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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
5
James Crowley was jailed 30 days and fined 60 dollars by Judge Ford in Lima for maintaining a nuisance. Archie Weeks and J R Horton from Lima are in jail awaiting district court trial on forgery charges in Dillon.
The contempt case of E W Geary against William Green regarding alleged water misappropriation from the Bedrock River was continued because Green could not appear due to illness. County Attorney T E Gilbert announced last Saturday.
Albert DeWitt along with Deputy Game Warden Charles Price and T Lee McCracken sighted a large mountain lion Sunday in the Horse Prairie section. The animal vanished into the timber after the party approached, emitting a ferocious growl.
A parade of visitors from Grant, Lima, Armstead, Dell, Bannack, Butte, Sheridan and other towns filled Dillon weekend activity. Residents and travelers including Mr. and Mrs. Gleed, Mr. and Mrs. Rife, E. W. Rogers, L. B. Kellner, H. Thompson, J. White, G. W. Stallings, and many others were noted in town, with several taking trips to Lincoln, Salmon, Yellowstone, Great Falls and beyond.
A collection of brief society items notes visitors from Caldwell Idaho Cleveland Ohio and Grant attend at local homes. Mrs Henry and Mr Steele visit the Big Hole battlefield while Mrs Andrus returns from Lava Hot Springs Idaho. The will of Maggie Courtney is filed for probate with Chris Snyder named executor.
Harry Turner offers engraved cups for winners and runners up in both the ladies and men's tournaments to be held this month at Dillon Country Club, continuing his past generous donations and earning the club's lasting gratitude.
Mrs. E. L. Fairbanks, Mrs. Harold Warner, Mrs. W. F. Cashmore and Mrs. Fred Critz left Sunday afternoon for Bozeman to attend a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Sorenson Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and daughter Marie and Mr and Mrs Manetho Brown left Tuesday morning for a trip through Yellowstone Park. J C Ferguson of Glen reported his grain and hay crop near average this year and described a productive farm with dependable irrigation, diverse crops, a fine dairy herd and hogs, suggesting no gloom at home.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Fleming and daughter Dorothy of Portland arrived Wednesday for a short visit with Mrs. Fleming's parents Dr. and Mrs. Bimrose.
Mr and Mrs W W Wahl their two daughters and Miss Ruby Went worth returned Tuesday from a Yellowstone park trip. They reported plenty of rain during the journey.
Thomas C. Shuster completed final proof on a Blacktail homestead entry while Frank Kellum did the same for an additional Grasshopper homestead. Miss Mae Lowe, once a popular training school instructor, arrived Tuesday from Los Angeles as a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing. Mrs. Herbert Miller and her nieces Patricia and Naniva Mac Clelland, who had been visiting, returned last Friday to Monrovia, California.
Mrs L F Molleur leaves Wednesday for Billings to attend the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers gathering set for August 7 8 and 9. The event will bring members from across the state to celebrate the pioneer heritage and discuss organizational matters.
Dr and Mrs Guy G Knapp of Chicago depart Sunday for Glacier Park and coast points after visiting at ranch home of Mrs O M Harrison Mrs Knapp is a niece of Mrs Harrison.
Mrs. Wallace Ogden and her young daughter from Fresno California arrived in Dillon to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cushing. Mrs. Ogden was formerly Miss Marguerite Cushing.
Bernard Williams head of the agricultural department receives invitation to enter his stock judging team at the county fair in Missoula on September 18 with participation from multiple Smith Hughes schools.
Tony French of Arguenta visits Monday with a specimen from Iron Mountain mine showing almost pure tale with assays of one ounce in gold and fifteen ounces in silver. The sample represents a new mining product for Beaverhead county.
The Western Fuel nine from Butte will play Dillon here next Sunday in a planned nine inning game. Manager Angove is scouting new material and will adjust the lineup for the event against one of the top teams in the Butte league.
Miss Ella Free is visiting her mother and brother in Dillon. She has taught in Winnetka, Illinois for the past three years and will resume work there in September after an extended visit to New York Boston and eastern Canadian cities.
Mrs. Glen Decker, Mrs. Roy Forster and Mrs. John Forrester served as hostesses for the Methodist Aid Society meeting held Thursday afternoon in the church parlor.
Mrs Albert Mikkelson entertained the Lutheran Ladies Aid on Thursday afternoon at her Kentucky Avenue home.
Mrs. Fred Woodside acted as hostess on a Wednesday afternoon serving as the charming host for Mrs. Ralph McFadden. Cards provided diversion and refreshments were served as Mrs. McFadden plans a New York City winter with her music department instructor husband from the Normal college.
Jeventa Anderson of Dillon wed Lynn Hardy of Forsyth and Mae Lamb of this city married Clarence Butler of Idaho in Friday afternoon ceremonies at the county courthouse officiated by Judge George Opp.
A remark notes that skill in shorthand does not guarantee proficiency in operating a typewriter. It highlights the need for proper training to ensure correct typing and avoids misprints or mechanical errors.
Mrs Charles Henry and Miss Elizabeth Shotwell hosted a Saturday luncheon at the Country Inn. After a well served repast ten bridge tables were set for play with Mrs T E Luebben winning the high score and Miss Anna Patterson among the notable players.
Enthusiastic preparations for campus day in the college gymnasium and on campus Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 30 under Mary L Stew art and Miss Vivian Robe with physical education students assisting. The program features races dances plays and a chariot and Indian wrestle contest with admission 35c for non ticket holders.
Chief of Police reports the carcass found in a car owned by Charles Smith on Wednesday could lead to serious charges. Smith and Denny Carroll were arrested this week on a gas theft charge. One claim the carcass is a young elk, another says it is a calf bound for Mrs. Paul Greer from the Ambrose Brown ranch.
Bishop Skindlev of the Rocky Mountain district will preach at 10:30 Sunday services at St. Luke's American Lutheran Church. A legal congregation meeting will follow the service. Members are urged to attend. others are invited. Arvid Romstad, Student Pastor.
Northern Pacific Railway authorizes two special reduced fare classes for the Montana State Fair in Helena August 18 to 23. The fare and a third for round trips from Montana points within 159 miles and one fare for longer distances, with travel days August 16 to 23 and return by August 26. Coach excursion rates at 1.25 cents per mile apply for shorter visits from all Montana points.
Billings readies for the Midland Empire Fair from September 1 to 5 with special reduced rail fares from Montana points. Northern Pacific Railway offers one fare round trip for distances over 150 miles and fare plus one third for closer points. Rates apply August 30 to September 5 with a final return by September 8.
Miss Marguerite David came back to Washington Wednesday after a month with her parents and will resume duties at the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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