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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
8
Train timetable listing Southbound No 82 at 0 45 p m No 30 at 9 30 a m and Northbound No 29 at 3 30 a m No 81 at 1 58 p m with garbled extra text included.
James Judge of Madison county passed away Tuesday morning after heart-related illness. A Wisconsin native, he moved to Montana in his twenties and built a stock business. he leaves a wife and five children. Interment was set for Laurin. In other news, lectures on Belgium offered by President Hamilton drew growing crowds to support the Red Cross. Raymond Schwartz and Hiram Brundage hunted near Horse Prairie. Raymond shot a six point buck on his motorcycle patrol.
Campbell and Leonard of Butte take over A S Johnson's auto shop to run a modern service station. They will handle Overland and Willys Knight cars with a skilled mechanic always on duty. A low price Overland with electric start and lights, around 500 dollars, will soon be marketed. Parts interchangable with Ford parts. Injured In Runaway Near Beaverhead Ranch S. Pat Kenney, a Beaverhead Ranch employee, found on Sweetwater road semi conscious and taken to Magnus hospital after a runaway wagon. One horse dead, other frightened. Kenney, half frozen, said a sheep camp supplies run caused the accident. horse died in a badger hole during the sprint.
Jacob Muntz 15 died at Magnus hospital after a pony accident at Ed Roe ranch near Monida. Fractured skull caused unconsciousness until death. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Muntz Grant county born Colorado December 7 1901. Funeral held Episcopal church at 10 this morning.
Baptist Church led by Rev. Walter M. Corll schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon The Ideal and the Practical, plus an 8 p.m. evening service Why Could Jesus Give Thanks. Pastor Corll will preach at Melrose Sunday afternoon. St James Episcopal Church offers 7:30 a.m. Early Communion, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. Morning Prayer, and 7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer. Lutheran services with Rev F W Treiber of Twin Bridges in Presbyterian church Sunday at 8 p.m. Sister Miss Lydia Triber to provide music.
Sunday service at the Methodist Church. Sunday school at 9 55 a m with Prof Robert Clark as superintendent. Sermon by Pastor H G Humphrey at 11 am on Our National Cause for Thanksgiving. Epworth League at 6 30 pm followed by an evening sermon.
Annual services on Thanksgiving Day will be held at the Methodist church at 10 30 a m November 29 Rev Walter Corll will preach the sermon.
Advertises a furnished steam heated room with light cooking rights. Enquiries to 837 South Atlantic Street or phone 175.1-39-1.
Dillon briefs report leg bands for chickens sold at Tattersalls and list local visitors including E B Howell of Butte and Mrs Emory Keller of Lima. It notes a submarine weapon topic, a December 3 meeting at Normal, and Ralph Tatersall’s transfer to Camp Mills New York.
A speech honoring President Hamilton of Bozeman was delivered at the public school auditorium that evening, drawing attendees and noting the occasion.
Mrs. Eilen Lovell with assistance from Mrs. Alma Harwood and Mrs. Jessie Poin dexter hosted a social gathering for the guild and their friends yesterday afternoon.
John H. Keenan once of the Speer ranch married Lillian Quigley of Dillon at the Baptist parsonage on Wednesday morning at nine. Rev. Walter M. Corll officiated. The couple plans a short wedding trip to Butte and will reside at the Spur ranch north of town.
Mesdaniel Long and Taylor entertained the Baptist aid society Thursday afternoon at Mrs Longs home. A good attendance was reported. Miss Ruth Weenink from the high school read an instructive paper on the values of foods.
Mr and Mrs George Wolf hosted guests Rev Walter Corll Mrs Egbert and Mrs C W Robison and welcomed a lodge pin from Women of Woodcraft. On November 16 Howard McDonald of Dillon wed Miss May Lacy of Melrose at the Lacy home in Melrose Pastor H G Humphrey presiding. Afterward relatives and friends enjoyed dinner and the couple departed by afternoon train for Butte to settle on a ranch in Blacktail valley.
Hobnob club members were entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. D. V. Erwin at Dillon social gatherings.
Miss Pluma K. Tattersall entertained the Westminster guild yesterday in a social gathering at the club. The event drew several local members as they shared refreshments and conversation in a cordial atmosphere.
Mrs. J. E. Monroe entertained at bridge with five tables in play. The event showcased an engaging session among players in a social gathering.
Mrs J E Monroe entertained the Social Fight last Friday. The next meeting will be December 7 with Mrs H L McCaleb as hostess.
President Hamilton of the Agricultural College at Bozeman and B N Stevenson were luncheon guests of President and Mrs J E Monroe on Wednesday, sharing a formal social visit at the Monroe residence.
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Callaway entertained at a dinner Wednesday evening with notable social circle guests in attendance. The gathering reflected local hospitality and community ties characteristic of the period.
A crowd of Mrs Ellen Lovell's neighbors and friends surprised her on the evening of the 16th Inst. Lively social time followed with attendance by Mesdames Barrett Baxter Rife Martin Baxter Rowe Edie Poindexter Margaret Poindexter Jessie Bishop Olson Connelly Brundage Bronson Auldin Cunnard Burfield Taylor Geer and Lovell.
Dillon Red Cross chapter hosts a Thanksgiving night dance at Dillmont Park with singing and dancing starting at 8 30. Tickets cost 1 a couple and 25 cents for extra ladies, redeemable at the door for ten dance tickets. A long reception committee is listed.
Weekly arrivals of latest sheet music and instrumental pieces from publishers. Orders accepted for pieces not in stock. Tribune Book Store highlights timely access to new compositions and catalogs.
Montraville M. Wood, lecturer and inventor, will demonstrate the Wood torpedo in a lyceum talk in Dill on December 3. The device uses a brain box to follow submarine tone and dive when engines stop, then resume the chase when powered again.
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