Local residents travel and visits noted in Dillon
A roundup of names and short movements shows Joe Williams from Lima and Frank Robinson in town. Attorn ey John Collins visited Virginia City while John and Harold Fahey drove to Dillon from the Ruby valley. Lena Fassler visited Melrose. the Brownes motored from Browne’s station. J W Crossley and A T Crossley visited from Alzada and Birch Creek. John Judge came from Grasshopper. Mrs Chandler left for Hamilton. R G Stuart from Leadore arrived for a visit. commissioners Anderson and Gosman went to Helena for county meeting. Various notes about sewing work, a Wool Growers convention trip, furniture sale, and a basketball game attendance list from Sheridan.
Dillon Resident John Alvord Visits Between LA Trip
John Alvord formerly of Dillon, now associate with Judge Bennett and assistant attorney general under Judge Poindexter, renewed acquaintances in Dillon on Tuesday. Dillon attorneys attended a district court session with Judge Rodgers presiding, reviewing the calendar and dismissing many cases for want of prosecution to set up an upcoming jury term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alvord
Dillon
Bennett
J. B. Poindexter
Los Angeles
District Court
H. G. Rodgers
Rubber vulcanization discovered by sulfur contact accident
The early breakthrough in vulcanization occurred when a pot of rubber spilled and touched sulfur by accident, revealing a method to harden rubber through chemical cross linking.
Language reach across nations and tongues
The article notes English is spoken by over 180 million people and German by about 120 million, highlighting language distribution and dominance. It presents a concise comparison of two major languages and their global speakers.
Add Life To Your Years With Foley Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley Pills as a diuretic to cleanse the kidneys and body. It claims a regular healthful urine flow removes waste, prevents toxins, and avoids bodily aches and a run-down condition. The ad credits Potts the Druggist and urges asking for Foley Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts
Short course opens week two for farmers and ranchers
D P Thurber heads the agri cultural short course which opened this week and outlines the second week's program. Topics include poultry care and feeding, diseases, capons, egg production, flock management, crops and soils, home gardening, crop rotation, celery and onion culture, cold frames, hot houses, forestry, and poultry disease talks by Dr J D Lee. The series invites anyone interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Thurber
John Somers
J. D. Lee
Mrs Cyrus Byther Dies in California
Mrs Ella Byther wife of Cyrus Byther died in San Bernardino California on January 8 and was buried January 12. The Bythers were longtime respected residents of the county Mr Byther ran a saw mill thrashing machine and later a Blacktail creek ranch now owned by Poindexter Orr company They spent last summer at Elkhorn Springs and had maintained interests in the county despite living in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Byther
Cyrus Byther
Byther
San Bernadino
Cal
Blacktail Creek
Poindexter & Orr Company
Elkhorn Springs
California
Dance at Armstead Cabaret for Neighbors Club Fund
A dance at the cabaret in Armstead Saturday evening January 22 under the Neighbors Club auspices aims to raise funds for community chairs. Members will serve a home cooked lunch for 50 cents and hold a white elephant sale and needle work sale. A general invitation is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead
Bridge Party Held At Mrs Monroe Home
Mrs J E Monroe delightfully entertained a number of ladies at a bridge party Wednesday evening at her home on South Atlantic Street. Covers were laid for 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Monroe
South Atlantic Street
Ellen May guild to be entertained at Mrs Albright’s home
The Ellen May guild will be entertained by Mrs. R. E. Albright and Miss Margaret Huntington at the home of Mrs Albright located at 206 South Washington on Friday January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May Guild
R. E. Albright
Margaret Huntington
Lbright
South
Washington
Mrs Brundage Hosts M M Club at South Atlantic Home
Mrs Hiram Brundage entertained the M M club at her South Atlantic street home. The afternoon featured sewing followed by a delicious dinner with twelve covers set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram’ Brundage
M. M. Club
South Atlantic Street
Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Mrs Bert Watt at Ranch
The Wednesday afternoon Bridge club met at Mrs Bert Watt's ranch home north of town. After a pleasant session of bridge, a delicious dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Watt
Town
Social Eight Club Meeting At Mrs Olmsted's Home
Mrs T D Olmsted hosted the Social Eight club Friday afternoon at her South Pacific Street residence. Members enjoyed refreshments and social time in a cordial neighborhood gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Olmsted
Social Eight Club
South Pacific Street
Jackson News Notes Social and Local Happenings
A Wisdom group swam at hot springs Sunday and rode toboggans tied behind cars. Miss McGinnis and Miss Toussard hosted dinner with Mrs. George Lossi. A Pendergast hall dance is planned for January 22. Fred Francis visited his niece Mrs. Lucy Jardine. Mrs. Mort Fullerton recovered well from surgery at St James hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pendergast were guests at the Roy Ford home. Royal Neighbors met Friday evening. John Wenger and wife welcomed a baby girl born in Dillon on January 12.
