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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

8

Silverware styles suit any taste and purse in town

The advertisement touts reliable silverware brands under the claim of pleasing any taste and budget. It highlights REEDS, BAR TON, and GORHAM as the best known names available.

Presbyterian Services Change While Rev Burton Travels

Rev R W Burton leaves for a three to four week business trip. Sunday school remains at 9 45 a m with preaching each Sunday at 11 a m Prof Robert Clark leads first and third Sundays Prof F H Garver leads the second Sunday March 11 The last Sunday may see Rev Edwin M Ellis of Helena in the pulpit both morning and evening No evening services except Sunday March 25 Burton plans to return April 1

Presbyterian R. W. Burton The Presbyterian Church Robert Clark F. H. Garver Edwin M. “Ellis Helena Burton

Miss Grace Lamont Takes Cafeteria Post at Lewis and Clark High

Miss Grace Lamont, formerly post mistress of Dillon, now directs the Lewis and Clark high school cafeteria in Seattle where over 500 students are served daily. A Simmons College graduate, she completed an institutional management course and trained in Boston high schools before managing cafeteria work in Colorado for two years.

Grace Lamont Dillon Lewis and Clark Seattle Miss Lamont Simmon’s College Boston Colorado

Dillon Welcomes Barnes Return and Home Purchase

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barnes, former Big Hole basin residents, spent winter in Arkansas and returned to Dillon on Wednesday. Barnes bought Mrs. Mary Reherd’s suburban property on the town’s west side through C. L. Worth real estate office, planning to rebuild and settle in Dillon.

C. E. Barnes Big Hole Basin Arkansas Dillon

Beaverhead Commercial Club Sets Special Meeting Next Week

A special Beaverhead Commercial club meeting is planned for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Beaverhead club rooms. The agenda includes officer elections and other club business. Members are urged to attend. the upcoming year aims for an aggressive Dillon campaign.

Beaverhead Commercial Club Beaverhead Club Dillon

Automobile Sales Report From Montara Auto Supply

The Montara Auto Supply Co reports weekly sales including Buick Sik touring cars from Chas Kuntz and Ford touring cars from multiple buyers. Purchasers listed include Wm Lee Armstead, Porrunabout T PF Muljen and others, with Ford track and roadster sales and Dodge touring cars to city buyers.

Montara Auto Supply Co Chas. Kuntz Buick Sik Wm. Lee Armstead Porrunabout T. PF. Muljen Er’ Patterson Qell Ford Track

Methodist Church Schedule Sunday March 4

At the Methodist church on Sunday March 4 Sunday school begins 9 50 a m Prof Robert Clark superintendent Sermon by Pastor H G Humphrey at 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m Long service and preaching 7 30 p m Services at Armstead Friday evening March 2 Sermon by H G Humphrey Services at Apex school house 3 pm Sunday March 4

Methodist Church Robert Clark H. G. Humphrey Epworth Armstead

May Build a Mill In Bannack Mining District

William Dunn of the Original Bannack Mining company spent several days in town on business last week. The American Transportation company may import additional trucks and begin hauling ore to Grant. A mill is contemplated. L. J. Harding, brother of A. D. Harding of Dillon, sold the Attica Kansas newspaper plant and bought the Pryor Oklahoma Republican. A copy of L. D.'s new paper arrived this week.

William Dunn Bannack Mining” Company American Transportation Company L. J. Harding A. D. Harding Dillon Attica Kansas Republican Pryor Oklahoma L. D

House Torn Down Near Hartwig Theater for New Building

The 1885 house north of the Hartwig theater was demolished this week to clear space for a new building. Owner A. F. Graeter may erect a structure this year. Rev. S. D. Hooker built the house and used it until a rectory on Pacific street was completed. In recent years a cobbler occupied the premises.

Hartwig Theater A. F. Graeter S. D. Hooker Pacific Street

Civil Service Exam Postponed in Dillon Montana

The U S Civil Service Commission shifts the Dillon clerk carrier examination from February 24 1917 to March 24 1917 due to too few applicants. Eligible ages are 18 to 45 years and only men may participate.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Dillon Montana

Distinguished Visitor Confers Over Alaska Dredging Firm

Col A W Dewey of Seattle spent part of the week in the city conferring with Nels Nelson about the Alaska Dredging company in which both men have an interest. The Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and a Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p m with a contest running to June 1. Welcome to join Sunday school and Young Peoples society. Martha Washington, Mr and Mrs F L Kelly rejoice over the arrival of a week-old daughter February 22 named Martha Washington.

