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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
13
Mrs Mellenthin of this city learned Saturday morning of the death of her son Rudolph Mellenthin of Moab Utah. He was fatally shot by a Mexican draft evader during an attempted arrest near a sheep camp while with an assistant. A posse pursued the Mexican as the community offers sympathy.
Sheriff Wyman returns from Coeur d'Alene Idaho with Haage Granaas a Apex rancher charged with violation of the Donlan white slave law arrest occurred there a week earlier Granaas allegedly induced a 19 year old girl to accompany him and was met by angry locals at the jail as shots were fired at officers Detention Hospital Colonel Magruder talks on venereal disease treatment and the county farm to be used as a detention camp Funeral held for Ruth Phillips three year old who drowned Communion services planned at St James Episcopal Church with early 730 am and 11 am services
Mrs Charles Wilson suffered severe injuries after being thrown from her horse six miles from home on Horse Prairie last Saturday. She rode home despite pain then was brought to Dillon that night. She has a broken nose fore head wound several broken ribs and extensive bruising.
A new drilling rig began work on the Beaverhead Alberta Oil and Gas company's ground nine miles south of Dillon Wednesday morning. The head driller expects oil within 90 days, with a standard size drill able to reach great depths.
The M. E. Church announces Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by Pastor H G. Humphrey. Communion service at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dillon social events note Mrs Ida M Thomas hosting a Jolly Club meeting at the Emerick home Tuesday evening. Miss Marguerite Manning of Helena was guest of honor at a dinner by Mrs Russel Fryberg last week. Attending were Mrs Ed Duff Mrs T E Gilbert Mrs Flynn of Missouri Mrs Roy Murray Mrs Will Chapman Mrs Roy Forrester Mrs Anson Baxter and Mrs C W Hudson.
Mr and Mrs Francis Tonney hosted a dinner last week to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. The home was decorated with summer blossoms and a wide circle of guests attended. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M A Henneberry, Mr and Mrs Archie Henneberry, Mr Nelson, Mrs Helen Withrow, Mrs T Tonrey, Mr and Mrs Jerome Baxter, Mr and Mrs Anson Baxter, Miss Elfreda Williamson, and the couple.
In Dillon several residents and guests are listed with travels and visits to nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Anthony French, Mrs. Edward Hughes, Mrs. Alex Williamson, and others visiting from Argenta, Butte, Plains, Armstead, and Bedrock. Local events include subscriptions notices, school term plans, and a found purse reward.
Washington reports mustard gas also called dichloro diethyl sulphide is a heavy oily liquid with a garlic scent. It can be sprayed from shells causing tears blistering skin and choking symptoms. Masks offer limited protection and the army warns of its slow, extensive tissue damage lasting days.
State Examiner H S Magraw warns Montana will not permit new state banks during the war preferring thrift stamps and war bonds. He argues new banks would weaken existing institutions and centralize resources. The Knickerbocker Club of New York shows 227 stars among about 600 members serving or aiding war efforts through Y M C A and Red Cross overseas.
Cholly proclaims mental agony over Miss Giddigirl while Miss Akrid questions his self flattery in a dramatic exchange.
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