Visiting lawyers entertained with dinner at Collins home
Lawyers visiting for the event enjoyed a Thursday evening dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Collins on South Pacific Street, creating a cordial gathering after the day’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
South Pacific Street
Pinochle Dinner Tossed By Mr and Mrs Monroe
Mr and Mrs J E Monroe hosted a pinochle dinner Monday evening at their home on South Atlantic street. Covers were set for 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Monroe
South Atlantic Street
Exquisitely Decorated Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Phillips
Mrs Charles Phillips acted as hostess at a refined luncheon Monday afternoon. The Phillips apartments were richly decorated for the gathering, with guests described as a number of ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phillipps
Phillips
Beaverhead County’s Christmas Seals Sale Tops Expectations
All but nine rural schools in Beaverhead county sold their full allotment of Christmas seals this season. Revenue excluding Dillon reached 174.27 dollars, a strong showing that could place the county among the state leaders in this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Artesian Well Causes Flood at Bannack Farm
Jack Sinclair struck an artesian well on his property triggering a flood before control. Raymond Thompson traveled to Dillon for state exams. Tom Underwood spent the weekend at the county seat. C. W. Stallings, acting postmaster, returned from Dillon. Miss Verna Thompson attends training school in Dillon. Residents harvest ice from Bannack’s pond during the cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sinclair
Raymond Thompson
Dillon
Tom Underwood
C. W. Stallings
Verna Thompson
Bannack
Theta Club Holds Semi Monthly Meeting
The regular semi monthly Theta club meeting was held with Mrs. S. E. Davis Monday evening. After the business session auction bridge was the game of the evening until 11 o'clock when refreshments were served by the hostess. Misses Georgia and Birdie Mathews were voted in as new members. Mrs. Roy Herndon was elected president and Mrs. Eugene Poindexter secretary treasurer for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Club
S. E. Davis
Georgia
Birdie Mathews
Roy Herndon
Eugene Poindexter
Baby Has Operation At Barrett Hospital
The 38 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Hobson underwent throat swelling surgery at Barrett hospital Wednesday morning. She is reported to be recovering well. Mrs. Hobson visits from Fullerton California and stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mayfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Hobson
Barrett Hospital
Hobson
Fullerton
Calif
J. B. Mayfield
Laura Meeds Funeral Planned at Methodist Church
Funeral services for Miss Laura Meeds are set for 2 PM Friday at the Methodist Church with Rev. H B Ricketts officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View cemetery. No time arranged yet for Calvin Dunn’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Meeds
Methodist Church
H. B. Ricketts
Mountain View Cemetery
Calvin Dunn
Forest Service to Contract $11,000 Sun River Road Bridge
The Forest Service plans a contract to build or repair a bridge on Sun River Road at an estimated cost of $11,000. Project aims to improve access and safety for local traffic and visitors. Bids or further action forthcoming from the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Gribbon Bouncer Puts Fairbanks Out in Man Bait
Eddie Gribbon plays the official bouncer in the Metropolitan film Man Bait with Marie Prevost. The Hartwig theater runs the picture January 27 and 28. Gribbon lifts Douglas Fairbanks Jr multiple times for a pivotal scene under studio heat and lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Gribbon
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Marie Prevost
Hartwig Theater
Gribben
Fairbanks
Donald Crisp
Mercury
Miss Prevost
Kenneth Thomson
Adda Gleason
Gribbon
Louis Natheaux
Betty Francisco
Sally Rand
Fritzi Ridgeway
Blaine County Growers Ship Over One Million Wool Pounds
Blaine county growers have shipped 1 062 381 pounds of wool in 1926. The shipment reflects sustained production by local farms and trade activity with wool dealers reaching regional buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine County
Judge Opp ties first knot of the year in Monida Lima wedding
Judge George Opp officiated his first marriage of the year last Saturday afternoon uniting Lawrence Lee Jones of Monida and Persis Alvey of Lima. Both are well known residents of the county's southern end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Opp
Lawrence Lee “Jones
Monida
Persis Alvey
Lima
Lobster Airfreight Planed For California Route
A plane capable of carrying a ton of lobsters would haul crustacean cargo three times daily from the Gulf of California headwaters to Los Angeles and San Diego, delivering fresh seafood to markets and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Jaguar Fisherman Exposes Unusual Diet
A jaguar known for its fondness of fish is described as an expert fisherman, highlighting its skillful hunting and preference for aquatic prey.
