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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
5
Our stock features plain silver knives and forks and fine tea sets. We offer REEDS & BAR TON AND GORHAM pieces, ensuring quality and reliability for any table setting.
National Orange Day will be observed nationwide on Saturday March 10 with orange dishes on dining cars and displays in major ticket offices. California oranges will be promoted, with hotels restaurants and grocers expected to feature the fruit. Separately the Pearl I Smith building on East Bannack Street nears completion for Security State Bank with a front banking area and rear abstracts department, a vault and fixtures in place for a March opening.
St Valentine celebrations receive unusual citywide interest with social events and eager children. The Dillon post office faced a busy week handling Valentine mail as Edward Ryan, a local contractor, died in Marshfield Wisconsin after a brief illness during a Wisconsin visit with his wife and two children.
A daughter Elizabeth Jean was born February 1 to Dr. Raymond E. Watkins and his wife, formerly Maude Stone of Dillon. Cards were sent from Dillon this week announcing the birth.
A severe shortage of masks left attendees unable to obtain them for two scheduled mask balls Monday night. A loud appeal was sent to Butte for more masks but yielded no relief, drawing a parallel to a coal famine in severity.
The Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a Young Peoples' meeting at 6:30 p.m. A contest runs until June 1. An important business meeting is set for February 18 a.m. Attendees are urged to join both the Sunday school and the Young Peoples' society.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs J Oscar Granley of Dell Montana died Sunday morning February 11 at eight weeks old from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Dell with burial at Lima. Services conducted by H G Humphrey.
At the Methodist church on Sunday Red 18th Sunday school starts at 9 50 a m with Prof Robert Clark as superintendent Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor H G Humphrey A preaching service at Dell on Friday evening Feb 16 conducted by H G Humphrey The Redmen mask hall crowd enjoyed lively masked revelry Monday night John H Shefer who had a leg fracture recently visited Dillon and had the plaster removed with wife Mrs Shefer and Frank Blair driving him home Local citizens plan coal sheds for a full winter stock to be stored during summer due to prior coal shortages
A handsome clock was added to the city rest room furnishings and presented by the Riverside Country Club. The gift is appreciated by the ladies of the Good Government Club who helped secure the rest room.
Women allege men entered a women’s public rest room recently finding a man asleep on a couch. They retreated, noting the facility is meant for female use and questioning why men were allowed in.
Dillon observed Lincoln's Birthday with the municipal flagstaff display and closures of schools banks post office and courthouse offices. Local businesses remained open as usual.
A new entrance is being added at the Busy Bee restaurant. The existing stairway will be removed and a new front installed to improve lighting and overall ambiance.
A palace horse car arrived in Dillon early in the week carrying shingles for Wedum Lumber Company. With cars in short supply any type of freight car is used to move goods.
Charles Green aged 72 longtime sheep shearer in his younger days died at the poor farm Monday and was buried Tuesday, with funeral arrangements announced by local officials.
For sale at private sale, the Washington Nyhart ranch at Point of Rocks offers 750 acres with water rights. Terms require one half down, balance on agreeable terms. Inquiries to John A. Nyhart, Dillon, or J L or C A Nyhart, Twin Bridges. 7 tf.
The Good Government Club schedules its next regular gathering in the assembly room of the Training school on Tuesday February 20 at 4 p m. An interesting program will cover civic and social problems with an informal discussion. Mrs Matthew Orr presents The Social Conscience of the Community and Miss Innis presents Community Spirit.
On Monday night the Redmen held their annual ball in honor of Lincoln's birthday with about 600 present in costume or as spectators. City Hall Auditorium featured elaborate lodge colors, Indian decor, and a Lincoln portrait flanked by large American flags.
The event featured cut flowers in the center and a five piece orchestra. At 10:30 masks were removed and dancing continued until 12 a.m. Punch was served during the evening. The affair is declared the biggest success of any annual ball yet given by the Redmen.
Mrs. Hollingsworth hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at her south town home with many male members attending to celebrate Mr. Hollingsworth's birthday. Guests received valentines with cake as Miss Viola Hollingsworth and Miss Ann Shafer provided music, and attendees included Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Foote, and other local members.
The All Stars basketball girls defeated the Juniors by a large margin then received a celebratory dinner hosted by Senior Celesta Young. The event at her home featured flowers valentines and a four course meal followed by dancing and socializing into the night.
Two Valentine bridge events were hosted by Mrs. A Potts on Wednesday, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Her South Washington Street home was lavishly decorated in red and white with cut flowers cupids and hearts. A guest at the afternoon party called it the most delightful she had ever attended.
A birthday dinner was held at Ned Saunders home last Sunday in honor of R. P. Lute Jake Willard and Ethel Spencer whose birthdays fall in the first half of February. Sixteen Willard family members attended the dinner.
Mrs Nels P Nelson celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at her home north of town on Saturday evening. More than twenty friends and neighbors attended, the gathering featured dancing and music before refreshments were served.
The Needle club was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs Charles P Thomas. Guests included Mesdames Fersgren Leubben Roy Stephen son A L Anderson Nash Sniffen Miss Stamm and Miss Nash.
Clayton Kennedy of Monida and Maud Caley of Dallas Texas married at the residence of E H Brun dage by H G Humphrey on February thirteenth and the ceremony placed in local records.
Mrs Terry Browning hosted two pleasant card parties this week, one Wednesday night and one Thursday night, with cards as the main diversion.
The Epworth League youth group at the Methodist church will hold a Valentine social and candy sale Friday evening February 16. Proceeds support church activities and youth programs.
The North Side Country club meeting is postponed until March 13 and will be entertained by Mrs. Theodore Nelson.
The Theta club will be entertained next Wednesday evening by Mrs D V Erwin at a theatre party and luncheon.
Mrs. Ed Cushing entertained the Busy Bee group at a Valentine afternoon gathering.
The Hobnob club were entertained by Mrs W B Hartwig this afternoon in a social gathering. Members enjoyed a cordial visit and the host delivered a welcoming reception.
Mrs. O M Best entertained the Social Eight club last Friday afternoon with a convivial gathering.
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