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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

5

Residents and visitors frequent Dillon in a busy week

H L Rodman of Monida spent the weekend in Dillon and visited Wednesday. ALG Willey of Wisdom and Mrs Maggie Bryant of Reichle shopped in town on Monday and Thursday respectively. Miss Helen Jackson of Jackson shopped today. Mrs Steve Kambich of Reichle visited friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Verbance of Reichle were in town Monday. H Anderson of Alder visited Thursday on business. Harry G Davis came from his ranch near Jackson last Wednesday. W T Gorman from a mine above Argenta visited Friday. Wilbur Tash came from the DL ranch on the Grasshopper Monday. Lena Fassler and Anna Thompson came from Dell Monday. Supervisor J C Whitham of Bozeman visited for a few days. Bernard and William Garrison of Reichle attended the dance in Dillon Saturday night. A marriage license was issued Thursday to Fred R Griner of Idaho Falls and Miss Alice Stelzer of Arora Idaho. the bride's parents are former residents of this section.

Fred R. Griner Idaho Falls Alice Stelzer Argora Idaho

Kidney Health and Foley Pills Claim Daily Vitality

An 25 year old diuretic promotes kidney and bladder activity. Foley Pills advertised as reliable medicine to improve health and longevity. For sale by Geo. M. Gosman.

Geo. M. Gosman

Dillon Readies for Holiday Visitors and Local Hunting

Local notes report Chief Nelson resuming office after vacation and multiple residents from Grant, Twin Bridges, Laurin, Polaris, Armstead visiting Dillon. Hunters bring in bucks from Blacktail, Buffalo Creek, and Big Hole, with Libations and social events noted plus visits from state figures and Safeway officials.

Quiet City Wedding Ties Elvin Peterson to Miss Mary Forcella

Elvin Peterson and Miss Mary Forcella, notable youth from the Big Hole basin, were quietly married in the city on September 25. The bride is Theresa Forcella’s daughter from Feely community, the groom is the son of Sam and Mrs. Peterson, leading Jackson ranchers. The couple reside now on a Peterson ranch in the area.

Elvin Peterson Mary Forcella Big Hole Basin Theresa Forcella Feely Sam Peterson Jackson Peterson Ranches

Methodist Aid Special Meeting for Red Cross Garment Mending

The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon October 29 in the church parlors to mend garments for the Red Cross. Refreshments will be served.

Methodist Ladies Aid Red Cross

Baptist Ladies Bazaar Plans Bazaar and Lunch

Baptist church women organize a bazaar with cooked foods sale and lunch at the Baptist Cottage on Saturday November 14. Proceeds support church programs.

Baptist Ladies Bazaar The Ladies of the Baptist Church Baptist Cottage

Final Dillmont Park dance ends season with Baxter Tontey music

The final dance of the season at Dillmont Park was held last Saturday evening with music by the Baxter Tontey orchestra. The group plans a dance each Saturday evening at the city hall during the winter months.

Dillmont Park Baxter-Tontey

Social Eight Club Opens Season At Mrs Anderson Home

Mrs A L Anderson entertained the Social Eight club at her South Idaho street home last Friday afternoon marking the first meeting of the season for the group.

A.L. Anderson Social Eight South Idaho Street

Select Your Personal Christmas Greeting Cards Now

Tribune Book Store advertises a wide in stock selection of personal Christmas greeting cards for shoppers seeking a timely seasonal purchase.

Tribune Book Store

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Aids Troubled Coughs

A historical advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly eases croupy coughs wheezy colds and night coughs for children. It asserts mothers widely rely on the product and that children prefer it with no methes indicated.

Foley

Marriage Revealed For Homer Kent And Miss Ethel Wuerz

Former Deer Lodge residents Homer Kent and Miss Ethel Wuerz have learned of their marriage, June 26 in Butte, performed by Rev Edward Smith of Grace Methodist Church. Mrs Kent runs an art shop in Deer Lodge. Mr Kent, oldest son of Mr and Mrs John Kent, works in contracting in Anaconda where they will reside.

Ot Na Va Ok Nounced Dillon Homer Kent Ethel Wuerz Butte Edward Smith Grace Methodist’ Church John Kent Anaconda

Popular musician Melvin Smith wed Beverly Byrd in Butte

Melvin Smith and Beverly Byrd reportedly married Monday evening in Butte by Rev. E J Groeneveld. The couple, announced at the Elks lodge, left Wednesday for Roberts Idaho where the groom will tend a band of sheep.

