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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
9
Entry recorded at the Dillon Post Office for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter per postal regulations.
A writer speculates that heat transmission by radio could become practical, with amplification as a key challenge. He notes the growing acceptance of vibratory theories and compares past radio advances to possible future cooling or warming methods, urging continued brainpower and investment.
Mr Hobbins of the A C M announces mining equipment to sink to the 5000 foot level making the mines permanent producers for many years. This development promises prosperity for Butte and Anaconda and strengthens market prospects for Beaverhead ranch and farm products. The mining camp is considered the farmer's best customer.
An eastern Montana resident launches a skunk farm betting on strong fur demand. The town watches as the entrepreneur touts future profits while neighbors weigh the bold venture and its potential impact on local business.
Dillon is described as a stable, prosperous county seat with a diverse economy. The text emphasizes the Normal college, public institutions, farms and livestock, and developing hogs dairying and poultrying as future growth drivers. It asserts Dillon will grow steadily, not boom, and remains a good, safe place to live.
For a year Dr William Hawes founder of the Royal Humane Society of London in 1774 offered a personal reward to anyone who brought a body rescued from the water to safety within a reasonable time of immersion.
Antone George sues August Wermter in Beaverhead County Montana for 2000 plus interest and 205.20 plus interest on a promissory note dated June 4 1921 with mortgage foreclosure on lands recorded in Book 82 page 2382. The suit seeks costs and attorney fees with a 20 day response window and published notices from Feb 5 to March 5 1926.
John E. Madden establishes a dedicated graveyard for ten history making racehorse rulers in Lexington Kentucky hoping it will become the Westminster Abbey of great horses. The project likens its significance to a national memorial for racing legends.
R A Ritcher of Norris and Walter Ellinghouse of Sheridan delivered 1500 head of sheep to Jap Stewart at White Sulphur Springs the first of the week. Ritcher and Ellinghouse shipped 850 steers from outside points amid increased cattle market activity. W M Rhodes sold six head of Shorthorn cattle to Orr Brothers at Dillon for 1000 dollars. Wilbur Marsh sold his ranch on upper Wisconsin creek to George Ellinghouse who will take possession April 1. Charles Robinett of Spokane, a former stockman of the Centennial valley, visited Sheridan Tuesday.
Walter Ellinghouse traveled from Piedmont on Tuesday evening to take a train bound for Missoula and Dixon Montana on a business mission.
E D Marsh traveled to Ashland Montana last week to visit his daughter Mrs O B Gentry and her family.
Widespread illness grips the district with many students missing classes and several high school and grade games canceled. Rumor builds about a 50 ton quartz mill planned for Emma B. property on Mill Creek once owned by Butte parties and formerly run in the 1880s by Parmeter brothers.
The Sheridan Woman's club met Thursday afternoon to hear about McDowell music week. Mrs. Ella Alward of Twin Bridges, a pianist of rare ability, performed several selections by the noted composer McDowell. The program also featured the story of Mrs. McDowell, a veteran resident of Madison county for 25 years.
The remains of Frank Mermer who died at Fort Harrison were shipped to Sheridan for interment. A Spanish American War veteran, he resided in Madison County for 25 years.
W. W. White inspector from the Missoula district office visited the local forest office this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilburs Marsh Mrs. FE. D. Marsh and Miss Pettibone were visitors in Butte last Saturday.
New York dancer Bessie Lemmey reportedly ruined her shoes in a buck and wing contest lasting 68 minutes, touted as a national marathon craze and the longest on record to date.
Children escape danger from neglected coughs with Foley's Honey and Tar at onset. Free from opiates, the remedy uses pure honey and pine tar for relief and is effective for adults too. Get a bottle today and be ready for emergencies. Potts, The Druggist.
January brought fine weather with mornings near zero and daytime sun warming to about 20 above. Foggy mornings, no storms, little snow, enabling extensive firewood and house log cutting at Buck ranches, William OConnor ranch, and Culver and Fred Hanson ranches. Mrs. Frank Parish of Green Meadow ranch returned from Salt Lake City after her daughter Florence suffered facial paralysis from a cold, a recent serious condition.
Fred I. Hanson is back from Dillon where he spent a month or more this winter on business.
Mrs L. E. Culver, who has suffered with lung trouble since winter, is reported to be much better now.
Society notes invitees prepare for a series of bridge parties to be hosted by Mrs L F Molleur and Mrs B W Emerick at the Molleur home on North Pacific Street next week.
Mrs. W. E. Lloyd hosted the Busy Bee club Wednesday afternoon at the Lloyd Blair apartments.
Earl Huggins and his wife with their baby visited Mrs. Huggins' parents Mr. and Mrs. Buck Jones from Lake Idaho. They stayed about a week during the recent trip.
Mrs Thomas Barrett and Mrs Martin Barrett entertained the St Rose guild Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Thomas Barrett.
Mrs Alfred Cashmore hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for the St James guild at her west side home.
Mrs A W McCormick of Glacier Park arrived in Dillon last week and is staying with her sister Mrs A A Elliott.
John O'Connor who had been home nursing whooping cough returned to Dillon last week and is attending high school again.
Mrs Culver of Lakeview received a letter from Mrs Oulie Hollis of Monida. Hollis is visiting her old home in Washburn Wisconsin and enjoys it. She and her son Irwin own large ranches at the valley’s lower end near the dam.
Word reaches Dillon of the birth Saturday Jan 380 to Mr and Mrs Ernest Erickson Seattle. Mrs Erickson formerly Miss Mildred Elliott of Dillon daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Elliott. The baby is named Mary Helen.
Fanny and Evelyn Fairbanks live on the old Blake place in the valley and are attending Dillon High School. Friends extend best wishes for their success in studies.
A social evening ended late with songs and pinochle followed by a luncheon. Mr and Mrs Monit Barns are visiting the W H Lyons home. Others joined a trip to Dillon for a basketball game.
Mrs J F Mullen and her young daughter return from Butte with Mrs Kinkade. Armstead residents attend Lima sale while others visit Dillon and Clark's Canyon. Mrs Elmer Gordon visits Billings. Mrs Smith Ames heads to Los Angeles for a month.
Troy Interstate Utilities plans a new office on local grounds and will invest about $200,000 in new work across its system. The project signals job creation and regional development.
The First Baptist Church led by Minister BK Hurley invites attendance with church school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The sermon titled The White Cord of the Kingdom, and a 6:30 p.m. Young People gathering precede the 7:30 p.m. evening worship The Voices of Jesus. Enter to worship depart to serve.
An advertisement urges readers to see Dr. H H Scarborough at the Andrus Hotel on Thursday and Friday February 11 and 12. It claims his original methods treat eye defects, headaches, and dizziness with proven effectiveness.
Mrs J F Mullen acted as hostess to the members of the B M U at a Wednesday gathering. The event featured discussion and light refreshments with attendees from the church group.
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