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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1927
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune is published every Friday by F E Foote in Dillon Montana. This notice confirms the regular publication schedule and the responsible publisher for readers and advertisers in the region.
Notice notes the item entered at the Dition Postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
Montana reports hail a banner year with prosperity and family visits at the state fair. The crowd draw shifts from presidents to aviation legends as Colonel Lindbergh’s appearance promises a record turnout beyond Taft Wilson eras.
A longtime rancher and farmer from Bea verhead county with Ireland roots and a life of migration and settlement is mourned. Patrick Flynn born March 20 1547 in Leitrim attended parish schools, moved to America in 1872, worked in Salt Lake City and French Guiana, helped build a smelter at South Mountain Idaho, then settled on Blacktail creek. Survived by wife Mary two sons Patrick and Hubert and a sister in Dillon. funeral at St Rose church and Mountain View cemetery drew wide attendance.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Methodist church for Mrs. Carrie Leah Peterson McClean of Dell who died August 26 at Barrett hospital. Rev. H. B. Ricketts officiated. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Survivors include husband George H. McClean and a daughter, with mourners from Utah, Salmon, and Butte attending.
Walter A. Lewarn of Butte died suddenly of heart failure last Friday morning while walking from Reichle to his camping spot on the Big Hole river. A rancher found the body. Sheriff Orr and Coroner James Phillips investigated and ruled death natural. Lewarn, son of Mr and Mrs William Lewarn of Butte, came to Reichle for a fishing and camping trip and was last seen alive at about 7 am Friday.
Reichle and a drink of water from the pump. Survivors include brother George of Butte and two sisters Mrs. Ethel Smith of San Francisco and Mrs. Jennie Graham of Seattle. Funeral conducted by Rev. Edward Smith in Butte Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary J Romain formerly of Bannack and Glendale died at her granddaughter’s home in Manhattan on Thursday morning August 25 at age 94. Funeral held there Sunday. Survived by three sons George P Romain John C and Ed A Romain and daughters Mrs Jennie Fanshar and Mrs Ethelia Ellis. Thirteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Mrs Annie M Provost 1864 02 19 Belmont Missouri longtime Dillon resident died Tuesday in a Butte hospital after paralysis struck soon before death She lived in Dillon 87 years leaving daughter Beulah MacGregor Stevensville son Emory Pulver Dillon sister Mrs Frank Blair Grant and other relatives Funeral plans not yet set
W. C. Brown a longtime Dillon rancher and railroad worker died Tuesday near Whitehall after a speeder jumped the track. He was 56, survived by his wife three daughters and two sons. His body was brought to Dillon and funeral plans are pending. Brown came to Dillon over 80 years ago from Kansas.
Montana led the nation on August 1 with crops at 185.0 percent of their 10 year average, followed by North Dakota at 126.0 and Oregon at 116.0. Illinois posted 81.1 and California 98.4 percent. The U.S. average was 99.0 percent, up 2.5 percent from July 1. Montana gained 18.5 percent and North Dakota 17.5 percent. The index reflects general agricultural conditions nationwide and is issued by the federal and state crop reporting services.
Leo C LaDeaux was arrested last Friday in Spokane on a charge of writing checks on a Dillon bank that were worthless. He was wanted in Missoula on a felony warrant and is now in the custody of Missoula authorities.
Dr. C. E. Echternacht and Mrs Echternacht arrived this week to open an osteopathic office in Dillon in the former Metlen block space of Dr. A. H. McFarland. He comes to Dillon highly recommended.
A huge puff ball of fungi brought to the city by George Knapp of Argenta is on display in the window of the Dart Hardware company. The specimen measures 87 inches in circumference and has attracted much interest.
Alfred Stonelick, arrested in Butte last week for defrauding customers in the Big Hole basin as agent for a clothing house, was released from custody here but is held for Butte authorities with a warrant outstanding there.
A waiter recounts a comic miscommunication in which a young woman requests a wrap and the server, aiming to please, lands a swift blow instead. The exchange highlights a humorous clash between customer service and literal interpretations in a busy eating house.
Clay tablets from Babylon and Assyria show banking transactions similar to modern times with checks and notes made on clay and hardened. The text notes that modern banking originated in Italy.
The United States treasury states that as of April 1 this year the largest monetary gold reserve ever held by any nation totaled 4 598 782 795 dollars in American vaults. It amounts to about half of the world total.
The ancient practice had the bride’s father present a shoe to the groom who placed it on the bride’s head to symbolize dominion. Now only the luck idea remains as shoes are cast at both the bride and groom.
A decree designed by President Calles will soon be promulgated to revise the civil code granting Mexican women equal civil rights with men. It does not grant women the vote but corrects the inferior status women hold under current law.
An elderly English couple lives quietly in a fully furnished rent free house. Twenty years earlier the owner reported a frightening apparition and believed a ghost haunted the residence.
Over the last century world population expanded from under 1 billion to about 4.7 billion, reflecting rapid growth across regions and eras. This demographic shift highlights changing birth rates, urbanization, and economic development influencing population trends globally.
The state board of equalization sent public utility valuations for Beaverhead County to County Assessor B W Emerick. 1927 tax valuation totals reach 22 526 178 slightly lower than 1926 by 53 706. Public utilities total 4 708 899 in 1927 down from 4 731 152 last year. Taxable value rises to 7 176 556 versus 7 228 128 in 1926.
J. S. Langdorf popular young man and Miss Lucie Tarrant of Springfield Mo recently married in Dillon last Saturday morning. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs J A Langdorf prominent valley ranchers. The newlyweds plan to reside in Dillon.
A marriage license was issued Wednesday afternoon to Harry R. Benham of Idaho Falls and Emily Treasure of Rigby Idaho.
Mrs. Fred Woodside state treasurer of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. Laura T. Scott of Armstead attended the state DAR convention held last week in Kalispel representing their local chapter.
County board schedules regular session for Monday September 5 at 9 a m All claims against the county must be filed with the county clerk by Saturday September 38 in the advance notice from the advertiser
The bath tubs installed in the Kansas statehouse offices during the Populist era sit unused as plumbing now serves Topeka houses. Secretary of State Frank J. Ryan recalled the abandonment 20 years ago and, nearing his fifth year in office, has yet to bathe in the tub.
Commercial telephone service inaugurated between Paris and Venice. Urgent calls may be booked at triple the normal rate.
Dillon photographer H D Weenink has been asked by a Northern Pacific official for an enlarged photo taken years ago at Poindexter and Orr ranch showing a large cattle herd. A copy of the picture hangs in Beaverhead National Forest offices and the image is noted for its artistic finish and cattle count.
A morning worship service is scheduled for next Sunday at 11 o'clock. The event will be held at the church with congregants invited to attend and participate in the service.
The Christian Science Society invites the public to attend Sunday evening services at 8 o'clock on Sebree Street. Everyone is welcome to participate in the hour of prayer and study.
St Rose Dood presents mass times Sundays at 8 and 10 30 and evening service at 7 30. Weekday mass at 8. Confessions Saturday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 and 7 to 9. First Friday mass at 6 30.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m at the corner of Glendale and Dakota Harold M Warner superintendent of Sunday school located at 823 South Washington Street Primary association meets Wednesday at 845 p m Occasional services are noted by the congregation.
A brief exchange shows the boss praising a worker who has summed ten columns and presents ten results. The scene emphasizes routine task satisfaction and a methodical work rhythm with a concise dialogue.
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