Beaverhead River Shrinks to Record Low as May Cold Bites
The Beaverhead River runs at its lowest level for the season, blamed on May cold weather that prevented snowmelt. A man named Joe Lyons from Centennial valley arrived with a crushed hip after a horse kick and was hospitalized in Butte. Marriage licenses issued include Charles Kelso and Nellie Robson of Dillon and Jesse Finsley of Jackson with Amelia Davis of La Porte Indiana.
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Beaverhead River
Joe Lyons
Centennial Valley
Butte
Young Lyon
Dillon
District Court
Charles Garrison Kelso
Nellie Pearl Robson
Jesse W. Finsley
Jackson
Amelia Davis
la Porte
Indiana
Rural School Inspection Visits Big Hole Basin
County superintendent Miss Elizabeth Sutherland and Helena inspector Miss Adelaide Ayres tour Big Hole basin schools this week. Ayres delivers lectures on rural school problems and work to local educators.
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Elizabeth Sutherland
Adelaide Ayres
Helena
Big Hole Basin
Ayres
Price visits daughter in Big Timber before Cheyenne voyage
L. J. Price dropped by Big Timber for a visit with his daughter Miss May Price of the public schools on Friday and Saturday. He was traveling from Dillon to Cheyenne Wyoming where he is connected with the Mid West Oil company.
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L. J. Price
Big Timber
Miss May Price
Dillon
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mid West Oil Company
John Egan
Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Beaverhead
George Webber
Jackson
Webber
Fred’ Dishno
Florence
Dishno
Railroad Avenue
George Plum
Leadore
Idaho
Silas’ Dishno
Helen Finch
Missoula
Elmer. Gordon
Armstead
Ice price held steady by local dealer Patterson
S. S. Patterson, the local ice dealer, says prices will stay the same this year despite higher labor costs. He notes an additional thousand dollars spent to produce the same amount of ice as last year.
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S. S. Patterson
Patterson
Bond visiting Dillon for summer dentistry study
Eugene Bond arrives in Dillon for summer, taking a course at the Iowa State College branch in Ames and studying toward graduation next year. After completion, he expects to be placed by the government.
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Eugene Bond
Iowa State College
Iowa City
Iowa
Dillon
Bond
Ames
Young Peterson Singed in Naval Target Practice
Darrell Peterson of Bedrock son of Mr and Mrs Eph Peterson serves on a vessel on submarine patrol out of Brooklyn. During target practice a shell exploded before the breech was closed and his hair was singed from head and face. The burns were painful but not dangerous.
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Young Peterson
Darrell Peterson
Bedrock
Eph Peterson
Brooklyn
Peterson
Eight Young Men Leave Dillon for Camp Virginia
The eight young men departed Dillon Saturday afternoon for Camp Virginia after a spirited sendoff by friends. They received several small gifts as they left in high spirits. Beaverhead’s Red Cross quota of 7500 was nearly doubled, with local generosity exceeding past drives.
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Dillon
Virginia
Beaverhead
Red Cross
Train schedule changes on Oregon Short Line listed
Last Sunday a new timetable on the Oregon Short Line railway took effect. North bound No. 29 now arrives at 2.15 a m while south bound No. 80 comes in at 9.45 a m. No. 31 north bound now reaches at 2.37 p m and No. 32 south bound at 8.20 p m.
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Oregon Short Line Railway
Large Enrollment At Summer Normal Sees Dorms Overload
The summer Normal opened Tuesday with the largest enrollment in college history. Three days drew many young women. town housing fills as dorms overflow. Also notes Methodist services June 9 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening preaching.
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M. E. Church
The
Methodist Church
Robert Clark
Passor H. G. Humphrey
Epworth League
Draft Enlistments Reach 1.5 Million in War Effort
A Helena state bulletin reports over 1.5 million men have joined the colors since the draft began. In one week last month 90,000 were sent to the European front, with most now serving with Allied troops. Soon American units are expected to form a separate section of the front.
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Helena
Uncle Sam
Smelter to Rise Near Polaris Mine at Silver Fissure
A dismantled mill at the Silver Fissure mine is to be replaced by a smelter for Polaris silver lead ore. The smelter’s machinery is being hauled by a five ton truck with daily trips. over 100 tons moved, and several hundred more to go. The Polaris mine has been idle due to low metal prices, but great things are anticipated once the smelter operates.
