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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
9
Dr. William F. Jardine, secretary of Agriculture, plans a late month departure from Washington for a tour of inspection of western states. Local readers in Dillon and Beaverhead County may gain direct access to his schedule and express strong support for his visit.
Residents recall him as a home folk figure in the Big Hole basin. They praise his achievements in agriculture and urge efforts to include him in the itinerary of his high and responsible duties.
Dillon residents extend sympathy to Wisdom after a severe blaze that destroyed the town. The piece notes many lost everything, including veteran editor Dick Hathaway of the Big Hole Basin News who was ill in a Butte hospital and had no insurance.
As the senate reconvenes hopes rise for regaining control of its official agenda and resuming national business. The clash over its prerogatives, involving General Dawes, fuels debate on political wisdom, yet the public rejects delaying government work amid the dispute.
Senator William I Borah denounces excessive federal control saying every practice will face Washington scrutiny and no private family matter is immune to special agents. Ralph Budd of Great Northern Railway urges Montana rail expansion and corporate plans for new construction.
A major Wisdom blaze destroyed the Basin Mercantile warehouse and threatened the Wisdom hotel and Girogre residence. The fire near the post office damaged several buildings with losses estimated around 5000 dollars. Insurance covered bank and mercantile losses, with adjusters including Senator F A Hazelbaker present.
Frank Ebeling was elected Dillon Rotary president to succeed J. J. Monroe with Linden McCullough as vice president and Harry Gimble as secretary. The officers were installed at a banquet at the Andrus hotel with musical numbers, speeches, and a social reception. remarks praised outgoing president Monroe and the club’s community role. Montana sheepmen reported virtually debt free.
Dr and Mrs W H Stephan entertained the Sunday Night Supper Club at their home on South Pacific street last Sunday evening. J C Wedum hosted a dinner party for friends last Friday. Married couples were entertained at the Menke apartment in the Phillips block last Friday evening with pinochle. The Sophomore class held their annual picnic at Sheep Canyon last Saturday. The Manse society was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs Jardine Rife at the Rife ranch west of the city.
The report notes Montana shipped 320 644 cattle during 1924 and federal loans to Montana stockmen totaling 25 000 000 dollars. It also mentions the Coalville Allen ranch planning 580 acres of alfalfa seed production and Lewistown’s Homesake No 18 well in Cat Creek yielding 50 barrels daily. The Alpha Kappa Chapter of the Westminster Guild was entertained by Miss Jean Bishop last Monday evening.
Seventeen drilling crews operate in the Kevin Sunburst oil field with nineteen additional rigs constructed. Walier storage dam overflows amid optimistic notes, with officials forecasting the best year in the history of the project.
A beadwork ad promotes the Hottell Flat-Bottomed Ditcher with quick, cheap, reversible dirt throws and a flat bottom. Four sizes available. Denver delivery through James Kirkpatrick as Beaverhead County agent, Montana, urging immediate orders.
Eight Montana federal land offices will close, with all land work moved to two centers at Great Falls and Bynings, centralizing administration and streamlining operations.
The Normal college track team left today for Belgrade to compete Saturday in a triangular meet with teams from State college at Bozeman and the Intermountain Union college of Helena. Members include Bob Kindsley Andy McDonald Kenneth Evans Charles Murray Robert Funk and Jack Brown.
Wednesday May 13 Dillon residents may consult Dr Scarborough at the Andrus Hotel. His eye correction methods promise reliable results for deep seated defects.
In Dillon a slightly used piano is offered for sale at sacrifice terms desired. Rexburg Idaho based R. Larsen Music Co advertises the deal and invites inquiries from interested buyers.
Estray sale notice for a red cow about 10 years old with a cut brand on the right hip and a small red calf with no brand. If owner not found, sale to occur at Frank Bell ranch about 15 miles north of Dillon on Saturday May 23 1925 at 10:00 a.m. to the highest bidder for cash.
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