Local residents and visitors noted in city roundups
John Forrest was in town Monday from Lima for a Methodist Aid meeting postponed to January 4. Charles Burden of Spencer Idaho visited the city Sunday. Mr and Mrs J E Kelly were in Butte Tuesday. Mrs Quincy Little of Lima attended to city matters Monday. Dr Leanora May returned from Pasadena California. Miss Helen Wilkinson from Northfield Minnesota home for holidays from Carleton College. Masonic and Eastern Star officers listed for a joint January installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles: Burden
Spencer, Idaho
Quincy Little
Lima
City
Helen Wilkinson
Sam Wilkinson
Northfield
Minnesota
Carleton College
Hazel ‘Tash
Katie Stone
Edith Herndon
Elfreda Woodside
Mary Curry
Masonic
Eastern Star
City to Receive Modern Wheelbarrow Exhibit
A city street crew may gain prestige by using a futuristic wheelbarrow delivered Friday morning. The aluminum bodied implement features a balloon tire on a latest design wheel, raising questions if it fits the traditional wheelbarrow label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Company
Gophers Sighted Above Ground In Winter Weather Report
Ott Vandegrift reports seeing several gophers in a field near the Lowell ranch during a winter trip to the electric light plant. He tried to trap one to prove his claim but the animals appeared sluggish and eluded capture. Engineer M B Herron noted gophers have been above ground for over a week, unusual for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Vandegrift
Electric Light
Lowell Ranch
M. B. Herron
Butte
City hall reports strong Boy Scout funds drive
At a Friday evening check up, city residents contributed $574.25 to the Boy Scout fund drive, with $425.90 in cash. Finance Chairman Lee McCracken announced the $500 quota for the coming year was surpassed and thanked 25 teams for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McCracken
McCracken
Troop Elects Vivian Allsup Scribe After Dorothy Spegar Leaves
A special meeting was held Saturday after noon. Vivian Allsup was elected scribe replacing Dorothy Spegar who dropped from the troop. Patrol corners were held and each patrol worked on its Christmas project. Taps were sung and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Allsup
Dorothy Spegar
Miss Bernice Metlen Hosts N. S. Club Evening
Miss Bernice Metlen entertained the N. S. club on Thursday with contract bridge as the diversion. Dora Nelson won high score and Mrs. Harry Banks was second. Guest Dorothy Long of Minneapolis joined the gathering and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Metlen
N. S
Dora Nelson
Harry Banks
Dorothy Long
Minneapolis
Community groups plan joint Christmas party
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows announce a joint Christmas party after the regular meeting Thursday night December 21 at 8:30. Members and families are invited. Also noted, Hurley Leach and Henry Seifken will spend winter in San Diego, and a marriage license was issued to Lawrence A Schulz and Juanita Glasser of Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Hurley Leach
Henry Seifken
Grant
San Diego
Calif
Lawrence A. Schulz
Juanita Glasser
Sheridan
Police Gazette ban on trains in Dillon sparks debate
The Tribune notes an issued order prohibiting selling the Police Gazette on passenger trains through Dillon and calls it a positive step. It contrasts morals with the comet sighting and remarks on Dillon’s rapid growth and strain of hitching posts during Christmas shopping, with many posts occupied by ranchers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Gazette
Dillon
Boxing Craze Grips Bannack as Christmas Trade Soars
In Bannack, about half the male population sports black eyes or puffed noses from boxing bouts. Butcher William Tash keeps busy supplying Bannack and nearby camps with beef while hard times do not dampen Christmas buying with merchants, especially the liquor trade, reporting strong sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Bannack
William Tash
Christmas Trade Brisk in Dillon in 1903
The Dillon business district sees lively Christmas shopping with crowds filling streets and stores daily. Cutter races occur weekly, drawing excitement, while Dr. W C Orr from the P and O ranch reports plans to supply twenty draft horses and additional driving horses for Orr livery due to rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Dillon
W. C. Orr
Orr
Rescued Rider Saved From Runaway Delivery Team
Malcolm Stone escaped serious harm when Dan Tritt leapt into a runaway wagon, grabbed the boy, and carried him to safety as the team charged through Montana Street for four blocks before turning onto Sebree and stopping at the Stahl addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Malcolm Stone
Dan Tritt
Young Stone
Montana Street
Sebree
Stahl Addition
County Attorney Warns Against Skipping Company Representative
J. E. Kelly reports a Belden Evans Co. letter from Minneapolis warns that a party named J. Andrews solicits orders for uniforms using the company catalogs. The movant collects deposits with no intent to deliver or make goods. The public is advised to beware and report any appearance to the county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kelly
Belden Evans Company
Minneapolis
J. Andrews
William Hollingsworth Summoned by Death in Missouri
Beaverhead county rancher William Hollingsworth, born October 25, 1855 in Tipton Missouri, died at his Golden City Missouri home after a paralytic stroke. He moved to Montana in 1893, ranched in Centennial valley, retired about 1915, spent winters in California, and returned to Montana summers before living with a brother in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
William Hollingsworth
Golden City
W. A. Graeter
Dillon
Mr. Hollingsworth
Tipton