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Polaris
Playground Opens at Normal Training School
The Normal Training school grounds host a Monday 2 30 pm playground with tennis by Miss Ann Hazard and Miss Lydia Smith the Dillon champions. Girls perform folk dances and boys play a ball game then a fast baseball game Burfiend and Lougheed face opposing teams. A dance follows in the gymnasium under Miss Henry’s direction.
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Ann Hazard
Lydia Smith
Dillon
Burfiend
Lougheed
Miss Henry
Special Venire for State Versus Stoller Jury Delayed
A special venire was issued after exhaustion of jurors yesterday in the case State vs Ephraim Stoller. Separately buyers flocked to a horse sale, with a large, well conditioned lot offered. Smaller horses brought lower prices while the large ones sold well, making the sale satisfactory overall.
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Ephraim Stoller
Elks Flag Day Service Set for Friday in Virginia City
On June 14 the annual Elks Flag Day service will be held in Virginia City with John G Brown of Helena as speaker. The public is invited to attend this patriotic observance and Dillon residents are urged to join.
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Elks
Virginia City
John G.brown
Helena
Dillon
Dillon News Briefs Skim Local Visitors and Health Notes
Dillon news rounds up visitors from Sheridan Helena Lakeview and Billings on business and family notes. Local health: Scott ill with pneumonia and cataract surgery planned for S. M. McKnight. Rev. Jensen to have throat operation. births reported and residents traveling to Butte Seattle Rochester and Murray hospital.
Red Cross Dance Highlighted in Local Letter
Polutis’ correspondent notes the Red Cross dance at the Diamond O ranch last Saturday night. The piece also mentions dry wells in Rattle Snake valley, plus various local residents’ comings and goings around Dillon and neighboring communities.
Thanking friends for support after death of Willard Jensen
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks for the help and sympathy received during the illness and death of our beloved brother and uncle Willard Jensen. MR. and MRS. C.H. WHEAT, MRS. MARTHA MELVYN, MRS. HARRY VAIL, MISS VERA MELVYN.
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Gard
Thansk
Willard Jensen
C.H. Wheat
Martha Melvyn
Harry Vail
Vera Melvyn
Timber Division Point Moves Missoula to Diversion Hub
Missoula is designated as a lumber diversion point by R H Aishton regional rail director for the northwest. Lumber trains will be under Rocky Mountain division control with diversions at Butte Billings and other points to routes toward Cle Elum Auburn Portland and destinations east. Each train must carry at least 15 cars and stay in continuous motion until its destination.
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Missoula
R. H. Aishton
Railroads of the Northwest
Rocky Mountain Division
Butte
Billings
Cle Elum
Auburn
Wash
Portland
Ore
Horse Sale at Wisdom Auction Sets June 22
A. H. McVay and Son of near Wisdom announce a large horse auction at Wisdom stock yards on June 22. Ninety head of cross bred stock will be sold with C. N. Moore acting as auctioneer.
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Wisdom
A. H. McVay & Son
Near Wisdom
Wisdom Stock Yards
C. N. Moore
Dillon Couple Wed in Quiet Dillon Ceremony
Miss Pearl Robson became the bride of Mr. Charles G. Kelso at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Robson with Rev. Robert J. Jensen officiating. The couple planned a Salt Lake City honeymoon and will reside in Dillon.
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John Robson
Miss Pearl
Charles G. Kelso
Robert J. Jensen
St. James’ Curch
Kelso
Salt Lake City
Dillon
Eliel
Dancing party at Ladue and Sanders ranch on Grasshopper
The Tessier orchestra played lively music for a large crowd at a Saturday night dancing party on the Grasshopper at Ladue and Sanders ranch. A young pig was auctioned during the evening and the Parker proceeds plus door receipts totaled about 1400 dollars for the local Red Cross chapter.
Gilbert-Fulton engagement reception honors Alma Morse
Mr and Mrs F A Gilbert entertained on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Alma Morse who will wed T E Gilbert on Saturday June 15. Guests enjoyed dancing and card playing in the park pavilion decorated with spring flowers and refreshments were served late.
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F. A. Gilbert
Alma Morse
T. E. Gilbert
Smerry
Park
Orr Honored at Dinner at Hotel Metlen
John T. Orr served as honor guest at a dinner held last evening at the Hotel Metlen. Guests enjoyed cleverly arranged favors, including themed menus, and the event provided an evening long remembered by attendees.
