Dillon Tribune Friday Edition in Dillon Montana
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
4
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Postoffice Entry Describes Second Class Mail Matter
Entry indicates the Dillon postoffice has classified the item for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Postoffice
Flood at Maiden Rock described by hotel owner
A Maiden Rock hotel proprietor recounts the flood’s peak with debris flooding the river. He mentions logs from an old Wise River dam, large timber spans, bridge parts, houses, and trees swept along as a terrifically loud and muddy surge roared by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bennett
Maiden Rock
Wise River
Canoe Wreck on Big Hole River Stirs Adventure Tale
Roy Forrester and Charles Niblack attempted to shoot the rapids on the Big Hole river Sunday morning. The canoe split and both men fought the current. Roy reached shore, Charley sank several times and was rescued by Bill Nelson. The wreck remains at the river bottom,-undertow suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Kyne
Roy Forrester
Charles Niblack
Big Hole
Roy
Charley
Bill Nelson
Forrester
Commissioner Shaw Reports Flood Devastation Near Wise River
Commissioner J E Shaw arrived in Dillon after surveying Wise River flood damage where roads and bridges were washed out and homes destroyed. He noted bridges at Silver Star and Waterloo ruined, with many farms and Ed Harvey's store and post office lost. The Big Hole riverman reported a floating body sighting as floods struck and debris filled previously wooded banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Shaw
Dillon
Wise River
Don Anson
Silver Star
Waterloo
Butte
Melrose
Shaw
Dewey
Ed Harvey
Ernest McKenzie
Rodeo Draws Big Crowds at Wise River Event
A large Wise River rodeo drew crowds from Dillon Butte Anaconda and county areas last Sunday under Fred Gill. Frank Reynolds won the bucking contest with Clarence Covey second and Buck Mitchell third. Prizes totaled 100 50 and 25. Oscar McVey and the late Charles Ferguson won the milking contest and Jimmy McCaffery of Butte won the best male singer prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise River
Fred Gill
Dillon
Butte
Anaconda
Frank Reynolds
Clarence Covey
Buck Mitchell
Oscar McVey
Charles Ferguson
Jimmy McCaffery
Ear
Barry & Hopkins
Local Social News Recaps Visits and a Large Eastern Star Event
Mrs. Jim Woody hosted a dinner in honor of Miss McGinnis and Miss Foussard who taught in Jackson. Visitors from Dillon included Mrs. Langdorf and family. Mrs. Vera Faxon and Mrs. Alvan Anderson stayed with the Clemows. A reception for Eastern Stars and Masons drew about 50 members with refreshments after festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Woody
Miss McGinnis
Miss Foussard
Jackson
George Clemon
Masons
Dillon and Wisdom
Vera Faxon
The
The Magic Garden on Screen at Hartwig Theatre
Gene Stratton-Porter’s The Magic Garden is shown as an F B O release at Hartwig theatre Saturday. Margaret Morris and Raymond Keane star as lovers separated by fate, with a supporting cast including Mong Coad de Lacey Clary and Hopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stratton-Porter
Hartwig Theater
Margaret Morris
Raymond Keane
William V. Mong
Joyce Coad
Phillippe de Lacey
Charles Clary
Walter Wilkinson
Alfred Allen
Cerae Gravina
Paulette Duval
Hedda Hopper
J. Leo Meehan
Mr. Meehan
Charles Kerr
Mizpah Chapter 0 E 5 Hears Vera Faxon Lillings Visit
Mrs Vera Faxon Lillings, worthy grand matron of Montara, paid an official visit to Mizpah chapter No 13 O E 5 Friday and a reception was held at 5 30 with a sumptuous banquet at 6 30 followed by an exemplification for her approval. About 150 people attended, many from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Faxon Lillings
Montara
Mizpah
O. E
Masonic Hall
Beaverhead County Sheepmen Start Shearing Season
Sheepmen of Beaverhead county begin their annual shearing with demand high and 12 percent per head paid, the same as last year. Flockmasters expect a slightly larger total clip this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Pocatello Welter Scores Technical KO at Lima
