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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
8
A refined dining room tones its setting to enhance meals with period appropriate tea sets and ambiance. The article notes careful arrangement of china and service rituals that heighten guest enjoyment and create a cohesive, tasteful experience.
Listed timetable items show No 32 southbound at 7 45 p m No 30 southbound at 9 30 a m No 29 northbound at 8 50 a m No 31 northbound at 11 58 p m
Fire Chief Robison and Chief Nelson toured basements and alleys this week warning owners to clear rubbish to lower fire risk amid extreme dryness and limited hose capacity. The piece also notes three groups departed Dillon for Yellowstone Park tours by auto this week, listing participants.
Mrs. C. W. Butler and family plus Mrs. Rawson of North Dakota and Mrs. J. C. Smith with her son arrive in Dillon from Miles City by auto. Mrs. Butler drove the entire distance. The visitors are guests at the J. C. Smith and Mel Lougheed homes and plan several weeks stay including a camping trip before returning to Miles.
The Bernardi carnival company drew great crowds during the evenings on grounds behind the courthouse. It is one of the largest outfits in town with many novelties. A fire alarm at 1 30 pm Saturday sent firefighters to the Dillon Steam Laundry area where rubbish in dry grass toward a gasoline tank caught fire. the blaze was extinguished by the chemical engine.
The Oregon Short Line railway company is constructing new reinforced concrete coal chutes to replace those burned last year. The chutes will be automatic and electrically operated. The project faces difficulty in securing enough labor for the job.
W H Lee a rancher from near Armstead was brought to Dillon last Friday with a gunshot wound to the leg and is reported to be recovering in hospital. The shooting is said to have occurred in a saloon at Armstead. No arrests.
A crowd of nearly five hundred from Blackfoot Idaho rode a special train to Dillon for the Sunday game. Dillon won 6 to 4 as Blackfoot visitors, though skilled, were outclassed. Returning crowds ditched booze at the state line after officers seized all alcohol aboard. In other news, Miss Mc Gilvaray of Chicago will lead the Morning Hour Girl at Chau tauqua and train children in folk dances. The nine week kindergarten term closed with a public program, and Miss Barbour sails to Baker City Oregon for vacation. Edgar Kenison bought a Delca lighting plant for his Sheep Creek ranch home to be installed by Manning Electric Shop for a full electric system.
Sheriff ejects several workers from a Jackson camp for refusing hayfield jobs and sends some to Wisdom for justice court. Miss Grace Lamont of Spokane arrives for a visit, followed by sister Marie. A Chautauqua auto parade lights principal streets. Urban McDonnell and Louise Bauer marry in Dillon and depart for the coast. F P Bulger joins First National Bank in Dillon. W T George stationed at Menlo Park California with Company A C N G Engineer's Corps. A new Forsgren son born to Dillon grocers.
The article describes a fully prepared Junior Chautauqua with playground experts to lead boys and girls through a week of imagined world travel. Participants dress in foreign costumes, sing, dance, and perform scenes from other lands. A season ticket costs $1 and grants access to all big Chautauqua programs.
A suitcase containing infant’s wardrobe was found lost between Dillon and Cottonwoods ranch. Call 7511 to claim or identify ownership.
Mrs Helena Curtis RN is connected to the Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street and Kingsbury residence. The fragment notes a nursing sister and location details for the Curtis establishment.
Local residents journeyed to Glacier National Park and Great Falls while visitors arrived in Dillon from Grant Mooseman Sask and Centralia Mo. Bank officials from Omaha St Paul and local firms conducted business. Auto sales featured Buick to H D Simmons and BE Fitzgerald, a Geo Clemo touring car, a Ford truck to T J Pilon, and Dodges to Joe Spehr and Harry Helming.
The Dillon Baptist ladies aid society held their annual picnic yesterday at Ryan's canyon with members traveling by car and enjoying the outing. The D A R chapter hosts a bridge tea this afternoon at Mrs EB Poindexter's Idaho street home to benefit the Women's Patriotic association.
Announcements were received in Dillon this week of the marriage in Livingston May fifth of Lucey Morse daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Morse to Lieutenant Ora C Mudd formerly of Fish Trap this county. Mrs F E Foote was hostess at the Jolly Club last evening. Girls Names proved very puzzling and much merriment was enjoyed over Games. Delicious eats were served.
Friday afternoon the Bal lard home hosted a joint birthday party for Helen Catherine and Virginia Ballard. Each girl invited five guests and a merry time was reported by attendees.
Elmer Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Peterson will host a birthday party tomorrow afternoon for fifteen boys and girls two miles south of town. The lawn gathering includes boat riding games and assorted refreshments. In a separate note from Spangle Washington Paul Sievers entertained last evening in honor of his cousin Miss Elna Peterson visiting Dillon Montana with over 150 guests at the Sievers home.
Mrs Guy Gray hosted a delightful picnic at Dillmont Park on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate Russell Gray’s fourth birthday. Children enjoyed games and a supper later joined by several parents, making it a very happy day for the youngsters.
Sunday services list for August 6 1917 at the Methodist church with Sunday school at 9 50 am led by Prof. Robert Clark preaching by Rev Chas L Bovard district superintendent union services at the Baptist church at 8 pm vesper on campus by Y W C A Walter Corll short address Apex and Stone Creek school houses host afternoon sermons August 5 by Rev H G Bovard and Rev Chas L Bovard Helena preacher Bovard at Apex and Stone Creek addresses.
About fifty guests enjoyed a July Saturday afternoon at the E. B. Roe house with white and pink decor on porches and halls. Punch was served and a dance followed. next meeting set for August 25 at the Donovan ranch hosted by Mrs. J. A. Donovan and Mr. M. R. Rand.
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a small brown collie with black facial stripes that escaped a freight car last November. The dog was seen at Armstead depot on Tuesday July 24 in the company of two boys aged about 10 and 12. For further information contact WM. LEESE.
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