Sheridan Wool Growers Attend Butte Convention
A large Sheridan delegation attended the Wool Growers convention in Butte this week, including W. H. Foster W. M. Rhodes O. A. Schulz Fred Gilbert and W. A. Schowe of the upper Ruby. At the Sheridan State Bank stockholders meeting last Tuesday officers were elected with R. W. Lassiter as president C. C. Hill first vice president and I. D. as second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Wool Growers
Butte
Woll Growers
W. H
Harry) Foster
W. M. Rhodes
O. A. Schulz
Sheridan
Fred Gilbert
W. A. Schowe
Upper Ruby
Sheridan State
R. W. Lassiter
1. D
Order to Show Cause on Oil and Gas Lease in Beaverhead County
In the Montana Beaverhead district court the administrator of the Mathew Babe estate seeks an order to execute an oil and gas lease on real property described as parts of sections 30 31 and 32 in township 5 south range 9 west. A hearing is set for February 5 at 10 am in Dillon to show cause why the lease should not be granted and publication of this order is required in the Dillon Tribune for two consecutive weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
Mathew KB
Tubae
Charles Bape
Pabae
Dillon
Reaverhords
Charles Fabac
Beaverhead County
J. E. Kelly
Dillon Tribune
Henry G. Rodgers
Enn
Sheridan Club Resumes Meetings and Local Games Report
The Sheridan Woman's club resumed regular meetings last Thursday afternoon with New Year resolutions and a roll call. Mrs Cave Dun can reported 31.10 receipts from the tubercular seal sale. The 37-77 basketball team beat Whitehall 22 to 20 on the local floor, and Pony High School defeated Sheridan High on the home floor last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Woman's Club
Cave Duncan
Brim
Whitehall
Pony High School
Sheridan High School
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Blaine
John, Collins
Virginia City
John
Harold ‘Fahey
Ruby Valley
Lena Fassler
Gebhard Fassler
Melrose
Joseph A. Browne
Browne’s
J. W. Crossley
Alzada
A. T. Crossley
Birch Creek
John Judge
R. G. Stuart
Leadore
Idaho
Lee Wentworth
A. L. Anderson
O. C. Gosman
Helena
Homard Dress Company
Amerstham
N. Y
Charles Brenner
Horse Prairie
Thomas Pierce
Digger Price
Wool Growers
Tattersall
Idaho Street
Greenland Gilbert
Dollie Hodges
George Willis, Jr
Frank McCrea
H. M. McCrea
Roy Ellinghouse
Neighbors
Bridge Party
Wednesday Bridge Club
Hart Schaffrner & Marx Kirschbaum and
Prinz
Coats
Mitchell, Morontate and
State
Montely
Social
Jackson News
Hot Springs
Bannack News
Meeds
Johnson Trading ‘Co
Gribbon Dance Hall
Sheridan News
G. W. Rightenour
Ady
Foley
Foleys
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