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Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

3

Agaard and McWethey tie the knot in Dillon

Frank Agaard and Annis McWethey of Canyon Creek wed December 12 at noon at the bride’s mother's house. Fern McWethey as bridesmaid and Bernice Van Cleve as best man. The groom is a cyanide expert with long business ties. the bride studied vocal music in Portland. Honeymoon to California amid rice showers and good wishes.

Agaard-McWethey Frank Agaard Annis McWethey Canyon Creek Portland Oregon Fern McWethey Bernice van Cleve California Miss McWethey Dillon

Stag Dinner Held at Clerk Hazelbaker’s Home

In Dillon, a stag dinner for the legal fraternity featured seven courses including bouillon brook trout wild duck elk and venison with sherbet cake and coffee. Tables were decorated with carnations and smilax and each place held a miniature elk and mallard duck with a name card. Attendees included Judge J B Poindexter E J Callaway H B Duff J H Alvord Jos C Smith H W Pease R S Stev.

Hazelbaker Dillon J. B. Poindexter E. J. Callaway H. B. Duff J. H. Alvord Jos. C. Smith H. W. Pease R. S. Stev

Notable Attendees At Public Meeting Named

The record lists attendees including C. W. Henson Robison H. G. Rodgers Ed Duff with lawyers and others such as Geo Woodworth Prof E R Mosher C W Conger and host Frank A Hazelbaker present at the gathering.

County Officials to Host New Year Reception at Court House

Beaverhead county officials announce a New Year reception at the court house from 3 to 7 and 8 to 12. The court room will be tastefully decorated with committees named for reception souvenirs music refreshments flowers publicity and invitations. Citizens invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Silvester Hirschman hosted a whist gathering with Miss Mabel Phillips providing piano selections and light refreshments served. Invited guests included local residents and couples.

Court House Margaret Ross Jay Baker C. W. Conger F. D. Willis A. L. Badcon Frank Eliel D. W. Erwin J. B. Poindexter J.B. Poindexter E. C. Selway O. C. Gosman H. G. Rodgers F. A. Hazelbaker Orpha Lenkersdorfer N. E. Holden W. T. Scully Jay S. Baker John S. Baker W.,t. Scully R. R. Price Beaverhead County Silvester Hirschman Mabel Phillipps Chester Gilbert Fred Conger Warren Sheppard Robt. Bidstrup Sherman

Local Socials Mention Hughes and Crook Families

The note lists Hughes Mr and Mrs Jas Crook Mr and Mrs Jay Holtz Mr Frank Kellum and Misses Mattie Harrison and Mabel Phillips among attendees at a community gathering.

Potts Hosts Dinner and Local Clubs Exchange Gifts

Mr and Mrs A Potts entertained last Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs F E Dodds and Mr and Mrs C C Barnett. The Northside Country club met at Mrs W F Drummy’s Dillon home exchanging Christmas gifts and enjoying refreshments. The Needle club at Mrs Clara Chapman’s held its annual Christmas tree with burlesque gifts and light refreshments.

A. Potts F. E. Dodds C. C. Barnett Northside Country Club W. F. Drummy Dillon Needle Club Clara Chapman

Mrs Geo B Conway Hosts Kensington Benefit Tea

Mrs Geo B Conway entertained at Kensington last Tuesday afternoon for the benefit of the W R C. The event drew local ladies and contributed to the charitable fund.

Geo. B. Conway Kensington

Firemen’s Ball At Dart’s Hall Proves A Social Hit

The Firemen annual ball at Dart’s hall last Friday night was a financial success and well attended with about 70 couples dancing. The hall featured a ladder arch from the fire department and entwined hose with a polished nozzle, while Eastman’s orchestra provided the music.

Dart’s Eastmans Orchestra

Original Ten Attend J H Gilbert Home Party

Miss Ruth Knotts led a pleasant gathering at the J H Gilbert home last Tuesday evening. Guests toasted marshmallows, pulled taffy, and enjoyed cake and sherbet during a delightfully informal social. Members included Ruth Knotts Elizabeth Sutherland Dell Hunsaker Ethel Anderson Marjorie Conger Zetta Gilbert Ruth Conway Rebecca Lawrence Bessie Stroud Clara Reddington and Mrs C C Huyck. The Social Eight club held its annual meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs G T Paul with Christmas gifts exchanged.

Ruth Knotts J. H. Gilbert Misses Ruth Knotts Elizabeth Sutherland Dell Hunsaker Ethel Anderson Marjorie Conger Zetta Gilbert Ruth Conway Rebecca Lawrence Bessie Stroud Clara Reddington C. C. Huyck Social G. T. Paul

Theta Christmas Meeting Hosted by Mayme French at Home

The Theta club held a festive Christmas gathering with a tree at Miss Mayme French’s home and a banquet at the Willard house. Santa Claus appeared as did a stunt for each member, bringing abundant merriment. Hostesses were Misses Mayme French Mabel Willard and Frances Harrison.

