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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
4
Gold dust flows into town as banks report heavy shipments
Gold dust and bars came in at a lively rate for a month with the First National bank handling an unusually large amount in thirty days. The gold originated from various camps in the county and Eastern Idaho. Guy Fletcher’s strawberry patch on the Rattlesnake is described as a paradise for schoolmarms. New sidewalks were laid in several city parts, including the Bannack street link between St. James and Grace churches, aiding churchgoers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
First National Bank
Idaho
Guy” Fletcher
Bannack Street
St. James
Grace Churches
Summit Hotel Set for Grand Ball Opening in Dillon
Next Friday night the Summit hotel in Monida will host a grand ball and supper to welcome Yellowstone park tourists. The free event invites Dillon and Beaverhead county residents to attend and celebrate the new lodging facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monida
Yellowstone Park
Dillon
Beaverheead
Anderson Bros
Concord
Roy Cox
Jack Reynolds
Blackfoot
Idaho
Dan Calahan
al McDonald
Beav erhead figures in weddings leases and thefts
In 1908 July reports from the Tribune note M L Davidson of Montana Mercantile wed Marion Lamont in Long Beach California. D N Paris leases Charles Majors ranch near Jackson as Majors visits Michigan. A sneak thief is caught fleeing a northbound box car by Fred Oliver. Dr F M Poindexter reports a missing fur overcoat from his waiting room. Thomas and Irwin sell their Salmon Idaho mov ing picture show and return to Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Davidson
Montana Mercantile Company
Beaverhead County
Long Beach
California
Marion Lamont
D. N. Paris
Charles W. Majors
Jackson
Mr. Majors
Michigan
Fred Oliver
F. M. Poindexter
Oliver
Charles Thomas
Fay Irwin
Salmon
Idaho
Dillon
Water main floods streets near State Bank in Bannack area
Twenty years ago a broken water main in front of the State Bank on Bannack street flooded three blocks. C P Thomas's basement was flooded with stock damaged. Also noted were a hospital gift, a flower painting, locusts singing in Rattlesnake valley, and frost damage to tender plants and nearby potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
State Bank
Bannack Street
C. P. Thomas
Curtis Hospital
Mary C. Craver
Flora Armstrong
Carey
H. G. Humphrey
Rattlesnake Valley
Tentative Range Tour Plans Announced by County Officials
Stockmen may inspect reseeding plots and range types on a late July tour organized by the county extension office and forest service. The event aims to assess deferred grazing effects and grazing pressure with officials Bernard Williams and others from Missoula and Bozeman joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension’ Office
Forest Service
Bernard Williams
Tom Lomnasson
Missoula
Howard G. Lewis
Bozeman
O. Hansmier
Wisconsin alumni and students visit Miss Jean Bishop
Guests at Miss Jean Bishop's home Wednesday evening included University of Wisconsin alumni and students. Mrs. S. E. Davis Miss Lorette Buss Mr. John Collins Mr. Walter Stamm Miss Marguerite Collins still a student at the school. Also present were Mr. George Keachie and Miss Beulah Post as house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bishop
University of Wisconsin
S. E. Davis
Loretta Buss
John Collins
Walter Stamm
Marguerite Collins
Miss Bishop
George Keachie
Beulah Post
Write-In or Sticker Vote Explained Continues on Page One
A biographical note recalls a Denver native admitted to Colorado and Montana bars in 1898 and gaining a progressive reputation in Dillon after early work in Butte. Funeral attendees from Twin Bridges included several local residents. The city council held its regular monthly meeting with routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Denver
Colorado
Montana
Butte
Dillon
Summer faculty picnics and department conferences noted
A large turnout attended the summer faculty picnic at Torrey Lodge on Tuesday. Upcoming departmental conferences are set for Wednesday and Monday with participation across education, social studies, geography, art and music departments led by Professors Jordan McBain and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey Lodge
Rush Jordan
J. Ford McBain
Miss Baker
Miss Kellett
Moe
Campgirls Add Pocket Knives Cause Playground Concern
Girls at the recreation camp face restrictions after pockets knives appear on the playground. They are strongly urged to leave knives at home to reduce danger. Three troops are allowed to have their pocket salves.
Vast vault for treasury silver stored at Military Academy
A reinforced concrete strong box built in the Military Academy reservation will hold over a billion and a quarter dollars in silver bullion purchased by the treasury. Peter James Malley Jr. of Manhattan won the $3.75 million haul contract with a bid of 150 cents per bar. The plan includes 25 trucks and two Coast Guardsmen per load, with five months estimated to complete the move starting this week. A distant note adds embedded items on a Gettysburg reunion attempt and France’s penal colony policy, plus unrelated bank notices and land office actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Academy
Ross
Treasury
Manhattan
Cubs Head to Camp Lowland for Week of Scouting
Dillon's nine Cub Scouts traveled by car Sunday to Camp Lowlands, 19 miles north of Butte, to begin a week of activities. Scouts listed include Teddy Vanairsdale J W McCracken Bob Henry Garry Wiant Billie Curry Charles Davis David Peterson Sylvester Meade and John Bowring. Drivers were T Lee McCracken N L Henry Dr R D Curry L Peterson and Sylvester Meade. Some will stay for a regular camp next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Meade
Cubs
Hot Weather Returns After Rainy Season
Heavy rains and daily showers along the Beaverhead river have kept irrigation need low as moisture covers the county in green. Miss Eileen Richardson of Lima visited the city Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead River
Eileen Richardson
Lima
City
Mrs. D A Sullivan Returns Home After Dillon Visit
Mrs. D A Sullivan of Spokane returned home Monday following a visit with relatives and friends in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Sullivan
Spokane
Dillon
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