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Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

5

Girl Seeks General Housework Position for Family

Local girl seeks employment providing general housekeeping tasks for a family. Contact Tribune office for details and arranging an interview.

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Local Happenings Around Dillon This Week

S A Walker visited from Butte Thursday. Ike Edinger came from a Divide ranch Friday. Mrs Earl Ogilve of Anaheim visits Dillon relatives. Mr and Mrs F B Kelly of Lakeview spent Wednesday in the city. R D Rouse of Helena attended to business Friday. Tattersalls' Variety Store advertises an $8.00 doll for 99c. Genevieve O Leary came from Lima late week. Louis and Fred Pennell of Helena attend to ranching here. Co W Stallings and Albert O Brien from Bannack. Charles P Brenner visited from Grant early week. Miss Jean MacGregor, school nurse, left for a Montreal vacation. Frank Landon recovering at home on South Washington. Miss Mary Innes left for northern Michigan to visit an uncle. Mr and Mrs C W Woodburn spent weekend at Miner Lake fishing was good.

Mr and Mrs Ira Wagner Begin Extended Western Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Ira Wagner departed Wednesday for a long motor tour through Idaho Washington Oregon and Glacier National Park.

Ira Wagner Idaho Washington Oregon Glacier Park

Dillon Socials and Park Dance Draw Large Local Crowd

Mrs FE and companions from Lima visited Dillon on Thursday while Mr and Mrs Bud McGrath and two daughters stopped for a Dillon visit on the way to San Francisco from Butte. Elmer Woodside of Spokane and Fred Woodside toured Yellow Stone Park with the party. A Loomis orchestra dance at Dillmont park Wednesday drew a large Dillon crowd and was hailed as one of the season’s finest.

Bud McGrath Dillon San Francisco Butte Dillmont Park Loomis Orchestra

Mrs L C Ford Injured Teaching Son to Ride

Mrs L C Ford suffered a painful accident yesterday when she fell while teaching her son Lewis to ride a bicycle and broke her right ankle. Dr Ford attended her. she is progressing as well as expected. Eugene Bond and Anson Baxter parties returned from a motor trip to Flathead Lake and Glacier Park, attended Elk Camp reunion.

L. C. Ford Lewis Eugene Bond Anson Baxter Flathead Lake Glacier Park Elk Camp Flathead

Dillon youths mocked cruelty at dog tied to fence

The Tribune notes a Sunday school teacher condemns kids who tied rocks to a dog's tail, creating a scene for onlookers. Ben Dittmer wrestled an Irish potato from a cat’s throat, forcing it down as the calf neck swelled with gratitude. Frank Eliel joins a party touring Yellowstone Park.

the Tribune Dillon Ben Dittmer Frank Eliel Yellowstone Park

Reddy the Mail Girl at Dillon Opera House Friday

Tribune notes the Dillon opera house will host Reddy the Mail Girl on Friday evening with a kaleidoscope dance by Miss Nannie Callcotte praised as the city’s finest and most graceful performance. A gold ore shipment from Madison county to Butte is described with colorful early state reminiscences and heat warped local humor.

the Tribune Reddy Dillon Opera House Nannie Callcotte Madison County Butte Monida Dillon Lima

Ward en party honors Mrs John of Butte

From the Tribune August 9 1907 Miss Jean Bishop hosts a warden party for most of the town’s young women in honor of Mrs T A John of Butte. Dillon awaits a new depot now deemed certain. A B Clements arrested in Butte over Aetna bank failure. he is a respected local resident.

Jean Bishop T. A. John Butte Dillon A. B. Clements Aetna Bank Clements

Burt A Tower Dies in Honolulu Former Dillon Instructor

Burt Adams Tower formerly taught history and Latin at Beaverhead County High School in Dillon for two years. He later trained as a mining engineer and worked in Butte. Tower and his wife were active in local social circles and owned a South Washington street home. He died Sunday July 31 in Honolulu and may be buried in Montana.

