Local Short Stories From England and Beaverhead News
Dick Andrews of Beaverhead is called for immediate military service in England as a member of the Duke of Cornwall's Royal Light Infantry. He is a naturalized citizen with a wife and family, classified by the local draft board as 4A. The article also highlights Red Cross knitting by young Sam Langdorf and sisters, and Dillon visitors D H Pendergast and A H Jackson in Los Angeles attending a southern California product exhibit.
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Dick Andrews
C. W. Scott
England
Andrews
Duke of Cornwall’s Royal Light Infantry
Beaverhead
Adjutant General
Beaverhead County
American Red Cross
Sam Langdorf
Miss Meer
Dillon
Los Angeles
D. H. Pendergast
A. H. Jackson
Beginning Second Semester Opens January 21 at School
Next Monday January 21 marks the start of the second semester. A class of six year olds will begin then and all must enter promptly or wait until next fall to enroll.
Examination Postponed for Dillon Civil Service Clerk Test
The Civil Service Commission postpones the Dillon Montana clerk carrier examination from January 12, 1918 to February 9, 1918. Both men and women may apply. Application forms and information are available from Walter V. Grimes, local secretary, at the post office, Seattle Eleventh Civil Service district, 303 Postoffice Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Dillon
Mont
Walter V. Grimes
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Eleventh Civil Service District
Postoffice
Seattle
Wash
Red Cross Seals Sale Nets 567.70 In County Drive
The local Red Cross chapter raised 567.70 from Christmas seals sales. Chairman Mrs. Morse thanks all contributors from the city and surrounding districts for their support and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Red Cross
Morse
Presbyterian Services and Church Activities
The Rev W N Salon of Helena will preach Presbyterian Home Mission Work at 11 a m Sunday January 20. St James Episcopal holds 7 30 a m service with 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m morning prayer Vespers at 4 30 p m. A prayer service in memory of Grace Graeter Poindexter is set for 10 a m Wednesday January 23. Harvesting ice proceeds as warmer weather may end the crop. local ice men fear a poor season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Services
W. N. Salon
Helena
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Home Mission
The
St. James Episcopal Church
Grace Graeter Poindexter
Eighth Grade Graduation to Be Held Tonight
The public school eighth grade class of twenty will hold graduation exercises this evening in the school auditorium. Prof. Robert Clark will deliver the address. The Junior band will perform along with other numbers. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
Deputy Warden Arrests Man for Unlicensed Fishing
J W Carney deputy game warden went to Grasshopper valley yesterday and arrested John Modich for fishing without a license. Modich appeared before Justice Kenison and pled guilty. He was fined 25 dollars but sent to jail for 30 days due to lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carney
Grasshopper Valley
John Modich
Modich
Justice Kenison
Evening Classes Under Mrs Edinger Begin This Month
A class started January 8 under Mrs Edinger and will be examined this afternoon. About twenty students began the work last evening and will hold classes every Monday and Thursday evenings at 8 o clock.
Sunday church schedule lists services and address
Sunday school at 9 55 a m with Prof Robert Clark superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m by Pastor H G Humphrey. Epworth league at 630 p m. At 730 p m the pastor will deliver a special address on the History of the Apostles Creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
H. G. Humphrey
Epworth League
Skating Thrives at Fairgrounds Rink
Municipal skating rink at the Fairgrounds has seen strong attendance as cold weather yields solid ice. Youthful skaters enjoy the sport amid brisk mornings and evenings.
Baptist Church Services Highlight Pastor Corll Themes
Rev. Walter M. Corll leads Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Jots of Life. Evening service at 8 p.m. features Pilate's Choice. Sunday afternoon he preaches at Melrose.
Troubles of the American Bakery Man
C McFadden of the Dillon Bakery argues bakers face unfair criticism after price raises. He cites 1914 to 1918 cost changes for flour, sugar, butter, eggs, paper, twine, and bread, noting government price controls keep margins fair. He outlines current ice cream and fountain supply prices and says deposits on dishes and fountain sales will shift to pints and quarts.
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C. McFadden
Dillon Bakery
McFadden
United States
Sugar Bowl
McFadlen’s
Dillon News Briefs Sees Residents Travel and Local Notes
Dillon brief items note George Tash and family riding the excursion train to California, D W Oliver leaving for Salt Lake City for the Woolgrowers convention, Mrs Morse and Miss Clegnorn heading to Los Angeles, and others visiting Dillon or preparing trips. Local job ad for a housekeeper and several residents' travel to California, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City frame the week’s social and civic movement.
