An Angler's Wish in Town
A Dillon social piece notes a cheerful mood with May warmth and a street parade. The poem images spring blooms and a wish to go fishing, capturing a town yearning for outdoor leisure amid the season's joy.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
10
Arbor Day Picnic Season Brings Joyful Spring Outings
Tuesday marked Arbor Day with a perfect spring day ideal for picnics and fishing. Numerous parties enjoyed hillside and riverside outings, reporting happy moments and opportunities to catch trout and grayling.
May party at Mrs Grant Kenison's on Kentucky Avenue
An affair of the week featured a May party hosted by Mrs Grant Kenison on Kentucky avenue. Guests enjoyed a varied games program and a lively guessing contest won by Miss Glenna Vance who received stationery. A four course lunch followed in a dining room decorated with spring blossoms and a miniature May pole with ribbon streamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Kenison
Kentucky Avenue
Glenna Vance
Evening Euchre Party at Tattersalls on South Idaho
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Tattersall hosted a Monday Euchre gathering at their South Idaho Street home. Guests included A. G. Williams and others with a late-feeding dining room buffet in cafeteria style after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euchre
R. F. Tattersall
South Idaho Street
Tattersall Home
Messrs
Mesdames
A. G. Williams
Lorertzo
Cushing
Bert A. Tower
J. F. Bishop
Bert Orr
R. R. Rathbone
E. R. Mosher
B.N. Stevenson
Wm. Bernstein
H. T. Poindexter
Matthew Orr
J. E. Monroe
Ernest Orr
W. C. Orr
Rose Stamm
Lucy Herrick
Nina M. Nash
Jean Bishop
Albert Stamm
Jay ‘Kerr
Kensington Party Hosts A Friday Afternoon Social
Mrs. L. E. Bordwine entertains at a Kensington party this Friday afternoon with a large invitation list. Guests include Mesdames Yeaman French Anderson Morse Waldorf and many others at Mrs. Bordwine's hospitable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Bordwine
Kensington
Afternoon at63 A Social Card Party At Mrs Bordwine Home
A friendly gathering at Mrs L E Bordwine’s home enjoyed the game 63 with a late afternoon lunch. Guests included Mrs A A Elliott Mrs H T Poindexter Mrs C R Clark and many others.
Juvenile Dorm Social Promises Evening Fun
A school event planned by the Montana State Normal dormitory group promises a lively evening tomorrow Saturday. Junior members are organizing the social in room 1 of the dormitory with expected cheerful activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal Coroom
Senior Banquet Plans With Daffodil Decor
Decorations feature the senior colors yellow and white and the banquet board will be profusely trimmed with daffodils the class flower. An interesting program of toasts and music is arranged for an enjoyable evening.
Mrs Tattersall Hosts Informal 600 Party Saturday
Mrs R F Tattersall entertained a small group at a 600 party Saturday evening. A luncheon of salad deviled eggs sandwiches pickles cake ice cream strawberries and coffee was served to Mesdames G T Paul B N Stevenson A W Connolly W B Carter George Lovell Otto Gosman John T Cox R J Moore Lillian Free H F Best and Joseph E Monroe of Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
R. F. Tattersall
Mesdames
G. T. Paul
B. N. Stevénson
A. W. Connolly
W. B. Carter
Field Day Planned by Public School and Normal College
Pupils from the public school and all classes at the State Normal College plan a big program Friday at 2 o clock on the campus for Field Day exercises weather permitting. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal College
Lusher Baxter Card Parties Invite Locals
Mr and Mrs John W Lusher and Mr and Mrs Jerome Baxter issue invitations for two large card parties at the Lusher home on May 20 and May 22 both Monday and Wednesday evenings Mesdames Lusher and Baxter also entertain at a Kensington and Flinch party next week Readable lists Glenna Vance Eva Kenison Anna Kenison Mabel Friend Anna Friend Eveline Parkinson Ethel Parkinson Hazel Brown Elma Whitbeck Frac Iliff Fannie Knoll Dan Tritt Leon Rash Harry Rash Carl Knoll Dale English Hardy Sorenson Bert Sirin Newell Evans Joe Page Durant Montana Ben Hum melt Will Kenison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lusher
Jerome Baxter
Lusher
Mesdames Lusher
Baxter
Kensington and Flinch
Glenna Vance
Eva
Anna Kenison
Mabel
Anna Friend
Eveline
Ethel Parkinson
Hazel Brown
Elma Whitbeck
Frac Iliff
Fannie Knoll
Dan Tritt
Leon
Harry Rash
Carl Knoll
Dale English
Hardy Sorenson
Bert Sirin
Newell Evans
Joe Page
Durant
Montana
Ben Hummelt
Will Kenison
Dinner honors Dillon native now visiting Missoula
Mrs Henry Cushing hosted a pleasant dinner party Saturday in honor of her daughter Mrs Robert J Moore a longtime Dillon resident who now resides in Missoula Montana and is spending a few weeks in the city with relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cushing
Robert J. Moore
Dillon
Missoula
Montana
Knights Templar Attend Ascension Sunday Service Montana
Following their customary practice St Elmo Commandery by order of the grand commander will attend divine services on Ascension Sunday May 19 The invitation from the Baptist church pastor was accepted to join the morning service at his church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elmo Commandery
Grand Commander of Knights’ Templar
Montana
Baptist Church
Mrs Robison Hosts Morning Breakfast Walk Guests
Saturday morning Mrs C W Robison entertained at breakfast inviting guests to join an early walk and a ten o'clock meal. The heavy rain the night before cleared the air and made the morning delightful for walkers and diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Robison
Tattersall Dinner Hosts Notables At Tuesday Evening
Mr and Mrs R F Tattersall entertained Tuesday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Cushing Ralph Cushing and Mrs Laura M Kress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Tattersall