Dillon Honolulu Burt Adams Tower Beaverhead County Montana Tower Harvard Butte South Washington Street

Idaho Couple Wed In Mackey Blackfoot Ceremony

A marriage license was issued to Thomas M. Walker of Mackey and Lorra ine Siegler of Blackfoot Idaho on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Judge George Opp.

Thomas M. Walker Mackey Idaho Lorraine Siegler Blackfoot George Opp

Convalescing Saleslady at Niblack's Store

Convalescing Miss Dorothy Hirschman a saleslady at Niblack's store recovers from a tonsil operation performed last week at a hospital in Butte. A cyclone recently destroyed Tamatave Madagascar port and it may never be rebuilt after over 100 cyclones swept the city in the last century and tidal waves occur frequently.

Dorothy Hirschman Niblack’s Butte Tamatave Madagascar

Court notes decree distributes Hull estate to widow and three children

A decree of distribution in the estate of the late Frank J. Hull was filed in the district court Saturday. The estate has been distributed to the widow Pearl Hull and her three children Floyd, Doris, and Harold.

Frank J. Hull Pearl Hull Floyd Doris Harold

Feathery Residents Roost In Sakai Two-Thirds Keep Pets

In Sakai known as the city of the little birds two thirds of households keep canaries finches Javan sparrows skylarks and other singing birds. Some feathered pets reach values up to 2500 dollars per pair.

Sakai Japan

Dillon Golf Course Ranked Among Best in State

Dillon Country club members report the golf course nearing completion with greens and fairways improved under Lawrence Price and two assistants. The nine 60 foot greens, oil sand, and canal hazards promise strong play as the course opens to new members at $15 entry, $10 yearly thereafter, with next year’s fee rising to $20.

Lawrence Price Dillon Country Club

North Montana Stockmen elect officers and push rustling reform

Malta W C Blackwood president and Moss secretary reelected at the North Montana Stockmen meeting. John Survant of Malta elected vice president. The group, with 150 members, aims to repeal the suspended sentence and parole law and seek reclassification of machinery to separate rail and mining gear from agricultural equipment. They praised law enforcement, urged a half rate for wild horse shipping, and opposed state fish and game control on private land streams.

Malta W. C. Blackwood Moss Chinook North State Board of Equalization Montana Phil Buckley State Livestock Commission Sk. A. Phillips House Senate Board of Pardons Hill Blaine Phillips Valley Roosevelt Stock Inspector and Association Blackwell Great Northern Railroad State Fish and Game State Livestock Association Mile City

Residence Robbery at Dr. Lee Home on South Washington

Thieves broke into Dr. J. D. Lee’s residence on South Washington Tuesday evening, entering via a bathroom window and removing a back door screen. Candy and cash were taken. No arrests. Mr. and Mrs. Lee were out of town and Mrs. E. C. Perkins stayed at the house during their absence.

J. D. Lee South Washington Street Ben Mrs. Lee

China Faces Serious Influenza Epidemic in 1641

Historical records indicate China endured a severe influenza outbreak in 1641 with wide spread illness. Authorities and communities reportedly struggled to contain the disease, affecting urban centers and rural areas alike.

China

Beaverhead Still Doubtful for Montana State Fair Exhibits

A Helena dispatch notes Beaverhead is among the doubtful counties for state fair exhibits as Montana farmers prepare samples to advertise crop gains. Officials report 85 to 40 counties may exhibit, with 25 deemed certain, and districts show varying levels of sure entries and doubt. A new county collective awards system will distribute premium money across nine districts and the top state exhibit.

Helena the Tribune Beaverhead Montana Department of Agriculture, Labor and Industry Lincoln Lake Blaine Dondera Teton Chouteau Missoula Mineral Ravalli Powell Granite Deer Lodge Doubtful Pondera Liberty Lewis and Clark Cascade McCone Distret Rip Lorn Custer Rosebud Powder River Carter

Evans Talks on World Peace at Sunday Services

Congressman John M. Evans visiting from Missoula spoke at the Methodist church union services on world peace. The well attended talk proposed an international pact to abolish warfare and reflected his pleasant Dillon visit and optimistic outlook on crop prospects and state prosperity.