Centennial Valley
California
Montana
Missouri
Beaverhead Mining Association Backs Dillon Project
The Beaverhead Mining association reports unanimous backing from Dillon groups after a canvass of members. To date one hundred percent of the counted organizations support the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Mining’ Association
Dillon
Weather man’s snow for Christmas at Westwood display
A show window at Westwood features a realistic snow storm in a miniature village. Mica snow whirled by an electric fan simulates falling snow. The window was trimmed by Clyde Edwards using mica from his recently discovered mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood
Clyde Edwards
Hotel Reopens On Center Street After Renovation
The Dillon hotel on Center street reopens to the public next Saturday after a complete cleaning renovation and full refurnishing. New proprietors are Mr and Mrs George Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Center Street
George Smith
Dump Trucks From Boulder Visit Dil lon
A fleet of large dump trucks traveling from the Boulder dump project toward Fort Peck reservation in northeastern Montana paused in Dil lon last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Dump Project
Fort Peck Reservation
Montana
Dillon
Texaco Station Leased by Lansing Waldorf in City
The Texaco service station on South Montana Street has been leased by Lansing Waldorf of this city. The station has been operated during recent months by Ken Kenison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
South
Montana Street
Lansing Waldorf
Ken Kenison
Appointed Administrator for Mrs. Sophia Gleed estate
T E Gilbert was named administrator of the estate of the late Mrs Sophia Gleed. Helena street improvements under CWA began with grading and surfacing. A windstorm Sunday night caused fallen branches and dust but no damage reported. Hans Andersen recovering well after appendectomy at Murray hospital in Butte. Mrs Andersen staying in Butte during Illness. Jack Barrett arrived from San Diego to spend holidays, attends the Army and Navy Academy. Mrs William Marshall and daughters Wilma and Faythe of Upper Ruby valley and Mrs John Snyder of Sheridan shopped in Dillon. The road over the divide to Leadore Idaho remains passable but slippery. motorists urged to use chains amid a reported hurricane. Others on the road included A J E Scott of Dell and Mr and Mrs D V Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barrett
Robert Barrett
Dillon
San Diego
Calif
Army and Navy Academy
William Marshall
Wilma and
Faythe
Upper
Ruby Valley
John Snyder
Sheridan
Leadore
Idaho
John Peterson
Salmon
A. JE. Scott
Dell
D. V. Erwin
Card of thanks for kindness after death
The Sprinkle and Pyeatt families express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and sympathy at the death and funeral of their husband and father. They thank the church choir pallbearers minister and those sending floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Sprinkle
Martha Pyeatt
Masons Elect Officers by Dillon Chapter No. 8
Dillon chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons elected officers on Saturday night led by Ned Saunders as high priest and W F Shaffner as king. Other officers named include Matt Kay scribe Hugh L McCaleb treasurer George W Dart secretary A A Schroeder captain of host Harris Opp principal sojourner Bert Megquier royal arch captain Paul Temple master third veil William Morrison master second veil Harold Johnson master first veil and A A Elliott tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Royal Arch Masons
Ned Saunders
W. F. Shaffner
King
Matt Kay
Hugh L. McCaleb
George W. Dart
A. A. Schroeder
Harris Opp
Bert Megquier
Royal Arch
Paul Temple
William Morrison
Harold Johnson
A. A. Elliott
Tyler
Miss Sue Johnson Weds Dr Horace Wheeler in Chicago
Miss Sue Johnson and Dr. Horace Wheeler formerly of the Normal college faculty were married in Chicago Thursday morning. The bride's parents, Mr and Mrs A S Johnson, received word Friday of the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Johnson
Horace Wheeler
Normal College
Chicago
A. S. Johnson
Mail deadlines for north and south bound trains
To dispatch on North bound Train No. 81 mail must be at the local post office by 5 o clock this week. For Southbound Train No. 82 letters and packages must be in the office by 6 o'clock.
McCaleb’s Christmas Window Charms With Colorful Mantel
A festive scene at McCaleb’s features a gaily painted mantel as the background making the Christmas display especially attractive and artistic for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaleb’s
Dillon Shoppers Visit From Twin Bridges
Mrs. Roscoe Dillet Mrs. Nora Matthews and Ivo M Birrer of Twin Bridges spent Tuesday in Dillon shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Dillet
Nora Matthews
Ivo M. Birrer
Twin Bridges
Dillon
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John
Forrest
Town
Methodist Aid
Leanora May
Pasadena
Holiday Travel
Northern Pacific
Pullman
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Prietelteerercel Pere
Bis
N. S. Club
Lutheran Ladies Aid
R. O. Shannon
Geo. ‘E. Baker
Fred Webber
Keith Seidensticker
The
Barrett Hospital
G. E. Sunderlin
Leslie Kimball
Tribune
T. E.gilbert
Sophia Gleed
Helena Street
CWA
Hans Andersen
Murray Hospital
Mrs. Anderson
Carl B. Taylor
D. P. 0. Laboratories
Holton
Kansas
Masons
Hartwig
Baby Face
Barbara Stanwyck
Donald Cook
George Brent
Talkies
Marion Davies
J. Farrell MacDonald
Onslow Stevens
Jack Pearl
Baron Munchausen
Richard McCarthy
East Granite
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
Shippers Representatives
Box
Chalistas
State Bank & Trust CO
Little Music Store
Paramount
Black Diamond
Phonograph
Brunswick
Tonophone
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