Howard Ball of Pocatello, welterweight, knocked out Young Dempsey of Helena in the tenth round of their 12 round bout in Lima. The towel came in to stop further punishment as Ball dominated early and Dempsey rallied briefly. Ernie Roe beat Young Stone in a six rounder. Speed Ricco defeated Earl Butner in four rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ball
Pocatello
Young Dempsey
Helena
Lima
Ball
Dempsey
Idaho
The
Legion
Ernie Roe
Butte
Young Stone
Anaconda
Speed Ricco
Earl Butner
Gramalli
L. Downing
Reorganization of Bannack Tribe No 16 Progressing
The Bannack Tribe No 16 of the Improved Order of Red Men is under reorganization with hopes of becoming one of the state's largest tribes in a city the size of Dillon. Jerry J. Barry and O. N. Olds lead efforts with plans for a fall drive and for forming the Degree of Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Dillon
Jerry J. Barry
Great Council of the
United States
O. N. Olds
Records of
Montana
May Fly to China Report Ties Dillon Pilot to Flight
An unconfirmed report from Dillon states A. W. Stephenson, pilot of the Waco plane Miss Dillon and Montana Air Service member led by Fred Woodside, may accompany Redfern on a Dallas to Hong Kong flight. Stephenson, currently in Missoula teaching a student flying class, has not notified locals of new plans regarding the New York to Spokane route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
A. W. Stephenson
Waco
Miss Dillon
Montana Air Service Company
Fred Woodside
Redfern
Dallas
Texas
Hong Kong
Stephenson
Missoula
New York
Spokane
Fishermen report catches in headwater streams as river runs high
Dillon fishermen reported good catches in Sheep creek and Birch creek headwaters while valley rivers remain muddy and fishing is poor. High water affects streams generally, but mountain streams have plentiful trout.
Attending Legion Convention in Helena
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members listed for Helena state convention with several delegates. Attendees include E L Fairbanks J C Fuller Elizabeth Ward T E Gilbert Bruce Risley. accompanied as far as Butte by Hartwig Galt and Mrs Gilbert. Also notices dentist visit and oil company stockholders meeting in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Helena
E. L. Fairbanks
J. C. Fuller
Elizabeth Ward
T. E. Gilbert
Bruce Risley
Butte
W. B. Hartwig
D. A. Galt
Work starts on new Dillon Country Club golf course
Work began this week on the Dillon Country club golf course under the supervision of Larry Price. Fences around the tract will be repaired first and greens laid out once the pro from Butte and Anaconda club arrives to map the fairways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Butte and Anaconda
John Doe Fighter Arrested After Disturbance
A man named John Do was booked Tuesday evening by Officer Gordon on a disturbance charge. He resisted police and tussled with the officer using a gun butt before finally complying with handcuffs. Officer Sutherland helped during the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Do
Gordon
Sutherland
Crop Outlook Improves Across Regions
Farmers report good crop prospects with high rivers and streams providing irrigation water. Beachland districts show better grain outlook than recent years while Dillon gardens flourish and the upcoming late August flower show now seems assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
World’s tallest man Miles Darden from North Carolina
Miles Darden of North Carolina reportedly stood seven feet six inches tall and weighed over 1000 pounds. Born in 1789 and dying in 1857, he led a quiet life despite circus connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Miles Darden
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Dillon Tribune
F. E. Foote
Dillon, Montana
Foreign’ Advertiains
American Press Association
Telephone
the Mountain States ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lucy Jardine
Dan Pendergast
Harry Richardson
Edith Husted
Canias Nelson
Eastern Star
Alvan Anderson
Clemow
Ralph Huntley
Ethel Anderson
Martin Jackson
George Rhino
Pocatello Welter
K.O. AT. Lima
Chuck Staples
J. S. Butner
Order OF Red Men
China
Viola Dana
Sally O’neil
Convention OF Legion
Crowley Oil Company
Pearl S. Smith
Bannack Street
Hartwig
John Doe
Scholls
City Shoe Store
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