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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
9
Marcellus Pyle of Polaris dies at 84, a Civil War veteran praised as a model American citizen. He is remembered for an unexcelled soldier record and a kindly, intelligent nature. He will be missed by family, neighbors, and many friends.
Great Falls officials approve permits for construction of six brick garages, enabling new ancillary storage facilities in the neighborhood.
The Dillon area meet crowned the local team with top honors as Wemple, Smith, Malesich and others dominated events including high jump pole vault and 220 hurdles. Coach Gunderson and Mr Peterson led the squad, with Dillon merchants funding prizes and a full set of officials overseeing events.
Riverside club will meet with Mrs. Robert Bidstrip on Tuesday May 19th. Mrs. Etta Metzel entertained the Busy Bee club Wednesday afternoon at her home on South Pacific street.
Dr M N laments the thin veneer of society and the vast neglect of the socially ostracized. He cites Sing Sing prisoners in the last stages of illness or forgotten in confinement, arguing the true crisis is salvaging human society from widespread indifference.
Sidney reports progress on the $1,500,000 Trolly Sugar factory project with the mill near ready for a test by September 1, about sixty days ahead of the original schedule.
In Dillon Montana C C Newman lists a swap and several properties for sale including a 6 room house on Kentucky Ave at 88 500 a 5 room residence on Thompson Ave for 1 800 and five choice lots on Pacific north of Wedum bungalows for 1 050 The listing notes a swap in the city and identifies the Dillon Hotel as the contact point.
The Northside Country Club will meet with Mrs. Robert Bidstrup on Tuesday May 19 to discuss club affairs and plans for the season.
Mrs. C. P. Thomas was hostess to the Needle Club on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Roscoe Cornell Mrs. J. W. Forsgren and Mrs. G. T. Paul. Delicious refreshments were served.
In Woolwich England the husband tells the court his wife grants him one hour away after he cleans up and puts the children to bed. The remark is cited as part of a police court hearing detailing domestic disputes and conduct.
The Post Office department says money found in letters sent to dead letter offices is turned over to the Treasury department as miscellaneous receipts.
Early in the morning a woman telephoned Reading Pa police to compel her son to take his cough medicine. The officers arrived in a car but declined jurisdiction and did not intervene.
The description lists a five stripe flag with red at top followed by yellow blue white and black. It assigns each color to China Manchuria Mongolia Tibet and Turkestan respectively.
A girl listens as a fat old sailor recalls cannibal experiences. She asks if the natives harmed him. He replies they did not, because they lacked a saucepan large enough for him.
A concise reflection notes that many people dream of fame and, as a rule, most only reach the moment of waking up to that possibility. The remark foregrounds fame as a common, waking realization rather than lasting achievement.
The Times-Picayune editorial argues it is acceptable to preserve wildlife in forests but questions how to manage wild life within cities. It notes tension between conservation ideals and urban realities.
In 1920 The American Legion adopted the poppy as its memorial flower at Cleveland and the Auxiliary did so in 1921 at Kansas City. Proceeds from poppy sales were pledged to welfare relief for veterans, with a 1924 program removing commercial pops from sales to keep the symbol pure.
Sorhers Bros offer Netted Gem seed potatoes for sale or trade. Contact by phone 282-M for arrangements and availability. Local agricultural ad indicating exchange options and direct sale.
A purse belonging to Miss Ruby Wyatt of the Normal college music department was stolen from the training school restroom last Friday afternoon. It was found near the Barry Hopkins garage Saturday morning and one watch was delivered to the police by a schoolboy Sunday.
Fred Guthy volunteered to help roll barbed wire with a local business man. At the scene he began shedding his clothes, stripping to the hat and bare feet, then walked along the fence through cactus and thistles with only nails and glass on his feet.
A program of music living pictures and the play Just Plain Peter will be presented at the Presbyterian church Friday evening May 15 at o o clock. The event is under the auspices of Alpha Kappa chapter of the Westminster Guild. No admission will be charged but a silver offering will be taken.
The All Mountain Development Association sent 400 illustrated slides to over 100 picture shows across Montana. For 16 weeks audiences will hear that buying Montana products and goods from local merchants supports the hometown merchant and ensures good service and up to date merchandise at fair prices.
The speaker urges embracing forgiveness as a practical motto and warns that many people overlook the value of letting grievances fade. The message stresses mercy to ease social tensions and foster harmony.
A Johannesburg firm recently offered for sale eight thousand golden jackal fur skins described as tailless. The auction highlights wildlife trade concerns and regional fur markets in South Africa.
In the Boston Transcript a reflection questions whether Santa Claus is a myth while many readers still cherish his reign as a seasonal figure.
A fragment from the London Daily News describes a newly found Greek shield with an unusual ring around its center bass part, likening the artifact to an orchestra in appearance and tone.
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church announces a full Sunday schedule on May 17 with Sunday school for all ages at 10, morning service at 11 featuring a sermon titled The Fight of Faith, and an evening Epworth program at 8. Mid week service is Wednesday at 8.
A claim that Shakespeare never blotted a line is discussed with caution about its truth. The piece notes it is impossible to determine the accuracy and suggests that oral lore and documents offer no definitive proof one way or the other.
The process of furring spaces between concrete blocks and interior plaster is advised for masonry houses. It creates a hidden gap that minimizes sweating on walls caused by cold exterior and warm interior temperatures.
Twenty cans of Eastern brook trout fry were received yesterday morning and planted in nearby streams. The rearing pond at the lower electric light plant was stocked with a portion of the shipment.
Pink pearls are scarce and found only off the Bahama Islands, while pink tinted pearls occur in mussel shells in some U.S. rivers.
The Atchison Globe notes fewer girls named Birdle now, signaling a shift in naming trends and social progress. The item suggests broader changes in cultural choices affecting baby names.
A concise reflection on winter as an honest presence that imposes discipline and tolerance, offering steady reassurance through its unvarnished character. The quote highlights winter’s straightforward nature and mutual expectation of seriousness.
Bargain offer for a modern four room cottage with bath on two lots near Normal College. Price 1500 dollars. Inquiries via phone 283 W Adv. 20 21.
Landon Taylor of Dorchester Iowa says Foley Pills are the best he ever used for kidney trouble and feeling fine now. The ad claims Foley Pills are a diuretic stimulant for kidneys and a good flushing when kidneys need it, attributed to Potts the druggist.
A light exchange in Cincinnati crowds the paper as a caught moment shows one voice chiding another for bragging. The brief flirtation ends with a witty retort about self-praise.
In Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Maggie May Bell and the estate of C W Scott seek court permission to sell real property. The private sale offers lots 11 through 18 in block 14 Dex Dexter Orrs Addition subject to a life estate for Elmo J Scott and a mortgage of 2000 dollars at 8 percent. Sale after June 1 1925 at Gilbert Gilbert law offices Dillon with cash or gold coin. 10 percent due at sale and remainder on court confirmation.
Court orders all interested parties to appear June 15 1925 at 2 PM in Dillon Montana to show cause why the administrator should not be granted an order to sell necessary portions of real estate to pay debts and costs. Copy to be published weekly in the Dillon Tribune for four weeks. Dated May 14 1926 Judge Henry G. Rodgers.
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