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George Tash
California
D. W. Oliver
Salt Lake City
Woolgrowers
E. Morse
Miss Clegnorn
Los Angeles
Ellea W. McNinch
Oregon Short Line
Lima
Trents
Dillon
Max Lauterbach
George Stempson
Calif
Real Estate Sales Report Highlights Local Transfers
This week F. A. Hazelbaker reported sales including the Lynn ranch three miles south of the city selling to Louis Anderson and the Mrs May Burles Dunn property on Washington Street sold to R M Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Kate Poindexter Lynn
Louis Anderson
May Burles Dunn
Washington Street
R. M. Cosgrove
Morse Seeks Aviation Corps Fate After Salt Lake City Visit
Howard Morse son of J E Morse traveled to Salt Lake City this week for the physical examination ahead of joining the aviation corps of the United States Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation Corps
Howard Morse
J. E. Morse
Salt Lake City
United States Army
Jolly Club Members Meet With Mrs Gist
Dillon social notes record the Jolly club gathering on Wednesday evening with Mrs M D Gist in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Club
The
M. D. Gist
Missionary Meeting and Social Events Noted
The Presbyterian Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Hunter on Glen Dale Street Thursday January 24. Mr and Mrs E Winn Jones hosted a 500 party last night with six couples in attendance and refreshments after games. Dr J Walker and Mrs Ida Jones of Dubois Idaho wed on January 17 by justice L P Phillips. Dr Walker is a Dillon veterinarian with many local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Missionary Society
E. Winn Jones
Surprise party at Nyhart home for Northside couples
The ladies and their husbands of Northside Country club hosted a surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. John Nyhart's country home. About 55 attendees enjoyed a chicken pie dinner, a cut glass water set gift, and dancing in the granary hall with the Tonrey Baxter orchestra. Midnight snacks followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside
John Nyhart
Librarian Miss Buckhouse visits Dillon on food conservation drive
Miss Gertrude Buckhouse, librarian at the state university, spoke in Dillon on publicity work for food conservation. She met librarians from public and Normal libraries, library trustees, and women’s clubs to organize library efforts under the state food commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Buckhouse
State University
Dillon
Buckhouse
Miss Buckhouse
State Food Commission
Book Store Notice on Duplicate Letters Availability
The Tribune Book Store offers second sheets of letters for duplicating work. Availability details and pricing not specified in readable text.
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Tribune Book
County superintendents conclude Montana session in Dillon
The First Annual Professional course ends in Dillon with 4 score educators returning home by noon Saturday. Visitors praise state normal college work and Dillon hospitality. A notice expresses gratitude to Dr. Monroe and staff for their support and inspiration. John Dietrich reviews Helena efforts for sub normal children and seeks cooperation.
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State Normal College
Dillon
Lillon Mont
J. E. Mnree
Pres
Normal College
Monroe
State of
Montana
Finch
Clark
Mosher
Bettes
Suterland
John Dietrich
Helena
Dietrich
Governor Stewart Opens Co operatives Congress in Great Falls
Governor S W Stewart will open the Co-operators Congress in Great Falls on Monday February 4. The gathering runs to February 8 as a major Montana farm meeting with representatives from every county and labor groups. President Wilson expected to attend along with Northwest agricultural organizations. Railroads offer special rates and daily attendance is estimated at 2000.
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S. W. Stewart
Big “Co-operators' Congress
Great Falls
Montana
Wilson
Northwest
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Huber Bros
You
Dillon, Mont
the Star
Red Cross Seals Sales
Red Cross
Methodist Church
Ers
Albert Stamm
Dillon News Briefs
Butte
W. B-11
FL. M. Thayer
Twin Bridges
Ed Drummey
Coast Artillery
Supervisor Somers
Carl Siria
Camp Lewis
France
J. T. Ross
A. H. French
Argenta
Ernest O. Selway
Isaac Rife
Medicine Lodge Valley
Tacoma
Edgar
Rife
Carol Pay
Walker—Jones
Montana Mercantile
City Hall
Beaverhead State Bank
Dillon, Montana
President Monroe
Jetter
Pres. J
Governor Stewart
Farmers’ Meeting
Sam
Pioneer
Pioneer Seed House and Nursery
West
Actu
Oscar Witt Rcs
Bismarek
Dak
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