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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
5
Local social notes report visits and travels of residents, including Amber Curnutt in Butte and Rev. R. E. Reece from Butte to Dillon. Other items mention trips to Yellowstone, Seattle, and Niagara Falls, plus arrivals from Monida and Argenta. A premier batch notes farming, ranching, and seasonal plans with Netted Gem potatoes showcased.
Mr and Mrs E C Fairbanks and family came back Thursday noon from Iowa where they spent the summer and where Mr Fairbanks attended summer school.
The Rev. H. B. Ricketts returned Tuesday from Livingston where he attended a state Methodist conference and was re appointed minister of the Dillon church.
Professor and Mrs. J. F. McBain and their daughter returned from a journey to Brice and the Grand Canyons in Utah. They traveled via Yellowstone Park and witnessed a newly started geyser that began erupting only weeks ago.
E G Farnsworth from Wisdom notes strong hay yields and good business in the Big Hole region this summer. Mr and Mrs Thomas W Jones of Chicago visit Foote home and travel with Foote and Butts party to Butte and Elkhorn Springs, returning home.
One of the finest hollyhock displays in the city graces the garden of Tom Mulaney on Railroad Avenue. Some plants exceed ten feet in height and are covered with blossoms in every hue. Hundreds have visited the garden since blooming began.
Society notes announce a Northside Country Club gathering next Tuesday September 4 hosted by Mrs Ekwood Morrison at her ranch home north of the city.
Mrs. Roscoe Cornell and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert hosted a 1:30 luncheon at the Country Inn for Mrs. Dusha of Helena, while a house guest of Mrs. F A Hazelbaker. Three bridge tables were played at Mrs. Cornell’s home after the luncheon.
At a Country Inn dinner on Friday evening, Miss Anastacia Boger announced her engagement to Mr. Qrrin Babb, a popular Dillon business man. Pinochle provided entertainment and the tables were decoratively adorned with wedding tokens.
Mrs J E Morse and Mrs G T Paul hosted a Saturday luncheon at Mrs Morse’s South Idaho street home for visiting Mrs Julia Swinburn of Milwaukee. Tables were decorated with flowers and after a delicious meal guests played bridge in the afternoon.
A social affair at the Country Inn drew twelve Beaverhead County High School graduates for a no host evening. Attendees included Mrs W D Ross Mrs W W Hawkins and the Misses Mary Gist Rachel Smith Annabel Desmond June Roe Dorothy Hirschman Nina Smith Aston Lloyd Bernice Metlen Nell Blair and Jeannette Watt. Bridge followed a well appointed dinner.
Dillon friends learn of Denton Oliver marrying Miss Jessie Lloyd of Blackfoot Idaho in Salt Lake City last Saturday. The couple plan a wedding trip through Idaho and Utah before returning to Beaverhead County where Oliver has long resided and represents J I Morse. His bride works in Blackfoot real estate and is highly regarded there.
Miss Anna Loree, a visitor from out of town, spent the first days of the week in Butte sightseeing and meeting local residents. Her trip highlights social cordiality and community hospitality.
Miss Elizabeth R. Smith of Butte became the bride of Dan V. Paddock of Dillon in a Monday evening ceremony at the Methodist church with Rev. Cole officiating. After a wedding supper at the Smith home, the couple planned a honeymoon to Yellowstone Park before settling in Dillon.
A marriage license was issued on Wednesday afternoon to Willard Tolliver and Addie Clark Humphrey, both of this city. They were married that evening by Judge George Opp.
An auction will be held at the dairy farm west of town owned by C. E. Barnes next Saturday September 1 at 1 PM. The Barnes herd of registered cattle will be sold to the highest bidder, with eleven head of grade Jerseys also offered. Col Luther Smith is auctioneer and accompanying items include two work horses a DeLaval cream separator a disc wagon rack and other farm implements.
The Churches on Sebree Street hold Sunday services at 11 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
St Rose Catholic Church posts mass times: Sundays at 8 and 10:80. Evening services at 7:30. Weekday mass at 8. Confessions Saturday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. First Friday mass at 6:30. Pastor F X Leschner.
Reverend Thomas J. Simons announces that the church will resume morning preaching and Sunday School sessions next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The congregation is invited to join in joyful assembly in the Lord's House.
Professor R FE Albright will speak at the 11 o clock service. Those who heard him may assure friends of a well balanced topic. Sunday School starts at 10 There will be no evening services.
St James Episcopal Church led by Rector H N Tragitt Jr invites worshippers to a Sunday service with Holy Communion at 11:00 and Church School at 9:45 A M.
The quote argues that precise judgment limits the flow of ideas since minor relations do not enter the mind, making declamation or copious eloquence unlikely. Lord Kames emphasizes the trade off between accuracy and rhetorical flourish.
The article states more people are engaged in chemistry than any other science with over 22,000 chemists and assistants in the United States.
A vintage aphorism quotes Cicero warning youths about sensual excess. It contrasts youth’s passions with old age’s weariness. The line emphasizes moderation and self restraint as a guiding ethic.
Early descriptions refer to the Rocky Mountains as the Shining Mountains, a historic label reflecting their gleaming peaks. The term appears in 19th century writings describing the western landscape and exploration.
Reports from Butte and nearby areas note Emma Bartels visiting Polaris store and a K6 ranch meeting where Grasshopper Herding association opted for a single September roundup. Several residents travel for visits, fishing trips, or business in Dillon Whitehall and Butte, with horses moved to the Big Hole and families planning winter stays in St Helens Oregon.
In a preliminary hearing before Judge George Oppin the justice court Tuesday afternoon Frank Buyan charged with first degree assault against Rudolph Polish was released there being no probable cause for binding over to the district court. Both residents of Reichle. Miss Mary Gelhaus returned from a visit in California. Mrs Lee Van Etten of Butte visited at the Jardine Rife ranch.
Opening day of the School Sale offers a free Butter Pal sucker to every child who buys 10¢ or more in school supplies. Specials run Sept. 1 through Sept. 8 at Tattersall's Variety Store.
An estray horse will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at Nay Brothers Ranch Grasshopper Valley on September 29 1928 if the owner is not found. The dark brown gelding is 5 or 6 years old about 1200 pounds work horse with no brand. Dated August 24 1928 Stock Inspector D V Erwin.
At the Dillon Rotary club meeting the committee chose a tract offered by A. L. Stone about six miles south of Dillon as the likely site for a municipal airport. The land adjoins the Pat Laden ranch and will require minimal work to meet government standards. Negotiations will begin once clear title is secured.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Huntley stopped in Dillon Tuesday while returning to their ranch home in the Big Hole basin after a tour of Yellowstone Park.
The city’s top lawn awards go to Fred Woodside in first, with second W. W. Thibideau and third A. L. Stone. Honorable mentions list J. E. Morse, George Opp, Lee R. Light, Henry Deathh, Clara Adams, and others. Prizes were announced Saturday evening, with general bouquets and a range of sweet peas, gladiolas, and asters awarded to multiple residents.
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