John M. Evans Missoula Methodist Church

Popular Dillon Couple Wed In Morning Ceremony

Miss Alice H. Keith of Butte married Theodore F. McFadden, a Dillon attorney, in a small morning ceremony at St Rose Church. The couple, attended by close friends, planned a motor honeymoon to Yellow stone Park and South Dakota before settling in Dillon. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Keith, taught at the local high school for two years. the groom is a junior member of the Gilbert Gilbert and McFadden law firm.

Alice H. Keith Butte Theodore F. McFasiden Dillon F. X. Leschner St. Rose Catholic Church Yellowstone Park South ‘Dakota A. B. Keith McFadden J Gilbert

Surprise Visit Sparks Browne Family Social in Silver Star

A group of friends from Dillon traveled to Silver Star to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Joe Browne visiting with Mrs. Browne's mother Mrs. Mary Dullea and brother Clarence Dullea. Mrs. Albert Gelhaus catered a delicious picnic supper with 17 attendees. Participants included John Gelhaus family and Mary Gelhaus of Dillon Elizabeth Mellentor of Riverside Iowa Mrs Hayes Cannon Mrs Josephine Booth Robertson Booth of Butte and Mr and Mrs Albert Gelhaus of Los Angeles.

Joe Browne Browne’s Station Silver Star Riverside Iowa Hayes Cannon Josephine Booth Robertson Booth Butte Albert Gelhaus Los Angeles

Mrs Huber and Mrs Cluley Host Two Bridge Parties

Mrs Fred Huber and Mrs John B Cluley entertained many friends with two bridge parties last week at the Huber home. One event was Wednesday afternoon and the other Thursday afternoon. Sumner flowers decorated the rooms and a luncheon followed each party. Invitations have been issued for a bridge party Friday afternoon and Saturday evening.

Fred Huber John B. Cluley

Dinner Party Honors Mrs Mdwin TL Norris in Dillon

Mrs George Metlen hosted a dinner at the Country Inn with six covers. The honor guest was Mrs Mdwin TL Norris, visiting Dillon, joined by Mr. and Mrs J Sk Mon roe and Mrs O M Best.

Mdwin TL Norris of Great

Montana Wool Clip Shrinks in 1927 From 1926 Figures

Helena report shows Montana 1927 wool clip estimated at 21,044,000 pounds versus revised 1926 of 23,320,000 and 1925 final of 20,967,000. Average fleece weight 8.6 pounds in 1927 down from 8.8 in 1926. Wet weather lowered fleece weight but improved overall wool quality. national clip rose to 279,453,000 pounds as more sheep were shorn despite lighter fleece.

Helena Montana U. S. Division of Crop Estimates State Department of Agriculture United States

Four official White House dishes broken since 1918

The White House reports that only four official dishes have been broken since 1918. The fact highlights careful preservation of ceremonial china and long-standing presidential table traditions.

White House

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Hartwig Theatre Lillian Gish OL Cavalier Eddie Cantor Mana Jesse Lasky S. A. Walker Ike Edinger Divide Earl Ogilve Anaheim, Cal F. B. Kelly Lakeview The City R. D Rouse of Tattersalls Genevieve O’leary Louis and Fred Pennell W. Stallings Albert O’brien Bannack Charles P. Brenner Grant Jean MacGregor Montreal Canada Frank Landon C. W. Woodburn Miner Lake Big Hole Evelyn Brent Lawrence Gray Louise Brooks Frank Tuttle Erooucnon Mee Adolph Zuadn Ose Ilsse L Lasey Garamount B. Paul J. M. Burt Gr. G. Burlingame Y. E. Hurt Lola Hurt Mrs Elmer Woodside Spokane Fred Woodside P.O Burt A. Tower Evans Country Inn
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