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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
1
Beaver head high school opened the season with a decisive 49 to 6 win over Whitehall. Rodney Foster scored three touchdowns and kicked seven extra points while Andy Smith contributed strong running. Dillon added two scores as the locals rolled to a dominant early-season victory despite penalties and strong Whitehall pressure.
The Wise River stamp mill will be activated around early November in a ceremony attended by Boston capitalists who direct the Boston Montana Development Corporation developing the Wise River district. Dillon businessmen plan a post ceremony visit by eastern notables, crediting former Lt. Gov. W. R. Allen for the project’s success. A private railroad from Divide serves the district, marking a modernization of Beaverhead county mining.
Last Sunday the Methodist Presbyterian federated church held a Harvest festival with harvest displays and decorations. Sunday school workers led by Prof. L. R. Light and son Donald showcased farm and garden products. Contributions totaled five dozen cans and jars, several hundred pounds of produce plus ten pounds of lard and groceries. Apples from C. M. Hansen in Dillon were included. Proceeds go to Dillon local hospital and Butte Deaconess hospital to honor harvest and boost hospital appreciation.
Coach Knudson has arranged a gridiron showdown with Helena High tomorrow afternoon. Local fans expect a record crowd as the team, sharpened after a tough week, seeks redemption after weaknesses shown against Whitehall. The matchup is poised to be a close, hard fought contest.
Umpires Harper and Knudson officiated as Dillon scored touchdowns with Foster three, Selway two, Andy Smith and Allen Smith also contributing. Whitehall’s Manlove had no points. Dillon was penalized ten yards and Whitehall five. The game began 2 10 and ended 3 40 with twelve minute quarters.
Joe Yuen, a former Dillon student, aims for a high position in international diplomacy as a protégé of Dr Sun Yat Sen. Miss Bertha Malone recalls his rapid English learning, schooling in several institutions, and early progress from Dillon to high school and beyond. He met Dr Sun Yat Sen’s secretary in Detroit and continues education in American colleges to advance China’s global role.
Two fires were reported during the week but were quickly extinguished. A 5:30 p.m. blaze on North Idaho Street was put out promptly. A second alarm at 510 Kentucky Avenue about 7 p.m. involved rubbish burning in a yard near buildings and was controlled by the chemical truck.
Christian Science Society Dillon announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. with the subject Probation After Death. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o'clock. Located on Yeaman block E Center Street.
A fragmentary report notes a stone carved with the phrase a dream drawn from human quarries. The item raises questions about its origin, meaning, and the people connected to its creation.
State prohibition officers Dingler and Holter with Sheriff Dan Mooney and Deputy Sam Ditty penetrated southeast of Dillon and found a large hidden distillery with fifty mash vats and a water piped setup. Cassy Calfee, arrested with Noble last spring, pleaded guilty to violating prohibition laws and was sentenced to 60 days in county jail and a $200 fine.
Warren M. Stone of Dillon and Sam Stanberry of Butte returned Monday night from a duck hunting trip to the Bedrock lakes. They report fair luck and say the flight from the north is in progress with thousands of birds daily. A large number of hunters are at the lodges there.
Doomed by cancer after long career in Dillon, Dr. H A Bond died at 63 in Dillon Montana. Funeral services were held in the Masonic hall with large attendance and elaborate floral tributes. Survived by wife Mary A Bond daughter Almeth Bond and four grandchildren. Also survived by father Benjamin Bond sister Mary Murray and siblings C C Bond James Boucher Fred Curtis and Phillip O Donnell. Honorary pallbearers included C C Cornell A I F Graeter and others active pallbearers included Duke Gist George W Dart and Roscoe Cornell. Burial at Mountain View cemetery followed final rites. Dr Bond born October 4 1858 in Van Buren county Iowa trained at Keokuk medical college and practiced in Missouri before moving to Beaverhead County. He retired to California two years prior but returned to continue serving until recent months.
Drilling at Beaverhead-Alberta Oil and Gas well No 2 resumes with a heavy duty standard Parkersburg rig replacing the St Louis reel and rig. The rig plans to reach oil sands within a month if at 1700 feet as in well No 1. The new installation followed breakdowns from scrap iron in the old plant and two freight cars carried the rig and timbers with coal car added. Company optimism returns as shareholders plan to observe when sand is reached with visitors including A M Blaker of Lindsay Blaker Co and Dr T W Grigg of Butte visiting last Sunday.
Adele Pierce a wealthy Horse Prairie matron died Friday afternoon at Gregson Springs after seeking curative waters. She had returned from Mayo hospital Rochester MN where she had cancer removed. Survived by son Thomas three brothers and one sister. services led by Fathers Foley Clifford and McCormick with burial at Mountain View.
A fragment lists groups including the Royal Arch Masons St Elmo Commandery Knights Templar Algeria Temple Shrine Helena State Medical association Yeomen of America and Modern Woodmen of the World as involved entities.
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