Melvin Smith Elks’ Lodge Beverly Byrd Butte E. J. Groeneveld

Silver tea hosted by American Legion auxiliary at St James

A Wednesday afternoon silver tea at St James guild hall offered an enjoyable program. Betty Hall read aloud, vocal solo by Mrs J C Jeppson, piano by Mrs Burnice Harrell, dance by Ethel Herndon, vocal by Mrs Estella Glasser, violin by Frances Robinson, and selections by the Choral club under Claudia Faust's pupil.

St. James Guild Hall American Legion Auxiliary Betty Hall J. C. Jeppson

Sheriff seeks missing W H Lanphier described as stooped

Sheriff Orr has received a request to locate W. H. Lanphier a 60 year old man last thought to be in the city on September 17 and October 5 this year his son requests information and asks callers to contact the sheriff's office with any leads

Orr W. H. Lanphier Sheriff's Office

Dora Jean Tritt Born to Mr and Mrs Clayton Tritt

Mr and Mrs Clayton Tritt of Argenta welcomed a baby daughter named Dora Jean early Monday morning at their home.

Clayton ‘Tritt Argenta Dora Jean

Newlyweds William and Mrs Nelson Honored at St James Dance

Friends of Mr and Mrs William Nelson sent best wishes at a Friday evening dance at St James guild hall which was largely attended to mark the couple’s marriage.

William Nelson St. James Guild Hall

Pinochle Club Hosts Gathering at Birch Creek Ranch

Mr and Mrs W I Roberts entertained the B B Pinochle club at their Birch Creek ranch Friday night. The next meeting will be at the Stanley Sisterson ranch.

Mrev Mrs. W. II Roberts B. B

Hylo Pinochle Club entertained at Country Inn dinner

Mrs Robert Barrett hosted a Thursday evening gathering of the Hylo Pinochle club with a dinner at the Country Inn.

Robert Barrett

Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night Observed

Mizpah Chapter Order of Western Star held Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night last Tuesday evening. A dinner was served at 6:50 o’clock and the regular order of business followed.

Mizpah Order of Western Star

Choir Rehearsal at Methodist Church Leader House

The choir of the Methodist church will hold rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs Wahk.

Methodist Church W. W. Wahk

Busy Bee Club Teas at Twin Bridges Ranch Home

Mrs Frank Birrer hosted the Busy Bee club on a Wednesday afternoon at her ranch on Twin Bridges road. Guest Mrs Joseph Gelhaus attended the gathering.

Frank Birrer Busy Bee Club Twin Bridges Road Frank ‘Birrer Busy Bée Club Joseph Gelhaus

Wash Your Apples Adage Warns Against Dirty Fruit

Readers report stomach troubles believed linked to unwashed or unpeeled apples from the community. The article notes most apples are sprayed with chemicals during growth to fight pests and diseases and urges washing or peeling before eating.

Post Office Clerks Earn Top Ratings In Montana Scheme

W C Ott of the railway post office in town Saturday examined clerks at the local Montana scheme office, all passing. Karl Walker achieved a perfect 100 percent rating for the fourth time, with McCarthy 99.70 Nelson 99.65 and Ed Wayne 99.65. With over 900 post offices in the state and more than 650 separations, these grades are highly commendable.

W. C. Ott Railway Post Office Department Montana Iarl Walker McCarthy Ernest Nelson Ed Wayne

Beaverhead County Receives Credit in Red Cross Fund

Beaverhead county will share in a $40,000 Red Cross fund donated by state employees. A letter to Chairman Fred Rife states the county earns credit for 400 toward its quota, reducing the county target from 2,500 to 2,100.

Beaverhead County Red Cross Fred Rife

St Rose Guild Pins Down Winners At Card Party

The first pinochle party of the winter series by St. Rose guild was hosted Thursday at the church hall. High scores went to Mrs. I. E. P. Stroeder and J. C. Fuller while Mrs. M. E. French and I. M. Carr posted the low scores.

