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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
4
A compact retrospective of notable items drawn from the Tribune archives. Highlights include curious anecdotes, notable people, and events that shed light on earlier eras, framed with a nostalgic newspaper voice.
The county jail’s 20,000 pound iron cages are en route from St Louis after over 20 days travel and will be installed in the new jail. Chinatown Celestials celebrate the Chinese New Year with firecrackers. A defendant waives preliminary exam. bail is set but not posted and he remains jailed. Efforts to build an Argenta opera house are discussed after a masquerade. Mr Beeson of Dillon claims a flying machine patent. local railings praise and critique the inventor's prospects as headlines mock the invention and Dillonites.
The Dillon community reacts to the Maine disaster in Havana harbor with national enthusiasm. Ralph Sebree acquires a new chainless 1898 Columbia bicycle. The Metlen hotel in Dillon opens with more than 200 guests and a brass band concert featuring A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.
A notice notes the birth of a baby girl at Robert alias home and mentions sharing fine cigars among friends in celebration. The fragment records a social welcome event with a personal touch.
Walter C. Hughes of the National Confectioners Association cites George Washington as the first American to back candy in military rations. He notes Washington sent candy to England during an Indian campaign in 1757 and that sweets for soldiers trace back to earlier European uses.
The Cub Scouts will meet Friday evening February 17 at 7 o'clock at the Methodist church.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold a meeting at Mrs. Louis Stahl's home Thursday afternoon February 28 at 2 30.
Misses May Sprinkle and Laura Sprinkle hosted a Saturday pinochle gathering at their South Washington Street home. Guests enjoyed delightful refreshments after an evening of card play.
Mrs. F. H. Garver of Los Angeles hosted a dinner for seven members and former members of the Needle club, now in California. The gathering featured former members who previously belonged to the club.
Mrs. Boss Emerick hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her apartments in the Emerick block. Refreshments were served after the afternoon of cards by Mrs. Emerick.
The Ellen May Guild will be entertained Monday afternoon February 27 at 3 o'clock by Miss Margaret Huntington and Miss Helen Mae Smith at the home of Mrs. T. Lee McCracken 424 So Rife Street. This will be the annual business meeting and officers election. Notice a date change.
Miss Lenore Thompson was the honor guest at a pinochle party hosted by Miss Jean Bishop on South Idaho street last Thursday evening for Thompson's birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Christiansen hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Christiansen last Friday evening at the Country Inn. Valentines decorated the room and an excellent dinner was served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Quackenbush, Mr. and Mrs. John Tessier, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keen an, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Roberts, Mrs. Al bers, John Albers, Mr. and Mrs. George Lennox, Mrs. Earl Selway, Miss Eleanor Selway and Miss Estelle Lennox.
Lee Woolverton led the Legion show with Red Lips and a chorus of good lookers Martha Salee Dorothy Britton Mayme Marzetta and Selma Lee. The Baxter Tonney orchestra and D V Paddock earned praise. several performers and staff are listed with roles in the production. A Dallas News aside notes a lobster changing shells and bones.
The article recalls springtime marble games on Dillon streets and lots, naming past champions such as Hi Brundage, Googer Forrester, Hen Melton, Gene Free, and Jud Brundage. It notes the shift from older spots like the Andrus corner to modern streets and the changing names of the pastime.
St James Guild will host a card party at the Guild hall on the evening of February 20. Reservations for tables or individuals may be made with Mrs W V Grimes.
Mrs. C. P. Thomas entertained the Needle club at a Wednesday Valentine luncheon at 1 30. Place cards and table decorations matched the day. After a luncheon the group enjoyed needle work with guests Mrs. G. T. Paul, Mrs. John Collins, Mrs. W. H. Elofson, Mrs. John Orr and her mother Mrs. Benedict.
Mrs. Jay B. Holtz hosted a pinochle party Saturday evening at her South Idaho Street residence with four tables in play. Refreshments followed the card games.
An exchange notes Dillon will buy a Peerless automobile, stating a willingness to spend more if a good team is secured after Dillon paid seven thousand dollars to back a baseball team last year. The Devil's Auction is drawing crowds in Montana theaters as a theater hit.
George Ditty announces private sale options for his best horses all in top condition. He offers 200 head weighing 1200 to 1600 pounds and 50 saddle horses for individual buys or carloads, inviting buyers to inspect and inquire.
A Louisville Times editorial cartoon pines for a mechanism to redirect stubborn thinkers. The joke suggests turning switches to ease single mindedness, hinting at social reform.
Mrs Justin Morse gives a series of bridge dinners and luncheons this week starting with a Saturday reception at the Morse home on South Idaho Street. About 60 ladies attended and were helped by a long list of hostesses and assistants. events include a Monday luncheon a Thursday dinner and a concluding Saturday luncheon.
A fragment notes that what is believed to be the oldest flock in the world was wrought in AD 1489 by an unknown artisan at the court of Philip the Good in Burgundy.
The new Dodge Victory Six is being exhibited this week by W. E. Lloyd of the Red Star garage, drawing considerable attention in Dillon.
Rural school notes report Mill Point collected $2.00 from Christmas seals and Virginia Gray joined county sellers. It lists 100 percent attendance schools Bannack Bristow Red Rock Blacktail No IT East Fox and Gibbons. Effort List includes many students and Honor Roll names with numerous 90s in subjects.
Joy Mansfield and Dorothy Finsley appear in a clipped citation with May Sprinkle listed as County Superintendent of Schools. The fragment hints at a local education context involving named individuals and school administration.
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