Lorenzo Cushing
Ralph Cushing
Laura M. Kress
Baby Party Invitations For May 20
Mesdames W. F. Cashmore and John Wolf issue invitations for a Baby party on Monday May 20. All babies a year old are invited, and mothers are asked to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cashmore
John Wolf
Leap Year Dance at Dart's Hall by Miss Orr and Miss Williams
Miss Ruth Orr and Miss Josie Williams host a Leap Year dance at Dart's Hall this Friday. Agroup of younger social set girls assist in entertaining friends at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Orr
Josie Williams
Dart's Hall
Entertaining Club Event for Young Girls
A youthful club was pleasantly entertained last Saturday by Miss Lela Bird, providing a light social gathering with music and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Bird
Dinner Party at the Rife Residence Delights Guests
Mr and Mrs A S Rife hosted a Thursday evening six o clock dinner for a group of friends in a warm social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. S. Rife
Mrs Laura M Kress Hosts Informal Card Evenings
Laura M Kress entertained a few friends informally with whist card games on Friday and Saturday evenings, inviting close companions to enjoy light conversation and play in a relaxed mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Kress
Club Notes High Five Hostess May Twenty Second
Mrs. W. B. Carter will be hostess of this afternoon club on Wednesday May 22. The note lists a social gathering and organizing details for the club's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Carter
Bridge Ladies Whist Club Hosted by Mrs Bernstein
The ladies of the Bridge Whist club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Wm. Bernstein on Monday evening May twentieth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bernstein
Awentieth
Social Eight Mrs Ross D McConkey Club Afternoon
Mrs. Ross D. McConkey entertained the members of this club this Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross D. McConkey
Club meeting hosts guests at Mrs. Bert Orr home
Members gathered at Mrs. Bert Orr's home on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to regular members, guests Mrs. Robert J. Moore of Missoula and Mrs. Byron Cunnard attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Orr
Needle Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs J F Bishop Home
Needle club members will be entertained at the home of Mrs. J F Bishop on Wednesday afternoon May twenty second in West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle Club
J. F. Bishop
West Tneday
Busy Bee Club Hosts Afternoon Meeting
Mrs Chauncey R Brown presided as hostess with Mrs Frank D Knotts as special guest at a Wednesday afternoon Busy Bee club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
Chauncey R. Brown
Frank D. Knotts
Country Club Hostess T G Nelson Entertains Tuesday
Mrs. T G Nelson hosted a country club gathering Tuesday afternoon at her pleasant country home, inviting members for a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
T. G. Nelson
Baptist missionary society meets with Mrs Jennings
The missionary society of the Baptist church held a pleasant Thursday afternoon session with Mrs. William Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
William Jennings
St Rose Ladies Guild to Meet at Mrs Bechtold Home
The St Rose Catholic church ladies guild will be entertained next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Bechtold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of the
Catholic Church
Frank Bechtold
Ostrander Hosts Manse Society Prepares May Food Sale
Mrs E V Ostrander hosted the Manse society Thursday afternoon. The ladies plan a food sale at Olmsted Stevenson store on Saturday afternoon May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Ostrander
Manse Society
Olmsted-Stevenson
Ladies Society to Meet at Church Lecture Room
The ladies of this society will be entertained in the church lecture room on Thursday afternoon May 23. A full attendance is desired.
St. James Guild Ladies Meet at Guild Hall
The St. James Guild ladies gathered Thursday afternoon at the Guild hall for their meeting and activities.
Local Notes and Classified Snippets from Dillon
Local notices mix missing items with ads and personal notices from Dillon Montana including flour brands Duchess and Belle of Dakota, dental office details, job seekers, lost items, rheumatism remedy, Mothers Day plans, and a Danish death with Montana ties. Samuel Anderson and others are named among the brief items and promos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Bond
Gray
FH. Bimrose
Dillon
Montana
George
A. Heinrich
Sam Bell
Jackson
Shockman Is Found Dead Near Catyon Ranch
Lewis W. Marcum, a prominent rancher and livestock owner near Catyon, was found dead in his buggy shed with a rifle wound to the head. Authorities treat it as possible self harm amid long running domestic troubles ending in separation and a filed divorce. Marcum, who married in Lima Montana, had given his wife 8,000 and custody of two minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridans Wvr
Lewis W. Marcum
Catyon
Marcum
Lima
Montana
Sells Floto Circus to Visit Dillon This Summer
The Sells Floto circus brings a large troupe of seasoned performers to Dillon for a June 21 show at the Fair Grounds. Highlights include a dense menagerie with elephants and a new baby, plus orangutans, monkeys, and other familiar animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells-Floto Circus
Dillon
Sells- Floto
Gases in Stomach Poison the Blood Trading on Digestion
A vintage ad explains stomach gases form from sour fermentation, claim poisonous gases enter the blood. MI ONA tablets allegedly stop fermentation, convert gases to liquid, and excrete via kidneys. MI-DNA promises quick relief for indigestion, gas, heaviness, and nervous symptoms at 50 cents a box through Potts druggist.
