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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
8
Reichle highlights include visits from Dillon and Butte residents, a Shriners train picnic from Butte, and several travels to and from Wisdom. Local health news notes Odell Green’s horse accident and a serious operation for Mrs. Montgomery in Minnesota. Preparations for the September harvest festival and rising political interest in Wisdom mark the period.
Wisdom residents report frequent trips and guests. Mr and Mrs James Jackson and son return from Divide with Mr and Mrs Jack Bell and son. Several local families visit Butte Dillon Fox Wise River and Jackson area, with updates on illness and arrivals.
Walter Siria in Melrose. Minnie Thompson in Dillon. Robt Frakes on Dillon business. Ed Murcer leaves for Butte. Hyland in Melrose. Mrs Clare Stanfield from Dillon. Otto Harvey to Melrose. rain seen but narrow in area. Crops: grain turning, spuds fine, second alfalfa growing but likely smaller yield. N Siria in Dillon. Mrs Frank Selleck shopping in Dillon. Cal Morrison visit with Frank Morrison near Dillon. Miners ship ore from Greenstone. Stanfield mine leased for ore shipping.
Mike Shannon completes water hauling training and Orrin Wilcomb hits water at 311 feet. Barril Bros. drillers await casing as their well outfit stays at W. E. Road ranch. Winter wheat ripening fast with heavy harvest ahead. A Saturday dance at the schoolhouse hosted by local couples. Mr and Mrs Joe Morrow and Mr and Mrs Fred Page host. Lenard Fish and Miss Iva Kiner wed Aug 9 in Virginia City. friends extend good wishes.
The open season for ducks starts September first and local sportsmen prepare for hunting. Reports indicate unusually plentiful ducks in nearby waters this year, raising expectations for good sport once the season begins.
Mrs R W Rossiter hosted about 100 guests for a reception honoring Mrs G F Weeks of Couer d Alene and Miss Jewett of Kirksville Mo. Gardens and a punch service marked the event while guests included Mrs Weeks and Mrs Rossiter’s schoolmates.
Beavershead party led by Gemmell visited George Edinger's Dillon ranch after Edinger fed and cared for a yearling colt. A gold watch gift turned into a prank when a battered pawnshop timepiece was opened. The group was duped three times as a sickly colt revealed a better heirloom. Lunch followed at the Sugar Loaf then a return to Butte. Browning announced events as rest rooms and hospitality were arranged for women and children.
The Tribune notes free trade pressures reducing Sunday newspaper runs and raising costs. It cites price hikes from March to August, with an extra 20 dollar per ton jump midweek, predicting national newspaper price increases and urging prompt overdue payments to reduce delinquency.
The Sons of St. George organized a day of goodwill with American and English flags, store window decor, and Montana State band led by Joe Vincent providing music. Volunteers F A Hazelbaker T J Murray and Terry Browning coordinated efforts to welcome visitors and ensure a successful event.
Odell Green working for Mrs. Garrison on the lower Big Hole was kicked by a horse Sunday and likely to be laid up for two weeks after Dr. M A Walker treated him. James Phillips grandfather of Ed Gleed of Lima slipped on house steps Monday and fractured the right leg near the ankle with Drs Walker and Ford assisting in setting the bone.
The nervous system acts as the body's alarm system signaling weakness and potential breakdown. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as the corrective tonic, rich in nutriment to feed nerves, improve blood quality, and refresh the system, advertised as alcohol free from Scott & Co Bloomfield New Jersey.
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