth Real Estate and advertised in the paper. A near blizzard dropped six inches in the valley and knee deep snow in Frying Pan basin, complicating lambing for sheepmen. A small fire on Hogan's alley burned sheds as firefighters lacked a hydrant.
Shakespeare Club hosts a Saturday concert with violinist Cecil Burleigh of the University of Montana at the Normal college auditorium. Invitations extend to 400 guests from the club, its associates and local schools and faculties in a birthday tribute to Shakespeare. The rest of the day features church services and Patriot's Day observations at local churches and the Training school.
The Baptist church announces Bible school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Evening services at 7 30 p m, B Y P U at 6 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Rev Walter M Corll is pastor. C E Smith bought an interest in the Centennial Cafe and began duty Saturday night. "Smithy" has many friends in town.
Joe Thompson a well known teamster from north of town died this afternoon as the Tribune went to press.
The United States Civil Service Commission seeks ship draftsmen to support Navy yard construction. Salaries range from 3.28 to 6.00 per diem with 18+ age, about thirty vacancies at Puget Sound Bremerton Washington. Applications accepted at any time. forms and info from Seattle or local civil service examiners.
Wanted a housekeeper for a man and three children with the youngest ages noted. Apply at Johnson and Pickard's real estate office in Dillon Montana. Also an advertisement for farm loan negotiation through Security State Bank with a contact call.
Last Sunday shortly after noon Miss Dixie Vance and Mr Arthur Ripley were married by Rev H G Humphrey at George Ditty's home on Kentucky Avenue in Dillon. The couple, popular locals, received a few friends and then went to the Ripley ranch for a celebratory reception hosted by the groom's parents.
Miss Mabel Smith and Mrs George Hopkins were joined in marriage last Sunday at the bride's brother Ralph Smith's country home ten miles east of Dillon on the beach. Rev H G Humphrey officiated before a neighborly gathering and a dinner followed. The bride, long a local resident, is widely known. the groom is a Beaverhead County dryland farmer. They will reside on his farm in a cozy cottage prepared for housekeeping.
The Rev. H G Humphrey officiated at the 7 30 pm Monday wedding of Miss Jessie Ferris and Mr Robert Barrett at Forest Bayerd s home in the city. The bride, sister of Edgar Ferris of Leadore Idaho, has lived here seven years while attending local school and the State Normal college. She has worked at the local telephone exchange for two years. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Barrett esteemed pioneers and holds a trusted bank position. They will reside in Dillon.
Miss Nina Fessenden and Mr. James H Ashworth were married Thursday evening by Rev Walter M Corll at Miss Georgia Paddock's home in Dillon. Both families are well known in Beaverhead County with many friends wishing them happiness and prosperity.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker hosted a farewell dinner party for Mrs. J. B. Poindexter. Daffodils and yellow decor filled the home and table as guests included Mrs. Jos. B. Poindexter, Mrs. Margaret Poindexter, Mrs. Bissie Poindexter, Mrs. Clara Chapman, Mrs. Matt Orr, Mrs. Olmstead, Mrs. Clark Anderson, Mrs. I. Edinger, Mrs. Harwood, Mrs. Bertie Howard, and Mrs. E. B. Roe of Redrock.
The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Bilair on Saturday afternoon April 28 at the usual time. Full attendance requested as important business will be discussed.
Announcement in Dillon shows Dr. Tom Ashlock formerly of Dillon engaged to Miss Nell Marsh former Livingstone girl. Dillon friends extend congratulations as the couple move forward, with Ashlock long considered a confirmed bachelor.
The Ladies Aid society of the M. H. church will meet in the church lecture room next Thursday afternoon. Entertaining the group will be Mrs. Sarah Hughes Mrs. B. G. Iliff Mrs. A. L. Badcon and Mrs. C. R. Price.
A Friday night city hall dance for the Dillon volunteers attracted a large crowd and raised a tidy sum for the charity.
Mr and Mrs F H Garver will entertain members of the Normal College senior class at a dinner tomorrow night.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs. Martin's home Friday afternoon April 27 at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. B W Emerick entertained the Jolly club Tuesday night with Miss Anna Huber as a guest.
Miss Rose Stamm entertained members of the Bitterroot club on Wednesday with a social gathering and refreshments.
Local readers see a mix of housework help wanted and real estate notes. Listings include a girl for general house work at 318 Idaho Street, Hazelaker money loans for home building, Sophia Guyaz takes a position at Dillon Bakery, and Johnson Pick ard real estate and employment services. Also reports on a concrete mixer arriving for a new hotel site, mortgage loans from Security State Bank, a rotary snow plow passing through Dillon, and builders at Chevrolet outlining a low priced, well designed car. Nearby residents and investors such as H. McClean, O. B. Conner, W. O. Jordan, T. H. Symonds, Marble, James Dunstan, W. E. Ridgeway, and G. E. Ridgeway are noted as visiting or surveying lands around Dillon with interest in farms, dry farming, and beach prospects.
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