St. Rose Guild Church Hall IE. P. Stroeder J. C. Fuller M. EK French I. M. Carr

Mrs. Thibadeau Hosts Bridge Party on Kentucky Avenue

Mrs. W. W. Thibadeau entertained with a Thursday bridge party at her home on Kentucky Avenue. Three tables competed with Miss Caroline White earning high score and Mrs. H. N. Tyraggit taking low. Delicious refreshments followed the games.

W. W. Thibadeau Kentucky Avenue Caroline White H. N. Tyraggit

Trout Fry Planted Across Four Creeks by Officials

A shipment of 20 cans of trout fry arrived Monday from the state hatchery and was planted by forestry officials in Bloody Dick creek. Additional shipments followed Tuesday for Willow creek and Wednesday for Trapper and Canyon creeks.

Bloody Dick Creek Willow Creek Trapper Canyon Creek

Mrs Agnes Pierce Visits From Grant Area Ranch

Mrs Agnes Pierce was down from her ranch home near Grant last Friday visiting the county seat and stopping at local shops.

Agnes Pierce Grant

Local visitors stop in Dillon from regional towns

Mrs Jardine Rife and Miss Elizabeth Shotwell traveled to Lewistown in late week. Mr and Mrs Frank Gordon from Melrose, former Dillon residents, visited last Thursday. George H Reid of Twin Bridges visited town after returning from Chicago where he disposed of a cattle shipment.

Jardine Rife Elizabeth Shotwell Lewistown Frank Gordon Melrose George H. Reid Twin Bridges Chicago

Rexburg Visitors Attend Harold Warner Home

Mrs. H. M. Warner and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Devenport and their infant son of Rexburg Idaho were guests last weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Warner.

H. M. Warner Carl Devenport Rexburg Idaho Harold Warner

Adlerika Promises Quick Gas Relief and Digestion Aid

An advertisement asserts Adlerika relieves gas and indigestion in one dose. It quotes Henry Dodd claiming gas is trapped in the upper bowel and credits the product with improved appetite and sleep after use.

Henry “Dodd

Married in Butte A marriage license issued to Verbance and Tadovich

A marriage license was issued on Saturday in Butte to John Verbance and Miss Rose Tadovich both young residents of Reichle. Also advertisements seek experienced sales representatives for credit and collection services in a profitable territory, addressed to Pioneer Service Company Inc Great Falls Montana.

Buite Butte John Verbance Rose Tadovich Reichle Pioneer, Service Company, Inc Ford Bldg Great Falls Mont

Also Mentioned on This Page

H.L. ‘Rodman Monida Dillon Brigg Qing Alg Willey Wisdom Maggie Bryant Helen, Jackson of Steve Kambich Dilla John Verbance of Rete H. Anderson Alder Harry G. Davis W. T. Gorman Wilbur Tash Lena Fassler Anna Thompson Dell J. C. Whitham Bozeman City Bernard and William Garrison of Dillmont Daddy Peis Helena Aay Goyer Frank Dies Creek Louis. Hoffman James Darnutter Nelson Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City A. L. Cox William Beiersdorff Dillyn J. W. Romersa James’ McCollum Yellowstone Mrs. James Doyle Centennial Valley John McLaren Art Grochot Fallon New Roy Ashworth Buffalo Creek Chester Gilbert Missoula Alcide Richards Harley Linder Laurin Guy Bird Jerry Carl Knoll Andy Hays Polaris James Jensen Betty May Armstead Town George Wolfe John Lanner Sherman Hughes Henry Lehman Findling Wolfe James Morrison Elk Park District Montana Education Association Marjorie Stevenson B. N. Stevenson Anna, Patterson Miss Stevenson Eastern Montana Normal College Wade Harness J C. Wedum Elizabeth White Emrys California Mrs. White Santa Ana Mr. White Redlands Clyde Edwards G. L. Sewell Ralph Harold O'Leary Ernest Huber Frank Buhrer Chief County Alice Kleinschmidt KK. 1 Foote Arthur Anderson Harvey Johnson Lorenzo ‘ Cushing Grace Idella Husted Adelaide Gelhaus O. T. Husted Idella Brigg Young Ilks Elizabeth Wentworth Ivy St. Patrick’s Hospital Evan Burrell L. S. Skaggs Salt Lake D. D. Semrau Safeway Stores Methodist Aid Carl B. Taylor Louis 'Krueger Hylo Pinochle Club Eastern Star Divretic Rexard Kimball Tribune
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