Local social notes from Armstead and Dillon gatherings
Armstead residents and visitors frequent Armstead and Dillon with visits, shopping trips, and social events. Notable names include Mrs. Roy Stocker, Mrs. Ebner Gordon, Mrs. G. E. Butt, Mrs. Harold Robinson, Tom Foley, Melvin Wessinger, Miss Eliza beth Levick, Roscoe Gordon, Goldie Henderson, Nellie McCaulay, Sophia Guyaz, Margaret Mullen, Mrs. Walter Lyon, Mrs. Smith Ames, John Mullen, Joe Golobick, Francis Barrett, Tom Craver, Ralph Goforth, L. D. Brown, the Mullen family, and others. The column notes attendance at shows, sewing gatherings, a B. M. U. gathering, and duck-hunting activity with club-houses busy and visitors from Deer Lodge and Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mullen
Walter Lyon
Ralph Goforth
John Mullen
J. A. Golobick
Smith Ames
Sophia Guyaz
Elizabeth Levick
Local notes from Centennial Valley residents and visitors
Centennial Valley reports October visits and departures among residents. Henry F. Hackett, Dillon police, visited with family. Johnny O Connor returns to Dillon High School after illness. Milton Nelson leaves for Salt Lake City. the Shamboes and the Buck family travel for visits and work. Emanuel David of Idaho Falls was here on business amid stormy weather delaying road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Hackett
Dillon
Mrs. Culver
Fred Hanson
James F. Hanson
Johnny O’connor
Dillon High School
Milton Nelson
Nelson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Maters of Business
Emanuel David
Idaho Falls
Local Residents Take Weekend Trips and Ranch Work
Polaris News notes multiple residents on short trips to Dillon Salmon Idaho Missoula and Missoula to visit friends and manage ranch tasks. Families Judge Hirschman Kellum Pyle Marchesseau Clark Sheppard Daly and Ward are mentioned with travel and work updates.
Nelsons Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary at Montana Ranch
Mr and Mrs N P Nelson marked their Golden wedding anniversary at their Montana ranch last Friday. They wed in Keokuk Iowa on October 16 1875 and spent years in Illinois Nebraska and Seattle before settling in Montana. Six children two grandchildren and a celebrated cake from Inglewood California joined the observance despite one daughter’s absence. Mrs G W Rightenour hosted a dinner for Mrs C E Cunningham and guests including T A Foster O J Olson H Foster and E D Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Nelson
Keokuk
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Montana
Seattle
Elmer
Helena
George Williss
Tony Crismell
Butte
Crismell
Robert Vickers
Virginia
Virginia City
Nelson
Inglewood
California
Cheney Brother Dies Prompting Delayed Trip to Pasadena
Mrs Will Schowe Mrs Romulus Brown and Miss Vernetta Cheney learned of Zeb J Cheney death and traveled from Dillon to Pasadena California by train last Saturday. Threshing continues weather permitting with grain reports at average to above average. Potato harvest ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Schowe
Dillon
Romulus Brown
Vernetta Cheney
Pasadena
Calif
Zeb J. Cheney
Sheridan Farm Weather and Death Notice Report
In Sheridan on October 28 the potato tubers sold at 1.50 per hundred and later 1.65 per hundred as harvests continued. A major cattle deal closed with Walter Ellinghouse and A. R. Richter purchasing the Raymond Cattle Co herd for stock use. Mary O Brien died after a prolonged illness with funeral rites by Rev Father Clifford. Much rain delayed threshing and hay stacking while ranges stay good and crops yield high quality potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ellinghouse
Sheridan
A. R. Richter
Norris
Raymond Cattle Co
Families Attend Funerals and Visits Across Dillon Area
Mrs Isaac Rife and sons and John Barrett and son Francis traveled to Sheridan for Mrs OBrien s funeral in Dillon. Ed Wright and three children visited Mrs M D Craver as she recovers from a paralyzing stroke. Mrs Charles Carlson came from Tenday Idaho to see her aunt. Clarence Koening and children visited on Lodge Sunday. Frank Rife and son Frank Jr returned from Dillon after Frank had tonsil removal surgery. Deer hunting is lively though deer harvests are modest. T A Craver and children spent Monday in Armstead. Lois Scollard went to Dillon for the Teachers Association. James Jensen drove to Armstead. John Hildreth motored to Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Rife
John Barrett
Francis
Sheridan
O’brien
Dillon
Civil Service Exam For Forest Rangers Held At Local Office
The Forest Office conducted the Civil Service examination on October 27 under Forest Supervisor W. J. Derrick. Examinees included E. A. Hope Scaler Verne Edwards Guard and Arthur Jacobson Yellowstone Park Ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Derrick
E. A. Hope
Scaler
Verne Edwards
Arthur Jacobson
Yellowstone Park
Chinook Farmers Profit From Small Flock Sheep Raises
Local Chinook farmers report strong profits from small flocks of sheep. Growers credit steady demand for wool and lambs, efficient grazing, and careful breeding practices for solid returns this season.
