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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

5

Local residents visiting Dillon and nearby towns this week

Numerous notices list residents and visitors from nearby towns including Dell Butte Grant Armstead and Missoula. People attended business matters funerals court and ceremonies in Dillon and Waterloo while others traveled to Seattle Lafayette Ind Missoula and Yellowstone Park. A 3 room apartment at 404 S Washington is advertised for rent.

Sheser Grant Dillon C. H. Darnutter McHesser

Andrus and Fernauder Attend Butte Funeral

Mr and Mrs Harry Andrus and Mrs Fernauder motored to Butte last Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Fred rick Staudaher.

Harry Andrus Fernauder Butte Fredrick Staudaher

Miss Ethelene Iblings Visits Local Walldorf Parents

Miss Ethelene Iblings formerly a teacher here and now living in Portland spent time this week visiting the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A F Waldorf.

Ethelene Iblings Portland A. F. Waldorf

Fishing party nets a nice catch at Big Hole

The Rev. T. J. Simons, C. W. Woodburn and Dr. Bimrose went on a fishing trip to the Big Hole on Wednesday and returned with a good haul.

T. J. Simons C. W. Woodburn Dr. Bimrose Big Hole

Miss Jane Barry Returns for Summer Visit

Miss Jane Barry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Barry longtime residents, arrived Thursday from Minneapolis and will spend the summer with relatives in the city.

Ora Roselle Monida City Jane Barry M. E. Barry Minneapolis

Mrs. Margaret Shackleford Visiting Dillon Kin

Mrs. Margaret Shackelford of St. Louis is visiting this week at the home of her sister Mrs. J. E. Monroe. She is well known in the community and has visited Dillon on several prior occasions.

Theodore Brantley of Missoula Frank Hazelbaker Margaret Shackleford St. Louis J. E. Monroe Shackelford Dillon

Mr and Mrs Chapman Attend Montana Laundry Convention

Mr and Mrs Fred R Chapman left Wednesday for Billings where Mr Chapman attended the state convention of the Montana Laundry men's association. They toured Yellowstone Park on their way to Billings.

Fred R. Chapman Billings Mr. Chapman Montana Laundrymen’s Association Yellowstone Park

Hanson Recovering at Elk Horn Springs for Rheumatism

Chris Hanson is spending the month at his summer home at Elk Horn Springs and slowly recovering from rheumatism. He plans to go to Rochester, Minnesota, for Mayo Clinic treatment as soon as he can discard his crutches.

Chris Hanson Elkhorn Springs Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic

Armstead Horse Sale Set for Next Saturday

A horse sale will be held next Saturday at Armstead with 125 to 150 ranch work horses to be auctioned. The Armstead Horse Sale company reports a fine stock gathered in the yards for the event.

Armstead Armstead Horse Sale Company

Rancher John Peterson Reports Slow Hay Growth

John Peterson of Horse Prairie said in town last Sunday that cool weather and a rain shortage are hindering hay growth in the region.

John Peterson Horse Prairie

Deer killed report spurs investigation by local wardens

Deputy state game warden Charles Price and Deputy Sheriff Wample traveled to the Elkhorn section Thursday morning to look into a report that a deer was killed there. Miss Nina Nash returned Tuesday from Butte where she accompanied her mother Mrs Jennie Nash who then went to Portland to spend the summer with her other daughter Mrs R Hetlesater.

Charles Price Wample Elkhorn Nina Nash Butte Jennie Nash Portland R. Hetlesater

Sheriff detains William Stevens on Idaho desertion warrant

Blackfoot Idaho Sheriff Jensen seized William Stevens last Friday in the city on an Idaho warrant charged with deserting his family. Sheriff W C Orr assisted at the ranch where Stevens was arrested.

Jensen Blackfoot Idaho William Stevens W. C. Orr

County Commissioner Reports Basin Water and Hay Progress

County Commissioner J. E. Shaw, visiting from the Big Hole basin ranch last Saturday, says irrigation water is ample for the basin and hay is growing well though behind the usual schedule due to cold weather.

J. E. Shaw Big Hole

Piano For Sale By Installments In Spokane

Late model piano of well known standard make offered for balance of contract. Terms ten dollars per month. For viewing, write Piano Department Box 303 Spokane Washington. Adv. 23-25.

Piano Department Box Spokane Washington

Dilllon Country Club Spring Golf Tourney For Men

The spring golf tournament at the Dilllon Country Club will be held next Sunday with five or six flights of eight players. Pairings are set by the sports committee later this week and entrants should contact a committee member to learn match start times. Play begins around 8 30 Sunday morning with handicaps based on early qualifying rounds.

Dillon Country Club

Twenty Three Montana Cities Have Airports

Montana state publicity division notes twenty three cities report established air ports in the current Montana year book. Cities listed include Missoula Helena Kalispell Polson Butte Anaconda Dillon Bozeman Livingston Billings Miles City Glendive Sidney Scobey Froid Wolf Point Glasgow Havre Shelby Great Falls Fort Benton Belgrade and Harlowton.

