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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
1
A feature on Sir Douglas Mawson’s icy expedition describes moving pictures filmed under hazardous conditions. Twenty seven months of winter weather preserved on twenty thousand feet of film, with six reels prepared for exhibition. The article notes the cost and significance of the exhibit.
County clerk reports 23 candidates have filed petitions for GOP and Democratic primaries to be held August 29. Filing closes August 14 with more expected. New filings include John Coppin Dillon for auditor GOP and Howard Grant Haynes for sheriff Dem, plus several other Dillon residents for county offices.
Dillon Commercial Club President George cites advertising that tells plain facts about Dillon and Beaverhead County. E A Lord of Twin Bridges endorses the club’s direct approach, saying it helps families decide where to settle. George warns against glowing but untrue promises that mislead newcomers.
On Friday July 14 the four rooms of the Dillon training school summer sessions end after six weeks of attendance. Four teachers depart, with Miss Hazard returning to Gaylord Mich, Miss Russell seeking Berkeley leave, Miss Ullrich staying in Racine Wis, and Miss Rust returning to Gallipolis Ohio. The free public kindergarten continues three weeks under Miss Barbour of Superior Wis, inviting parents to visit.
Frank A. Hazelbaker of Dillon filed his petition this week for the Republican nomination for secretary of state to be decided at the August 29 primaries. A well known public figure, he helped place Montana on the agricultural map at the Panama Pacific Exposition and earned statewide and national respect through GOP leadership roles.
Michael Penaluna a miner was found dead Saturday in front of a cabin shared with Robert Khuni near Rattlesnake creek headwaters. Khuni reported the discovery as officials investigated. The body was moved to Dillon and Khani and Charles Berry were detained pending further inquiry. A coroner s jury was empaneled to hear the case.
At a special meeting the street and alley committee introduced an ordinance restricting city driving to 12 mph, detailing turning rules, banning under 18 drivers, and setting fines up to 60 days in jail. next report due August 2.
Chautauqua season tickets for the August 3 opening will be sold starting July 17. Chairman Badcon aims to maximize presales at stores and through individual sellers. Prices are 2.50 for adults, 1.50 for students, 1.00 for children. seats may be reserved with a small extra fee.
Over the past week Montana Auto Supply Co. sold several Ford cars including runabouts and touring models. Notable buyers included Pennsylvania Oil Co Dillon Swartz & Staudaker Wittenberg Lee Bray Dudley Lawrence and J A for Virginia City Monida Dewey and Leador.
The adjourned term of the district court will reconvene Tuesday July 18 with a calendar listing trials and parties including Montana vs G F Brandell Katherine Moore Tony Coy Geo Williams Mike Hagerty Henry Young Robert Irwin George Ditty Michael Gordon J H Lowder Steve Davis Beaverhead county vs O C Gosman J B Poindexter John Alvord Dillon Implement Co vs J E Sodergren C A McGovney vs Harry E Andrus William R Brown vs Harold Spiker W E Stephenson receiver vs Lillian M Strowbridge administratrix C A Smith vs Murray Livestock Co and other cases scheduled through August 8.
Officials announce the state primary nominating election to be held Tuesday August 29 1916 with registration closing July 29 1916. Voters must be registered to participate as the law requires eligibility and the right to vote depends on proper registration.
A. L. Stone, president of the State Bank, received a letter from S. Abbott Maginnis of the Citizens' Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas near Salt Lake City. Enrollment blanks were distributed at local newspapers Tripune and Examiner for signers to attend August 21 to September 16.
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