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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
8
Train timetable listing Oregon Short Line No. 32 southbound at 745 p m No. 30 southbound 9 30 a m No. 29 northbound 3 30 a m No. 31 northbound 1 58 p m.
A letter from Jasper Nelson announces arrival in Long Beach, California with his family after a July start from Dillon. The party's 2500 mile Mitchell car trip took 17 days, averaging 15 mpg. They visited Chauncy Brown in Friday Harbor and attempted to contact Dr. Bond in San Jose. Roy C. Chandler of Beaverhead and Bitterroot Oil travels to Stevensville for a company meeting. drilling near Lima progresses.
Alex Walker of Butte visited the oil region in Smallhorn canyon last Saturday and found the raw standard oil drilling rig nearly in place. He noted housing buildings for workers were nearing completion and drilling would begin once finished. Walker praised the erectors' progress.
Citizenship papers were granted this week by Judge Smith of the district court to Victor Mathews of Dell, a native of France, and to Carl M. Linden of Fox, a native of Sweden.
After a month in Dillon W. M. Knrpp departed Monday morning for his home in Venice California leaving behind routine duties and city scenes.
The electrical and plumbing crews press ahead on the Andrus hotel's construction. The building is nearing completion with hopes it will be finished by November 1. Ground-floor store spaces have reportedly been rented.
Charles Burdén from the company ranch on upper Horse Prairie said bears are killing young stock in the county. He described a large grizzly he net with a six gun nearby, estimating its weight around 1200 pounds and noting a yearling was killed with a single paw blow that tore the side of its face.
Private Hambleton praised for swagger stick use to keep hands from pockets and uniform neatness. Paul Hankey, miner, died after being found unconscious at Elkhorn springs while seeking relief from Brights disease. buried Monday by Bruntage Undertaking.
Jim D. Newnes, among the county's conscripted men, sold his cleaning and pressing business and set for Forsyth this morning to visit family before being called to the colors. He passed his physical yesterday. He owns a jitney but could not sell it and drove it home.
At the regular city council meeting the routine session approved bills for work and supplies totaling 3842.35. A petition seeks sewer connections in blocks 3 4 5 and 6 of the Pointexter and Orr addition and a sprinkling district for Kentucky avenue. A separate item notes a boy broke his leg near the Big Hole basin.
Dave Rob Seriousy Ill. Dave Robb went to a Butter hospital last week for an operation. He is said to be in a precarious condition with small hopes for his recovery. He has been ailing for some time.
A 45 minute Sure Day School program at the Methodist Church features Psalm recitation and talks on war’s effect on childhood and Sunday school, plus Belgian children relief. A Montana Auto Co. car carries Dillon residents to Yellowstone, while John B. Cluley is chosen for the Presidio officers camp among Montana selections.
A carnival company packed up and departed for Idaho Falls early Sunday morning as last night's business appeared satisfactory judging by the noise and crowd.
After a brief cool spell a new hot wave swept the region yesterday causing people to seek shade and drink water as streets sweltered and thermometers climbed.
Idaho report notes St Anthony team will come to Dillon next Sunday with a special train and boosters. Forest Supervisor Somers says the government plans to recruit ten thousand foresters immediately. Frosty mornings persist as some potato tops in parts of the county were killed by frost but not severely.
Mr and Mrs Geo W Lovell returned Saturday night from an extended trip in the eastern states.
William Jackson a colored porter at the Meden was shot Monday afternoon. Conegrot bullets struck his left breast and left hand. Four shots were fired. Arthur Depew, a colored man, is jailed on the shooting charge. Jackson was taken to the county hospital and is recuperating. The incident, allegedly stemming from a crap game, led Depew to flee north and he was captured near the Murray ranch by Deputy Sheriff Mooney later that afternoon.
Ray Melton of Detroit left Dillon after a week visiting home folks. He works for Burroughs Adding Machine company.
Members of the Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a picnic at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon August 16. A program has been prepared for the afternoon.
Miss Ingeborg Syrstad, who became a bride Wednesday, August 8, was honored with a miscellaneous shower and dinner Monday evening at the home of Miss Clara Plant. Mrs. Will Stephenson and fellow workers hosted. Nine tables served at Hliel's. Gifted with many useful presents, the evening ended merrily.
Wednesday morning at 10 o clock at St Rose Catholic church Rev Fater D Foley officiated the marriage of Miss Ingeborg Syrstad to Mr Joseph K Hermann The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and intimate friends Miss Havel McDonald served as bridesmaid and Will Hermann was groomsman Afterward the couple shared a breakfast at the Henry Wolfe ranch and will set up housekeeping at the Hermann ranch two miles north of town Both couple and families are highly regarded in the county with Miss Syrstad long resident of Dillon and Mr Hermann a locally known rancher.
Private Willard Hambleton, an American who fought with Canadian forces, arrives in Dillon after war service and honors. He praises American soldiers, recalls three wounds and a bayonet injury at the Somme, and plans to drill troops under Old Glory once recovered. He speaks at Hartwig Theatre Saturday matinee.
Henry J. Allen in Wichita argues that the Industrial Workers of the World threaten to disrupt the wheat crop and food supply to aid Germany. He claims the I W W favors the rich and calls for their relocation to fight on Germanys side.
James MacKay spent part of the week in town from the oil well on the Little Muddy, gathering reports and noting progress. He spoke with locals about production and prospects, signaling continued activity in the oil field.
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