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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
10
Mayor elect J E Monroe was sworn in Wednesday night in the council chamber becoming the city’s mayor A L Badcon remains water commissioner and H G Rodgers city clerk The police chief appointment was deferred a month A water mains contract was let to G W Nash The meeting covered routine business
Rev. T. W. Bennett, George Webber, Fidel Huber and Richard Price returned the first of the week from attending the diocesan convention at Bozeman.
Two auto loads of Anaconda investors arrive in town to tour oil field operations at the Montana Mutual Oh Co in Frying Pan Basin. The visit underscores interest in region oil development and local industry activity.
Mrs J B Egan of Monida and Mrs James Matinfield of Grant visited Dillon yesterday. Mrs G W Frenich and Mrs A H French of Argenta were also in Dillon shopping. Mr and Mrs J W Scott of Armstead left for Rochester Minnesota for Mr Scott’s illness. Miss Louise Coulson is improving after two months of illness and was to travel to New York, but cannot due to her condition.
Warren Galloway of Dillon Tire and Rubber was badly injured Wednesday afternoon when a tire inflated for a customer blew out. The explosion struck his eyes causing severe cuts to his face and a bone exposure from the tire rim. He rests, with doctors hopeful no permanent eye damage.
A special Short Line train with officials and speakers, crewed by returning soldiers who served in France, stopped in Dillon Wednesday night. A crowd heard stirring talks urging prompt victory loan support as the Dillon flour mill began operations turning out a fine grade of flour and expected to run continuously after early visits by interested citizens.
The regular monthly meeting of Silver Bow county commissioners and the Beaverhead board took place this week. Road and bridge matters were discussed as iron water pipes arrived to replace wooden mains for summer paving. A crew unloaded the pipes this week and stored them on vacant land.
The Pearl I. Smith spelling contest, held annually in every Beaverhead county school district, will occur Friday May 16 as pupils brush up on their spelling. Gus Rosenal injured his back when he fell from a car carrying water pipe while helping unload for the city works.
Mrs. R. E. Foster will entertain the Episcopal guild at her home on South Washington street on May 15. The D. A. R. members will meet with Mrs. F. H. Bimrose on Tuesday May 18 for the annual election of officers.
Mr and Mrs C C Thornton entertained at dinner last Thursday. The guests were served by Mr and Mrs Wu Fong.
Mrs. R. R. Rathbone and Mrs. W. C. Long will host a missionary class tea on May 15 at the Rathbone home. The event invites attendees to share fellowship and support for mission work.
Mrs L Cushing hosted a dancing party last evening in honor of Miss Helen Martin who is visiting her aunt Mrs Bernstein.
Epworth League will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday May 15 at 8 00 o clock. A special invitation is extended to Red Cross workers missionary workers boy scouts and soldiers and sailors.
The M. E. Aid society will meet in the church lecture room next Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses include Mrs. John Forester Mrs. John Neil and Mrs. Millie Crowell.
Mr and Mrs Walter Sewell hosted a dinner dance last Thursday honoring Mayor and Mrs J E Monroe. The Little Orchestra provided music for dancing and guests enjoyed cards readings and an extended program before an elaborate dinner for about forty guests at eleven o clock.
A sisters’ shower honored Mrs. Alexander Tait and Mrs. Jack Deputy last Monday evening. Hostesses were Mrs. W. L. Long, Mrs. R. R. Rathbone and others.
William T George formerly of this city married Miss Mildred Elaine Cullison in Brooklyn on April 30. The bride is a native of New York and will accompany her husband to his home. the groom served overseas in World War I with the Rainbow division after enlisting in July 1917. Mrs George has served in the quartermaster's department.
Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am on The Mission of Motherhood. Evening service at 8 pm with Dont Drift. Mid week service Wednesday at 8 pm. Mothers invited with transport, contact pastor at 228-1. Choir and city soloists perform including Ruby Reynolds and Walter Grimes. Pastor John H. Hamstra.
Property owners in the residence district of Dillon are advised to delay curb construction until new lines are established. The notice, issued by City Clerk Henry G. Rodgers, indicates anticipated changes to curb lines under direction of the City Council.
Contracting agents arrived Monday to arrange Heber Bros Greater Show in Dillon. By Tuesday the show ground east of the Court House will transform into a city of fluttering canvas with a calliope monkeys ponies and gaudy posters. Two performances at 1:00 and 7:00 P M with doors opening an hour earlier.
A dressmaker recounts long stomach trouble and gastric attacks eased by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after a fellow client's cure. She praises the simple preparation for removing intestinal mucus and reducing inflammation. One dose convinces with money refunded. Potta drugstore and druggists everywhere advertise.
Joel A Browne of Portland Oregon was in Dillon Wednesday to attend to business. Curbing is being put in on the south side of Glendale street between Montana and Idaho streets in preparation for paving. J M Ritchie and his daughter Miss Mary Ritchie have moved to their Centennial valley homestead 15 miles from Monida with household effects carried by the Burke Transfer company.
The demand for laborers in this city is greater than the present supply. Ranchers and sheepmen are in every day looking for men. Mrs. Edgar Rife left for Butte to meet her husband who has been discharged from Camp Lewis and will arrive in Butte tomorrow morning. Mr. Rife has been in France for about a year. Our work is its own best recommendation. Let us make your abstracts. Southern Montana Abstract and Title Co., Dillon, Montana. Frank Hazel baker, Pres, Adv-9tf.
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