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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
8
The article suggests adjusting the dining environment to enhance savor and pleasure. It emphasizes ambient lighting, music tempo, and plate presentation as key factors shaping guest perception and satisfaction.
Concert for St Patrick's Day features the Fairchild Ladies Quartet as the sixth attraction of the Normal lyceum course. The group, praised as the best of its kind in the West this season, will present instrumental and vocal pieces including piano solos violin cello soprano and contralto solos readings duets and trios. They are noted for their charm and stage presence with praise from critics. The event is set for Saturday evening March 17 at the Normal auditorium.
Report from Dillon states Joe Vannoy a prominent Melrose sheepman died in Santa Fe New Mexico February 14 after an operation for stomach trouble. He sought warmer climate after Christmas and was buried in Santa Fe cemetery. Friends here regret the untimely demise.
A mill man visited Dillon this week noting potential demand for a new flour mill. If built, the operation would use electric power, possibly sourced from Montana Power’s main line and tapped at Twin Bridges.
St James Church notes Holy Communion and prayer services for Lent with a morning and evening schedule and midweek sessions. Lee H Young, rector, has left for Ohio. The Acherd family, longtime Dillon residents, move to Akron. Mrs Rederd sold her west side residence last week.
Senator George R Featherly and Representative Frank Eliel returned Saturday from Helena where they represented Beaverhead county in the state legislature. Eliel, away in Chicago for months due to illness, is pleased to be back in Montana. A large balcony is being added to the south side of the store occupied by Chas H Niblack to handle growing business. The 8 by 16 foot balcony will serve as office and alteration rooms with a new room for ladies ready to wear gowns beneath it.
Local notes report residents in Butte and nearby towns visiting relatives and moving households. Birth announced for the Miller family in Dillon after moving from Pocatello. Religious services listed and land sale pitches urge readers to act amid rising land prices. Fire and weather notes discuss causes of fires, regional severity, and ranger access problems in the southwest, Colorado, Wyoming, and Washington.
Government records show 1916 fires on national forests caused 162385 dollars in timber forage and young growth losses. The total area burned reached 299377 acres on government land and 123160 acres on adjacent private land, with 51355 acres in Arkansas and Florida.
In 1916 the Oregon Short Line carried 10 384 passengers on Saturdays and Sundays from Feb 22 to Dec 31, up 1 667 from 1915, with Glen and Divide among top stops. Peak day was Aug 6 for the Sons of St George picnic at Dillon, and Aug 27 saw 698 visitors. season runs through year.
Former Senator E. O. Selway in Butte says Beaverhead county wool clip will be heavy this year with prices around 43 cents. He notes the county accounts for 1 percent of US wool and recent sales cited. cattle prices remain good and beef at 10 cents in the Big Hole. Selway plans to return to Dillon today.
Placer blanks for making allocations may be had at the Tribune office at 50 cents per dozen.
Mr and Mrs R R Rathbone entertained twelve guests at a Monday dinner in Dillon in honor of Mrs Edwin L Norris of Great Falls. Floral decorations featured carnations. The Baptist Missionary Circle plans an extra long program for March 16 at Mrs Walter Long home. St James Episcopal guild meets March 16 at Guild hall with Mrs Mellenthin and Mrs Emerick as hosts. Monday Evening Sewing Club met at Mrs Fred Critz home. Mrs Roy Murray attended.
The first annual pan high school banquet occurs in the high school gymnasium Saturday evening with a dance to follow. The event welcomes public attendance.
Mrs L L Ripley and Miss Laura Tucker will entertain the ladies of the M. E. Aid society in the church lecture room next Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. B. W. Emerick hosted the Jolly club Tuesday evening with a most pleasant time. Miss Anna Huber attended as a guest.
Residents of Rattlesnake valley held a dance and basket supper at the Rattlesnake school house last Friday night.
Miss Gertrude French acted as hostess to the Theta club Tuesday evening. Members report a delightful time and pleasant social atmosphere.
The Busy Bee club motored to the Frank Birrer ranch near Blaine last Sunday where they took dinner.
Mrs. C. R. Blake will host the Westminster guild at her residence next Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock for a social gathering and meeting.
Firemen's Dance held at city hall last Friday evening by the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department.
The Wednesday Bridge group met Wednesday evening with Mrs Otto Gosman as host. Players enjoyed a social session of bridge and conversation.
The Cavalier club will present its fifth chance of the season at the city hall this evening, aiming to turn around recent results. The event aligns with the club’s ongoing efforts to improve standings and engage local supporters.
Mr and Mrs W C Jennings entertained guests at a Monday evening dinner. The social event highlighted cordial conversation and hospitality within the household.
The Forest Service reports early 1916 lumber totals from Idaho and Montana mills cutting 5 million feet plus. Idaho mills produced 589,720,000 board feet in 1916 vs 516,452,000 in 1915. Montana mills produced 259,508,000 in 1916 vs 212,862,000 in 1915. Total 25 mills 849,228,000 in 1916 vs 729,314,000 in 1915. More replies pending to finalize all- mills.
Mrs Helen Collins Jones of Melrose spent part of the week in Dillon visiting her mother.
A new department head arrives in the city to organize the department and oversee duties. Overworked departments will gain assistants. President Monroe and department heads finalize summer session plans with broader instructional scope, more instructors, and a distinguished lecture series to be announced later.
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