Col A. W. Dewey Seattle Nels Nelson Alaska Dredging Company Admiral Dewey Martha Washington F. L. Kelly

Idaho Horses and a February Family Addition

Chet Coiner of Tenday Idaho presented a sizable herd at a local horse sale after driving them overland. On February 22 another daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank C Swartz, brightening their home.

Chet Tenday Idaho Gladden Frank C. Swartz

Bests Enjoy Balmy California Weather Return From Dillon

Mr and Mrs O M Best relax in Southern California after leaving Dillon Friday night as warm conditions linger in the region.

California Mrs. O. M. Best Dillon

Fifth Lyceum Number Presented By Miss Mary M Kellet

Miss Mary G. Kellett will headline the fifth Lyceum course in Normal auditorium on Thursday night March 8. The three part program includes Kathleen M Hoolihan The Traveling Man and Spreading the News Admission is 75 cents. Mrs Anna Owsley, longtime matron at the Norma college dormitories, returns to duties after a health-related absence.

Lyceum Mary M. Kellet Gay Zenda MacLaren Mary G. Kellett Normal Auditorium Anna Owsley Norma College Owsley

Paper Mill Prospect Attracts Montana Publishers

R. H. Rose of the Post in Idaho Falls Idaho spent Wednesday in Dillon seeking backing from major publishers for a proposed paper mill in Idaho. Rose reports encouraging reception and ongoing efforts with Montana parties engaged in the project.

R. H. Rose the Post Idaho Falls Idaho Dillon Rose Montana

St James Church Lent Services and Lyceum Event

St James Church holds Lent services with multiple morning and evening times and weekday sessions led by Rector Leé H Young. A Fifth Lyceum event at Normal auditorium is scheduled for March 8 with 75 cent admission. George Jacks released on bond after a grand larceny case involvement.

George Jacks Jacks

Spring Millinery Opens Friday and Saturday

Mrs. Anna Hart announces the spring millinery opening at her parlors on Friday and Saturday March 9 and 10 featuring the latest crèations. Wm Bernstein returned from Milwaukee after attending his wife’s father funeral. Mrs Leese of Monida is confined at Magnus hospital after giving birth to a son weighing ten and a half pounds.

Wm. Bernstein Milwaukee Anna Hart Wm. Leese Monida Leese Magnus Hospital

Patriotic Dillon Neighborhood Club Social

A Dillon social event at the R. J. Dansie home on February 24 hosted about sixty Neighborhood Club members and friends. Decorations featured red white and blue with carnations in crystal vases and greenery on the dining table. Mrs. Dashin Eades and Mrs. William Ames won prizes in a Montana towns guessing contest.

R. J. Dansie Armstew Dashin Eades Dillon Montana William Ames Eades T. Barrett Hee Barrett Annie Mansfield

Thanksgiving Dinner honors Knotts and Wade milestones

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Elliott hosted a turkey dinner last week in Kalispell honoring Mrs. F. D. Knotts and Mr. W. H. Wade. Ten guests, including the Knotts family and the Elliotts, celebrated birthdays with red, white and blue decorations and Wade described as a member of the "64" group.

Amos Elliott F. D. Knotts Elliott W. H., Wade Kalispell Mr. Wade

Ellen Nelson Hosts Bunch Party for Visiting Estella Keller

Ellen Nelson gave a Bunch party at her home on Wednesday evening February 21 to honor visiting friend Estella Keller from Lima. The evening included dancing and entertainment with refreshments served after. Guests included Mildred Elliott Mary Ewing Mae Henneberry Marjorie Stevenson Josephine Jones Jessie Ferri Dorothy Thomas Lorena Stone and Frances Caldwell.

Ellen Nelson Estella Keller Lima Mildred Elliott Mary Ewing Mae Henneberry Marjorie Stevenson Josephine Jones Jessie Ferri Dorothy Thomas Lorena Stone Frances Caldwell

Mrs J W Scott Hosts Needle Club Luncheon

Mrs J W Scott of Armstead entertained the Needle club Wednesday at the Metlen hotel with a 4:30 luncheon in the dining room. Guests included Mrs Sniffen and Mrs Slade of Des Moines Iowa, Mrs Isaac Rife of Medicine Lodge, Mrs Abram Rife and Miss Jean Bishop.

