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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
8
Dr H A MacMillan a Dillon physician and first lieutenant departed for Fort Logan Root Little Rock Arkansas for duty after a farewell banquet. His wife and young son will stay in Dillon during his absence. Dewey Cashmore reports Beaverhead boys in France are well but awaiting letters amid mail delays.
United States Geological Survey geologist D D Condit works nearby investigating oil shales with special reference to beds associated with phosphate rock. He is a Columbia University graduate and is accompanied by Frank Reeves, Johns Hopkins graduate, in the field study.
A large crowd saw eight young men from Dillon Lima and Mondia depart by train to Camp Fremont California for special service. Those leaving include Raymond Swartz Elza Patrick Albert Lohr Jacob L. Woodside A Edison Orr Dillon Lee Watkins A L Thomas and James Larkey.
Dillon was nearly deserted as many residents took to lakes canyons and trout streams for a day trip. Almost all car owners were out enjoying the pleasant Sunday and common leisure spots.
The Polaris mine begins an initial run this week with the new mill reported to be working satisfactorily. About 30 workers are employed at the mine and mill. Conditions at Missoula and Dillon areas note wheat harvests and health concerns with tuberculosis survey results showing 25 active cases in Missoula County.
The Helena Record-Herald notes wartime sugar shortages caused by submarine torpedoes, disrupted shipping, and damaged mills. It forecasts beet sugar arriving in October, Louisiana cane in mid November, and Cuban cane by late December, easing the deficit. Also references a battlefront retreat led by a Hun officer nicknamed General Hell.
Members of the Montana Press association gathered in Miles City for their annual meeting August 5 to 7. The state automobile and good roads association held sessions August 7 and 8, and the two groups formally fraternized on the 7th.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Tooley of Twodot are visiting friends in this city during their trip.
A large crowd attended the Selway Sheep company dance at the upper Blacktail ranch last Saturday evening. The Little Orchestra provided music and kept guests dancing into the early hours.
The only daughter of W. W. Lottridge married Lieutenant Barney Whitworth Havis at the W. W. Lott ridge home with Rev. H. G. Humphrey officiating. The couple departed by 9:45 train for Mississippi, where Lieut. Havis has roots in Vicksburg and Mississippi.
A roundup of short items from Dillon area residents and visitors. Names include Miss Kate Murphy in Butte, Mrs W B Hartwig in Helena, Dixon Brown of Armstead, K Clark of Dubois, Miss Mildred Sewell, Mrs W Bryan, Isaac Rife Sr and Jr, Mrs Tom Futrell of Ennis, Frank Rife of Medicine Lodge, and Anson Baxter headed for Seattle. Also notes on shopping trips, chautauqua attendance, Fort Dodge camp news, and a few local shop and sale mentions.
Local notes list numerous Dillon residents and visitors including Mrs. George Martin, Mrs. Ferguson, H. D. Hildreth, Miss Laura Sprinkle, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Hainds, Mr. and Mrs. McKnight, Wiley Mountjoy, Miss Garrick, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Byron Friend, and others. Activities include hay work, travel to Missouri, a vacuum coffee demonstration, and chautauqua attendance. The wool clip is projected at 23 million pounds with a price near 63 cents per pound.
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