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John T. Orr
Hotel
Metlen
Party to honor Hollingsworth twins at Andrus home
Invitations go to tomorrow’s event at the Andrus residence on Pacific street to honor Misses Ethel and Viola Hollingsworth who plan to depart soon. Hosts are Miss Anne Shafer and Miss Frankie Andrus.
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Andrus
Pacific Street
Ethel
Viola Hollingsworth
Anne Shafer
Frankie Andrus
Baptist Aid Ladies Meet at Mrs Cushing’s Home
Mrs Ed Cushing hosted Baptist aid society members yesterday afternoon at her residence on South Washington Street for a social gathering and discussion.
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Baptist Aid
Prospect Club Gathers for Evening at Miss Baker's Home
The Prospect club members, young ladies, were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Helen Baker.
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Prospect Club
Helen Baker
War Savings Day Proclaimed in Dillon
Dillon Mayor J H Gilbert proclaims Friday June 28 1918 as War Savings Day. Citizens are urged to spend the afternoon after two o clock subscribing for War Savings stamps and promoting their sale to the limit allowed by law.
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Dillon
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Montana
J. H. Gilbert
Miss Genevieve Metlen Hosts Eighth Grade Dinner
Miss Genevieve Metlen of Armstead entertained at the Coffe House Friday night for Dillon students who came for the eighth grade examinations. The pupils enjoyed a well-appointed dinner and a very happy time.
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Genevieve Metlen
Armstead
Coffe House
Dillon
Lutheran Aid Social Hosted by Mrs Hans Mickelsen
The Lutheran Aid society will be entertained by Mrs Hans Mickelsen Thursday afternoon June 13.
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Lutheran Aid Society
Hans Mickelsen
Catholic Ladies Entertained at Mrs Gilbert's Ranch
St Rose residents report that Catholic ladies were entertained yesterday by Mrs F A Gilbert at her ranch home in a social gathering reflecting local community hospitality.
Presbyterian Aid Society Entertained by Mrs Edie
The Manse Club report notes the Presbyterian Aid society was entertained by Mrs. M. H. Edie yesterday, reflecting a social gathering at the local church circle.
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Presbyterian Aid Society
M. H. Edie
Auxiliary Hosts Terse Gathering By Bertha and Anna Huber
Auxiliary, Misses Bertha and Anna Huber entertained attendees Thursday at a local gathering. The event featured brief remarks and light refreshments for members.
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Misses Bertha
Anna Huber
Jolly Club Meeting With Miss Ella Free
The Jolly Club members gathered with Miss Ella Free Wednesday evening for a club gathering and discussion.
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Jolly Club
Ella
Doan's Kidney Pills Relieve Chronic Backache Claim
Mrs. Robert Moses of 128 West Centre Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for long running kidney and back pain. She reports relief after trying the remedy, saying it cured her after several boxes. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York manufactures. Adv-22-23
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Dean
Dillon
Robert Moses
W. Centre Street
Doan
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Henry VIII
Hether
Howard Atches
Huber Bros
N. Y
Albert Stamm
L. P. Stamm
U. S
Carolina
Stamm
New York
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Ened Morcan
Sens
U. S. Marines
Dillon News Briefs
Frank Perrault
Sheridan
George B. Conway
Jesse Allen
Lakeview
H. E. Potter and Son
Chicago
Geo. Scott
C. W. Scott
Harry Foster
John Thomas
Elmer Hydeman
Walter Ellinghouse
S. M. McKnight
Dell
R. J. Jensen
F. A. Hazelbaker and Son
Big Hole
R. H. Boatman
Harry Williams
E. H. Sherman
F. P. Birrer
Blaine
Frank Bassett
Rochester
Minn
Roscoe Cornell
Texas
May Price
Red Lodge
Union Electric Company
Elvera Peterson
Fox
Maureen Desmond
Wisdom News
George M. Clemon
Amanda Giudici
Seattle
Pauline
Wm. Bernstein
D. E. Metlen
Martin Jackson
Mildred
James
Jos. Walsh
Roode
W. C. Jennings
Prof. Toan
W. A
Murray Hospital
Roy LeKander
LeKander
Minnie Gilbert
the Red Cross
Lutheran Aid
Western Wholesale Grocery Co
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