For Sale Crude Oil Engines 8 and 15 HP Fairbanks Morse
One 8 and one 15 horsepower Fairbanks Morse crude oil engines, complete and in perfect condition. Advertised by T. E. G. D. Lynch Tenday Idaho Adv. 41-44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Morse
D. Lynch
Tenday
Idaho
Educational convention program notes and events
High school orchestra opened the morning with an ad dress by C H Clapp on Technical School and Business. Miss May Trumper spoke on Facing the Future in Education. Ralph McFadden offered a piano solo. Dean Coleman presented The Problems of an Industrial Age as Vice President Maddock presided. All afternoon featured departmental meetings and varied lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Clapp
H.S. Gatley
Missoula
J. E. Erickson
Dean Coleman
Andrus Grill
Guild Hall
Dillon
Normal College
Vivian Robe
Miss Robe
Carl Knudsen
Methodist Church
Lucis B.mirrelees
The
State University
Ira B. Fee
M. A. Walker
Dillon Alumni Association
Andrus
Phi Beta Kappa
University and Agriculture
English Council
Lucy H. Carson
Returning from Denmark Area Visit to Dillon and Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Mads Anderson and daughter Hilga recently toured Denmark, reporting a prosperous country with expanding businesses and strong farming results. On returning to Dillon they halted in Nebraska to see relatives, expressing happiness to be back in Montana. Anderson is a co owner of the Ames Sheep company and found the business in excellent shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mads Anderson
Hilga
Denmark
Anderson
Dillon
Nebraska
Montana
Mr. Anderson
Ames Sheep Company
Local residents visit relatives and travel notices
Mrs Jardine Rife and her sons Fred and Rudolph departed Thursday for Le wiston to stay with Judge and Mrs Von Tobel, her parents. Mr and Mrs Albert Smith and their children drove from Twin Bridges area to Dillon. Jack Brown of Polaris stopped by as a business visitor. Red Lodge reports oats yield 102 5 6 bushels per acre on one field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Dillon
Twin Bridges
Red Lodge
Kidney complaint ad from Dillon resident testimonial
Dillon carpenter EE Perkins reports chronic backache and frequent nighttime urination due to weak kidneys. He credits Dean's Pills with curing his condition, noting improved mobility and no further trouble. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
EE. C. Perkins
Carpenter
N. Pacific St
Dean
Mr. Perkins
Foster Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Real Estate Ads Promise Gains on Farms and Homes
An advertisement urges buyers to invest now in irrigated farms stock ranches and Dillon homes claiming a rising market. It promises low prices and quick outfitting for purchasers with a persuasive sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana Woman Buried Here After Dillon Death
Mrs. Martin Davis Spearin was buried Sunday in Thompson cemetery east of Unionville after dying at her Dillon Montana home on September 29. The funeral in Unionville Methodist church was led by Rev. L I Brown. Born Martha Elizabeth Davis June 4 1845 in Clinton County Kentucky she moved with family to Putnam County Missouri and later to Beaverhead County Montana. She married W H Spearin in 1888 in Dillon and died without children, survived by her husband and several siblings and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Mary O’brien
Olson
James Duncan Jr
Father Clifford
Lima
O’brien
Martin Davis Spearin
Thompson Cemetery
Unionville
Dillon
Mont
L. I. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Martha Elizabeth Davis
Bor
Clinton County
Jefferson
Mahala Davis
Putnam County
Methodist Church
I. P, Ott
Quincy
Ill
Quincy Canterbury
Messrs
A. F
W. W
Jefferson Davis
Putnam County Journal
Unionville, Mo
If They Could Stop and Rest Kidney Health Ad
An advertisement urges readers to support kidneys working from birth and presents Foley Pills as a diuretic stimulant to flush kidneys and remove waste. The ad notes optional use and claims improved elimination, selling through drug stores with Potts the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Armstead News
Roy Stocker
Grant
Ebner Gordon
G. E. Butt
Harold Robinson
Tom Foley
Melvin Wessinger
Elmer Gordon
Roscoe
Goldie, Henderson
Nellie McCaulay
Mrs. Smith M. Ames
Goldie Henderson
Joe Golobick
Francis Barrett
Medicine Lodge
Tom Craver
Spokane
Wash
Frank Conley
Deer Lodge
Centennial Valley
Frank Davis
James Blair
Shambows
George Shambow
Mrs. Wilson
Mrs. Flint
Allan Buck
Omaha
Mrs. Buck
Monida
Jennie Buck
Little Kathleen
Junior
Riley Buck
Billy Best
Buck Place
Polaris News
Sylvester Hirschman
Frank Kellum
Harrison Ranch
John H. Judge
Frank Judge
Andy B. Pyle
George A. Pyle
Salmon
Ted Marchesseau
Wilda Clark
E. A. Marchesseau
Mary Sheppard
Larry Daly
J. J. Brown
F. B. Felt
Alvin Ward
Carr Ranch
Dell
Judge Ranch
Olive M. Harrison
Walter Paddock
Elkhorn District
Grasshopper Herding Association
Dixon Ranch
Wilbur Tash
George Judge
Sheridan News
G. W. Rightenour
C. E. Cunningham
Cunningham
T. A. Foster
O. J. Olson
Harry Foster
E. D. Marsh
Bond/Grocery Co
Ed Wright
Silver Star
Charles Carlson
Mrs. Craver
Clarence Koening
Frank Rife
Frank Junior
Little Frank
T. A. Craver
Armstrada
Lois Scollard
Teachers’ Association
James Jensen
Armstead
John Hildreth
Cari’ B. Taylor
G. W. Pendleton, M. D
Shoup Ave
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Ocal Ik Hadpenin
Jack Brown
Polaris
HALL
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Beaverhead
W. H. Clark
J. Anson Baxter
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