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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
5
Beautiful table silverware elevates meals and decor. The stock covers plain knives and forks to fine tea sets, offering choices for any taste or purse. The ad promotes Reed & Barton and Gorham as the best known makes.
John E. Rees prepares a bill for the Lemhi Historical Society to appropriate 5000 from Fish and Game funds to acquire Fort Lemhi site and restore it to its original appearance as a public park. Governor Alexander is expected to back the proposal in his forthcoming message.
Ground from National Oil Company holdings on the Little Muddy shows filing by hopeful oil magnates amid a first bore strike. Several drills expected to begin this spring as tanks are arranged for crude shipment to Butte. A new well is planned nearby and stock is reportedly off the market. Also announced is a lyceum concert by a Hungarian orchestra to be held in Dillon on Wednesday January 17, marking a premier western tour date. Dr G E Finch travels to Helena for a teachers certificates meeting called by Chancellor E C Elliott.
H D Mayfield a blacksmith with a dry land ranch near Armstead opens a new shop in Armstead six years after building the shop on the G P boom site. He expects steady work as many settlers have moved into the area in recent years.
R R Glidewell owner operator of a saw mill twelve miles from Bannack had the thumb on his left hand severed by a circular saw last Thursday. The injury occurred while sawing lumber and the thumb was cut off at the first joint. A surgeon replaced the lost thumb and it may heal but remain stiff.
C. W. Conger operates in Helena to compile a full set of plats for F. A. Hazelbaker U S land commissioner showing all vacant lands in Beaverhead county. After completing work in Helena he returns to Dillon to partner with Hazelbaker in the land business with a focus on public lands.
Harry Andrus arrived from Seattle Saturday to look after business. He said a Dillon hotel is to be built with plans prepared by Seattle architects and to be completed soon. Construction will start as soon as frost leaves the ground in spring.
The Tribune describes using coal dust waste paper and broken boxes as fuel after a coal famine hit town this week, to keep the print shop warm for several days.
Prof. Foote accepted the position of assistant state superintendent of public instruction and plans to move to Helena next week. He will rent his ranch and cattle and relocate his household goods to the capital city. A friend’s congratulatory letter notified him of the appointment.
Mrs. Wm. Sweeney from Sheep Creek basin traveled to Dillon this week seeking medical care for her young daughter who was threatened with pneumonia. The family found shelter at the Yeager home during treatment.
Most of the Dillon members of the Virginia lodge of Elks traveled to the social city Monday to attend the lodge annual ball and banquet held Monday night.
Interior decoration for the new theatre is nearly finished with opening plans delayed by material shortages coal scarcity and cold weather. A Chinook wind raised temperatures to 40 to 50 degrees easing conditions though dust remains an issue. Sunday services at the Methodist Church include Sunday school at 9 50 a m Prof Robert Clark supervising and sermons by H G Humphrey at 1 p m and 7 30 p m Epworth League meets at 6 30 led by Miss Tucker. Humphrey to preach at Stone Creek school house Sunday afternoon.
Rev. F. E. Dodds of Thompson Falls, formerly of Dilson, is named chaplain of the senate for the upcoming legislative session.
Second Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion at 7 30 a m church school at 2 45 a m morning and evening prayers with sermons Litany Fridays at 7 30 p m Rector H Led Young leads services in a concise parish timetable.
Mizpah Chapter No 13 O E S held its annual officer installation at the Masonic temple on Tuesday evening January 9 1917. A banquet followed the instillation conducted by retiring matron Mrs Lulu H Elliott. Officers installed included W M Mrs Katie Jennings W P Dr Geo G Brownback Asso M Mrs Mary C Toan secretary Mrs Martha Martin treasurer Mrs Allie Baxter conductress Mrs Nellie Lovell marshal Mrs Katie Burfiend chaplain Mrs Louise Feathenly Ahab Miss Georgia Mathews Ruth Mrs Margaret Wemple Esther Mrs Maude Price Martha Mrs Helen Furschner Electa Mrs Mattie Dart warder A A Elliott sentinel and organist Mrs Lulu H Elliott.
