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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
Commissioners authorize a public health nurse under the State Child Welfare board to serve Big Hole Basin residents. Salary capped at 1500 dollars yearly, with travel costs borne by Basin residents. The nurse will safeguard school children’s health across local schools.
On the prior Saturday August M. Laske of Rigby Idaho and Orphan E. Weaver of Rigby Idaho filed for a license. Albert D. Weaver and Lettia Weaver of Rigby also secured licenses. On Monday Duenis F. Partridge of Lakeview and Edith Norton of Kingfisher Oklahoma along with Jens Peterson of Casper Wyoming and Nellie Lapioli of Humphrey Idaho obtained licenses. Harry B. Gattton of Friend Nebraska and Florence May Schultz of Salmon City Idaho secured a license on Tuesday.
County clerk reports hundreds more electors registered for the August primary than April totals. The recent days before registration books closed saw unusually large numbers qualifying to vote in August.
Ellison White Chautauqua announces August 9 to 15 program featuring Royal Welsh Lady Singers under Madame Hughes Thomas, Mary Adel Hays, the Parnells, Alaska Duo with Lena Laska, and guest lectures by Judge Dale Alden Naphe Ray Fish and others. A stage production of Kindling replaces the fifth day band. Maori singers close with New Zealand lecture by Leila Blomfield.
Cloudbursts last weekend damaged highways and bridges across the county while violent hail storms battered crops. Roads near the Diamond C ranch and Stone Creek suffered washouts and destroyed bridges. Hail damaged crops near Bonds station and Barratts with reports of broken windows and even killed poultry. Road crews worked to repair damage and temporary bridges were erected to restore travel.
Mr and Mrs Rd Dansie and their daughter Nina Jane left Thursday for Salt Lake City to spend a few days.
Ex service man C G Perry was acquitted of a misdemeanor after a Melrose trespass case. The trial featured Bezek as complainant and a contentious exchange with witness Berek who swore despite admonitions.
Forestry officials say a report that the enlarged plunge at Elkhorn Springs is ready is erroneous and unofficial. A fortnight may pass before the plunge is completed and ready to be opened, leaving many Dillon residents disappointed after a Sunday trip to Elkhorn.
Mrs. Ernest Cain aged 55 died suddenly Saturday evening at her Kentucky avenue home after a short illness. Funeral services were in the Episcopal church with Rev. T. M. Bennett officiating. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. She had lived in Dillon for years and is survived by her husband Ernest Cain a local plumber.
Four antelopes frolicked on a grassy slope in Centennial valley near a fence crew. The animals appeared unaware of the workers, playing cheerfully and sometimes within a stone’s throw of the men.
Mre E. B. Roe of Red Rock was seen visiting Dillon on Thursday, according to local reports. The visitor's stop drew attention from residents and paced a quiet day in town.
Following a tragic double drowning at a gravel pit north of Dillon two weeks ago, residents urge a municipal swimming facility. Advocates argue for a safe temporary swimming hole by widening and leveling a natural area, with life guards if needed, as a step toward funded recreation and child safety.
Charles L. Sheridan campaigns for state auditor insisting he will attend to business. Known locally as Major for his World War I service with the 163rd Infantry and 26th Division, he emphasizes action and efficiency over his army record. He notes his military background but centers on duties of the office.
Government Savings Organization offers simple household expense forms at the Federal Building in Minneapolis Minnesota. The blanks help keep an account of daily spending and budgeting.
Beaverhead county orders a gravel loader to work with four government trucks in a push to improve county roads. Commissioners note heavy costs but aim for high efficiency and lower labor, prioritizing farmer and productive-industry routes over tourist access. W. V. Tash praises improvements, especially in the Big Hole Basin, as corduroy foundations help dry impassable lanes and the Thompson lane near Lima awaits first use of the new fleet.
A Dillon delegation impressed at Kalispell earning the Montana state trapshooting tournament next year in Dillon. Local marksmen led by Nick Birrer and Roy Forrester took top honors including the Manhattan cup doubles, Otto Schultz tied for the Klepetko medal, and state Rod and Gun officers were elected George Melton president C H Smith secretary treasurer.
Misses Olga and Catherine Giudici Miss May Price and Lawrence Price enjoy an outing in Sweetwater hosted by Mrs Amanda Giudici and Mr and Mrs E E Peets. Mr and Mrs John McIvor and daughters Margaret and June motor to Dillon from Melrose.
Two base hits by McKenzie and Fiely led to a high scoring game. Olson Gosman McGeechan and Kall stole bases. Gosman Delaney issued several walks. Gosman struck out ten Delaney seven. Delaney balked and a wild pitch by Gosman. Umpire Duff. Arrangements made for a game with the Butte All-Stars next Sunday afternoon. Dillon then travels to Butte for a return game with the Montana Power team.
Since last week new entrants filed nominating petitions for county offices. George T Banks public administrator Republican John W Carney Sheriff Democrat Georgia Mathews Treasurer Democrat Elizabeth Sutherland County Superintendent of Schools Republican Christen N Hansen Sheriff Democrat O C Gosman present sheriff filed petition for county commissioner on Republican ticket.
The Custis hospital, Dillon’s only medical facility, will shut within days. Owner Helene Curtis plans a Park tour then a months long vacation before taking public health work at Simmons College in Boston. Miss Anita Stamm remains at home after knee ligament strain suffered at Elkhorn Springs last Sunday.
Miss Mary Minnich of Harrisburg is visiting the Clark Anderson ranch and will spend the rest of the summer there. She is a cousin of Mrs. Anderson.
Miss Bess Welch of Kansas City Missouri left yesterday for San Francisco to visit friends for several weeks after serving as house guest at the J E Monroe home for the past several months.
Miss Edna Brown, recently at Curtis hospital, left Sunday for Butte to visit friends for a few weeks before returning home to California.
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