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.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
8
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr and Mrs O M Best relax in Southern California after leaving Dillon Friday night as warm conditions linger in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mrs Alex Williamson entertained a small group Tuesday evening in honor of Lavene Williamson and Thora Sisson whose birthdays fall on the same day.
Willet J. Kimmerly of Avon Montana and Claribell Esther Martin of Hamilton Montana married at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday February 27 in Avon.
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 St Rose Guild will be entertained next Thursday afternoon by Mrs Michael Henneberry.
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.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Anderson entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday, sharing a pleasant evening at their home.
Miss Caroline and Margaret White entertained at their south Idaho street residence yesterday afternoon for a cards gathering.
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.
The arrival of new spring hat styles prompts Mrs Anna Hart to hold a formal opening on Friday and Saturday March 9th and 10th.
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.
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.
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