Notable Travelers and Local Visitor Notes in Dillon
Mose Siyth left Blaine on a business trip. Willard Kennison of Dell spent early week in Dillon. Dave Hirschy of Wisdom visited Monday. Otto Schultz of Sheridan attended to business in Dillon Monday. Mrs Allan Dansie visited Dillon from Jackson. Ben Holter, federal prohibition sleuth, came from Butte last Tuesday. J S Paddock of Fishtrap attended to business early in the week. R L Robertson left for Washington last Tuesday to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Jackson traveled from the Big Hole basin on Monday. M B Parkinson of Selway Sheep was brought to Dillon Tuesday with a leg injury. He recovers on crutches. Frank Paul left Tuesday for Chicago to attend the American Furniture Mart and furniture centers, plus a Morgan Park academy reunion.
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M. B. Parkinson
Selway Sheep Company
Dillon Tuesday
Frank Paul
Chicago
American Furniture Mart
Morgan Park Military Academy
Cupid makes record here in Beaverhead
A tabulation of marriage licenses issued in the county since January 1 shows a record ahead for Beaverhead. Clerk Fred Rife reports 80 licenses issued up to last Saturday, tying the total for 1927 and averaging more than seven per month.
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Beaverhead
Fred Rife
District Court
Postal Clerks Meet High Marks in Dillon Examinations
W. C. Ott chief clerk of the railway mail service visited Dillon last Friday to oversee exams on the Montana scheme for three local post office clerks. Each clerk scored better than 99 percent with 95 percent needed. The test requires memorizing 905 Montana post offices and dividing them into 58 divisions.
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W. Co. Ott
Railway Mail Service
Dillon
Montana
J. C. Fuller
Goitre Removed by Sorbol Quadruple Liniment
Mary A. Steinmetz of Missoula Montana reports relief from goitre after using Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment. She invites readers to visit 415 W Pine St or contact George M Gosman’s drug store for more information, or write Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio. Sold by all druggists.
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Mary A. Steinmetz
Missoula
Mont
W. Pine St
George M. Gosman
Sorbol Company
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
P T A Urges Regular Attendance and Sleep for School
At a Dillon Parent Teachers Association meeting on October 16 1928 members emphasized regular attendance as vital to pupil and school success. They urged parents to ensure children sleep adequately on school nights and to maintain health to support punctuality. A committee was formed to draft resolutions urging full school attendance and proper rest. Signed by Mrs. Carl B. Taylor Mrs. C. Willis and Charles Henry.
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Parent Teachers- Association
Dillon
Parent Teachers Association
Carl B. Taylor
C. P. Willis
Charles Henry
Delightful Dinner at Jackson Ranch Hosts Honor Two Couples
A four course dinner at a ranch near Jackson on Saturday October 27 honored Mr. and Mrs. Lyston Dansie on their recent marriage and celebrated the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Jackson. Guests included many family members and friends with a rose and silver table centerpiece.
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Martin C. Jackson
Jackson
Lyston Dansie
Robert J. Dansie
Roy J. Jackson
James R. Jackson
Allen S. Dansie
John J. Jackson
Merton Tullerton
Verona Smith
Freda Hansen
Helen Jackson
Nina Jane Dansie
Valera Jackson
Margaret Smith
Roy Jackson Jr
Major Dansie
Jones Visit Frightens Visitor at Cemetery
A visitor asks for Mr. Jones as Mrs. Jones reveals he went to the cemetery this morning and says he will not be back, expressing hopeful finality.
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Mr. Jones
New Masonic Building Nears Completion at Wisdom
The two story frame and stucco Masonic temple at Wisdom is nearly finished and slated for dedication on or about November 10. A large Dillon delegation plans to drive to the Big Hole metropolis to take part in the ceremonial public celebration. The building enhances the town's business district and is a fine temple for Masons of the Big Hole basin.
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Wisdom
Dillon
Big Hole
Big Hole Basin
Lima Man Is First To Pay 1928 Taxes
Cecil Gottsch of Lima paid his 1928 property taxes first, depositing with county treasurer Norah Connelley soon after tax books were opened by County Clerk John S. Baker. Several checks from other taxpayers were received before statements mailed November 1, signaling earlier collections this year.
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Lima
Cecil Gottsch
Gottsch
Norah Connelley
John S. Baker
Missing Kittens Drowned by Mother Reporter
A fragment recounts a boy’s remark about his mother drowning the kittens. The dialogue notes his incredulity and the mother’s prior promise, reflecting a dark, unsettled tone in a bygone paper.
Often Noted We Sometimes Fear the Better a Man Pretends
Montgomery Advertiser notes that a person who pretends to be better may reveal worse talk about others, a critique of persona versus behavior within public discourse.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Reading Well Repaid Her Read ing Foley Pills Diuretic
Mrs T J Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska reports lumbago relief and renewed vigor after using Foley Pills diuretic. She states the dreadful lumbago is gone and recommends the product with satisfaction guaranteed. Sold by Geo M Gosman successor to Potts.
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T.J. Bucknell
Hardy
Neb
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Radio Party Celebrates Election Returns and Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Fairbanks and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jeppson entertained twenty friends Tuesday at the Fairbanks home to listen to election returns on the radio. The gathering also celebrated Mr. Jeppson's birthday with a four course dinner and a pleasant evening.
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Earl C. Fairbanks
J. C. Jeppson
Fairbanks
Jeppson
Finder Please Leave Reward at L D Browns Ranch
A note requests finder to leave at L. D. Brown's ranch and receive a reward. The text mentions a road between Desmond's ranch and L. D. Brown's ranch and asks for the finder to deliver the item to Brown's ranch.
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Desmond
L. D. Brown
Reward for beef or veal theft on local ranges
A $1,000 reward will be paid to any non officer who provides evidence leading to conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail ranges or premises. Report evidence to W. C. Orr sheriff or D. W. Erwin stock inspector adv.
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Big Hole
Horse Prairie
Grasshopper
Centennial
Red Rock
Black Tail
W. C. Orr
D. W. Erwin
Chaucer Manuscripts Survive From Fifteenth Century
More than sixty Canterbury Tales manuscripts from the fifteenth century endure. Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet, spent extended periods abroad in Italy and France while in royal service.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Italy
France
Cough Remedy Brings Quick Relief for Elberton Man
John Wognue of Elberton Georgia explains he coughed day and night until throat was raw. He began taking Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and improved at once. The product is recommended for coughs colds croup bronchial and even whooping cough for adults and children with no opiates. Sold by Geo M Gosman successor to Potts.
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John Wognue
Elberton
Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mose’ Siyth
Blaine
Willard ‘Kennison
Dell
Dave Hirschy
Monay
Otto Schultz
Sheridan
Allan Dansie
Ben Holter
Prohibition
Butte
J. S. Paddock
R. L. Robertson
Washington
Mrs. Martin C. Jackson
Cupid
Goitre
Surge
Jackson Ranch
FLKS
Committee of Elks
Terry Browning
Albert Baker
Browning
Murray Hurlbert
Messie
Baker
J. E. Drummey
Hurlbert
Elkdom
Oro Y Plaza Lodge
Virginia City
Dillon and
Masonic
Boy
Hain
Nhunk
Detroit
Barry & Hopkins Garage
Dillon, Montana
Oberlin College
Oberlin, O
Charles Martin Hall
Hall
Radio Party
the Tribune
Palmetto
Chaucer
S. Main St
Dillon Wholesale Meat Co
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