Fire destroys Lew Barbour business in Seaside Oregon
Fire swept the cigar store and billiard hall run by Lew Barbour in Seaside Oregon. A defective water system left the town helpless as the entire place burned to ashes. The shop, once owned by the late William Barbour, was now held by his brother and nephew. Estimated loss about $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barbour
Lewi
Seaside
Oregon
William Barbour
Uncalled letters to be sent to dead letter office May 1912
Postmaster Grace Lamont warns that letters remaining uncalled for at the post office will be sent to the Washington dead letter office within two weeks. The notice lists numerous names including Hugh Allard, Harry Baker, Ruth Cameron, Margaret Jensen, Adolph Wilson, Alonzo Smith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Grace Lamont
P. M
Allard
Hugh Baker
Harry Basden
Chas. Bondurant
Geo. Cameron
Ruth Chalton
Joseph Frambach
H. F. Harris
Geo. Jensen
Margaret McCalman
Mack McMartin
Walk Megee
Albert MecLiod
Angus McDonnell
Jno. Moss
Geo. G. B. Wilson
Adolph Patterson
H. I Proksel
Frank Spear
J. Smith
Alonzo Smith
Zuah Underwood
Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Trouble in Wichita
J E McKeen of 1301 Cleveland St Wichita reports severe back pain and kidney trouble. After using Foley Kidney Pills he says pains stopped and he is fully cured. Potts the Druggist provided the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .E. McKeen
Clevland St
Wichita
Kansas
Foley
Potts
Toronto five story wall buckles killing two in collapse
The south wall of a five story building in Toronto buckled last Saturday causing the structure to collapse. Two people were killed and many others were badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Real Estate Transfers From The Title Books of Pearl Is Smith
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending May 12 1912 show parcels conveyed by Pearl Is Smith to multiple buyers. The items include property deeds recorded in the local title records with dates and party names, reflecting activity in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Deeds and patents recorded in Dillon area transactions
Warranty deeds transfer two lots in Dillon additions from Frank D Willis to Robert S Quackenbush R W Boone to Rasmus Hansen and Abram S Rife to J B Holtz for two lots each Patents issued for 313 39 acres in Upper Blacktail 160 acres in Grasshopper valley and 120 acres on the Dillon bench Mining patent for James L Cochran in Elk Horn district Quit claim by heirs of Margaret B Henneberry to Michael B Henneberry for 40 acres at Grayling on Beaverhead river Roadway lease north of Dillon for 99 years from David A Neelan to John A Nyhart for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Willis
Robert S. Quackenbush
Dillon
R. W. Boone
Rasmus Hansen
Mauldin
Abram
J. B. Holtz
Rife
Charles J. Fenne
Blacktail
James L. Cochran
Grasshopper Valley
Nora M. Smith
Dillon Bench
James L. Cochrane
Grand Soda
Elk Horn
Margaret B. Henneberry
Michael B. Henneberry
Grayling
Beaverhead River
David A. Neelan
John A. Nyhart
Petition Calls for Rural Route in Valley
Clark Anderson and Theodore Nelson circulated a petition to establish a rural free delivery route about ten miles down the valley. The post office department demands three-fourths assent to install approved mail boxes, a condition likely satisfied as residents will want standard boxes and welcome the route’s convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Clark Anderson
Theodore Nelson
County Attorney Acting In Absence Of H G Rodgers
While H G Rodgers was away as a delegate to the state convention at Livingston, R S Stevenson served as county attorney in his stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Rodgers
Livingston
R. S. Stevenson
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Arbor Day
Ruth Weenink
Minnie Brock
Mrs. Bordwine
Mesdames A. A. Elliott
C. R. Clark
C. H. Niblack
Clara Chapman
J. B. Poindexter
H. L. McCaleb
M. A. Walker
E. O. Selway
J. M. Dodd
J Rounds
H. F. Best
B. N. Stevenson
S. Freeman
Justin E. Morse
T. D. Olmsted
D. Q
Mrs. Moore
Baptist
St. Rose
Presbyterian
M.E. Aid
St. James
St. James Guild
Guild Hall
Bond and Gray
A. L. Anderson
F. S. Cooley
W. H. Hartman
Bozeman
Farmers’ Institutes
George Christensen
Ames Sheep Co
Bannack
Chamberlain
Denmark
Hans Anderson
Anderson
Taylor Creek
J. E. Tilt
Tilt’s
Henry Ferris
Hadar
Nebr
Shockman
the Tribune
Lew Barbour
Dillonite
Dillon le
Jack Rabbit
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