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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
1
Sergeant Henry C. Wyatt of the 163rd Infantry in France sends a Thanksgiving note describing a grand feast in a cave decorated with a large Montana company banner. He notes hopes to be home next year and sends love to his mother Mrs J F Wyatt.
Four men wounded in a five hour gun battle at Jackson between sheriff's deputies and Sam Calun a Romanian sheepherder on December 19. Deputy Frank Dunbar was shot in the thigh, Albert Holmes was wounded twice, another man unnamed took a mouth wound, Calun suffered a left foot wound and a forehead impact. Red Cross nurses aided the injured as Sheriff Wyman sent for reinforcements.
The Wranglers' club formed by a dozen men from varied occupations met at Beaverhead Abstract to adopt a constitution. Its purpose is free discussion of civic historical and literary topics, excluding partisan politics and religious controversies. A program on European control and League of Nations was presented.
The International Harvester president urges employers to actively teach English to alien born workers, to protect them from accidents and exploitation and to help them grasp industrial and social opportunities. He says employers have a direct duty to assist in Americanization for the benefit of employees and the nation.
Hugh J. reports Anderson returned home on Christmas morning after discharge from Camp Lewis. He had been located away for some time.
The War Savings Stamp drive in Beaverhead County neared completion with an oversubscription of twenty thousand dollars. Final tallies show purchases reaching 153000 dollars by county residents, aided by committees, volunteers, and local businesses. Many clients redeemed stamps, while school children contributed significantly.
Miss Elizabeth Sutherland, county superintendent, issues the census of 40 districts with 2,227 children. General fund apportionment totals 48,801.65 and library fund 1,194.50, grand total 49,996.15. Per capita apportionment is 22.46. The complete report follows.
The piece praises American Red Cross relief during the Spanish influenza epidemic and urges a nationwide Christmas Roll Call ending December 31 to enroll members at one dollar. It notes wide wartime support with 22,000,000 Americans joining last year and aims for universal membership this year despite an unrelated line about a person named Wii. Deputy.
A sheepherder was robbed near Kupfer drug store, losing about twelve dollars. He was struck and delivered his cash. Police arrested two suspects soon after and the third the next day. Names given include John, Mc Knight, E. Cheek and Leo Smith. The victims had entrusted most money to a saloon for safekeeping.
Roy Murray of Dillon forms a new automobile company in Butte at 49 Granite Street. The firm will handle Buick agency along with G M C and Master trucks for Jefferson Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell Granite Beaverhead Madison counties and Dillon will supply initial staff and headquarters. Murray is a leading Montana auto salesman anticipating growth as the operation expands.
Nebraska mobilizes for the United States Boys Working Reserve with Governor Neville designating November 14 as enrollment day. The state plans to match the national effort during the January 20 enrollment week, expecting thousands of African boys to join in 1919.
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Starr of Butte formerly Dillon died at the family home in Butte last Thursday from influenza. The body was brought to Dillon for burial. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Brundage chapel with Rev H G Humphrey of the M E church officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
Soldier Jos A Jaques of Company D 368th Infantry writes from Audenarde Belgium on November 28 1918. He describes daily rations and good weather while witnessing ruins from shelling and sees civilians returning home slowly. He notes playful scenes with animals pulling carts and hopes to reach American soil by spring offering Christmas and New Year wishes.
Washington December 24 The Republican Publicity association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr dismisses Mr McAdoo’s plea for a six year extension or immediate private return of railroad control. It argues law requires return within 21 months after a peace treaty and warns extended government operation would raise costs and politics while stifling private initiative. It urges rapid restoration of private operation with regulated oversight not ownership.
A stranger entered the Andrus hotel lobby on Tuesday evening and took a lady's coat. He fled but was chased by several men. the thief ducked into the Dillon Dry Goods store and tried to hide behind a door.
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