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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
10
A terse reminder argues ships carry lifeboats to stay safe at sea and urges saving money in a bank now for old age or adversity rather than relying on luck or fate. The piece links preparation with security and prudence.
Mr and Mrs Ro F P Tattersall hosted a Monday card party at their south Idaho street home with five hundred as the main game and a substantial lunch. Guests included numerous couples and single friends, followed by Valentine dormitory activities and small gatherings honoring visiting Miss Helen Rife of Medicine Lodge.
Mr and Mrs A A Elliott hosted a six course turkey dinner Saturday to celebrate the birthdays of their daughter Mildred Elliott and Mr William Jennings who share the date. The table showcased candles a large birthday cake and red roses. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Jennings Mary Emily Elliott Mildred Elliott Gladys Oliver and Morton Elliott. The honored couple received many gifts from friends.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Cornell host a second string of pleasant evenings with euchre and Victrola music. Guests include Mr and Mrs R F Tattersall, Mr and Mrs George Dart, Mr and Mrs George Lovell, Mr and Mrs William Bernstein, Mr and Mrs A Potts, Mr and Mrs J B Poindexter, Mr and Mrs Joseph I Monroe, Dr and Mrs Floyd H Beat, Dr and Mrs R R Rathbone, Mesdames W B Carter N E Stone M T Burleigh and Miss Anne Hazard.
Tuesday evening a social card gathering at the Pacific street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Cornell featured five euchre tables. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Olmsted, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Poindexter, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. A. Connolly, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Forseren, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Solway, Mrs. Laura Kress, Mrs. Clara Chapman, and Miss Bert Shortt.
The preparatory class at the Montana State Normal College will entertain all other classes this Friday, promising a light program of performances and camaraderie among students.
The young people's society of the Baptist church invites members to a Friday evening party at the Baptist parsonage. The event aims to strengthen fellowship and community among attendees.
The club was entertained at the home of Mrs Lorain Spencer on Tuesday with readings by Mrs Burt A Tower. An elaborate five oclock supper followed. Rooms and tables were decorated in Valentine emblems with red hearts cupids and flowers. Guests included Mesdames M E French Frank Birrer Burt A Tower Gerhard Albers G P Spencer Tate Taylor D V Erwin Edwin Kirk and Miss Montana Albers Sarafina Birrer Rosa Ripley Gertrude French Martha Chapman.
Two Fires struck Beaverhead County with total losses. Gelhaus saloon in Armstead burned last Friday at 4 00 pm from a defective flue. no insurance. Loss about 5000. Nearby dairy barn and six milking cows burned at Mike Rebich ranch south of Dillon last Saturday night. origin unknown. Brown helped prevent spread by tearing down a fence. stock and dairy barn uninsured. loss about 1500.
The Saturday evening club will be entertained next week by Miss Patterson at the home of Mrs Hawley Selway a week from Tuesday.
Friday evening at Mrs. George Dart home the club meeting will be hosted by her with members gathering for a bridge session and social time.
The club will meet next Friday after noon at the home of Mrs. G. T. Paul.
The club will hold a regular meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss upcoming events and plan the program. Members are urged to attend for brief reports and committee updates.
There was no regular meeting this week on Thursday. The missionary meeting took place Tuesday afternoon at Guild Hall.
The St. Rose guild will be entertained next Thursday afternoon at the rectory by Mrs. N. M. Staudaher.
The aid group gathered Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. SE Keesee on Kentucky Avenue to discuss community assistance activities.
A large class of ladies will begin lessons in dancing next Tuesday evening under Mrs Burt A Tower. Instruction covers the latest ballroom steps and some of the older dances that have grown popular.
No regular meeting was held this week for the M. E. Aid group. The brief note records the cancellation of the usual gathering and implies a pause in organized activities.
Mrs Floyd Best presided as hostess Monday evening of the club. Mrs James Dodd and Miss Van De Walker stood in for absent members. The next gathering will be at the home of Mrs Clara Chapman.
Examinations for teachers will be conducted Thursday and Friday February 26 and 27 at the court house in Dillon Montana. A note lists Margaret Ross as an examinee with the timeframe.
Associate members conducted a business meeting Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Callaway. The session covered club matters and upcoming activities.
Members of the Needle Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of A. J. Wedum with Mrs. Clara Bronson serving as hostess for the event.
The weekly gathering with Mrs Stevenson was delayed this week because the hostess is ill.
The club met last week on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Ernest Orr in attendance. Mrs. L Cushing played as substitute for the session.
Mrs Hawley Selway entertained the ladies of the club this Friday afternoon at her home, hosting a social gathering with neighbors and familiar faces in attendance.
The Hudson Motor Car Co introduces the Six-40 claiming a weight under 3,000 pounds, far lower operating costs, and a price of 1750 FOB Detroit. Buyers praised its lightness, economy, and features like a streamline body, left side drive, and discontinuous seats, designed by Howard E. Coffin.
Dr. E B Craighead of the University of Montana has been chosen as a member of the National Citizens committee tasked with calling the third international peace conference at The Hague. The appointment was announced yesterday at the request of Andrew D White and Joseph H Choate, noted advocates for peace. The committee faces a crucial task as America may lead the next peace conference and its success hinges on the American effort.
Notice is given that the Dillon Beaverhead County Montana registration books for the April 6, 1914 city election will close March 6, 1914 at 5 p.m. Electors may register at the county clerk’s courthouse or before a justice of the peace or notary. Unregistered voters cannot vote. Jay S. Baker county clerk and ex officio registrar. Adv. 6-9.
Notice to creditors of Jake Swingman deceased. W T Scurry is administrator and requests all claims be exhibited with vouchers within four months after first publication at the law office of Lew L Callaway and E J Callaway Dillon Beaverhead Montana. First publication February 13 1914.
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