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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
3
Miss Nina Nash entertained the Juniors of the Normal college with a Green Tea at Mrs. R. F. Tattersall’s home. Decorations were green and white. 30 guests attended. Miss Jean Bishop and Miss Lucy Herrick with Mrs. Matt Orr provided songs and stories.
A Wednesday evening euchre gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cox featured a lively game session followed by a appetizing lunch. The guest list included numerous local couples such as Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Paul Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Monroe Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Olmsted and others.
Mrs Robison and Miss Clara Plant hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs Robisons home to raise funds for their Baptist division. Mr and Mrs W F Cashmore held a seven oclock dinner for Mrs R C Mosher who departs Monday for St Paul. Attendees included Mrs Mosher Prof and Mrs E R Mosher and Robert Mosher. The evening featured social conversation.
Mrs. A. W. Connolly also hosts a Friday card party this afternoon with Mrs. Bert Williams and other ladies. The 500 game includes W. B. Carter O. C. Gosman George Lovell A Potts Chas. Phillips C. Barnett N. & Stone Roscoe Cornell.
Little Catherine Cox acted as hostess at her home Thursday afternoon for a party honoring her fourth birthday. A number of her young playmates attended this cheerful celebration.
Last Friday Mrs Connolly entertained a number of friends with light refreshments served late in the afternoon.
A dinner Sunday evening hosted by Mrs Free featured guests Mr and Mrs R F Tattersall and Miss Nina Nash in a friendly informal gathering.
The Misses Lamont and Roberts hosted a pleasant evening at the Lamont residence last Saturday night for a group of friends.
Mr and Mrs T D Olmsted entertained the Bridge club on Tuesday evening with two tables of bridge. Members included Mr and Mrs Clark Anderson Mr and Mrs J B Poindexter and Mr and Mrs Olmsted. Tea guests were Mrs Roscoe Cornell.
The Social Eight club convenes its first 1912 meeting this Friday afternoon at Mrs. R. R. Rathbone's home. Guests include Mrs. Thomas Andenony and Mrs. Masy. Bidson. St.
Susy Bee and Mire report on a Busy Bee club gathering with Nick Birter present Wednesday afternoon, describing activities and conversations at the meeting.
The club will hold its next meeting with Mrs Geo Banks on March 27.
Mrs Bert Williams acted as hostess at a pleasant informal party held Thursday evening.
Mrs. E. R. Ackley hosted Bitterroot club members on Wednesday, extending hospitality and hospitality plans for the gathering, with emphasis on fellowship and socializing.
Mrs George Ainslie will host the Needle Club gathering Wednesday afternoon March 27 in her home. Members are reminded to bring their current project and share progress notes.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Foote will entertain the Flinch club members on Monday evening March 25th.
The Euchre club names Mrs. C Barnett as hostess for a March 29 gathering at Mrs. John Cox’s home with all members invited.
The Dancing club will stage the first dance of the second series on Friday evening March 29 at Darts Hall.
The W R C met with Mrs. George B. Conway on Tuesday afternoon. Each member could bring a guest, and attendees reported a most enjoyable time at the gathering.
Church societies report the St James Guild enjoying a pleasant Thursday afternoon in the company of Mrs. John Taylor at the church activities.
Mrs. M. E. French will entertain the Guild on March 28 at her home on South Washington Street, inviting members to attend the event.
The Baptist missionary group gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Geo Conway, with Mrs Will Cushing as host.
This society will be entertained Thursday March 28 at Mrs. A S Rife's home with a basket lunch. On April 4 the society plans a church sale of aprons towels candy and food.
An advertisement touts MI O NA tablets as more than indigestion relief claiming they clean and strengthen stomach walls and improve overall digestion. It guarantees relief from indigestion dizziness biliousness sleeplessness sick headache and stomach diseases with a 50 cent box sold at Potts and druggists nationwide.
The Dillon bakery announces new prices effective April 1 including layer cake 40 cents cocoanut and nut tops 50 cents nut loaves 30 cents angel cake 35 cents jelly rolls 20 cents coffee cake 15 cents snails per dozen 20 cents lady fingers per pound 60 cents vanilla wafers per pound 50 cents macaroons per pound 75 cents.
An advertiser promotes Genuine Colorado Lump Coal described as semi anthracite with a private seller in the city. The note invites buyers to contact C. W. Scott for a load and hints at unique availability within the local market.
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief notes on their activities in Dillon. Names include Robert Jones, T J Murray, Frank Mittelmier, R F Nay, Frank Husted, Alex Williamson, H C Lapham, Mr and Mrs W P Coon, H E Andrus, Leonard Eliel, Charles A Paterson, T B Craver, J E Morse. Also mentions sales, hotel registrations, horse sale, births, a jail eagle, and historical notes about Chas Higginbotham.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for nervousness fatigue and thin blood promising strength and vigor. It asserts doctor endorsement and urges readers to consult physicians about constipation and Set Pills as a mild liver remedy, noting alcohol free formula.
The Breezes reports Billy Tash sold 400 head of fat steers last week while David Rosenstock of Chicago Sioux City firms surveys local feed yards. James Thompson sold work horses to Thos Hogue. 26 horses sold to Sutherland Dillon and Conner Idaho. Local sentiment doubts a market glut, urging patience as cattle near readiness. County Assessor Holden active. Big Hole ranchers proud of fair dealing and robust trade among coast buyers and feeders.
On Wednesday evening March 27 the rite of confirmation will be administered at St James Church by the diocese bishop the Right Rev L R Brewer S T D Services start at 730 and the offering will support the bishop's work in Montana All are invited The bishop arrives Tuesday evening
Letters remaining uncalled for in the post office will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not collected within two weeks. Names include Grace Lamont Emmett Allison Jack Brodle Mrs Paul Bryant and others listed with dates. March 22 1912. Grace Lamont P M.
Miss Clara Plant leaves Saturday for a three weeks journey visiting friends and relatives in Idaho and Utah.
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