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Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

Page

12

Oregon Short Line Time Table Southbound Northbound

Timetable listing No. 82 and No. 30 southbound and No. 20 and No. 31 northbound departure times at 7 45 p m 9 30 a m 3 30 a m and 1 58 p m respectively.

Oregon

Local Short Stories Work Begun on Sewer Project

Ekomas Sontag the Anaconda contractor who won the sewer contract for the southeastern city section started work Tuesday morning as tiling arrived. Frost near the ground surface slowed progress but work proceeds satisfactorily. Also noted Smithy of Dillon bakers left for naval enlistment but failed due to underweight. A telephone is now installed in Red Cross rooms for the ladies to save time.

Ekomas Sontag Anaconda Con‘tractor Red Cross

Grandmother Dies at 97 in Mt. Vernon Ohio

E G Farnsworth reports the death of his grandmother Mrs Mary Rice in Mt Vernon Ohio on November 30 at age 97 years 4 months and 5 days. She lived with her daughter Mrs C E Twinem and leaves son H A Rice of Nelson Neb. Remains sent to Antioch Ohio for funeral services held December 2.

E. G. Farnsworth Mary Rice Mt. Vernon Ohio C. E. Twinem H. A. Rice Nelson Neb Antioch

Western Union Telegraph Office Moves to New Telephone Block

The Western Union Telegraph office moved Monday into new quarters in the Telephone block. The facility has been fitted with new equipment and will become an up-to-date telegraph office in town. Manager John is pleased. assistant Miss Florence Barck aids.

Western Union John Florence Barck

Soldier Ira Wagner Visits Town To Thank Red Cross Helpers

Private Ira Wagner stationed at Camp Lewis was in town this week for business. He visited the Red Cross rooms on Tuesday and expressed appreciation for the helpers. He asked that the soldiers be remembered for their comfort thanks to the volunteers.

Ira Wagner Camp Lewis Red Cross

Struck Cold Weather Delays Beef Train in Wyoming

Emerick and Henneberry began east last week with a train load of beef steers reaching Rawlins Wyoming where zero to 40 below temperatures forced four feedings. The Red Cross prepares Christmas boxes for Beaverhead county soldiers with locals contributing food and funds. Ceo Engh aviation drill note signals Ceo Engh missed exams and will depart for Texas after Spokane wire.

Emerick and Henneberry Wyoming Rawlins The Red Cross Beaverhead County C. C. Thornton Spokane Wash Aviation Corps Texas Lillon

Cold Wave Sweeps Montana with Record Lows

A cold wave struck Montana Tuesday night bringing 8 to 10 degrees below zero in the valley. Helena registered 83 below and 11 inches of snow fell. A new cold air wave moved into the region yesterday.

Montana Helena

Miss Cleghorn Guest of Mrs Morse in North Adams

Miss Susan Cleghorn of North Adams Massachusetts is visiting Mrs J E Morse and appears often at the local Red Cross rooms as an active worker. She is noted for doing her bit whether in Massachusetts or Montana.

Susan Cleghorn North Adams Mass J. E. Morse

Breaks Her Ankle in Cellar Fall

Mrs Ed Smith fractured a small bone in her ankle while going down cellar at home on Monday afternoon. She will be confined to her home for several weeks. The notice urges buying Red Cross Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis relief, noting the wartime rise in cases.

Ed Smith

Gray Buys Interest in Ditty and Sheppard Auto Firm

Ed Gray has purchased Sam Ditty's interest in the Ditty and Sheppard Auto company and will now be connected with the business. Mr. Ditty plans to enlist in the army.

Gray Ed Gray Sam Ditty Ditty & Sheppard Auto Company Mr. Ditty

Lecture on England Captivates Few at Training School

The England lecture at the Training School auditorium Wednesday night was the sixth in the series and drew a small crowd due to another attraction at the Normal. Mr. Bateman’s presentation was greatly enjoyed by those in attendance.

England Training School Bateman

St James Guild Members Meet at Schulz Home

Mrs. Otto Schulz and Mrs. Russell Fryburg hosted the St James guild gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Schulz home in St James.

