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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
Chronology of Beaverhead County records for 1919 lists 153 births and 83 deaths through December 1 and 109 marriage licenses issued by Clerk Fred Rife through December 20. The list details names and causes of death, birth records, and a partial birth list with new arrivals to local families, indicating ongoing county vital statistics.
The report by IF W Beier Jr notes U S commercial potatoes at 183124 carloads in 17 states with Montana at 450 carloads 45 percent of normal. It cites drought labor and insect damage, best yields in Bitterroot and Jefferson Valleys, a 75 percent crop moved, and 10 percent loss from frost. Apples total 26174000 barrels with Montana at 372000 boxes. Quality was good, prices high, and early movement heavy with storage down from last year.
A gentle Saturday rain and mild temperatures reduced large quantities of snow from the major storm in the second week of the month, easing conditions.
Chester Casey and Allen Franklin pleaded guilty to burglary in Dillon. Casey drew three to six years in state prison. Franklin got one to two years plus parole due to extenuating circumstances. Police tied the case to liquor theft from a Tash home on Soutity Washington Street and a gang operating over a month.
Dr and Mrs H W Stephan depart Wednesday for Armaconda to spend Christmas with relatives and enjoy holiday time away.
Butte reports November county sales totals from state War savings headquarters led by Lewis and Clark at 10500.08, Silver Bow 5316.22, Meagher 3322.67. Statewide sales reach 34804.05 with several counties reporting. others did not report.
Mrs. Cecil Wetmore wife of a Centennial valley rancher died Sunday morning at Curtis hospital from a brain tumor after months of illness. She was 31 and survived by husband three children and extended relatives in Michigan Minnesota Idaho and Virginia. Funeral services were held Monday at St James Episcopal church and burial followed in Lakeview family cemetery.
The sheriff's office launched a crusade to enforce prohibition laws, resulting in several arrests with more pending. In court, Joe Walsh and Clarence Barry were arraigned for bootlegging, pled not guilty, and were bound over to the district court. Barry’s bond was $1,000 and Walsh’s $250, both posted.
Flooding melted the Legion rink turning it into a duck pond as warm days followed. Officials hope colder weather returns soon to make skating possible before the holidays and reopen the rink after the forecasted cold snap.
Patchy sun and Chinook winds melt snow on foothills near Dillon while the river rises slightly after a week of thaw. Ranchers worry warm spell may hurt winter wheat crops as Hardaman Duff of Ogden visits for the holidays.
Montana banners in Chicago at the International Hay and Grain Show with E E Kiker Huntley winning first in single ear corn. Ridgeview Stock Farm Miles City third in yellow corn, Sidney man sixth in same class. Bozeman wheat entries place across several prizes. Gallatin county leads in barley, alfalfa, red clover, and timothy. Montana Seed Growers Association debut shows promise for next year.
The fuel administration permits dancing during holidays and Beaverhead Post plans a New Year’s Eve dance at City Hall. Admission is one dollar ten cents including war tax with no extra charges. Favors will be given, no charge. Legion members decide to include the evening’s dancing in the admission price. The Sunset Six will play the latest catchy airs.
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