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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1930
Page
5
Business visitor W. W. Hawkins reported a heavy rainstorm in the Big Hole basin on Wednesday afternoon. A light shower also fell in the city around early evening. The item ends with a quip asking who claims the groundhog is a true prognosticator.
For sale a 320 acre ranch all under irrigation suitable for sheep or cattle. Terms may be considered. Inquire V. Bustin in Twin Bridges, Montana.
Reward of 1000 dollars offered for evidence leading to conviction of anyone who murders or steals beef or veal on the ranges of the Big Hole Horse Range Grasshopper Centennial Rock or Black Tail. Report evidence to W C Orr sheriff and D V Erwin stock inspector.
For lease a 480 acre ranch about 2 miles northeast of Dillon. State yearly rental offered for 3 year lease in letter to Mrs A Hansen, 1837 Monterey Road, South Pasadena, California.
A list of visitors and locals including George White from Glen F P Tate from Melrose and R J Jackson from Butte. Dillon hosted residents from Dell Lima Ennis Wisdom and Jackson with business and family notes and a John Deere tractor display at Dart Hardware.
Dillon Lodge No 1554 BPOE approved 52 candidates for initiation February 15, planning a city hall ceremony. Delegations from Butte Anaconda Bozeman Virginia City and others are expected with a special train under District Deputy George R Hackett. Idaho Falls will bring its entertainers. Mr and Mrs Isaac Rife Sr celebrated his 73rd birthday with Beaverhead friends in the Rife home. Bert Orr Jr hosted a DeMolay cast dinner for Is Zat So with Olive Scholz and other guests.
Emmett Carroll moved Car roll Livestock Company horses from the Big Hole to Dillon and plans to pasture them in Beaverhead valley. International Harvester rep Henry Webber is in town meeting with local dealers Paddock and Tyro. A small pup named Toby, once owned by Jimmy Main at the Metlen hotel, was fatally injured by a car near the Andrus hotel and was shot by Chief Nelson.
Mrs. E. B. Roe and Mrs. Lowell Smith entertained at the Roe home on South Washington with a dinner, auction bridge, a bridge luncheon, and two more bridge dinners across Monday to Wednesday. Floral decorations plus cut flowers enhanced the rooms.
Mrs J M Hill of Homer Georgia and Mrs Ornstein of Green Bay Wisconsin praise Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. They note decades of use, no opiates or chloral hydrate, and trust from a careful mother. Sold by Geo M Gosman successor to Potts.
Mrs. Fred Woodside entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club this week at her home on South Rife street, hosting players for an afternoon session of cards and conversation.
Miss Jeanne Covall celebrated her eleventh birthday with a theatre party Saturday afternoon at the Andrus erill followed by refreshments.
Fritz Johnson and Wanda Johnson of Lima were married this morning by Judge L P Phillips at the courthouse following a recent decree of divorce. The ceremony marks a new start for the couple in the local civic and social scene.
Northside Country club schedules a meeting with Mrs. J. L. Willard on Tuesday February 11 at 1 o'clock for a dinner event.
Mr and Mrs Guy Gray and their daughter Dorothy arrived from Grasshopper on Monday and will stay in Butte until after school closes. Their cause and duration of stay are noted with no additional details.
The Methodist Sunday school Normal class has met a challenge to furnish 50 of a possible 200 attendance and now awaits the local to add their 50 new members. Teachers seek those not currently in any school.
Pictures of O. A. Bergeson and W. D. Tovey, chairman and secretary of the Dillon Commercial Service club, appeared in the February Montana Business Monitor issue from Livingston, with copies received in Dillon last week.
A puppy owned by Fred die Chapman died after poisoning Thursday morning, a heart breaking loss for its young owner. Sheriff Orr urges dog owners to keep pets indoors after two other dogs were poisoned recently, noting possible malice but urging caution and vigilance.
Otto A. Schulz of Sheridan Montana set a world record at an Indiana event by killing 10 pairs of live birds from 28 yards. He won the Open Flyers with 49 of 50 targets, achieving a remarkable performance.
The Fortnightly dancing club held its second dance of the series at St James guild hall on Wednesday evening. Hosts and hostesses included Mr. and Mrs. T. F McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Forrester, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Dysert Gowen, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Stephan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stamm, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rife, and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berge son.
A group of Dillon friends of Mr and Mrs Ike Rife Jr recently married in California motored to their Grant area ranch Wednesday evening and enjoyed an old fashioned charivari and reception.
The Riverside Country Club will be entertained by Mrs J W Deputy at her ranch home on Wednesday February 12. Local members are invited to attend and enjoy the social gathering hosted by Mrs Deputy featuring light refreshments and community fellowship.
Mrs John T Orr hosted the Entre Nous Bridge club Thursday evening at her residence on South Idaho Street continuing the social game among local players.
D A R Beaverhead Chapter convenes Tuesday afternoon February 11 with Miss Jean Bishop presiding. The program will feature a display of old quilts and a history of the maker if possible. Each member is asked to bring one or more quilts or related items.
Acting Governor F A Hazelbaker traveled to Butte on a business trip Tuesday and returned the same day. He witnessed the Moose Creek hill wreck where Vincent Crimmons died, noting the large truck skimmed about 60 feet above the ground after the cab was cleared.
The Manse Society of the Presbyterian church gathered Thursday afternoon at the corner Idaho and Glendale home of Mrs. Ralph Harding with Mrs. Harry Graves and Mrs. Harding as hostesses.
The Men’s club of the Presbyterian church gathered Tuesday evening at Dr. F. H. Bimrose’s home for a mulligan feed hosted by the dentist.
The Nelson Parent Teachers association announces its meeting moved from February 7 to February 14.
Mr and Mrs J H Keenan and Mr and Mrs Michael Lauterbach at the Keenan ranch host a series of card parties at the northern end of the valley.
The Commercial Services association will meet in Springdale Montana February 10 and 11. Reduced fares to Springdale from Montana points have been authorized by the Northern Pacific Railway with a 100 minimum attendance. Tickets on the certificate plan at a fare and one half for the round trip go on sale February 6 to 11 and are valid returning to midnight February 14.
Thursday evening meeting of the Wranglers club took place at the offices of Pearl I Smith with Dr. Robert Clark presiding, according to local notes.
Mrs. O. M. Best hosted the Social Eight club at her South Idaho Street residence Friday afternoon for an afternoon gathering with club ladies.
Mrs W D Tovey and Mrs Walter Grimes hosted the St James guild gathering Thursday afternoon at the guild hall with members in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Erwin welcomed a number of friends Friday evening for dinner and a game of progressive pinochle.
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