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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
8
Time table lists Oregon Short Line trains with No 32 southbound at 7 45 p m No 30 southbound at 9 30 a m No 29 northbound at 4 25 a m and No 31 northbound at 1 58 p m.
A large crowd attended a benefit dance at the city hall auditorium last Saturday evening raising 137 dollars for widows and orphans of the Granite Mountain mine disaster in Butte. Net proceeds go to Mayor Maloney for the relief committee. Ben Willard buys Harry Smallhorn ranch on Sage Creek, 450 acres with first water right, via Frank Hazelbak er.
Monday C. T. Magnus, local Mutual Life Insurance agent, won a handsome gold medal and a Field club certificate marking him an accredited member. He is the third from 66 in Spokane to qualify for the $100,000 Field Club, with a Denver meeting to welcome him in July.
Dr. A. E. Winship of Boston editor of the Educational Journal lectures daily at four o clock on educational topics. The public is invited to attend. He is described as brainy and forceful, delivering informative and entertaining talks.
A delegation of twenty five land seekers from Minneapolis toured the northwest and visited Bond to inspect Beaverhead Ranch Company holdings with the aim of buying several thousand acres for colonization. They were shown the ranch, dined, and given an auto tour through Beaverhead valley.
DF Winship spoke to a delighted audience at the Normal auditorium last night. In July Beaverhead county farms will hold national défense meetings in Wise River Wisdom Dillon Armstead Melrose to discuss crop conditions and future needs with able speakers. Farmers are urged to attend these meetings on July 9 10 12 12 14 respectively.
Two large ore trucks from Butte arrive for Warren Graeter to move ore from the Graeter and French mine near Argent to Dillon. Trucks promise higher tonnage and lower costs than old freighting, easing shipment to the Anaconda smelter. Sid Moriarity, a caterpillar road tractor operator, passes navy exams and awaits orders as an electrician landsman. Mrs Larson sustains injuries when a driven horse runs away, leaving her with bruises and a deep leg gash. she is comforted at the Jensen home.
George W. Dart leaves Saturday for Minneapolis to represent Bagdad Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the imperial session June 26 27 28. Mrs Dart Hugh and Carter Edinger accompany him. From Minneapolis the party proceeds to Michigan to visit Mr Dart’s mother using the water route.
The eighth grade exams yield top average of 96.5 percent by Jewell Clapp. Students passing include Elsie Legg Bristow Marjorie Marchesseau Polaris Jewell Clapp Bristow Frances Montgomery Edith Leonard Wisdom Freda Knoll Bannack Verona Dansie Armstead Veil Morrison Nelson Agnes Kau Grant.
Edinger and Hugh Dart of Dillon were crowned champion potato growers at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. They exhibited potatoes raised on the Edinger farm, earning a gold first prize and a silver second prize. both boys were fifteen years old at the time.
Funeral services for Ida May Lounsbury, 43, were at her father A A Kenison’s home in Atlantic Street Dillon. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. She is survived by husband A J Lounsbury and seven children W M Harrison Alonzo Dan Ruth Mary Hope and Andrew. services led by Rev Walter M Corll of the Baptist church.
At the Methodist church on Sunday June 24 Sunday school begins at 9 50 a m with Prof Robert Clark supervising the adult class meeting at the Presbyterian church under Prof Light. Sermon at 11 o clock by Pastor H G Humphrey. EpWorth league meets at 7 o clock with a long service and preaching at 8 p m.
Mr. Carson aged 57 died this week leaving a wife and six children. He arrived in Dillon in 1881, leased the Loughridge place south of town, farmed several years, then moved to Boulder. He married Miss Annie Hackett, a half sister of Henry Hackett, with Holy Communion, morning and evening prayers noted at St James Church.
Miss Idanha Baker, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Baker, married J. T. Knudsen of Ismay Montana at her home with Rev H G Humphrey of Grace Methodist Church officiating. A wedding dinner followed and the couple departed for Lyons Nebraska after a Yellowstone Park trip en route to their new home. The bride met her husband while teaching in Ismay where he worked in merchandising.
