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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

8

Surprise party and dance enliven Monida social scene

Monida reports a successful Friday night party at Mr. and Mrs. Coil with a good turnout. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Moffitt and family at the Richards ranch and Leese with Miss Pitchie at the Jones ranch. The valley sees whooping cough and la grippe, plans for a new road to Monida, and interest in spring settlement and agriculture alongside rumors of a Lima to Lakeview automobile route. Snowfall boosts moisture prospects for farming.

Dillon Dennis Butte Monida Lima Lakeview

Local items from McHessor January notes

Jeff Cox visited Butte with plans to work in the mines but chose to tend his dry farm this winter. Max McGee spent time in Dillon on business. Casper Ulrick works at the Linder ranch for several weeks. Joe Hayden made a business trip to Sheridan last Friday. Ed and Burt Parsons harvest fence posts and logs near Big Dry. Leonard Fish prepares his house for occupancy with a fine valley and beach view from his residence.

Leonard Fish

Glen News Dance Draws Attendees From Nearby Towns

Special correspondence notes a busy masternade dance at Water's hall with attendees from Melrose Big Hole Butte and Dillon. Visitors include Mrs Creighton Mrs Garrison John Dullea Ahern George Patten Glen Lewis and others enjoying a social evening.

John Hand Butte Adam Maier Dillon Martha Beehrer S. Culpepper Louis Kambich Margaret Moore Silver Bow Julia Beehrer L. R., Foote A.gillis

Helena and Butte Visit Cited in Brief Dispatch

Helena and Butte are referenced after a several days visit ending last Tuesday. Thomas Sappington traveled from Melrose on business errands Tuesday.

Helena Butte Thomas Sappington Melrose

Spelling Match Draws Crowd at Apex Training House

The January event drew a large audience with Mrs. W. E. Stinson Miss Myrtle Hailes and Frank Montz Jr winning prizes. A midnight lunch followed. Other items note Mr Morrison’s Dillon trip Mr Willard and Mrs Bryan visiting Corner home Marian Gasper from Bond and school heating work and a near eye injury to O LaMarche.

Apex W. E. Stinson Myrtle Hailes Frank Montz, Jr Morrison Dillon Houston J. Ogden Ben Willard Dillon. .Mr. Willard returned Wednesday. _ Mrs. F. A. Bryan Marian Gasper Bond Borgens O. LaMarche Melrose Parlin Mr. DuBois R.B.” McClean Mrs. W. Sira Farlin

Faust buys Saxon Six car. Stone Creek notes

J J Faust purchased a new five passenger Saxon Six. Mrs Joe Rie improves after illness. Florence Bray Harold Murray and Holmer Faust took Stone Creek school exams in town. Q I C club meets February first at Mrs HS Asbury. George Murray business trip to town. Jess Brown and H S Asbury camp in hills for logs. James Regan also traveled to town last week. P Q O Cash attended a firemen dance at city hall last Friday. Mr Smart and Mr Tallman of Bozerran viewed beach east of Dillon planning land purchase. they returned Sunday.

Stone Creek J. J. Faust Joe ‘Rie Florence Bray Harold Murray Holmer Faust Q. I.C HS. Asbury George Murray Jess Brown H. S. Asbury James Regan P. QO. Cash

Iliff and Card Families Visit California and Alberta

Mr and Mrs Ben G Iliff left Wednesday night on the Los Angeles special to California and expect to stay about a month. Master Ban stayed home to study. Mr and Mrs George Card and daughter arrived from Alberta for a few days visiting Miss Clara Plant, Card’s sister.

Ben G. Iliff Los Angeles California Master Ban George Card Alberta Clara Plant Mrs. Card Miss Plant

Montana farmers hear remedy plan and rail advice at meeting

A Montana farmers gathering discusses simple remedies shown by Professor Ladd and explores State or Co operative storage elevators. They push plans to revise the tax system and consider a constitutional convention while urging all to attend and secure cash receipts with railroad tickets.

Ladd Montana

Montana Farmers Call 640 Acre Homestead Law Harmful

A Montana speaker urges against the 640 acre Stockman Homestead law arguing it favors speculators over farming. He warns large 640 acre tracts threaten agricultural growth, grazing lands, and state schools. He praises small farms for wealth and population growth and stressed the need for widespread schools to sustain farming communities.

Montana Cros Egon Union Gué

Pianos for Rent and Local Notices in Dillon

Lee H. Young reports to Helena as rector of St. James church on a business trip. Dr H H Scarborough eyesight visit scheduled for Jan 31 at the Metlen Hotel in Dillon. callers urged to arrange early. B W Emerick returns from Great Falls after county official convention with Beaverhead county representation noted. Clarence Tooley and his wife arrive from Helena. Mrs Tooley and her mother depart for California for several months.

Lee H. Young St. James’ Church Helena H. H. Scarborough Dillon Metlen Clarence Tooley

Montana Agricultural Upbuilding Benefit Note

C L Worn endorses efforts to boost Montana agriculture highlighting benefits for the state's farming industry and future growth prospects.

State Montana

Money No Object In Devonport Sailor Spends Prize Money

An officer in Forestreet, Devonport, watches a sailor with £500 prize money hire three post chaises with four horses each at the King's Arms hotel. The sailor uses one chaise for himself, one for his hat, and one for his cudgel, planning a London round trip to burn through the sum in a week.

Forestreet Devonport King’s Arms ‘Hotel London

Stomach Ailments The Nation's Curse Ad

An advertisement extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach troubles including gall stones ulcers and indigestion. It claims many cures and urges readers to try a dose and obtain a free book, naming Geo H Mayr and Potts drugstore as sources.

Mayr H. Mayr Mfg Chicago Potts Adv

Eight Men Arrested in North Montana Street Gambling Raid

Sheriff Wyman and Deputy Mooney raided a house on North Montana Street Sunday night catching eight men at a poker game. Wyman warned them as the door opened and all were arrested on gambling charges. Bonds posted, arraignment set, and most released. William Shuster pleaded guilty Tuesday and paid a $125 fine.

Montana Street Wyman Mooney Sheriff's Office Phillips Justice Court Frank Cooper O'Neil Wm. Shuster

Card of Thanks for Dirk Holcomb Family

The undersigned express sincere thanks for kindness shown during the last illness and funeral of their son and brother Dirk Holcomb. Mrs. Kate Hotcome, Mrs. J. L. Part, T. E. Hotcome, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hotcomb.

Dirk Holcomb Kate Hotcome J. L. Part T. E.“Hotcoms B. F. Hotcomp

For Sale Old Newspapers for Carpet Use

Tribune Office Dillon advertises old newspapers for sale suitable for laying under carpets and other domestic purposes. Furnish contact details at the Tribune Office in Dillon.

Tribune Dillon

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