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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
7
In a tense moment Jim stands with Mir Gorham as a crowd swells. A volley from the late brother erupts, causing Mir to faint and Jim to seize the chance, lifting and kissing her as Fate seemingly guides their bond.
Dr. Finch released a school year calendar with key dates including start on September 8, Thanksgiving recess November 26–27, Christmas vacation December 18 to January 4, first semester end January 29, second semester start February 1, Lincoln and Washington birthdays holidays February 12 and 22, spring break March 18–20, Decoration Day May 30, and school closes June 11.
A recent social note describes two Mrs Roscoe Cornell hosted events. The first Friday featured a Five Hundred party with a list of attendees and refreshments. The second, on Saturday, celebrated Mrs Pluma Burleigh and Mrs Anthony Nolan of Chicago with an auction bridge gathering and a luncheon.
Miss Mae Smith was the honored guest at a birthday surprise last Saturday evening. Friends arrived by car to the Earl Smith ranch for games dancing and a beautifully set dining room with pink and white flowers. A delicious dinner followed for many guests including Frankie and Alberta Andrus Helen Finch Florence Nina Smith Myrtle Nelson and others.
During a special session on June 27 1914 the county commissioners opened bids for a court house addition. William G Reed of Dillon submitted the lowest bid 6785 with a 400 bond while A McDonald 9979 and John Hexem 7707 30 were higher. Reed’s bid to be formalized with contract and bond while clerk approves. Baker granted leave abroad. session adjourned.
Granville Stuart was unanimously chosen custodian of the Montana building at the San Diego expo by the Butte expo commission. Senator W A Clark of Butte funded the building with 10000 and will also oversee arrangements. Stuart, a leading Montana pioneer, is highly regarded by local residents.
A Dream Vision piano piece by Kroeger and Miss Wilkin opens the program followed by a Sullivan solo by Mr. Jewell and a Berceuse violin piece by Miss Finch A Sunlight Land solo by Mrs Furschner an anthem My Savior a Violin Obligato Grass and Roses by Mrs Stevenson and a pastor’s talk on The Gospel and English Literature at eight o clock at the Methodist church.
Ed Williams and Overton Stansell were arrested Wednesday by stock inspector Jack Collins charged with selling a heifer to a butcher that did not belong to them. The warrant was sworn by Paul Pesenti, who asserts ownership. Williams faces $3,000 bond and Stansell $2,000.
The public drinking fountain is now in working order after water was turned on this morning. Children are warned not to play near the fountain and the water commissioner warned he will shut the supply off if police fail to keep kids away.
Mrs. F. M. Cunnard hosted the Needle Club on Wednesday afternoon. Beside the club members, guests included Mrs. Lansing of Rockford, Illinois.
Mrs Robert Quackenbush will entertain the St Rose Guild next Thursday afternoon.
Miss Ruth Conway of the Helena Public School arrived in Dillon last evening from Helena and will visit with friends during her stay.
The state board of health reports 847 births and 380 deaths in Montana last month. Deer Lodge county had no births and 16 deaths. There were 461 male and 386 female births. Measles led communicable diseases with 883 cases. smallpox 119, diphtheria 13, scarlet fever 66, typhoid fever 46, spinal meningitis 1, spotted fever 2, tuberculosis 12, and whooping cough 1.
James B. Wells of Helena and Mr. Tyler of Kansas visited Thursday and Friday seeking a land tract for a German settlement of 50 to 75 families. Tyler praised the valley’s agricultural potential and standout crops, saying Montana offers superior farming prospects.
Attention live stock men for a ready to move cattle business. Ranches range from 160 to 800 acres with cattle set to start earning. Cash payment and balance terms available. Write D. C. Smutz Challis Idaho. 26 27.
A large bay mare branded J B left shoulder Y lazy A right hip with a foal was found Tuesday June 2 at F H Bimrose’s ranch. Owner urged to call to claim mare and colt and pay charges. 23-18.
Pp J Nelson, a rancher based in Dillon, conducted business there last Saturday indicating local activity in the community economy.
The Tribune Book Store in Dillon lists in stock Spanish textbooks for sale including Spanish in Twenty Lessons priced at $1.50 and El Final De Norma at 85 cents.
Advertises kindling wood for sale at two dollars per load. Contact Joe Butala at phone 107 17-1y for inquiries.
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