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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
10
The ladies of the Catholic church held an annual picnic and field day at Dillmont park yesterday afternoon. Despite rain and a hail storm the event was a success with a well attended evening ball and a large financial return anticipated.
Mrs. Robert Bidstrup entertained the North Side Country club and many friends at her country home Tuesday afternoon with more than fifty guests in attendance.
Miss Carolyn White hosts several gatherings at her home this week with Mrs. E. L. Poindexter and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert assisting in the social schedule.
The D. N. C. club was entertained Monday night by Miss Zelma Nelson at her home a few miles north of town. A pleasant time is reported.
Mrs John Martin entertained the Baptist Aid society yesterday afternoon with a large attendance and a hospitable reception.
Mrs Emma Carhart entertained members of the Jolly club at her home Tuesday evening.
Hurley Leach comes back from California where he spent the winter with his family. He, like other old timers, is glad to return to the familiar summer range.
Mrs Purdy and her young daughter from Polaris visited Dillon friends this week. W H Jones of Twin Bridges and W S Tash from the D L ranch were in Dillon. Richard Cosgrove and daughter visited Butte. Martin Innes returned from a Butte hospital improved. An auto trip to Elkhorn Springs for a dip. C W Woodburn and guests fished at Bedrock. Various locals like J Woodworth and Chas Quist appear on business. Tanlac ads and local notices fill the column.
Judge J. J. McHatton, a veteran lawyer and business leader, gave a plain and effective address in Butte on city and county expenses, taxes, and debt payments. The speech, praised as truthful and worthwhile, urged citizens to read it.
The traveling public returns to normal activity with hotels at full capacity and rooming houses busy. Auto licenses show many travelers arriving from distant states. Traveling salesmen push to beat rivals, wage earners come and go, and Dillon resumes its usual pace and demeanor.
Local ad by H. W. Sacher offering contracting in rock brick and cement work with reasonable prices as the advertiser does the work himself. Box 751.
A notice from Mrs. Hans Christiensen expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and others who aided during the illness and at the funeral of the late Hans Christiensen. The message credits kindness and memory of the deceased.
The report extols glorious spring in Dillon with green trees velvety lawns blooming lilacs and apple blossoms filling the air. It notes crops progressing and the general atmosphere of life and activity, ending with a rural proverb about a man who kicks now would kick if he were to hang.
C. A. Jackeway the state game warden and Mrs. Jackeway arrived from Helena this week and are stopping at the Andrus hotel. He notes this part of the state is easy to manage if he meets locals halfway. The community is described as willing to follow the game rules.
Robert L. Waddell of Columbia, Missouri visits Dillon as a guest at the Andrus hotel. He teaches in the agricultural department at the University of Missouri and is known locally for his former association with the Selway Sheep Co.
B F L Herron and N A Brigham from the field division of the U S land office at Helena are on official business and are stopping at the Metlen hotel.
The Montana Mercantile company prepares a near completion of its new elevator. It presents well and reflects credit on the owners and on Dillon.
A gold filled watch with chain and charm is found. Owner must prove property and pay for this notice. Call at Tribune office. 28 24.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Heffner visited Butte for a few days this week, enjoying local sights and activities as part of a brief trip.
President C R Frazier will deliver the commencement address in the college auditorium on Wednesday June 14 at 10 80 am. The spring convocation June 6 featured a glee club recital and Miss Van de Walker. The Lewis and Clark pageant June 5 on campus included dances by Training school children and Junior college girls under Dr Garver and Mrs Jolley. Miss Norris leaves for Ashland Oregon next week to teach summer school and Miss Iblings and Miss Kelly plan Alaska trip.
The Dillon Training School ends a busy year with a large eighth grade commencement. Thirty three graduates receive diplomas, including two March graduates from the ungraded room. Principal retirements include Mr. E K Frye who will study for a master's at Chicago University and Miss Harriett Turner who led home economics.
Mrs. George Pulver formerly Miss Emma Schultz dies suddenly at home in Twin Bridges after years of exchange. She was well known in Dillon with many friends shocked by the news. Survived by husband and her parents plus several brothers and sisters.
Automobile tourists are flocking through the city this spring and the west side camping ground is being prepared. The Rotary club is upgrading the site with new wiring and lighting after thefts in winter. Union Electric supplies power for lights and cooking.
Hon. Carl Riddick's photograph becomes the first candidate portrait shown in store windows marking a new visual campaign display.
A humorous take on marriage warns men rush into wedlock but hesitate when facing divorce. The quip contrasts eager starts with wary exits, framing matrimony as a bold commitment and a wary escape.
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