Theta Mayme French Willard Misses Mayme French Mabel Willard Frances Harrison

Miss May Smith Hosts Delightful Friday Party

Miss May Smith hosted a charming party last Friday for about twenty five friends. The event featured light refreshments and lively conversation shaping a warm, intimate gathering.

Crop Revenue for 1911 in Final Department Estimate

Washington reports a total crop revenue of 3 760 562 000 for 1911 with gains of nearly 190 million over 1910. Major changes include corn acreage up 1 790 000 and value up 180 441 000 while yields vary across wheat oats barley rye buckwheat flaxseed potatoes hay and other crops.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Not Guilty Verdicts in Arson and Grand Larceny Trials

Not guilty was the jury verdict in the arson trial of Chas Bennington for allegedly setting fire to the Paterson house in Dell on June 26. Roy Dingley was also found not guilty of grand larceny in a separate district court case.

Chas. Bennington Dell Roy Dingley Ed. Smith Orton Gilbert Ray Hurst Lewis Montrose Geo. Rebich Montrose Jos. C. Smith Rodgers J. H. Alvord C. W. Robison Dingley Chas McCaffery Red” McNiever Matt Capilli

Santa to preside at Scenic theater Christmas show

Santa Claus will preside at the Scenic theater Christmas festivities tomorrow night at eight o'clock. He will bring gifts for attendees and the show will run with the regular program at a ten cent admission. Beginning December 26 goose prizes are awarded nightly for five nights to the holder of the lucky number.

Santa Claus Wheat Scenic Theater Santa

Christmas Tree and School Holiday Songs at Public School

In Miss Bakers room children decorated a Christmas tree with popcorn and lights. The tree was lit at the appointed time and songs were sung. Favorites included Silent Night It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Shine On Our Blessed Star and Christmas. Lighter selections included Tell Me What You Have for Me Santa Claus Kris Kringle and Merry Merry Christmas. The Ruggles Dinner Party concluded the program with gifts for parents.

Santa Claus

Local and Personal News From Dillon

Local and personal notes describe a busy schedule of visitors and residents in Dillon. People from Glen, Bedrock, Centennial valley, Dewey, Twin Bridges, Melrose, Monida, Dell, Grant, Bull Creek, Fox, Wisdom, and Jackson conduct business, visit relatives, or travel between trains, with several hotel registrations and holiday plans noted.

Pearl I. Smith Glen Eph. Peterson Bedrock Dillon A. F. Jones Centennial Valley James M. Fleming Dell Bond & Bond Duchess and Cascade Montana J. N. Paiment Grant Wm. Klein John Hill Bull Creek Big Hole Basin FE. Doty Lewiston Idaho Soren P. Nelson Fox George Woodworth Wisdom Butte Smoky City Geo. Woodworth F. A. Hazelbaker

Lost Mare and Colt Branded M-9 Found at Ranch

Taken up at a ranch about two weeks ago a two year old mare and colt with a white forehead stripe and white hind feet. The mare is branded M-9 on the left shoulder. Owners must call pay charges and take the animals away.

Bakery Remodel at Dillon Bakery Promptly Enacted

In compliance with the new law Dillon Bakery has been remodeled The bake shop now features a new floor extensive shelving and a new bread table The entire facility has been calcmined and placed in top order The bakery cat has been fired to meet regulations on domestic animals in 食 around such places

Dillon

Improvements at Dillon Novelty Garage

Improvements at the Dillon Novelty Works garage include a new 12 by 12 foot office and store room with shelves, a partition for window display, dust protection, and a richly painted neat office. A new eight foot turning lathe was installed Saturday with a drill press and a shaper ordered for arrival soon.

Dillon Novelty Works

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social Afars Continental Oil Company (Incorporated Raih Richter North Main St Tribune Book Store Firemen’s Ball Christmas At the Scenic R. J. Sullivan Dewey Chas. Wilcomb Twin Bridges William L. Lacy Melrose Trimoine Dillon A. Fisher and G. Mitchell Metlen F. T. Jones Monida Hank Wetmore City Tribune E. T. Husted Montana Experiment Station Bozeman M. L. Wilson Sophia Guyaz Medicine Lodge Robert Barrett Helena Mrs Martin Barrett Normal College Buttes Loretta Lee Carrie Sullivan Mary Burke Katherine Kane Lucile Hartman Grace Gleason Elsie Greenough Ethel Vines Agnes Sullivan Tom Stevenson Geo. E. Jewell Jesse Lacklen Methodist Church Stevenson Canada Florence Taylor the Normal Phillipsburg Alice Roy Edith Browning S. A. Oliver Walkerville Tattersall’s Morris
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