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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1927
Page
4
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A national religious poll printed by newspapers shows a sharp rise in church affiliations since just after the Revolutionary War era. More than 43 percent now subscribe to some faith, countering agnostic claims of decline and suggesting a broadmorality trend despite sectarian skepticism.
The article notes there will be no extra session of congress as planned by Democrats to force passage of appropriation bills. Business opposition undermines the plan and the effort fades. February may revive talk but is expected to disappear quickly. A potential filibuster over the Smith election case is anticipated to be handled in committees.
Tribune Calendar lists numerous events from Jan 21 to Jan 29. Hartwig venue hosts films like Behind the Front and Desert's Toll, carnival nights at the high school, dances at the Normal gym and Dart's hall, Masons and Eastern Star meetings, Rotary luncheon, Woodcraft party, and several club gatherings at IOOF, Masonic, and other halls.
Testimony details Cal Dunn's alleged movements and the gun used as Laura Meeds dies from a gunshot wound to the brain. Eyewitness Carl Hartwig and Edgar Johnson describe the shooting scene, gun, and letters found near the Meed body.
Local pioneer John F. Bishop of Dillon is celebrated for driving the first band of sheep into Montana 58 years ago. The article recalls his 1869 Oregon purchase of 1,500 head, the hazardous trek via Boise and Birch Creek, and his later ranching, with Reynolds, in Beaverhead valley.
Francis McDonald, famed for The Desert's Toll, headlines the Hartwig Theater screening on Saturday January 22. Kathleen Key stars with Tom Santoschi and Cliff Smith directs the action filled Western drama set amid mountain and desert backdrops.
Mr and Mrs Al Grochean and daughter and Mrs Al West and daughter Lucille motored to Butte Tuesday. Mrs Emma BR Yeaman was in Dillon Tuesday from Lemhi en route to attend woolmen's conventions in Butte.
Eyewitnesses recount a shooting near the Meeds home. The inquest found Alvin Dunn died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Calvin Dunn with a Colt special revolver. Evidence includes a missing gun, letters, and a found victim near the Meeds residence. Authorities scheduled inquest for Thursday at 2:30 PM.
An advertisement quotes W H Fletcher claiming Adlerika eased years of constipation and gas, restoring fruit tolerance and appetite. The druggist Potts endorses Adlerika for removing gas and old waste matter, reducing bloating and aiding digestion.
Agnes Reichle and Catherine Tadovich visited Butte for several days. The Dillon highway near Reichle was cleared after ice and water blockage. many cars were trapped and pulled out. J C Ferguson suffers rheumatism and moved to Dillon to stay with his daughter. A carload of gold ore from the Hidden Treasure mine was shipped from Reichle. Shiner Furniture’s J Coechbacher fished at Reichle. Ed Nyhart mines in McCarthy mountains. Mrs John Waters left for Butte to attend Tom Davy’s funeral in Kellog Idaho with cousin Sam Davy. Mr and Mrs Edward Eaton, recently married in Butte, returned home to a warm welcome. An enjoyable reception was held.
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