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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
4
The Dillon's Tribune, published weekly in Dillon Montana by F E Foote, provides local notices, community news, and standard newspaper content for residents of western Montana.
The snippet shows publication details for The American Press Association with a six month and three month rate and a Dillon postoffice entry, indicating mailing via second class matter and a price of $2.50 or $1.26.
An opinion piece casts Senator Walsh as a weak candidate whose early wins relied on party splits and personal conflicts. It argues the Republican party is now united behind Albert J. Galen, while Walsh faces a fractured base and criticism of his fence sitting on prohibition. The piece recalls Walsh’s prior defeats and the era’s political turmoil.
At a Beaverhead county central committee meeting at the courthouse Lieutenant Governor Hazelbaker was named state committeeman and E. O. Selway and W. D. Ross were kept in their county roles. G. V. Elder was named county surveyor candidate amid plans for a strong fall campaign and a September meeting to finalize actions. The list of new committee members spans Dillon, Lima, Grant, Bannack, and other locales with multiple residents named to lead divisions.
The piece portrays Walsh under heavy pressure from wets and drys, stockmen, and farmers, with Republicans wary of his future. It suggests Walsh’s chances of retaining power are slim, while Galen emerges as the favored challenger in a pivotal political clash.
Mr and Mrs C W Stallings return from a Yellowstone park visit where their son Junior narrowly escaped a bear that snapped at him during the outing Mrs Stallings pulled him to safety as the animal attacked Junior's clothing. Other families from Salt Lake traveled to Elkhorn Springs for a dinner and plunge party.
Government weather observer J. E. Monroe said Monday’s total precipitation reached 0.75 inch, marking one of the heaviest single-day rainfalls in years. Henry Rodgers Jr arrived Friday from Salt Lake City to visit his parents Judge and Mrs H G Rodgers.
The Dillon Lawn Tennis Club held a grand ball at the Odd Fellows building with many attendees in tennis attire and guests in Greek-inspired costumes. Updates include O M Best visiting Dewey's Flat, a wind storm race, calls for stricter curfew, and local civic notes on taxes and music education at the Normal college.
Robert Boone returned from St Paul where he marketed horses. Dillon notes a saturday crowd of punchers from across the county enjoying a lively cow town atmosphere. Local youths with .22 rifles hunt sparrows for a bounty, windows broken and near misses reported. bounty halted. Dr Miller’s car is pulled by horses after stalling, proving autos won’t replace horses soon.
From the Tribune dated August 19 1910 reports indicate forest fires spreading across northern districts. Authorities scramble crews and resources as flames threaten timber reserves and nearby settlements. Firefighters battle hot winds and variable terrain to contain the blazes.
The District Court of Beaverhead County Montana announces a probate of Maggie Courtney's will. On August 28 1930 at 10:00 am in the court room at the Beaverhead County Court House the will will be proven and Chris Snyder's petition for Letters Testamentary will be heard. Interested parties may appear and contest. August 4 1930. Seal.
The State of Montana summons Eleanor Gunderson and S Peter Gunderson to respond to the complaint filed in the Beaverhead County court. The document directs the defendants to answer the action in the court office and a copy is served with the summons.
Plaintiff seeks a decree of divorce from defendant on willful neglect alleging failure to provide necessaries of life for over a year. If no answer is filed a default judgment may be entered. Court clerk John Collins of Dillon Montana cites service due within twenty days after summons. First publication August 8, 1930.
The State of Montana sues Rolla A Park and Margaret Park and will sell at sheriff sale on August 16 1930 at 2 PM at the Dillon court house front door the east half of section 9 township 6 south range 7 west containing 320 acres more or less cash terms. Orr sheriff Beaverhead County and Hartwig undersheriff announce the sale date time and location.
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