Two Local Young Men Die From Influenza
Word came to Dillon that William Staudaher son of Mr and Mrs George J Staudaher Salmon City Idaho died of Spanish influenza at home. He was 22 born and raised in Dillon and survived by his parents a sister and a brother.
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Will
Staudaher
Dillon
William
George J. Staudaher
Salmon City
Idaho
Brundage
Salmon
Boise City
Reae
Tribune
Corwin Springs
Rosa M. Drummond
The
Normal College
Electric and
Gardiner
Harry Sexton
Bright
Drummond
Drilling to Begin at Montana Mutual Oil Camp
John E. Shipman, oil promoter, announced a Montana Mutual Oil drill on company land by January 1 with drilling to start by February 1. The head driller expects the well bored within 90 days as buildings rise and the camp enlarges into an oil diggings area. George, about 17, died after a weeklong post operation illness. Dad served as a resident at the high school. Shipman leaves for Portland Spokane and Seattle for holidays.
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George
John E. Shipman
Portland
Spokane
Seattle
The
Tribune
Montana Mutual Oil Company
Santa Claus Delivers Gifts to Baptist Sunday School
On Christmas morning an automobile with a decorated tree and Santa delivered toys dolls candy nuts apples to young children of the Baptist Sunday school. The event replaced a church Christmas tree due to the second influenza ban on gatherings. Many children were made happy by the visit.
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Santa Claus
Welent
Baptist Sunday School
Santa
A Serious Charge Against Short Line Porter Perry Brown
Perry Brown former porter on Short Line trains was arrested Tuesday by Officer Retallack and jailed on a charge of selling liquor on trains. A Christmas Dance At City Hall Draws Large Crowd and festive mood spread through Dillon with crowded dance floor and happy participants. Christmas Cheer In Dillon Residents report festive gatherings numerous family dinners and joy across the community. Montana State Normal choir sings carols at professors homes Christmas night pleasing listeners.
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Perry Brown
Retallack
City Hall
Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Dillon News Briefs Reflect Local Illness and Visitors
Dillon society items note influenza illness affecting the Rathbone and Bishop families, flu cases among pupils, and Theodore Anton listed as severely wounded. Several residents travel or visit kin including Chas A Smith from North Dakota, Mrs T H Yeaman from Lemhi Idaho, Fay Erwin from Camp Dodge, and Leslie Thompson party in Dillon. Local adds mention bank teller W C Jennings back at work, Christmas visitors, letters from soldiers in Europe, and a few small notices of lost purse and found items.
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Henry
Sel
E. O. Mellier
Chas. A. Smith
North, Dakota
T. H- Yeaman
Lemhi
Idaho
Dillon
Carl Decker
Grant
Theodore Anton
W. C.jennings
First National Bank
Charles Wilson
Upper Horse Prairie
Fay ‘Erwin
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Richmond“ Hobson
Missoula
John Barleycorn
Bishop’s
R. R. Rathbone
Europe
The
Tribune
Roy Murray
Butte
Oregon Short Line
Leslie Thompson
Reynolds
Twin Bridges
John F. Bishop
Local business changes and social notices in Dillon area
Reported occupancy changes at the Buffet saloon area by the Golden Rule company and plans to convert the Gleed saloon basement into a bowling alley with the first floor becoming a soft drink and cigar shop. Also notes Royal cafe closing as Gleed and Ripey convert the building into a pool hall and emporium.
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Golden Rule ‘Company
J. T. Armitage
Wisdom
Gleed
Royal Cafe
Royal People
Bitterroot Club Christmas Party at A G Williams Home
Bitterroot club hosts annual Christmas party at the A G Williams residence Monday evening with expectations of a merry time. Prospect Club held its Christmas tree and dinner at Vera Melvyn’s home Saturday night with music enjoyed by members. Methodist Aid society to meet January 2 in church lecture rooms with entertainment by Mrs Wiseman Mrs Kirk and Mrs Barres. Social Eight plans its annual party at J E Monroe home hosted by Mr and Mrs Monroe. Lutheran Aid to meet at ranch home of Mrs Hans Mickelson on Blacktail January 9 with noon attendance.
