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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
10
A small OCR fragment shows unclear letters and names, hindering full understanding. The readable segment hints at a report-like note possibly from a railway or transit page but lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable persons.
Mrs. E. R. Mosher hosted Kensington gatherings Friday and Saturday afternoons to honor Mrs. R. C. Mosher of Hudson Wisconsin visiting Dillon. Invitations included a long list of local ladies and several young Misses, with attendees coming from multiple households.
Mrs. Jennie Johnson and John Balt won the prize cake for best cakewalk at a Women of Woodcraft dance in Dart's hall last Friday night. The event drew laughs from spectators and dancers, with varied disguises including two Indians and a cowgirl. Johnson dressed as Topsy from Uncle Tom's Cabin. Eastman's orchestra provided the music.
Mr and Mrs John F Bishop and Miss Bishop entertained guests at a Thursday euchre party in honor of Mr and Mrs Roy B Herndon of Salmon Idaho. A long list of attendees included Dr and Mrs Rathbone Mr and Mrs Williams Mr and Mrs Cushing Mr and Mrs Orr Mr and Mrs Morse and many others.
A Monday night progressive flinch party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H H Swain on Washington street drew four tables and lively play. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Hosford assisting. Nearby the Northside Country club hosted a farewell surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Elza Smith as they prepare to move to Bozeman. A large bridge event at Mrs J E Monroe’s featured many guests and tables.
The scene describes Stevenson and their young son Ralph Cushing dining with fourteen guests. The dining room shone in red and gold with a red canopy and red carnation centerpiece. A novel printed menu amused guests as they guessed the quotations calling for various courses.
Honor guest Mrs Roy B Herndon attended a luncheon arranged by Miss Jean Bishop on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs E D White Mrs Matthew Orr Mrs Lyman Bennett and several Misses White Graeter Ostrander Faye Scott Sadie Graeter and Morse.
Dillon firemen and their wives gathered at the Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening for a banquet. City officials including G. T. Paul M. E. Barry A. C. Gruwell A. J. Wedum and Mayor T. D. Olmsted attended. A general social time followed the meal.
On Wednesday afternoon 54 ladies signed the register marking the first weekly Ladies' Day. From two to six o'clock the women enjoyed club hospitality during this initial observance of the new weekly event.
Mrs B O Selway and Mrs Clara Chapman host an one o clock luncheon today and tomorrow at Mrs Selways home with dark red carnation decorations. Last Saturday Ralph McFadden celebrated a birthday inviting many young friends to his fathers bakery. Mrs F M Cunnard entertained the club Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Hosford as guest.
Semester examinations have started with two hour periods and a rule against late entry. Miss Paxton supervised eighth grade exams in Lima. The Domestic Science senior class hosted a luncheon for mothers and staff. Arrowhead club elected Frank Lovell president, Joe Carroll vice president, and Fred Featherly secretary treasurer. The basketball tourney and public speaking contests are set for Bozeman March 7-9, with several boys already entering. Sacajawea club enjoyed its best session as the journal was read. The second semester begins January 22, 1912 as Grace Smith plans to enter Gallatin county high. Bozeman moves noted, with possible games against Great Falls and Twin Bridges, and a February return with Anaconda.
The Dillon high school basketball squad returned Sunday evening from road games in Anaconda and Deer Lodge. Both contests ended in defeat for the local boys.
The notice lists Bond and Bond continuing grocery operations with reduced staple prices. It notes flour prices, Tattersall paper bags on sale, Standard Talking Machines at Wm. Klein's store, and a nearby rink event with a prize for best skater. It also reports local visits and upcoming church announcements.
An advertisement claims skin problems come from stomach issues and promotes a week long MI-DNA stomach tablet trial. The copy promises a fifty cent box with money back if unsatisfied after one week.
Short ad notices list a furnished five room house for rent at L. J. Price’s office. An incubator for sale at Stanfield Place. A 145 acre farm for sale three miles south of Dillon. Paris Dye House touts French cleaning in Beaverhead County. Harrisons carries household goods. Merino Bucks offered by Stephen Coax at Lima or Sage Creek. An income offer to advertise lamp burners with a cash incentive.
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