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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
8
A collage of small items lists shopping at Tattersalls for carpets and linoleum, sewing needles, oil shut tles, belts, and shoe repair. It notes locals visiting Dillon, trains of miners returning from Casper and Rock Springs, and mentions Beaverhead Motors and local services. Also includes classified requests for rent and machinery, with several names and addresses from Dillon and nearby towns.
Kaukauna residents seek help locating Charles and Henry Hahneman, twin brothers last heard from Stockridge Wisconsin fifteen years ago. Aged about 45, they may be in Montana. their mother Christina Hahneman, over eighty, urges contact to Julius Hahneman in Kaukauna. Background notes mention an oil refinery planned for Shelby Montana.
The Normal college ends the autumn quarter with exams and a 261 fall attendance, diplomas awarded to nine, and the twenty-fifth graduating class set for 1923. Winter quarter starts January 2 with registration next, new rooms reserved, and staff additions.
Judge Bourquin ruled against the government in two actions to cancel 160 acre patents issued to Wm Lacey and his daughter for non irrigated land. The suits claimed residence defects and fraud in issuing patents but were decided in favor of the defendants. John Collins was attorney for the defendants.
Notice records the death of David W Beaver at the Soldiers Home in Columbia Falls Montana on December 15 1922 He aged 84 years resided in Dillon area 33 years ago with his wife later moved to Columbia Falls He leaves an aged wife six children two sons four daughters and twelve grandchildren A Civil War veteran there is no source wording beyond this.【End of record】
James McBride, stock foreman for twelve years at Dell for Henry Thompson, visits Dillon during Christmas. He is praised for his knowledge of the range water holes and poison weeds, and his management produces top staff in the county. In Baker, Montana two oil firms, War Veterans Oil & Gas Co and Absaroka Oil Development Co, plan drilling. Two new wells have been brought in at Cat Creek field.
An advertisement notes indoor sedentary life in winter raises coughs and colds and urges maintaining bowel health with Foley Cathartic Tablets. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for colds coughs croup and bronchial issues and cites Potts the Druggist as the source.
For sale cheap a Peter Schuttler wagon with one harness set in good condition. Harrison & Son advertises a simple two item deal with a price likely affordable.
B F Bowman longtime Montana newspaper man and Democratic figure died after being struck by a falling tree near Libby. He fractured his skull. his body to Sheridan for burial Friday. Bowman active in Masonry and state politics. survived by wife three sons and siblings.
Waterloo notes extend season’s greetings to the Tribune readers. Strong south winds have melted much of the snow over the past three days. Otto Schultz and George Melton of Dillon were in the area buying cattle for feeding. Emory Hall traveled to Butte for family illness and Mrs Mary Phelps death. Mrs Glase returned from Missoula after visit and medical consult for gallstone surgery.
Mrs Carnow visits Whitehall on the weekend. Lena Carney resigns from the State Orphans Home and now works at Symons in Butte. Primary pupils under Mrs Lolo G Taggart prepare a Christmas tree program in the primary building Saturday evening. Catherine Sally returns from St Paul to stay through New Years. Miss Williams conducts well attended gospel services with a helper. Sunburst-Boyce well in the Sunburst field now provides water for at least 50 wells, aiding the field’s water supply.
Peter Landis of Meyersdale Pennsylvania writes of his grandchild suffering a severe croupy cough. He reports rapid relief from Foley's Honey and Tar with coughs colds and bronchial irritations improved. Potts the Druggist advertises this remedy and urges readers to try it.
One Peter Schuttler wagon with a set of harness, both in good condition, offered at a low price by 46 181 Harrison and Son.
A reminiscence evokes winter evenings by the fireplace on the farm. It recalls family gatherings, the flicker on the walls, rafters above, and the cozy glow of coal heat as plans for tomorrow are whispered in a homely setting.
Montana now ranks second in petroleum production in the Rocky Mountain region, with over 3.5 million barrels produced in under four years. Wyoming took about 20 years for a comparable output, while Montana oil is noted for high gasoline content, supporting long distance shipping for refining.
A plan outlines a new railroad line extending from Miles City Montana to Sheridan Wyoming. The proposed route envisions modernization of freight and passenger service linking eastern Montana with northern Wyoming. Details on construction timeline and funding were not disclosed.
An address argues that foreign language newspapers hinder American assimilation by preserving foreign thought. It cites New York’s density, illiteracy rates, and a dying couple’s tragic subway separation to claim the foreign language press fails to educate Americans and should cease operation.
Narrative about a farmer’s wife stopping milking to describe a friend who flaunts wealth. Mary recalls initial misjudgments, the friend’s four diamond rings and generosity, and lessons learned in school and nature. The tale contrasts envy, kindness, and personal growth through simple life observations.
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