J. W. Scott Armstead Needle Club Metlen Scott Sniffen Slade Des Moines Iowa Isaac Rife Medicine Lodge Abram Rife Jean Bishop

Miss Mary Hester Phillips To Give March 12 Concert

Miss Mary Hester Phillips, a leading Dillon pianist, will perform at Hartwig theatre on March 12. She will be joined by pianists Edith Hatch and Jean Bishop, violinist Mrs. Lee Van Etten of Butte, and vocalist Margaret White.

Mary Hester ‘Phillips Dillon Hartwig Theatre Edith Hatch Jean Bishop Lee van Etten Butte Margaret White

Marriage License Issued to Ralph Boone and Nellie Seybold

On Monday February 26 Ralph Boone and Nellie B Seybold of Lima were issued a marriage license. Rev H G Humphrey of the Methodist church performed the ceremony and the couple planned to reside in Lima after returning on the evening train.

Ralph Boone Nellie B. Seybold Lima H. G. Humphrey Methodist Church

Mrs Williamson Hosts Birthday Dinner for Lavene and Sisson

Mrs Alex Williamson entertained a small group Tuesday evening in honor of Lavene Williamson and Thora Sisson whose birthdays fall on the same day.

Alex Williamson Lavene Thora Sisson Miss Williamson

Kimmerly and Martin Wed in Avon Parish Parsonage

Willet J. Kimmerly of Avon Montana and Claribell Esther Martin of Hamilton Montana married at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday February 27 in Avon.

Kimmerly-Martin Willet’ J. Kimmerly Avon Montana Claribell Esther Martin Hamilton Mont

Jolly Club Social At Mrs Emma Carhart's Apartments

Mrs Emma Carhart entertained the Jolly club at her Telephone block apartments Tuesday evening in a cheerful gathering with light refreshments and friendly conversation.

the Jolly Club Emma Carhart The Jolly Club

St Rose Guild to be entertained by Mrs Henneberry

The St Rose Guild will be entertained next Thursday afternoon by Mrs Michael Henneberry.

St. Rose Guild Michael Henneberry

Mrs T D Olmsted Hosts Bitterroot Club Meeting

Mrs T D Olmsted will entertain Bitterroot club members next Friday March 9. The event invites members to gather at an unspecified venue for a social gathering and discussion.

T. D. Olmsted

Andersons Host Dinner With Nearby Friends

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Anderson entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday, sharing a pleasant evening at their home.

Mrs A. L. Anderson

Miss Caroline and Margaret White Host Cards at Home

Miss Caroline and Margaret White entertained at their south Idaho street residence yesterday afternoon for a cards gathering.

Miss Caroline Margaret White South Idaho Street

Social Dance at Rattlesnake School House Tonight

A social dance will be held at the Rattlesnake school house on Saturday evening March 8. Good music is promised for attendees to enjoy in a friendly community event.

Mrs Anna Hart Announces Spring Hat Opening

The arrival of new spring hat styles prompts Mrs Anna Hart to hold a formal opening on Friday and Saturday March 9th and 10th.

Anna Hart

Montana Hardware and Implement Co. ownership notice

Notice that Sam'l C. Arndts of Dillon Montana is sole owner of the hardware and implement business to be conducted in Dillon under the name Montana Hardware and Implement Company dated February 15 1917. Sam C Arndts.

Sam’l’ C. Arndts Dillon Montana Montana Hardware and Implement Company Sam’, C. Arndts

Notarization Record and Quotation from Richmond Times

On February 15 1917 in Beaverhead Montana Sam s C Arndts appeared before an official who acknowledged his execution of the instrument. The document bears the county clerk and deputy names. A quoted joke from the Richmond Times Dispatch follows.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reeds & Barton and Gorham Huber Bros Dillion Tattersall Optometrist Albert Stamm Jeweler St. James Come Leé H. Young Western Motor Car Co Geo. W. Allison George Boone-Seybold Montana Mercantile Co Utah Chase & Sanborn Yakima Valley Montana Mercantile Company First National Bank B. F. White J.H. Gilbert State of Montana Beaverhead Sam C. Arndts Jay 5S. Baker Jno Tommy Thomas Richmond Times-Dispatch
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