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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
5
A Camp Lewis message from two soldiers, Arthur Rissus and William Pope of the 1st Infantry Company C, requests female pen pals in the Dillon area, Montana. The letter urges any local girl without a soldier correspondent to consider writing.
The 60-year-old shepherd William Peters was found frozen near his Montana camp after wandering in a storm. He had lived in the region for years, coming to the territory in its early days, and worked as a ranch hand and herder. In Barretta station, funeral services were held for Torn Tanaka, an 80-year-old Japanese section hand, after a coroner's inquest ruled death by exposure.
Morton Biot, who left Dillon for Camp Lewis on September 6 1917 and has been in France for months, has been invalided home due to rheumatism contracted in a French training camp. He arrived in New York last Sunday and will depart for home after quarantine.
Fragmentary notes indicate rejection of a proposed nationwide dedication event due to quarantine constraints. The text laments the condition hindering observances across many towns, expressing regret that the suggestion cannot be carried out now.
A group of selective men departed Dillon for Fort Worden as hostilities ended, expected to be the last city departure for training. 18 were planned, five transferred earlier, names include Edmund Miller John A Hideéen Leslie L Swafford Carl W Spencer Arthur R Call Pauls A Renner Louis P Hoyrup Horace B Helming George W Longdorf Charles W Mikus Francis T Carroll A P Townsend.
Reis Killed in Action. Charles T. Reig a Dillon boy who left here September 20 1917 with the second contingent drafted men for Camp Lewis is reported to have been killed in action in France November did That is the word received by his sister Mrs Roy Selway of this city His is the tenth name to be added to Beaverhead counties honor roll of those who died for their country He is the first Dillon boy to be killed in action as far as known. B H Boy Wins Medal. Corporal George R Baker of this city was on the winning relay team at the athletic meet at St Aignan France April 28 1918 He represented his company at the meet having been chosen from a large number of applicants He also won the 440 yard dash He received a handsome bronze medal and also a company medal The medals have just been received by his family in this city. A Second Lieutenant. A letter from T J Murray of Shoshone Idaho states that his son Maurice who has been in an officers school at Memphis Tenn had received his commission as second lieutenant and been assigned to duty at Camp Pike Ark as instructor in the Central Officers Training school at that place Maurice left for Camp Lewis with a Dillon contingent last June He certainly has made rapid strides. George Calloway Dies. George Calloway a brother of E J Calloway of this city and Judge Lew L Calloway of Great Falls passed away at Bozeman last Sunday His brother Edmund was called to Bozeman last Saturday and reached the bedside before the end Deceased was born in Virginia City and had many friends and acquaintances in this part of the state The relatives have the sincere sympathy of the people of Dillon.
George Cockrell aged 66, long time trapper in the Centennial valley country, died at the county hospital this morning. Born in England, little else is known about him.
We express thanks to the many kind friends of Dillon and the Centennial valley for acts of kindness during the illness and death of the late Ernest Shawver. Their remembrance helps us bear our sorrow with fortitude. Mrs. Ernest Shawver Patley Shawyer Mrs Grant Wilson 46.
The district lists three marriages officiated by Rev. H. G. Humphrey. Hugh Smyth and Phyllis Blanche Duncan, both of Dillon, wed on Friday November 8. Carl D. Sutton and Iary Moore, both of Pocatello, Idaho, united on Saturday November 9. George W. Strong of American Falls and Belle Brothers of Rexburg, Idaho, married on Tuesday November 12.
Mrs Hugh Gartland and John Wood ward married at St Rose Catholic church on Thursday November 7. Attendants were Mr and Mrs J K Hermann. The Woodwards plan to move to Sheridan after a Chicago trip.
Washington officials estimate the total casualties of the American expeditionary forces will not exceed 100000. The figure includes those killed in action wounded died of wounds disease accidents and the missing who cannot be counted. Some missing may be accounted for when prisoners are returned from Germany.
Edgar Adams expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during his wife's illness and death and for the beautiful flowers.
The Elk Cafe has been bought by Etta Shuck and reopened Monday at noon November 11. The cafe will be run in a first class manner and the public’s patronage is solicited by Mrs. Etta Shuck, Proprietress.
Report notes no change in influenza pattern from a week ago with new cases not as severe. Both hospitals remain full and many patients are treated at home. Quarantine lifting date cannot be determined for some time.
Each week over 600 tons of supplies for U S soldiers abroad leave Atlantic ports shipped by welfare agencies. A united campaign for funds is led by the Y M C A Y W C A K of C Salvation Army American Library Association War Camp Community Service and Jewish Welfare Board to raise 170 500 000 for the 2 000 000 men overseas.
The United States Navy subscribed to 45,218,460 dollars for the fourth loan. About 9,000,000 dollars came from officers and sailors aboard ships in war zones. Mrs. George Dewey credited her subscription to the Navy, and the total exceeds the combined sums of the first three loans by a substantial margin.
W A Graeter cashier swears to the truth of the statements to the best of knowledge. Subscribed Nov 11 1918 before W E Siephenson notary public Dillon Montana. Attest M Barrett A L Stone directors.
The text praises the navy for its duty in the fourth loan and fighting zones, noting its leadership and rigid commitment. It asserts the navy will keep its bonds and match or exceed assigned quotas with heavy oversubscription by officers and men.
Beaverhead State Bank vice president Frank Landon of Dillon is profiled in a Northwest livestock authority piece. The article notes his 42 years in Beaverhead, flagship 3000 acre Blacktail ranch, top sheep performance, strong wool demand, and loyalty to Liberty Bonds. It highlights his role in founding the bank and guiding its growth with officers G T Paul president C W Hudson cashier W W Moyer assistant cashier.
Teachers examinations have been postponed to Thursday Friday and Saturday December 6 6 and 7 in the county. Elizabeth Sutherland Advocate of Schools announces the updated schedule for teachers examinations in the county Sept.
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