Plans for the freight depot include moving warehouses 16 feet into the street to extend the loading platform on the west side. A 60 foot addition will be added to the north end of the building as part of substantial improvements.
Charles Robbins was brought to Magnus hospital after a Sunday night ailment from injuries at the graphite mine. He previously suffered a shoulder dislocation and bruising when an engine struck him last fall, and his present illness is believed to be connected to that injury.
It was announced that the wedding will be held at the Gilbert home with only immediate family invited. The couple will depart that evening for LaSalle Illinois where Mr LeKander, a civil engineer, will establish their future home.
Marshall Field of Osseo Wisconsin has arrived to assume the cashiership of the Security State Bank succeeding C F Bailey who retires on July 1 Mrs Bailey has been troubled by heart trouble and the couple chose a lower altitude on doctors advice to aid her health
Dr and Mrs J E Monroe hosted a Tuesday evening dinner at 7 o clock in honor of Dr A E Winship of Boston who is spending the week and giving lectures at the Normal school. The guests included Mr and Mrs Roscoe Cornell Mr and Mrs A L Stone Senator and Mrs B O Selway Mr and Mrs Robert W Boone and Judge Joseph G Smith.
Eph Peterson and son Darrow of Bedrock visited Tuesday. The 22 year old recently enlisted in the navy and heads to the Pacific coast that evening for training after an examination in Salt Lake City deemed him almost physically perfect. His father expresses pride.
The reception for the summer students of the Normal college at James Guild Hall last Friday night was a pleasant affair. The event was greatly appreciated by the students and faculty with an interesting program in the early portion followed by general conversation and refreshments.
Yesterday was the windiest and dustiest of the season with no street sprinklers seen due to a water shortage from a broken intake pipeline. Crews worked through the night to repair the break, restoring ample water supply today.
Dillon’s new park is named Dillmont Park after a prize entry from Miss Leah O’Brien who offered ten dollars for the chosen name. Many names were proposed. A celebration and dance are planned for the Fourth to open the park.
Mrs W H Keller and Mrs Arthur Graeter entertained at a bridge luncheon Tuesday at the Graeter home. A second bridge luncheon followed on Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening they presided over a bridge party for ladies.
Miss Florence Hopper, soon to be married in August, was honored with a linen shower hosted by friends last Friday evening and received many beautiful gifts.
A picnic party including Mrs. Gus Gunderson Mrs. J H Truax Miss Ethel Smith Miss Rachel Smith Miss Florence Hopper and Ira Wagner enjoyed a picnic at Barretts Saturday.
E. W. Bell a drayman was laid up with a badly cut foot after leaping into a river and stepping on a broken beer bottle. He has stayed home this week due to the wound. Also noted is a telegram from Jerry H. Sharpe announcing the birth of a ten pound boy in Sidney Montana. George Bott reports heavy snow in Hecla hindering mining efforts as snow shoes and sleds prove useless.
Mrs Eliza Stark of St Clair County Missouri and Mr Clifford A Mer cer of Twin Bridges married at the Baptist parsonage on Sunday June 17 1917 by Rev Walter M Corll.
Miss Clara Plant and Mrs. Roy Chandler host a Red Cross tea Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 o clock at Miss Plant’s home under the Baptist church auspices.
On Tuesday June 19 friends gathered for a bridge party in honor of Dr Rathbone. The event celebrated the physician's birthday with card play and social refreshments.
News of the recent death at Boulder reports the passing of Herman Carson, a former resident.
Theta was delightfully entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. Jay B. Holtz. All present enjoyed the gathering and had a pleasant time.
Mrs. R. R. Rathbone hosts a bridge luncheon this afternoon at her residence on South Atlantic Street. The event gathers local players for an afternoon of bridge and socializing in a neighborhood setting.
Mrs M H Edie entertained at the Presbyterian manse yesterday afternoon. The event brought together members of the congregation for a friendly social gathering.
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