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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1926
Page
14
Across Dillon several residents hosted and visited travelers from Armstead Helena California and Idaho. Notables include Judge Lyman H. Bennett from Virginia City and visits by W N Bichler from Armstead and C Gowen from the Tribune shop.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christianson and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Quackenbush and family, and Mrs. Lilliss Selway and daughter Eleanor spent last weekend at Elkhorn Springs.
My and Mrs Loren Spencer Hazel and Ralph Spencer Eleanor Selway and Charles Turner spent last week camping at Minor Creek lake and visiting friends at Jackson and Elk horn Springs.
William R. Bray and Martha C. Nelson of Sheridan were married in Dillon's Methodist church with Rev. Carl Knudsen presiding. A four course dinner at the Andrus hotel followed. Mrs Olson is Martha Nelson. Bray will reside in Sheridan with plans for Bray's business. An earlier birthday dinner honored the bride and Mrs Olson. Also noted: Newell C. Knight's arrival in Madison county and news on the Helena Agricultural Credit Corporation proposing 1500 dairy cows to Montana.
We thank friends at home and afar for kindness during our husband and father’s illness and passing. Special thanks to Masonic bodies Dillon Lodge No. 16 Chapter No. 8 Knight Templars Pocatello Shrine club Bagdad Temple Eastern Star DeMolay Rainbow Girls Rotary club O R T railroad officials and employees pallbearers the minister and choir and for floral offerings. Signed S Carruthers Clyde Carruthers Earl Carruthers Roy Carruthers David Carruthers Sam Carruthers Ruby Carruthers Mrs Kenneth Wood Mrs Arthur Hahn Mrs G B Whestone
Albert Baird Cummins longtime Iowa Republican leader and former president pro tempore of the Senate died at his Des Moines home after years of heart disease. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1908 to 1920, championed the Iowa idea in tariff policy, and helped shape interstate railroad law before losing renomination amid progressive opposition. Mr and Mrs Warren M Stone recently completed a 2000 mile motor trip to the Pacific coast.
Mrs P I Gilbert hosted an informal luncheon on Wednesday for out of town guests. Yellow theme decor and five bridge tables followed the luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Black's mother and sister and Mr Eliza Black, mother of the groom, who returned to Dillon after the ceremony while others toured Yellowstone Park. Mrs Black taught at the Dillon Training School for three years and the groom, a Beaverhead County native, plans not to settle in Dillon.
Miss Esther Mary Knoll became the bride of Norman F. Nelson in a quiet ceremony at the Methodist parsonage last Monday morning conducted by Rev. Carl Knudsen. Attending were Miss Freda Knoll and Francis Gelhaus. A wedding breakfast followed at the Knoll home. The couple will reside on the Theodore Nelson ranch north of Dillon, where the groom works with his father. Both natives of Beaverhead County.
Miss Sarah E Dellinger and Harry D Black were married last Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev Edward Smith of the Methodist church in Butte performed the ceremony, a surprise to their Dillon friends.
Mrs J E Monroe entertained guests with bridge dinners Wednesday and Thursday evenings at her home on South Atlantic street. Summer flowers from the Monroe gardens adorned rooms creating a pleasant appearance. After a 7 o'clock dinner the evening's entertainment was bridge with four tables in play.
Mrs J C Smith and Mrs A H McFarland entertained the St James guild Thursday afternoon at Mrs Smiths home.
Mrs J Gelhaus and Mrs Hebe with daughter Miss Mary Hebe of Dillon motored to Melrose in the early part of the week and were guests of Mr and Mrs Gebhart Fassler. Mr and Mrs Garrison Wiant and their two children Marion and Maxine visited in Butte on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Henry Beaudet and family and Miss Catherine Holth of Rocker visited Melrose friends last week. Mr Hamilton of United Smelting and Refining Co Salt Lake City transacted business in Hecla related to company operations. The power line is repaired and the old Clive mine is drained by electric pumps. Attendees at a Sunday circus in Butte included several local families and Miss Margaret MacIvor. Mrs Ed Harvey and daughter Louise Wise River visit relatives here. Mrs George Forrest hosted by her mother Mrs Anna Nixholm. A party including Mrs Otto Boetticher and others drove to Dillon for the circus. Kenneth MacIvor drove to Hecla on business.
For sale by J. in the Normal neighborhood a furnished nine room residence with four upstairs rooms for rent and room for family downstairs. Suitable for farmer or rancher moving to town near schools. Easy payments. Adv. 32 33.
Sunday crowds flocked to nearby canyons, lakes, and resorts around Dillon for recreation and outings. Park areas reported heavy use as residents and visitors enjoyed outdoor activities in warm weather.
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