Montana State Publicity Division Missoula Helena Kalispell Polson Butte Anaconda Dillon Bozeman Livingston Billings Miles City Glendive Sidney Scobey, Froid Wolf Point Glasgow Havre Shelby Great Falls Fort Benton Belgrade Harlowton

Free Dance and Supper at Armstead Opening

William Climer, proprietor of the new dance and pool hall at Armstead, will host a free dance and free supper to celebrate the opening. Music by the Jazz Pirates, a Dillon junior orchestra. All residents of the county invited. everything is free.

William Climer Armstead Jazz Pirates Dillon

Car Crash Damages Bridge Barrier Injures Bride

Mrs Louise Allred cook at Selway Sheep company injured perhaps internally when a car driven by Gerald Stewart employee of the same company crashed through a bridge barrier near Normal college and plunged into the canal. Driver unaware of repairs could not stop in time. Mrs Allred taken to Barrett hospital and reported out of danger Thursday morning.

Louise Allred Selway Sheep Company Gerald Stewart Normal College

Toll of Heart Disease Insurance Statistics Report

A health study estimates mortality from heart disease among fifty million people shows 64 deaths in half an hour. The statistic highlights the burden of cardiovascular disease and the perceived impact of insurance coverage on mortality reporting.

Feath erly and Sue Helen Smith to Wed in Los Angeles

Announcement from Dillon states the June 16 marriage in Los Angeles of Cecil M Featherly and Sue Helen Smith. Featherly, son of prominent valley ranchers George R Featherly, is a Beaverhead County High School graduate and World War I veteran now employed in Los Angeles. The couple left for their honeymoon after departing Los Angeles last Saturday.

Dillon Los Angeles Cecil M. Featherly Sue Helen Smith Featherly George R. Featherly

DAR Beaverhead Chapter Meets on Flag Day

D A R Beaverhead chapter held its last meeting of the year on June 14 at Mrs. T. E. Luebben’s home. Miss Jessie Dubois led a Flag Day program with a Colonial dance by Miss Betty Hall and a Van Dyke recitation. Tea was served at the close.

Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution T. E. Luebben Jessie Dubois Betty Hall America van Dyke Luebben

Relief Society Luncheon at Clark's Canyon Country Home

The Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was pleasantly entertained Tuesday afternoon with a luncheon at 1:30 hosted by Mrs. R. J. Dansie and Mrs. Verona Smith at their Clark's Canyon country home. A centerpiece featured a huge bowl of wild flowers containing twenty seven varieties.

Relief Society of the Church of the Latter Day Saints R. J. Dansie Verona Smith Clark’s Canyon

Idaho Couples Married in Twin Weddings

James W. Mears of Boise wed Katherine Gumble of Plainsville Kansas at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. T J Simons presiding. Richard H Bartlett of Baker Idaho married Frances D Goodell of Baker Idaho by Rev H B Ricketts at the Methodist church the same afternoon.

James W. Mears Boise Katherine Gumble Plainsville Kansas Presbyterian T. J. Simons Richard H. Bartlett Frances D. Goodell Baker Idaho H. B. Ricketts Methodist Church

Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Latimer Martin in Dillon

Mrs. H Latimer Martin of Hamilton Missouri is visiting Dillon. Miss Clara Plant hosted a luncheon at the Eliel residence on South Washington Street with guests including Mrs. R O Shanfion and Mrs. W C Jennings.

H. Latimer Martin Hamilton Missouri Dillon R. O. Shanfion Clara Plant W. C. Jennings Miss Plant Eliel South Washington Street

Breakfast Held for Mrs Brearley in Local Home

Mrs Arthur Graeter and Mrs H H Bates hosted a Wednesday morning breakfast at ten at Mrs Graeter’s home. The event honored Mrs Walter Brearley of Rockford Illinois, visiting her mother Mrs Anna Carter.

Arthur Graeter Mrrs H. H. Bates

Kensington Social Hosts Mrs Clark Anderson and Mrs Alvin Anderson

Mrs Clark Anderson and Mrs Alvin Anderson entertained a number of friends Tuesday afternoon at a Kensington gathering. Guests enjoyed pleasant social hours and delicious refreshments at the close of the event.

Clark Anderson Alvin Anderson Kensington

Rural School Notes Eighth Grade Diplomas Awarded

Twenty eight pupils from county rural schools receive eighth grade diplomas this week. Class leader Dorothy Duck scores highest average at 92 percent, with Ivy Duck and Harry Ford among the ten top averages. Other graduates include Betty Roe Raymond Wombacher Frances Laden and Frances Carr.

Betty Roe Raymond ‘Wombacher Frances Laden Henry ‘Wenger Jewell Romain Alice Johnson Harry Tord Tom Judge Ruby Neidt Philip Brown Harry Schuler Bud Lapham Tom Brenner Dorothy Husted Jessie Tope Edwin Kellner Hannah Malesich Ellen Rasmussen Mary Daw Audrey Gross Frances

Frances Carr Wins Beaverhead Essay Prize

The prize essay by Frances Carr of the Dell school argues for a teaching career and outlines how Beaverhead County and Montana offer paths to education. Second honors go to Myla Pendleton of Bristow. the contest was funded by a local donor encouraging youth savings and study.

