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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
1
County officials tout strong enforcement after a seven month survey by County Attorney T. E. Gilbert shows 22 liquor convictions out of 25 liquor cases in district court. One acquittal, one dismissal, jail terms up to nine months, and $1,600 in fines contributing to county funds.
The Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association received 60 cans of native trout fry and distributed them across local streams. A special car transported the shipment with unloads at Melrose and Lima and intermediate points. The event marks the largest single shipment ever brought into the county.
Local note reports Thomas Pierce in town today coming from his Horse Prairie ranch and engaging with residents.
Fred Dearborn pleaded guilty to grand larceny before Judge H G Rodgers and was sentenced to four to eight years in the state prison for taking about 100 sheep pelts with R Holmes from the E B Roe ranch at Bedrock. Holmes also pled guilty to the charge and received the same term but was paroled on probation as a first offense.
In a special session last Tuesday the city council set the 12 mills levy for the coming year, one half mill above last year. Nine mills cover general and admin costs, two for streets, and one and a half for library expenses. No separate bonds tax. Levy runs May 1, 1925 to May 1, 1926. Objections hearing on Special Improvement Districts 8, 1 and 2 set for August 5.
The Silver Star team that beat Dillon two weeks ago will play the locals on the home diamond next Sunday afternoon with first pitch at two o clock. Dillon has shown improvement since the defeat, so the game should be worth attending.
A Dillon Golf club group will drive to Helena next Sunday for exhibition games at the Helena Country club. National champions Chick Evans McFarlane Novack Jim Barnes and Captain Carter will perform. sport writers Opie Ried Judge Landis and others are expected to attend.
Hans Lausen and W. A. Flager operators of the Butte to Dillon bus line, which recently suspended service, pleaded not guilty in district court to a misdemeanor charge for operating without a license from the State Board of Railroad Commissioners.
J C Faller Postmaster notes that Elkhorn Montana and Elkhorn Springs Montana lie in different counties and that Elkhorn Springs has no post office. Mail addressed to Polaris Montana should be used for mail while at the Springs to avoid misrouting to Elkhorn.
A Presbyterian pastor announces Sunday morning talks on evolution titled Darwinism After Sixty Years. The first address aims to spark broader interest as the Day ton jury reveals limited familiarity with evolution. The public is invited to attend the discussions.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bennett have returned from a motor tour across the Northwestern states.
Dillon prepares for a three day joint American Legion and Legion Auxiliary convention. Beaverhead county draws regional attention as veterans recount pre war to Armistice memories. Local post hosts and greets distinguished guests during the historic gathering.
The girl Irena Kremzar of Butte died by poisoning with carbolic acid in a Bond block room last Tuesday afternoon. The tragedy, described as a momentary despondency, ends a life thought to be filled with youthful hope.
Federal officers returned to Dillon last Saturday with Ona Roselle and William Gray of Monida and C A Smith of Lima. Gray pleaded guilty in justice court to possession of intoxicating liquor while Smith pleaded guilty to unlawful sale. Both were bound over to district court on $500 bonds. Roselle was taken to Butte for arraignment in federal court.
We extend sincere thanks and deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for the sympathy shown at the death and funeral of our beloved sister Miss Irena Kremzar. Gratitude to the church choir pallbearers minister and those sending floral offerings. Mr and Mrs George Burns.
Dillon easily defeated the DeMolay nine from Butte 19 to 9 last Sunday. Dillon built a large lead after the second inning and kept the pace with strong defense and patient hitting. For Butte, Sullivan and Staples pitched, Woodland caught, while Blair and Rafferty pitched for Dillon with Beck behind the plate.
The passage honors William Jennings Bryan after his death. It lauds his oratory and civic efforts, notes his private life as above reproach, and recalls his presidential ambitions while comparing him to historical figures. It places him high among America’s notable statesmen.
Mrs. Fred Woodside traveled to Lima with her parents Mr and Mrs Williamson. Mrs Williamson's mother returned to Armstead to catch a train to Salmon Idaho to visit friends for a time.
Charles Wilson, accused by John Hoffman of shooting him in a dispute over money, allegedly fired as Hoffman rode to a meeting near Sweetwater. Hoffman suffered a badly shattered thumb and had it amputated in Barrett hospital after being brought to Dillon. Both men are long-time county residents and brothers-in-law.
A severe storm Tuesday evening struck a row of trees on Washington Street injuring retired rancher Max Lauterbach who was nearby. The same storm hit a tree at Washington and Orr streets and a radio mast on the west side. lightning had not struck the city in years.
County Treasurer Miss Bertie Mathews received a $4,353 check from the Secretary of State this week. The sum is Beaverhead's share of automobile registration fees, bringing this year’s total to $11,717 for the county road fund.
Miss Ruby Wyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Wyatt leaves for Charleston West Virginia to take a piano and harmony instructor post at the Charleston Conservatory of Music. A Cincinnati Conservatory graduate and former piano instructor at Normal College she begins a notable new assignment with support from local friends.
Ed Farnsworth sold his interests in the Beaverhead Cafe to partner Charles Shockley after the two recently bought the cafe from Mrs. Lucy Barshaw. The new owner W T Shockley and his family arrived from Fort Worth, Texas to operate the popular restaurant with a large local trade.
Dillon mourns the loss of Eugene Miller a longtime resident born December 31 1889 in Syracuse New York who died at his Railroad Avenue home after a brief cancer illness A Catholic funeral was held with Rev F X Leschner presiding and interment in Mountain View cemetery He leaves an adopted daughter Agnes Moore and other relatives in New York State Miller came west in the 1870s worked as a carpenter and prospered investing in Dillon and nearby towns
Captain Charles Dye of Great Falls becomes commanding officer in Dillon replacing Captain Ira Hood. Lieut. H Nadeau of Puyallup Wash takes over from Lieut. Crawford. Meetings at the Army hall occur Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday at 8 PM with open air gatherings at 7 30 PM. All are welcome.
Mae Smith of the Oakland rooming house on North Idaho street was arrested Tuesday evening by Undersheriff Kellum and Officer Hackett on a warrant for unlawful sale of intoxicants. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was bound over to the district court in $1,000 bond. no liquor was found on the premises.
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