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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
4
Forty one years ago the Tribune notes Butte City’s tough image and a new "girl cott" term as youths face social shifts. It laments bustles and hoop skirts, praises skate rink floor seating, and joins state papers calling for higher teacher pay of seventy dollars a month for ten months.
Forty year and three decade old notes describe Chinese New Year anticipation in Helena with fire crackers and whisky preparations. A gun-toting man draws no police action while carrying a menu. J E Morse attends a state board meeting in Helena. The Argenta road project is estimated to cost around two thousand dollars. Prince Henry Bismark Albert rents a house in Bannack and complains about nightly ice cracking disturbing his rest on the dredge.
A fragment from the Tribune dated February 8 1907 discusses social norms around kissing in public and propriety. The partial text hints at attitudes toward affection and decorum in that era without full context or details.
The issue warns that practice should be moderate during the present epidemic while noting a worsening coal famine in Dillon. Robert Bears, a blacksmith, uses gas to shoe wild horses with his shop equipment. An automobile from Butte, driven by Dr. Miller, arrived in Dillon after a five hour trip with little trouble.
Margie Mullen resigns as chief operator of Lemhi Telephone Co in Armstead to join parents in California. George Waring leaves as U S railroad chief clerk. Ralph Hunter to fill the post, having memory of Armstead during railway days. Mrs Taylor Bradley seeks medical care in Butte. Neighbors club hosts successful benefit dance and sale to raise funds for assembly hall chairs and future community projects with Dillon High School orchestra.
The Neighbors club met last Thursday with Mrs Roll Henderson hosting a program inspired by Montana Woman topics. Refreshments followed as her daughter Levere, recovering from appendicitis, assisted. Rev Edgington of the M E church led Sunday evening services at the schoolhouse.
J. J. Barber Brown renovates a bungalow south of the post office with a new barber chair and plumbing to open a first class restaurant soon. Armstead operates a large hotel, promising good service for travelers. Mrs. J. W. Scott and her son Parke visited Dillon, stayed overnight, and attended church on Sunday.
The past week saw active cattle and hog movements with shipments to Spokane. Notable deals include Byman Greene selling cattle to Len Hodges, Frank Lawler purchase, and Shaffer sending a carload of hogs. Madison county products stay in demand from eastern and western cities. A Sheridan exodus to California on Union Pacific trains continues.
Prospects for a good season boost expectations among flockmasters. C A Schulz traveled to Kansas City after attending the Wool Growers' convention in Butte Marcus Elser, a pioneer citizen, is reported seriously ill at his home.
A large Sheridan delegation traveled to Twin Bridges last Tuesday to watch the Denver girls face Twin Bridges high school boys. The Denver girls won by a strong score as the Vigilantes of Sheridan plan upcoming home games against outside teams. February 1 features the Vigilantes versus Twin Bridges and February 5 the Boodies of Butte and Eliels of Dillon on the schedule.
W R Bowers returns to Henrys Lake on Monday January 24 after a holiday trip. Mrs Schum the Lakeview teacher returns to work after visiting San Francisco. Dorothy Shambow and Harry Smithson married January 15 in San Bernardino. they will reside there where he works. G H Shambows visit California relatives with grandson Donald Flint accompanying them.
Examinations were given in Lake view by Mrs Upham to eighth grade pupils Friday afternoon. It was 36 below zero at Lakeview Friday morning and 381 below at Monida. Morris Fairbanks, son of Mr and Mrs Fairbanks, taken to hospital earlier, shows much improvement.
The Hartwig home hosted a large dancing party Saturday night with guests from Dillon Apex Melrose Butte and Reichle. Refreshments and lively music accompanied dancing into the early hours. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Tony Spitzer and family and Miss Thelma Hand with local residents joining in the festivity.
Sunday school at 10 00 in the morning announces the arrival of Reverend H C Shannon longtime minister from Lodge Grass Montana. A letter from a fellow pastor praises his preaching and leadership noting his ministry as upward and mission minded and welcoming him and his wife to Dillon for the upcoming sermon and service.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and for many expressions of sympathy at the death and funeral of our beloved sister and grandmother Margaret Edie Grimes. William Morrison Mr and Mrs George Edie and family.
The Hobson Mayfield Luella Hobson and Spencer families gratefully acknowledge the kind expressions and the beautiful flowers sent by friends, and deeply appreciate the support.
Wool growers who attended the National Wool Growers association meeting in Butte returned home highly elated over the event. They praised the National association's good work and opposed tinkering with the protective measures.
On Saturday Woods Livestock company shipped a carload of sheep to Menan Idaho.
A commentator argues that underground pedestrian passages could save lives but notes an overabundance of such passages already exists underground, complicating safety efforts.
A dated newspaper ad offers a trial bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and throat tickling and stimulant for kidneys plus Cathartic Tablets for constipation biliousness and headaches. Readers are urged to mail name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago Illinois.
Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Shannon are expected in Dillon this week as Rev. Shannon assumes charge of the pulpit at the First Baptist Church.
Miss Anna Patterson and Miss Marjorie Stevenson invite guests to three bridge dinners next week at the LB N Stevenson home on East Glendale street. Six tables will be set for play each evening Wednesday Thursday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs W T Scully entertained a number of friends at a pinochle party Saturday twenty nine.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary announce a dance at City Hall on February 14 with music by the Baxter-Tonner orchestra promising a good time for all attendees.
Mr and Mrs Fred Chapman entertained their supper club at home last Thursday evening Guests enjoyed an early dinner followed by three tables of pinochle in the dining room and recreational games afterwards.
Mrs Helen Randolph entertained the Hylo Pinochle club at her apartments in the Phillips block on Thursday afternoon of this week.
Mrs A F Waldorf and Mrs Harry H Hansen entertained members of the Bitter Root club on Wednesday afternoon at the Walkdorf residence on South Washington street.
The regular Theta club meeting occurred Tuesday evening with Mrs. W. G. Gilbert in attendance. Six tables of bridge played and Mrs. Sadie Poindexter won high honors for the evening.
The St James Guild was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. F. Cashmore by Mrs. Cashmore and Mrs. Walter V. Grimes.
Mrs Ned Saunders will entertain the Northside Country Club at a 1 o'clock dinner Friday February 8. The event invites members to attend and enjoy an afternoon program and meal.
Mrs J G C of Knoxville discusses a cough remedy for children and baby croup. She praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for its healing qualities and rapid relief. The druggist Potts endorses it and urges mothers to keep it on hand.
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