Beaverhead County Montana Frances Carr Dell School State Normal College State School of Mines State University College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Normal College Dillon Missoula Myla Pendleton Bristow

Fritz the Belgian police puppy dies in accident

In Dillon, a Beligan police puppy named Fritz owned by Harry Colfer was fatally struck by a car driven by Joé Newnes near the Waldorf store. Witnesses say the run over occurred as Fritz dashed toward his master across the street. Fritz was buried at the fair grounds as mourning neighbors recalled his playful companionship and the children’s sorrow.

Joé Newnes Harry Fair Grounds

Auction sale of horses at Dillon June 30

An auction at the Dillon Horse Sale company yards on Saturday June 30 will offer 300 head of broke and unbroke horses suitable for day work and saddle stock. George Ditty, longtime Dillon stockman, conducts the sale featuring a fine bunch of stock. An unusual opportunity to acquire quality horses is noted.

Dillon Horse Sale Company George Ditty Dillon Stockman

Nurse Anabel Desmond Returns From Lima Assignment

Mrs Anabel Desmond, a popular Dil lon nurse, returned Thursday after ten days in Lima where she cared for the late Mrs. Emma Gleed.

Anabel Desmond Dillon Lima Emma _ Gleed

Baptist Aid event to be hosted by Mrs Ed Cushing

The Baptist Aid society will be entertained by Mrs Ed Cushing Thursday afternoon June 28 at her home.

The Baptist Aid Society Ed Cushing

Manse Society Meets in Presbyterian Church Parlor

The Manse Society of the Presbyterian Church held its Thursday afternoon gathering in the church parlors to discuss parish needs and outreach plans.

The Presbyterian Church

Busy Bee Club gathers at Mrs Ed Smiths home

Mrs Ed Smith entertained the Busy Bee club Wednesday afternoon at her home on South Pacific Street.

Mrs Ed Smith Busy Bee Club South Pacific Street

Mrs Waldorf Hosts St James Guild Meeting

Mrs. A. F. Waldorf entertained St. James Guild Thursday afternoon at her home on South Washington Street.

A. F. Waldorf St. James Guild South Washington Street

Notice of Bond Payment for Dillon District No. 5

City of Dillon treasurer announces bonds numbers 121 and 122 of Special Improvement District No. 5 will be paid with accrued interest if presented by July 31, 1928. If not presented by that date, the bonds stop drawing interest. Dated June 1928.

Dillon Montana

P. T. A. Plans Prizes for Best Home Grown Produce

The Parent-Teachers Association voted to award prizes totaling 15 dollars for the best vegetables and flowers grown by local children to be displayed at the annual flower show. All children are urged to plant seeds and enter the contest.

Parent-Teachers Association

Small minded jealousy described as petty vanity

The passage defines small minded jealousy as a selfish petty trait that resents others being praised and stems from egotism and vanity.

Ore Shipment From Hecla Mine Increases

Ted Williams and partner George Bott operate two trucks hauling high grade silver and lead ore from the Hecla mine to the Melrose shipping point. Ore contains copper and gold and is sent to the U S smelter in Salt Lake City.

Ted Williams Hecla George Bott Melrose U. S Salt Lake

Ranchers Seek Summer Horses in County Auction

Opportunity for county ranchers to select their horses for summer work and enjoy splendid bargains available at this time.

County Commissioners Set Regular Session Date

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday July 2 1928 All claims against the county must be filed with the County Clerk by Monday morning.

Board of County Commissioners

Lost canvas cots between Alder and Dillon

Two canvas cots missing between Alder and Dillon. Finder may return them to the Tribune office and receive a reward. Adv. 25.

Alder Dillon Finder Tribune Office

Ranch for sale seek owner details and cash price

Wanted advertisement seeks the owner of a ranch for sale to provide cash price and particulars. Contact D. F. Bush in Minneapolis Minnesota with offer details.

D. F. Bush Minneapolis Minn

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Tom Cantrell Dell Tom Leary William L. Irvine Patrick Carney Waterloo Hugh Anderson Seattle Scott and Decker Lee Stone A. L. Stone Lafayette Ind Purdue College Alf Decker Eugene Finch Ralph I. Smith John Bourquin Citizens’ Military Training Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City Douglas Thomas State, University Kitchener Bath S. Washington Street Etta Shuck Barrett Hospital H. M. Brundage Hiram S. Main St Mont Bond Grocery Co Bride California D. A. R. Meeting Relief Society Fritz Supreme Court United States TOR Rankin Governor Club A. H. Eiselein Sec Treaa Baptist Aid Manse Society Ae Tee Bulger Ity N. Nissen Bonds Station W. J. Romersa Hughes & McCaleb Dillon Tribune Hansen
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