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Bitterroot Club
A. G. Williams
Prospect Club
Aia
Wiseman
Kirk
Barriés
Social Eight
Social Eight Club
J. E. Monroe
Mrs.Monroe
Lutheran Aid Society
Hans Mickelson
Christmas Eve Tree Lighting at Montana Auto Supply
An employee hosted a Christmas Eve celebration at Montana Auto Supply. The tree was beautifully decorated and electrified with lights, and the event was described as one of the merriest occasions of the season with everyone enjoying a cheerful gathering.
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Christmas Party For 12 At Hazelbaker Home
Frank Hazelbaker Jr hosted a Christmas Eve party for twelve young friends. The children opened gifts from a Christmas pie tied with ribbons and each guest received a small sled shaped candy box as a keepsake.
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Frank Hazelbaker, Jr
College dorms hosted holiday trees for students and faculty
During the week at the Normal college dormitories many happy times were noted. A tree in the sorority room and another in the recreation room in the new dormitory drew gatherings of students and faculty. Private trees in rooms spread festive spirit as girls missed going home for Christmas and sought to brighten each other’s visit.
Civilian War Workforce Expansion Highlights U S Civil Service
The United States government expanded civilian workers to nearly a million, with District of Columbia staff rising from 35 000 to 95 000 and navy yard personnel from 20 000 to over 100 000. The Civil Service Commission recruited almost a million people during 19 months of war, using 5 000 000 posters and widespread media across the nation. After the war, civilian personnel will be gradually reduced.
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Wahington
D.C. Dew
United States
Sam
District of Columbia
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Commission
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Ciity
Christmas services at church on December 29
The Ethan church will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Pastor H. G. Huxaphray leads the Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. A postponed Christmas program at the public school auditorium at 7 30 p.m. will show pictures of old paintings with music and stories. A homeless children offering and Armenian Syrian relief fund are requested. No evening preaching at the church.
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Macnadldl
Ethan
H. G. ‘Huxaphray Epworth
Christmas Week Church Services Announced
The Baptist church lists Sunday December 29 services with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m on Drifting From God. A public school Christmas service at 8 p m and union prayer week follow with varied church meetings Tuesday to Friday. Danish Lutheran services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday with Pastor Damskov preaching.
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The
Baptist Church
M. E
Damskov
Bond Grocery Company Chicken Dinner Promo Ad
A vintage ad urges readers to get a good chicken dinner by sourcing chickens from Bond Grocery Company. The notice emphasizes quality and convenience for meals.
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Bond Grocery Company
Ady
Dillon Woman Seeks Truth Of Five Year Waited Tale
Five years after first hearing a Dillon resident confirms a tale of interest. Mrs. Jock Wennett of Bannock Street acknowledges the long-delayed truth of a prior report, lending credibility to the historical account.
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Reliable Says Mrs Wennett
In a 1912 statement later recounted in 1917 Mrs Wennett praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney troubles. She notes soreness and pain lessened after use and emphasizes reliability and consistent results. The Foster Milburn Company advertises the remedy at 60 cents at drugstores.
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Avon
Weingtt
Dean
Doan
Wennett
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Hunger Map Signals Urgent Global Relief Needs
An analysis using a hunger map shows Europe facing widespread famine risk. The piece urges immediate U.S. food relief, noting Belgium, northern France, and Serbia depend on aid, while Russia and several Baltic and Balkan regions are already in famine or near it.
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Europe
Ukraine
Belgium
France
Serbia
United States
America
Commission For Relief
Germany
England
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Russia
Poland
Baltic
Finland
Bohemia
Roumania
Montenegro
Greece
Albania
Italy
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Turkey
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