Mary Louise Kellner born September 8 1916 died January 8 1917 in Big Sheep Creek basin pneumonia. Funeral conducted by Rev Humphrey in Lima on Tuesday January 9.
The First Baptist Church announces a business meeting Sunday January 14 at 11 o clock in the morning. Members are urged to attend a briefing on church affairs and upcoming decisions.
Mrs. A. J. Wedum entertained Bitter Root club members Wednesday afternoon at her South Pacific street residence.
Members and friends of the Baptist Aid society were entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Louisa Taylor and Miss Clara Plant at a change of gifts event. The gathering included members of "Bunch Ten" meeting monthly and listed May Henneberry Mary Ewing Jessie Ferris Mildred Elliott Ellen Nelson Dorothy Thomas Frances Caldwell Josephine Jones at the home of Miss Plant.
Mrs Burt Orr gave a one o'clock luncheon with yellow color decor and tally cards. The delectable cast included Mrs R R Rathbone, Mrs C H Phillips, Mrs W C Orr, Mrs G T Paul, Mrs A G Williams, Mrs Jessie Smith, Mrs Clara Chapman, Mrs Lorenzo Cushing, Mrs E S Duff, Mrs R F Tattersall, Mrs A B Rife, Mrs Ernest Orr, Mrs M A Walker, and Miss Mary Hester Phillips.
The ladies of St James parish host a Kensington-Friday on January 19 at 3 p m at the rectory. Mrs James Craig of Anaconda Montana president of the Woman's Auxiliary to the board of missions will speak on The Impressions Received at the General Convention Held in St Louis. The offering supports Mrs Craig's expenses.
The Theta group held their annual Christmas party last evening at the White home. Hostesses included Miss Margaret White, Miss Cora Taylor, Miss Emily Taylor, Miss Hazel McDonald, Miss Clara Adams and Mrs W. E. Stephenson. A 7 o'clock dinner preceded cards and music.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Cornell entertained at a charming dinner at 6 30 last evening. The color scheme was pink. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A L Anderson and son Leland, President and Mrs. J B Monroe, and Roscoe Cornell Jr.
Mr and Mrs Earl Wheat entertained at a delightful 500 party last week in honor of their house guest Miss Georgia Walker of Butte. Five tables were used for the game and a charming evening was enjoyed. Miss Walker is visiting the Ed Roe home in Bedrock this week.
Miss Doris Kupfer will celebrate her sixth birthday next Friday January 19 with an at home party at Clear View Burt A Tower residence. About sixty invitations have been issued for the event in the Burt A Tower neighborhood.
Miss Marguerite Cushing entertained the teachers and officers of the Baptist Sunday school at her home on South Washington Street Wednesday night. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening ensued.
Mrs. Wesley Miller and her mother Mrs. Willard hosted a Dillon afternoon at home entertaining the Northside Country Club. About seventy five guests were served an elaborate dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Anson Baxter gave a five course dinner Monday evening for ten friends. The dining rooms were decorated with narcissus and a delicate menu was served.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will be entertained in the lecture room next Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Ed Hollingsworth and Mrs. Earl Selway. The "Bunch Ten" held a New Year's party at the home of Marjorie Stevenson on January 3, with Lorena Stone and Marjorie Stevenson noted.
The Jolly club was entertained by Mrs. B. W. Emerick last Tuesday evening. Miss Anna Huber and Miss Frances Bimrose were guests. Mrs. F. E. Foote will be the next hostess.
Mrs Will Cashmore and Mrs Rod ney Foster entertained St James guild members yesterday afternoon in the Guild hall.
The Methodist Foreign Missionary society was entertained by Mrs. Julia Reddington on Tuesday afternoon, hosting a social gathering with attendees and discussion.
The Catholic ladies of St Rose will be entertained on Thursday January 18 by Mrs W W Sheppard in a social gathering aimed at community fellowship and organizing charity events.
Mrs Geo W Dart entertained a few ladies Saturday evening at cards in her home.
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