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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
4
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Dr. Frank Crane counsels patience after a University of California student ends her life with a self made poison. He argues time, hope, and delayed triumph shape better outcomes, urging readers to avoid rash acts and persist toward future opportunities.
Pioneer ranchman Barrett forged a frontier life from St Joseph to Montana. He formed a mining and ranching partnership, helped found a hospital in Dillon with Shineberger, and donated 100000 dollars toward its completion in 1928. He served in the territorial legislature and was a benefactor to Beaverhead county before retiring to Dillon with his wife.
Martin Barrett long stood as a leading Beaverhead citizen loved and respected by many. A self reliant, generous man with balanced judgment and thrift he built a life of industry and honesty. Barrett Hospital reflected his care for the sick, not a monument to himself.
The community mourns prominent Beaverhead County citizen Frank Landon. From humble beginnings at Poindexter Orr to substantial local holdings, he earned respect for honesty and integrity. He recently sold his properties and planned a rest before a bread disease ended his life.
Report from Barrett hospital indicates Norman college student and Dillon pitcher Chester Taylor was greatly improved and on his way to recovery after an illness.
The Ryburn family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
The county ranchman and former bank president died, with civic influence noted though no public office held. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev H B Ricketts presiding and interment in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers included Ernest, Bert, Will, John, Byron and William Orr. daughter Zetta Landon Carter survived.
Mr and Mrs H M Brundage entertained Thursday night at the high school gym in honor of the Drummey family reunion party. The hall featured sweet peas cosmos gladioli and spa flowers with shaded lamps and a refreshment booth. Music and dancing followed a midnight lunch and the event concluded with Friday morning departures for Yellowstone Park by five carloads including Mr and Mrs John Drummey and other Drummey family members.
Miss Anna R. Lasich daughter of Mrs. George Lasich married Faye Gillies son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gillies of Twin Bridges. Rev F X Leschner officiated at St Rose Catholic church. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s mother's home. The couple will reside in Butte after a honeymoon trip. Thirty relatives attended the breakfast. A bridal shower was held the previous Thursday at the Lasich home.
Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing hosted a dinner dance Wednesday evening for Miss Carolyn Card and Jack Card of Portland and Miss Mary Jane Mills of Los Angeles. The event, with eight couples, was at the Cushing home near Elkhorn Springs where summer flowers decorated the rooms. Marjorie Stevenson and Nell Porter sang selections.
Miss Kate Poole was honored at a miscellaneous shower courtesy of Miss Alpha Farmer. The event featured pink and white decor with sweet peas and baby’s breath, fourteen guests attended, and refreshments were served as well wishers extended congratulations to Poole who will wed C. F. Murphy in the near future.
The Northside Country Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Clifford Ewing on Tuesday August 23.
Angus Stocking of Malad Idaho a 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs G A Stocking gained fame as a marksman while guarding his father’s sheep. Bears raided the flock and he fired with a 32 special Winchester killing all three bears on the scene.
The note recalls events from August 21 1886 in Dillon. Gunners hunted ducks. locals returned from Butte races wiser. No delegate attended the W C T U convention in Butte. A pistol misfire damaged a wall. Balloon ascension may appear at the state fair. Horse Prairie rancher T H Hamilton poisoned a bear that preyed on cattle. The Dillon band provided music causing a horse to attempt a waltz on Montana street.
In the Tribune on August 21 1896 Michael Lauterback declares intention to become a U S citizen. The column sifts town happenings including camping trips Emerson Slack and S S Paterson leaving for upper Blacktail Miss Jean Bishop visiting Argenta and a Sage Creek sheep raid by cowboys foreshadowing a potential grand jury case Nagel and Emise rig a sail to a bicycle but wind snaps the mast.
From the Tribune of August 23 1907 comes the note that cars are everywhere and a joke says you cannot throw a rock without hitting one. Women’s dress aims at lighter material and fashion trends shift toward practicality. Hughes McCaleb sold three Edison phonographs last week amid public enthusiasm for the talking machine hailed as a wonderful invention by its owners.
Mr and Mrs W C Jennings and Mr and Mrs J Gowen of Melrose were visitors from Melrose on Wednesday.
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