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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
8
A local retailer advertises a wide selection of silverware in popular makes. The ad highlights REEDS, BAR TON, and GORHAM as the best known, most reliable options for every taste and budget.
Readable timetable lines show four train numbers with southbound and northbound directions. Times listed include 7:45 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 1:58 p.m.
Sixteen drafted men from Salmon Idaho led by Captain Carl Larson received an ovation from Armstead citizens. Red Cross and school groups escorted them to the Oregon Short Line depot where they wore ally colors badges and were given fruit. The squad drew cheers as the train left, noted as one of Salmon country’s finest.
Workmen lay reinforced concrete in the Andrus hotel cellar to withstand spring water. A steel mesh lies beneath a concrete floor, then waterproofing and a finishing layer follow. Sheriff Wyman detains three men for age verification as possible draft risk. Red Cross auxiliary sees rising female turnout. meetings run Tuesday and Friday afternoons in the city hall with calls for more volunteers.
At the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday October 7 Sunday school meets at 10 a m with Prof. Robert Clark as superintendent Rally Day services follow and at 11 o'clock Pastor H G Humphrey preaches Music features a vocal solo by Miss Hawkinson Reception of members Epworth League meets at 7 o'clock led by Miss Helen Smith Evening service and preaching at 8 o'clock.
The annual canvass of Baptist church members to secure pledges for next year’s expenses was conducted last Sunday afternoon. Cariving committees report success.
Regular city council meeting led by acting mayor Leonard Eliel due to Mayor Gilbert absence. New sidewalks ordered on Idaho Washington and Helena streets. Police judge's report shows 117 dollars in fines collected last month. Has Clos Call describes Jack Noonan's car fire at Montana Auto Supply. A lit cigar caused a gasoline flare but he smothered the blaze with clothes, sustaining minor singeing.
Owners near Dillon coordinate improvements at Zeigler Springs including a hotel plunge and camping sites to attract next season patrons. Nearby, a Ford rollover one mile north injured three men Jimmie Smallhorn Lee Carter and J Olds with Smallhorn worst hurt. Also notes church services at Baptist and St James Episcopal with schedule details and pastor travel to Montana convention.
Mrs Burns Perry was taken to her home on the ranch southeast of town Monday evening. She is slowly improving and gaining strength each day. Blistering heat dominated the day with Montana recording one of the hottest October conditions. A L Deel traveled to Helena as a business passenger on Tuesday. Mrs Yetta Bryson and son Chester and J P Kent of Judith Gap visited friends in the city earlier in the week after an automobile trip through the southern part of the state.
Save These Dates includes events from October 20 through March 7 featuring groups such as Ben Greet Players Roach Concert Co Means Anderson Co Homeland Male Quartet St Clair Ladies Quartet Ng Poon Chew and Laurant The Man of Many Mysteries with dates spanning October 20 to March 7.
Tom Arthur reports oil mad Wyoming men, especially in the Big Muddy field near Casper, where thousands work with hundreds of teams and motor trucks. More than 100 derricks dot the landscape, many blackened from the success of wells.
320 acre relinquishment three miles from town at a bargain. 640 acres well improved and in cultivation near Dillon. Fine wheat farm on terms. Several 320 acre farms at bargain prices with terms. 240 acres near Dillon well improved with hog tight fence. 80 acres in fall wheat. Small payment down balance long time. List your land this winter. C L Worth.
A compilation of short items from Dillon including visits, births, travel, enlistments, illnesses, property moves, and local business notices. Highlights cover a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Callaway, Mrs. R. V. Sebree visiting Helena, a gold thimble for return, hay for sale, and local residents’ travels and activities in Beaverhead County.
Bitterroot society records a regular meeting on Wednesday with Mrs Hugh McCarleb as hostess. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church to be entertained Thursday afternoon in the lecture room by Mrs G E Finch and Mrs F H Garver on Oct 11.
The auxiliary was entertained yesterday afternoon by Misses Bertha and Anna Huber. Mrs. Louis Poter and Mrs. Mellenthin will host the Guild next Thursday at the Potter home.
The Neelle club met Wednesday afternoon at City Hall to discuss a Red Cross project. The regular meeting is planned for next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Albert Wedum as hostess.
Mrs. E. L. Carhartt entertained the Jolly club last Tuesday with Red Cross needlework by older members and a dolls dressup by the youth. Miss Ella Free will host the next meeting on October 16.
The Westminister Guild of the Presbyterian church will hold its annual mid summer Christmas tree at Mrs. W. B. Hartwig's home on Railroad avenue Thursday Oct 11 at 3 o'clock. Members and guests are asked to bring gifts including stamped linens embroidery cottons crochet threads white material marbles for Guatemala girls school used postcards for China mission dolls toys work bags with thimbles scissors bath towels toothbrushes for a Porto Rico community house and reproductions of good pictures such as the Perry pictures.
Neighborhood club members gathered Saturday afternoon September 29 at Mr. and Mrs. James Elmose home from two to six o clock. Pleasant weather and a jolly crowd made the gathering enjoyable with carnations asters and red autumn berries decorating rooms and porch. After a brief business session a lunch was served. The next meeting will be Saturday afternoon October 27 at the Grant school house and will start promptly at three with full attendance urged to elect officers and close the year’s business.
Orton Bros Piano House advertises a big piano and player piano sale at the Thomas Book Store in Dillon corner of Idaho and Center streets. It touts low prices claiming 100 dollars buys a used piano and urges parents to invest in music for children, promising easy terms and broad selection from twenty makes.
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