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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
4
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Miss Marion and Miss Georgia Taylor left Dillon for Missoula after ten days visiting friends and relatives. Sally Masquartz, long time Beaverhead forester stenographer, is transferred to Missoula. Dorothy Gelhaus and Vera Campbell return to Alamosa Colorado after three weeks in Dillon. Dillon barbers adopt price scale aligned with the national recovery act. F A Hazelbaker reports a bumper 2400 ton wild hay crop in Big Hole. Classifieds note balanced Big Hole ranch for sale and part payment with Beaverhead valley farm. New baby Lois Mildred Gowen born in Logan Utah to Mr. and Mrs Dysart Gowen. Hardy accompanied Gowen. Harrison of Bannack and Schmittroth attend meetings in Dillon. Pasadena visitors also in town.
The Northern Pacific offers a six day program for Century of Progress in Chicago with expenses paid while there, meals excluded, coach round trip from Butte at a low rate. Includes a week’s program and an address by Secretary Wallace for farmers, per W. B. Elliott, NP Ry general agent Butte.
Final rounds in the annual city tennis tournament are underway with strong crowds. Early results include Hartwig defeating Metlen after a late comeback and several other matches in men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles, setting up the next round.
Residents of Dillon and nearby areas saw a brilliant rainbow about 9:45 PM on Wednesday night. The arc lasted roughly 15 minutes as the moon emerged from clouds after a heavy rain, its light refracting through mist to create a striking night rainbow.
Announcement reports the marriage in Butte last Tuesday of Miss Juanita Kohl Hel ena and Blair Sprinkle both of Dillon. The bride formerly studied at the Normal College and visited Dillon recently. the groom is a local young man, son of Mr and Mrs Bud Sprinkle pioneer county residents. Also noted are visits by Mrs J C Brenner of Brenner and Co E Blinn attending a lumbermans meeting in Butte.
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Jean J. Pfister of Winter Park Florida visited the Big Hole basin as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Jackson. Pfister, a renowned Swiss American artist, created several water color sketches of local mountains and hay fields during the stay. A Thursday party included the Pfisters and Mrs. Chas Brenner.
Aug 8 1883 Tribune reports Eva Clark a two year old girl killed near town while traveling with Charles Lewis. Suspected death either murder or suicide by shotgun. Lewis held at county jail as investigation continues. Local cemetery land donated by Craig Cornell. town seeks hearse and Odd Fellows lodge proposed in Dillon with 17 members.
The Dillon National Bank shut its doors at the usual opening hour due to ongoing deposit withdrawals and collection difficulties. A notice on the door stated the bank would enter voluntary liquidation and that depositors would be paid in full.
From the Tribune August 21 1903 plans call for a Tacoma pipe factory to work day and night to produce wooden pipe for 17 miles of new water mains. The pipe will cost $61000. Fred Schuyler's team bolted in fright at an automobile on Washington Street injuring a buggy. Poindexter block plans sit at Idaho and Bannack streets corner.
Fay Erwin returned from an extended eastern trip last Saturday. A bad man from the Big Hole battering the Mountain States Telephone Co door was arrested by Captain Oliver and Officer Tritt after a clash. George Lane of Wise River camp visited with family. Vic Westergaard Betty Apgar Mrs. Martin Battles and daughter Pearl and son George visited Mrs. Mary Judge near Alder. Lyle Bourquin of Redwood City and Charles Bourquin visit. Judge Lotis Stahl wed at the Courthouse as Ralph Thompson and Laura Ferris of Fort Hall Idaho marry.
Reporter A A Simpson and Ranger A A Schroeder were inspecting range conditions when a mother bear and her three cubs appeared. The bear charged after the men as they climbed trees. Simpson received several scratches but escaped serious injuries. The bear then departed.
Leon Rice 19 of Twin Bridges lies in critical condition at a Butte hospital after a Sunday morning crash near Zeigler when cars driven by Charles Coconaugher and Pete Lasich collided on a hill blinded by headlights. Lester Kurtz of Anaconda suffered multiple teeth and upper jaw injuries as the vehicle he rode in, Lasich’s car, collided with the rail.
A birthday picnic for Mrs J W Scott of Armstead drew over 80 guests from Great Falls Helena Dillon and Armstead at Daly's spur on a hillside opposite Sugar Loaf mountain. A large birthday cake and abundant seasonal fare complemented gifts for the celebrant amid a festive crowd.
Ott Gordon of the firemen's rodeo committee says riders from the Butte rodeo will join afternoon contests in Dillon and return for the evening events. The influx is expected to boost rider numbers and add interest to the local rodeo.
Fire in the timber at the head of Bear Creek on Medicine Lodge reported to the forestry office. A crew of five men was dispatched to the section Tuesday morning.
Mrs Jack Deputy and Mrs R M Gregg hosted the Baptist Aid Society gathering at the Cottage on Thursday afternoon. Also notes that Charles H Niblack, a Dillon merchant, returned from his fall buying trip and mentioned warm east weather. Mrs Anna Meallo of Pasadena is visiting her granddaughter Mrs Earl Wheat in Dillon.
An unusual tornado ripped across the Big Hole basin near Jackson Thursday afternoon, the Schindler ranch area. It lifted windrows of hay about 250 feet into the air and scattered debris over the countryside, barely missing buildings. Two wagon seats were torn loose, one landing 10 feet away and another 50 feet away.
The Sharkey Carnera fight pictures will be shown as entertainment on the first day of the Elks convention at Hartwig Theatre. The exclusive ringside view retells the bout that crowned a new heavyweight champion with blow by blow action. The film screened Tuesday and is slated for Aug 8 and Aug 10.
The Selway and Dart families express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their mother and sister. Gratitude is extended to the church choir pallbearers minister and those sending floral offerings.
Jimmy Love was arrested by sheriff deputies Sunday and jailed on petty larceny charges. Investigators say silver mounted spurs from the Tom Pierce ranch were found in his possession.
Exalted Ruler W E Johnson reminds city youngsters free torpedos will be distributed on Thursday at 5 30 PM at the stage on the north end of the depot lawn.
Aged 60, former local resident Robert Miller died recently in Pomona California after a heart attack. He farmed on the east bench near the city for years and was a son in law of C W Smith. Survived by his widow two sons and a daughter.
The Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners will sell bonds on August 17 1933 at 10:00 AM in Dillon MT to fund floating indebtedness. Bonds may be amortization or serial type totaling 61681.57 with rates up to 6 percent. Bids must include a six thousand one hundred sixty eight and 15-100 dollar certified check and bids may be rejected. The note also includes a notice to creditors in the Thomas F Barrett estate with ten month claim period.
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