St. James Otto Schulz Russell Fryburg

Sermon Themes at Local Church Services

Rev. Walter M. Corl leads Bible school at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon on The Land of Noah's Ark. Evening Worship at 8 p.m. features The Marks of Civilization. Mrs. Chas Scott sings at morning service. Gregory's Saxophone Octette performs Love and Loyalty and Walter Grimes with Octette plays Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep.

Walter M. Corl Psator Noah's Ark Chas Scott Gregory Walter Grimes

Christmas program at Methodist church features music and Red Cross talk

Sunday School at 9 55 a m with Prof Robert Clark. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Chas L Bovard D D district superintendent. Epworth League and Christian Endeavor meet at 6 30 p m. 7 30 p m concert of string quartets solos duets and Christmas anthems. Red Cross talk by Mr F O Selway. Christmas offering supports Armenian and Syrian relief with no gifts for children. Program to continue next week.

Robert Clark Chas. L. Bovard Butte Methodist Church Epworth League Christian Endeavor Society Wm. Furschner Jos. Leimert Lily Hawkinson Caroline Stoller Red Cross F. O. Selway Bible Lands

The Curtis Hospital and Kingsbury Residence Notice

Helena is referenced in connection with Curtis Hospital on Southy Washington Street and the Kingsbury residence in a local notice context. Further details are not provided in the readable text.

Curtis Hospital Washington Street Kingsbury Residence Helena

Dillon News Briefs and Local Tidbits

A Dillon note brief collects small items from town life. Shoppers, missing fur coat reports, dances, visits by Ed Davis and Dorothy Evans, illnesses at Magnus hospital, hospital returns, and a Thanksgiving auto ride anecdote are recorded among miscellaneous town occurrences.

Tattersall’s Grant Bannack Idaho Street Dillon D. Mathew Sorensont School Ed Davis Ruby Country Isaac Rife Constance Barrett Dorothy Evans Butte

Sizing Up America Says U S Will Be Minor In War

The Butte Tribune-Review reports a German military authority dismisses the United States as a negligible factor, predicting slow arms production and late mobilization. It asserts American forces are among the finest and that European allies already hold the line, with U S entry tipping the balance in the Allies’ favor.

United States Uncle Sam Germany Belgium England America Butte Tribune- Review

Dillon Social Affairs Dinner Honoring Lieut Cluley

Mrs. Nash and Miss Nash hosted an informal dinner last Friday night in compliment to Lieut. Cluley, continuing Dillon social engagements.

Mrs. Nash Miss Nash Lieut Cluley

Normal college seniors hosted at informal reception

The Senior class of the Normal college was entertained at an informal reception Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Jennie Nash and Miss Nina Nash.

The Normal College Jennie Nash Nina Nash

Mizpah Chapter Hosts Red Cross Benefit Dance

Monday night a benefit dance for the Red Cross was given by Mizpah chapter O E S. It was well attended and greatly enjoyed by those attending. The dance netted 100 dollars.

Red Cross Mizpah O. E.S

Brigham Brings Northy Northy to Married Life

Wesley Brigham a Pennsylvania Oil company employee and new army recruit wed Miss Wilhelmina Northy a Normal college student on Sunday night at the hands of Rev H G Humphrey.

Brigham—Northy Wesley Brigham Pennsylvania Oil Company H. G. Humphrey Wilhelmina Northy

Ladies' Aid Meeting at Methodist Church Parlor

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet in the church parlor Thursday afternoon. A light lunch will be served. Bring your knitting for a social afternoon.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Reward Offered by Madison National Forest Sheep Growers

The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers association offers a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 250 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber.

Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association

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Albert Stamm Dillon Bakers Navy New Telegraph Office Dillon Dry Goods Co Dillon’ News Grasshopper Chris “Hansen Mary Marcus Staudaher Bond Magnus Hospital RK. J. Jensen Frank Gnngey Dewey Cashmore Red Cross Dance M. E. Aid Montana Mercantile City Hall Dillon, Mont Standard Lumber & Coal Co Dillon, Montana C. E. Blinn Beaverhead State Bank
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