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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
6
Tribune notes the city election failed to meet the new June 1 election law and was effectively not an election. It mentions no births in the Big Hole since the last, a Dillon baseball defeat in Anaconda 13 to 1, and rising Montana pistol violence with frequent gun incidents.
Tuesday evening Undersheriff Moore and a posse brought to Dil- to a scene described in the 1898 Tribune as a late day pursuit and custody action. The fragment notes lawmen escorting a subject as part of a broader county event from June 16 1898.
A sufferer discusses back pain and related symptoms and credits Foley Pills diuretic for quick relief and regulated kidney action. The speaker notes the medicine is low cost, reliable, and guarantees satisfaction, sold by Geo. M. Gosman.
Two men tied to the U. P. Wyoming train robbery were captured without resistance after leaving guns in their cabin at the Craver ranch on Medicine Lodge. The posse included Bert Williams L. P. Phillips and Sam Arnis. Wool clips in the area average 15 cents. R. P. Willard suffered a severe facial injury from a horse kick Sunday. Ed and Mrs. Cushing marked their fifth wedding anniversary Monday night at home.
Wilbur Gilbert returns to Dillon from Ann Arbor where he attended the university. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herndon spend a brief honeymoon trip north after their Armstead wedding. George Melton and Tom Gilbert also arrived home from their university studies in Ann Arbor Michigan.
Real estate transfers show warranty deeds for Jesse W Finsley to Martin C Jackson 120 acres near Jackson and Bessie Wilcox Black to Ernest W Black six lots in Slader’s Lima plus quitclaim from iD J Stephens Amy N Stephens to J H Robbers 152.98 acres in Big Hole basin and deed from First National Bank Dillon to Grant and Harriet Kenison three lots in Poindexter and Orr’s addition Dillon and administratrix deed Annie E Nelson to Mrs W T Cheney two Lima lots.
The piece recalls Dillon’s once strong western Montana baseball scene led by Bill Logan and players like George Gosman Frank Gosman Bob Barrett Jimmie Whalen Hysie Brundage Taylor Bradley Tom Gilbert Warner Metlen and Emil Conger. It laments the younger group fading away as roads improved and golf rose in popularity while other towns keep the sport alive.
A 47 year medical view emphasizes avoiding drastic purges and favors Dy Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non habit forming laxative. The physician urges regular bowel movements and notes constipation can occur despite good health habits. Free trial bottles are offered by sending to thePepain Dept. BB in Monticello Illinois.
A letter to the Dillon Tribune from Powell County officials urges a July Fourth baseball clash between Deer Lodge and Dillon. The Deer Lodge club, after a 10 9 win over Helena Commercial Service Exchange, claims Dillon is a baseball town and asks when a game could be scheduled, noting the approaching holiday.
The Oregon Short Line announces a new train schedule effective 12:01 a m June 10 1929 with westward and eastward departures listed in coded times and notes. The scrambled text includes specific times such as 1 23 p m and 1 30 a m for westward No 29 and eastward No BQ, plus other unclear entries. The document presents a formal timetable update typical of era railroad notices.
A fragmented remark questions male vanity and discretion with a humorous jab at appearance and fashion. The snippet references a playful line about a man no longer wondering or caring how he would look in a hat.
Holgar Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Carlson Beaverhead county ranch family has won the Union Pacific scholarship for 1928 29 at Montana State College announced by D P Thurber head of the Smith Hughes agricultural department at the county high school The scholarship honors the Beaverhead high school agricultural student who develops the best home project Carlson now owns a herd of pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs started with one pig in 1924 He will attend college this fall The local Future Farmers of America division won second in state competition sponsored by Alpha Zeta for outstanding outside activities including dances parties track meets county fair help and other school events.
The article highlights compact travel hats, notably a tricot turban by Sally Milgrim in black and white honeycomb. It lists sunburn shade names inspired by coastal locales and notes longer street gloves echoing the six-button style, with popular mousquetaire and two-button pull-ons.
A mixed commentary on wartime and economic issues notes Colonel Lindbergh and his wife, wheat’s price drop to 6 3/4 cents, and concerns about the Federal Reserve’s impact on stock and farm values. It discusses British labor, Stockton harbor plans, and the role of machinery and power in progress, ending with a warning about automobile brakes and tire wear.
Ralch C. Tattersall deposits what purports to be the last will of Robert F. Tattersall with the Clerk of the District Court. The court sets June 15 1929 at 10 a m in Dillon for proving the will and hearing petitions and invites interested parties to contest.
Harry Robinson arraigned in Dillon justice court on grand larceny charges after being arrested in West Yellowstone. Judge George Opp set bond at 1500 dollars and bound him over to district court for trial.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Great Falls Montana issues notice that R Olive Martin formerly R Olive Marchesseau of Tucson Arizona has filed to make final proof to establish a homestead claim for lands described as EWNWI SWYNEM NEYSW Sec 21 Lots 2 3 4 6 Section 28 Township 6 South Range 12 West Montana Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner F A Nazelbaker Dillon Montana July 20 1929. Testimony by Elsie Mutch notary public Tucson Arizona July. Witnesses Andy B Pyle Polaris Montana John H Judge Dillon Edward P Marchesseau Polaris Montana ward P Marchesseau Polaris Montana.
The executor of the estate of Abram and Rife, dated at Dilton Montana on May 28 1929, publishes notice to creditors to present claims within a specified period as required by law.
Montana certifies that the American Insurance Company of Newark New Jersey is authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana until March 31 1980. The firm reported December 31 1928 capital 6000000 aggregate income 16994892.47 disbursements 13807820.01 assets 32637447.21 surplus to policyholders 14087251.45 and liabilities 18055195.76 at the state capitol Helena May 6 1929 signed Geo P Porter State Auditor Commissioner of Insurance.
A one hundred dollar reward is offered to any individual not a regular officer of the law for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally in Madison National Forest. Statement appears in the Sheep Growers Association adv. 114m.
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