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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
4
In advance subscription rates listed in peseweseere for three months and terms for mailing through the Dillon post office as second class matter. The price shown is 1.25.
A reprint recounts Francis P. Church 1897 Sun reply to Virginia O'Tranlon asking if Santa exists. It emphasizes belief in Santa as a source of love and joy, contrasting with modern skepticism, and quotes the famed lines about Santa living forever and enriching childhood wonder. Also included are real estate transfers from Beaverhead Abstract Company for the week ending November 29, 1930.
The last court of honor of the year recognized several Scouts from Troop 14 with First Class badges. Merit badges awarded by J. C. Wedum included Wielding Graves pathfinding civics and first aid to animals for Bob Irwin, and other scouts received cooking pathfinding carpentry and more. The rank of Life Scout was awarded to Dillon Scouts Iielding Graves Bob Graham and Wilbur Gilbert. Geo C. Farrell gave the address, praising Scouting history and local leaders.
One of the season’s favorite dances took place Wednesday evening at St James guild hall by the Fortnightly dancing club. Baxter Tonney orchestra provided music and midnight refreshments were served. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Roy Forrester and many others. Fred Chapman of Dillon Steam Laundry is improving after a week at home due to illness.
After 11 years of persistent constipation, Chas E Blair finds relief with Adlerika a glycerin buckthorn based mix that works within two hours. Drugstore pro Geo M Gosman endorses the product highlighting its cleansing effect on the stomach and bowels.
A 1890 item notes Lima street lamps not lit on moonlight nights to save money and a proposed dam on Bedrock River to irrigate about 100000 acres. A 1900 report says county horses sold to British agents for Lord Kitchener for Africa, with mutton scarce and over 10000 sheep sold at $3.50 to $8.60.
In regular session the council refused any license reduction and kept the fee at 528 dollars per year. Work on the Dillon to city reservoir pipeline is completed. City firemen earned 77 dollars for attending five fires in October and November.
Mrs. Ruth M. Crosby, manager of the Paris Beauty Shoppe, left Sunday for Los Angeles to attend a convention of hairdressers. She will return to Dillon prepared to offer patrons the latest features of hairdressing and cosmetics.
Mes. fantha Carhart will entertain the Manse Society of the Presby terian church Thursday afternoon December 4 at her apartment in the telephone block.
Chas. S. Miller and Lloyd Negus licensed to catch whitefish for commerce this winter. President Schmittroth chaired the meeting with E. K. Abbott secretary. General unanimity in discussions with Kinney Carl Dillon Heffner Doebler Chipman Miller Atwood among participants.
Mrs. Wilma Andrus Colfer spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Andrus, returning to Deer Lodge for medical treatment. Judge H. G. Rodgers handles court in Virginia City this week. Court Stenographer TF D Willis was in Madison capital, filling in for ill Stenographer I B Layhe.
L. Stanford Dahle and Miss Claire A. Rayndal were quietly married late Wednesday afternoon of last week at the court house by Judge George Opp.
Denton Oliver organized a Thanksgiving night gathering for ten friends at the Hart Wigs Theatre in a private box event. Guests enjoyed a themed evening with theater ambiance and fine refreshments.
With money tight, readers are urged to remember friends with inexpensive options. A beautiful Christmas card with a friendly note is proposed as a thoughtful solution. The Tribone Book Store promotes its splendid assortment to help readers send seasonal greetings affordably.
A Panheilenie club gathering was hosted Monday evening December 1 at seven o clock in the Country Daisire. Hostesses included Miss Frances Robinson Mrs W G Gilbert and Mrs The Tracvitt with Ty By Metadden present.
A Scott and Decker family reunion was held Thursday at the Parke Scott home at Arm stead. Attending besides the host couple were Mr and Mrs Glen Decker and family Mr and Mrs Roy Herndon and family Mrs Laura Scott and A Decker.
A sizable group from Centennial valley traveled to Dillon for Thanksgiving. Among the attendees were Claude, Tex and Red Sharpe, W. H. Karnes, Co. W. Vairbank, and Henry Simpson.
Mrs George Banks and Mrs George Melton hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering of the St James guild on December 4 at the Banks residence located on South Washington street.
Mr and Mrs Warry FE Andrus hosted a rich turkey dinner in their apartment at the Hotel Andrus for twelve guests. The table featured a centerpiece of yellow baby mums and tall yellow tapers.
Mr and Mrs James Jensen of Grant announce the arrival of a baby daughter born Saturday morning at Barrett hospital. The newborn weighed eight and one-half pounds.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Vance are parents to a baby boy born Wednesday morning at their home north of town. The fence along the south side of the U S L depot has been removed as a company led experiment to improve street appeal.
Made by a special process that insures absolute cleanliness and purity genuine Foley's Honey and War Compound combines Pine Tar honey and other cough healing ingredients. Sedative without opiates or chloroform mildly laxative suitable for family use. Over 100,600,000 bottles sold, nationwide.
Beaverhead County Montana district court issues order to show cause why the sale of decedent Thomas Smith’s real estate may not proceed. Public administrator George T Banks petitions to sell the southwest half of Lot 13 Block 22 Original Townsite Dillon facing Rife Street in public or private sale.
Persons interested in said estate must appear before the court at Dillon Montana on December 20, 1930 at 10 a m to show cause why an order should not be granted to the administrator to sell all real estate. A copy must be published weekly for two weeks in the Dillon Tribune. Dated December 2 1950. Judge Henry G Rodgers. Ady 49 50
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