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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
1
Beav erhead County farmers rally for Helena state fair display. W B Carter, an early settler since 1862, plans state fair exhibits with 140 acre oats yielding 100 forty pound bushels per acre and 15-acre soft spring wheat averaging 70 bushels per acre, aiming for first prizes. Next year he promises an expanded showcase.
Three teams share the Albert Stamm trophy lead after Sunday's marathon game. Mercs beat Yoe 5 3 then added two more in the ninth as Dry Goods surged past Grocers. Headley replaced Yee on the mound, while Bradley pitched a solid game for the Merces.
John Baker county clerk beams at the arrival of a grandson born to Mr and Mrs John N Cosgrove at 10 o clock Sunday night The newborn weighed 10 pounds and measured 21 inches The Cosgroves work with Short Line near Dillon This is the Baker couple s fifth grandchild with plans for more in the future
S B Nelson of La Verne Minnesota and F R Colt of Hudson Wisconsin bought the Roberts ranch about 12 miles north of Dillon Montana less than a year ago. Nelson and Colt spend hot days inspecting the property and enjoying Montana’s cooling breezes. Under manager Coit the ranch shows rapid improvements and good profits.
A drunken stranger was held up and robbed in the Short Line depot waiting room on Sunday evening. The bandit escaped with $45. This marks the second holdup in Dillon in ten days and the sheriff warns the public that a third offense will be pursued as a serious matter.
Clerk F A Hazel baker visited Helena early this week to arrange space for Beaverhead county displays. Officials anticipate record exhibits at the state fair and expect local entrants to win multiple prizes.
Police Judge Rich Saturday sentenced John French to 10 days in the county jail for being drunk and disorderly. The man, visiting Dillon for a good time, was picked up by local police for creating a disturbance on the main thoroughfare.
Prof J W Lenning superintendent of Fort Benton public schools is visiting with many friends in Dillon. Lenning a State College graduate made Dillon home for years and has led Benton schools for seven years, renowned as a skilled Treasure State educator.
Residents near the slaughter house west of town complained to the Sheriff about a band camped near the butchering pens. Deputies moved the group out of town, detaining two intoxicated hoboes, Pete McPhail and Angus McDonald, who were resting in the county hospital.
Miss Hattie Drummey and Hiram Brundage unite in a Wednesday morning ceremony at the Catholic church with Rev Loiseau officiating The church blooms feature pink and white sweet peas and guests include maid of honor Ruth Knotts and best man Edward Drummey A wedding breakfast followed and the couple plan to live at 804 South Atlantic street after a honeymoon to Butte and points beyond Mrs Brundage is from the Drummey family and a Beaverhead county high school and St Vincent’s Academy graduate The groom belongs to the Brundage undertaking firm and is Chicago University trained.
Director F A Hazelbaker of the Montana State Fair association has arranged a special Pullman car leaving Thursday morning September 28 for Helena arriving the evening of the same day. Berths may be used near the depot sidetrack saving hotel lodging. It departs Helena Friday evening for Dillon arriving next morning with two days of fair sightseeing. Contact Mr Hazelbaker early to participate.
County Attorney H G Rogers filed information charging John Ryan and Frank Redding with grand larceny. At Armstead earlier in the month the pair knocked a pocketbook from J W Chism on the depot platform, containing money and a check, then fled. They were arrested with the pocketbook and part of the money.
President Taft devotes himself to duty, traveling with clerks and dictating correspondence and messages. His staff faces a demanding workload as they assist in carrying out duties during travel and residence.
Beav erhead County Fair lists showy wins across livestock poultry and produce. Poindexter Orr and Elza Smith lead in horses mares and foals while R Quick tops several cattle and grain classes. Other champions include Cornell Williams Conger and Perry in crops vegetables and crafts with numerous firsts in dairy butter and cakes. Continued on Page Five.
Lyman J. Roscow and Elfi Margaret Hickey were married by Justice of the Peace Josephus Rich in the Metlen Hotel Dillon. The couple, from Butte, began their romance over a year ago despite parental opposition. The bride is Ed Hickey’s daughter, Tuolumne Copper Mining executive. the groom is a popular Butte stenographer.
Williams Myers an employee on the S. M. McKnight ranch near Dell was injured Tuesday when his left foot was caught in a hay baler. Doctors Walker and Bond performed an operation. Myers was taken to the county hospital and, though the injury is serious, recovery of limb use is expected, with final outcome uncertain.
The United States Civil Service Commission seeks applicants for government stenography and typewriting positions. Entrance salaries range from 804 to 900 per year with opportunities for advancement, with typical field service appointments around 1000 to 1200. Examinations are planned for September and October 1911. apply to Herbert F. Ward in Seattle for blanks and details.
Miss Ruth Knotts and Miss Jessie Poindexter hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Hattie Drummy at the Knotts home. Guests hemmed dish cloths for the bride and enjoyed refreshments. Attending were Misses Ruth Conway Alice Conway Minnie Zetta Gilbert Helen Bulger Virginia Bulger Irene Yeaman Elizabeth Sutherland Hazel Maurer Esther Thomas Juanita Thomas Margaret Poindexter Estella Knotts Anna French Gertrude French and Mrs Knotts.
Frank Husted of the Fox neighborhood visited the Beaverhead county seat at the start of the week.
At the bride’s parents home in Lewistown on Wednesday evening Professor Ray Mosher of Montana State Normal College married Miss Eleanor M Schmidt a graduate of the institution. The couple’s Dillon friends anticipated the event and the pair will reside in Dillon after their honeymoon.
Albert Baker eight year old son of County Clerk J S Baker was operated on by Dr John A Donovan of Butte Saturday evening for stoppage of the drainage gland of the nose and ears. The operation was most successful and the boy is now relieved and in first class condition.
Through a late week deal local stockholders in the Union Electric company were secured by Butte parties already holding stock. The purchase gives them a controlling interest. At a meeting the new stockholders elected H. W. Turner of Butte president and L. K. Adams of this city vice president with Adams remaining as manager.
T B Craver of Armstead was noted as the Dillon caller during the first part of the week.
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