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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
1
Deputy Sheriff Kellum notes bootleggers often betray gang members who slash moonshine prices leading to arrests. Snitching spreads as trust erodes, with raids expanding across factions. Credit troubles arise as some buyers resist collections, threatening illicit profits.
Beaverhead high defeats Anaconda high 30 to 23 in a hard fought game at the high school gym. Both teams showed balance issues though Beaverhead edged ahead with stronger defense and a late rally led by Selway and Leimert. Officials Dave Metlen and Frank Ryburn praised for firm calls.
Perry Kious known as Cyclone Bill dies after a short illness at the County Poor Farm. A 68 year old Dillon character with a checkered career including stage driving near Deadwood, hostler work in Dillon, and varied jobs. He suffered a past accident that left him partly incapacitated, with efforts to locate relatives in Chillacothe, Missouri unsuccessful. Funeral and burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery.
Senator C. S. Muffly of Winston was appointed receiver for the Boston and Montana Corporation by Judge Joseph C. Smith after a petition by Dillon attorney C W Robison. President W. R. Allen will continue as manager under receivership, expected to be short, with five years of development well underway in the Elkhorn district including a 3 mile railroad, a 750 ton mill, a 30 mile transmission line, and extensive tunnels and cuts.
De Molay held its first initiation since installation in the Masonic hall, conferring the initiatory degree on nine neophytes. Members and many Masons attended the ceremony. the nine new members will be honored guests at Saturday’s City Hall ball. Names: William Garrison, Lee Stone, Kenneth Slack, Melvin Smith, Percy Kennison, William Dunn, Earnest Nelson, Ralph Smith, Tom Yost.
Three copper stills and a barrel of moonshine found in a Browne's gulch cabin after Sheriff Dan Mooney and Undersheriff Ross hiked eight miles. Four pigs drank the liquor. W. O. Smith pleaded guilty and awaits district court sentence with $300 bond. A separate search near Hogback yielded a still and mash, but no arrests.
Madison National Forest Sheepgrowers Association meeting at Sheridan last Friday endorsed a one night bedding system on forest lands and a bounty law for predatory animals. They also protested setting aside public lands for the Dubois experiment station and elected officers for 1923. E. O. Selway, Tom Call, and Austin Linder named presidents. Charles Ladue, secretary. advisory board includes Joh. Anderson, Harry Foster, and Ernest Orr. The Madison and Beaverhead counties comprise the membership.
The annual charity ball hosted by the Good Government club at City hall last Saturday drew a large crowd. Admission and donations supported relief work for the worthy poor in Dillon, with Tonney Orchestra providing music and dancing lasting until one.
A. A. Elliott hosted a birthday dinner Saturday evening with twelve guests in attendance. The event honored Morton Elliott with a celebratory meal at the Elliott residence.
Missoula and Dillon clash in a high school basketball contest at 8 PM in the Missoula gym. Bea Verhead aims to topple last year’s state champions as Coach Williams tunes up his squad for a likely crowd turnout and a strong showing.
Senator Hazelbaker returns to Helena to be on deck Monday morning and says the legislative machinery is running smoothly. He chairs the taxation committee, one of the senate's most important panels.
Mrs Fred Smith and her son from Lima are guests at the William Dunn home. Mrs Robert Barrett was a passenger to Butte this afternoon.
Dillon Troop No 1 plans a big fundraiser through yellow ticket sales to win prizes and uniforms. The town backs the effort with a benefit dance by the Volunteer Fire department on January 26 to fund camping gear and equipment, while local troops share life saving feats and community service notes.
Mrs Clifford Reid of Melrose is spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs John Ewing in the city.
William Lacy from Melrose visited the city today on business. The trip focused on meetings with local firms and potential partnerships.
The Beaverhead transmission line will deliver up to 66 000 volts to a Dillon sub station north of the city for Union Electric. Construction is set to start in spring with service expected by early fall if no delays occur. The line, an independent company, will cost about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars and taps the Montana Power line at Sheridan for a 26.6 mile route.
The Montana Bobcats overwhelmed Normal College 44 to 6 last night. Harma led Bozeman with sharp play as Bobcats blocked Normal attempts and outpaced them early, while Hildreth scored all Normal points in a tough, low scoring affair.
Mrs Joseph C Patterson will entertain the Rebeccan club at her home on Friday afternoon January 26. The gathering spot and exact time are noted for the club members.
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