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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
4
From Glendale a report notes a dead town with cold wind and little activity. The piece laments wages and taxes while recording livestock prices and a local push to vote Democratic. It warns visitors to Dillon to restrain firearms, as officers will prosecute concealed weapons.
Mrs Mary Judge and her son James plan to move to Missoula after holidays. Six pinochle tables filled Cahill home with holly and poinsettias as guests praised the host couple. Prizes went to Mrs Judge and Mr Nedrow with Georgia Taylor and Dr Molleur taking consolation prizes. Refreshments followed and all left applauding the Cahills as the season’s most charming entertainers.
The Normal college glee club gave a pleasing performance last Tuesday despite severe cold. Mr and Mrs Glenn Marsh were Dillon visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs C C Hill returned from a six week visit in Chicago Columbus and Ohio. The couple hosted Newel C Knight in Chicago for two days and visited Ohio homes. On return they visited Mrs George Handle in Harlowtown. Mr and Mrs W N Linkendorfer have moved into Mrs James Duncan Sr home while seeking a suitable rental for Len Foster’s family after 16 years in their small house.
The National Association of Manufacturers argues government envelope printing unfairly competes with private printers who pay taxes and expenses. Bills to end the practice are expected in Congress, citing President Coolidge that government should exit business.
The Sheridan school faculty presented a pleasing drama Are Your a Mason with Principal Brim as Papa Bloodgood and R S Marks praising a strong section. Cast included Mrs Cave Duncan as Mrs Bloodgood and Mrs Curts Tolland. A post show reception entertained cast and guests.
Dr H S Scarborough makes a professional visit to the Andrus Hotel in Dillon on Saturday December 17. The notice urges eye health to improve general health and invites readers to get their eyes right.
Mr. Me Smith and his sister Miss Smith, buyers of the Linkendorffr property, travel from the Madison valley to assume ownership this week and take possession of their new home.
Business visitor POLARES Voll Pahnish and Andy Phyle travelled to Dillon with Wl Wilson joining from Great Falls on the return. Wilson plans to visit the Wilman mine amid reports of a high grade ore strike. A turkey shoot at the Guy Gray ranch drew sportsmen from Argen ta, Bannack and Polaris with several taking home birds.
Readers urged to contact 66 for Tribune Messenger or Tribune Book Store services. The notice directs inquiries to a single contact point for newspaper and bookstore matters.
The Tribune notes a temporary stock drop amid the Spanish war scare. It reports Helen Beaghmaw, a renowned soprano, will perform in Dillon on January 14. The column also mentions a fashion trend among young bicyclists and Ek T. Brock setting out to the mountains on Tuesday with supplies to hunt bear.
Twenty years ago on December 20 1907 the Tribune reports a raid on several gambling locations with wholesale arrests. Rancher Charles Meine suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday runaway accident.
Despite freezing temperatures a large audience attended the Gargoyle play The Patsy a three act comedy by Barry Connors The performance was entertaining with witty scenes and sarcasm earning praise for the cast The Gargoyle club of the Normal conducts a notable homegrown theater and designs its own sets under Miss Mary Ek Sands supervision.
The piece argues sugar drinks are healthy and urges heavy consumption from three to 18 bottles daily, criticizing doctors and researchers. It notes stories about diabetes and sugar myths, while a granny warns pennies saved. The article defends the bottling industry and questions scientific reports.
Mrs Little hosted a Friday turkey dinner at the Country Inn for Beaverhead high school players. Principal A. T. Peterson and Coach Gunderson spoke as Captain Yost received a team ring. Frank Little was elected captain for next year amid a gathering of team members and Beaver sponsors.
The Christian Science Society of Sebree Street invites the public to attend weekly services every Sunday at 11 o clock.
The Pinochle club organized a Friday evening gathering for the younger city set hosted by Misses Nell and Gyme Blair. Refreshments followed an evening of games with high prize won by Mrs. Eugene Free and low score by Miss Dorothy Rouse.
Real estate transfers recorded in the Geaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending December 10 1927 detail property conveyances. The notices list grantors grantees and parcel descriptions as part of weekly transfers in the county.
A marriage license was issued Saturday for Dr A H McFarland and Mrs L L Herndon. He is an osteopath living in Dillon for about two years and popular locally. She formerly worked as a nurse in Missoula and came to Dillon to be office attendant for him. The couple will reside in Dillon.
Records show multiple real estate transfers including Jo overhead county to Sarah A Lewis in Lima and George Th Featherly to Sky Featherly for three lots in Dillon. First National Bank of Tillon transfers three lots in the P O original addition to Eunice Z Featherly and three more in the Dillon addition. Tribune adv also advertises no hunting or trapping signs for sale.
HO Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 10.00 o'clock. Dr J N Mae Lain will deliver the morning message. Congregational meeting after the service. A good attendance desired. Everyone welcome.
Masses on Sundays at 8 and 10 80. Evening services at 7 80. Weekday mass at 8 o'clock. Confessions Saturday afternoon from to 5 o'clock and from 7 to 9 o'clock P M. Mass on first Friday of the month at 6 50.
The Dillon church lists Nf B Ricketts as minister with 9 45 Sunday school for all ages 11 00 morning worship sermon The Christian and His Rights 6 30 Epworth League 1 30 evening service Topic The Minister Spy It also notes advertising in the Messenger for rapid reach to the people of Dillon.
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