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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
1
A Saturday night quake spread across Dillon and parts of Montana Idaho and Washington. The 6:25 pm shock and subsequent tremors caused fear and humorous aftereffects while damaging plastering cracking chimneys and moved vehicles. несколько congruent entities.
Nearly one third of the 3 million dollars raised nationally for Missouri Illinois and Indiana tornado relief has been allocated to disaster work. By June 13 the official total stood at 902249.12. Murphysboro Illinois saw 707 houses repaired 204 rebuilt and 238 under construction. West Frankfort plans weekly all day advisory meetings to speed relief. Dr William R Redden Medical Director emphasizes service devotion with 48 patients in 12 hospitals. The organization also aids Southern California earthquake relief efforts.
Frank Eliel president of the Dillon Rotary club returned last Friday from the National convention of Rotary in Cleveland. He said the trip was enjoyable and the convention a great success and he learned much of interest to members of the local club.
The Dillon baseball team travelled to Lima last Sunday and lost 8 to 5. Dillon led until the seventh inning before Lima pulled away in the railroad town, setting up a rematch in Dillon.
A baby girl arrived Wednesday morning at the Mc Claren home on South Dakota street. Her father calls her “just what the doctor ordered” as the family celebrates the new arrival.
Lee Tower and family returning from the Wisdom celebration near Divide encountered a cow moose near Ralston. They approached closely before the animal jumped a ditch and disappeared into the twilight.
Sheridan invites Beaverhead county residents to a grand Fourth observance starting at 10 AM with patriotic exercises races and ovations. The program includes fly casting golf and horse shoe tournaments plus a grand ball in the evening.
The Dillon Fire Department hosts an evening dance in the Dillmont park pavilion on the Fourth to raise funds for department expenses. The Baxter Tonrey orchestra provides music and handsome prizes will be awarded.
Undersheriff Kellum arrested Chris Moller last Monday evening at a frame house behind 35 South Washington street. Authorities found about five cases of bottled beer and brewing supplies. Moller pled guilty before Judge Rodgers on Tuesday afternoon, receiving 60 days in county jail and a $200 fine.
One of the city’s oldest residents, John Shively, died Tuesday at Barrett hospital after a two week illness. Born July 23, 1834 in Steubenville Ohio, he lived much of his life in Idaho and Montana arriving in Dillon with the Utah and Northern Railroad. Survived by daughter Clara Chapman, sister Elizabeth Waugh, three sons Dan, Charles, and E O, grandsons Fred and William Chapman, and several great grandchildren. He helped found the Presbyterian church here and served as a warden for years. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church yesterday at 2:30 with Rev. Ernest Loft officiating and burial at Mountain View cemetery.
The county assessor's office suffered steam damage at noon when a radiator plug left out by a plumber caused vapor to flood the room. Fire was burning debris in the furnace. most records are undamaged and only minor losses are expected.
Ralph Jaggers and Harry Smith departed Thursday for Lost River Idaho to spend several weeks.
A woman identified as Jane Cherris was arrested last Saturday on a vagrancy charge and pleaded not guilty. She is held in the woman’s ward under bond of 300 dollars and is thought to be a drug addict.
A man calling himself Joe Barry was arrested after police found altered checks from the First National Bank of Dillon reading First National Bank of Whitehall. He claimed wealth and heir status, but no Whitehall bank exists. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to district court on $2,900 bond, which he did not provide.
About 3000 people from across Montana attended a big celebration in Wisdom last Monday for Secretary W M Jardine and his family. Governor Erickson also appeared with other dignitaries. a cowboy parade ushered in a barbecue lunch after which Erickson presented Jardine with a copper smoking set.
H M Brundage owner of Brundage undertaking establishment was elected vice president of the Moritana Funeral Directors association at the annual state convention in Great Falls. About 75 morticians attended. The Brundages traveled to Great Falls and reported good crop and business conditions along the route. Heizie commented on the Great Falls golf course during the stay.
A rumor of a volcanic eruption northwest of Lima spread after an earthquake scare. Reporters traced the phenomenon to a smoldering grove of pitch stumps likely ignited by lightning, clarifying the tale as a stump fire.
George Bott and Edward H Williams own a promising Beaverhead county claim named the Sterling located due south of Lion Mountain near Hecla mine. Assays from Salt Lake City Butte Helena and other cities show high silver and lead with copper and gold. The ore resembles Cleopatra mine deposits and Bott and Williams express strong optimism with supportive friends wishing them success.
Funeral services for Henry D. Hildreth, prominent Medicine Lodge ranchman, were conducted at the Methodist church last Sunday at 3 30 in the afternoon. The Rev. Edward Smith officiated. large attendance filled the church. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
The district court postponed the hearing on enlarging the Kelley reservoir outlet at Rattlesnake from last Monday to July 18.
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