Transmission through the mails as second class matter
Notice indicates entry at the Dillon Postoffice for mailing under second class status, reflecting publication handling in postal affairs.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
4
Notice indicates entry at the Dillon Postoffice for mailing under second class status, reflecting publication handling in postal affairs.
County government posts list FOREST BAYERD as surveyor and JAMES E PHILLIPS as coroner in a local governmental notice detailing appointed officials and their roles. The terse item records these local offices and individuals.
Alkire and Caverly take over the Tribune from F. E. Foote for five years with a purchase option and will print the Daily Messenger at the Tribune plant. The paper becomes a republican organ and will begin eight pages full of news, with future features under new management. Warren M. Stone remains as reporter.
The office invites subscribers with a Get Acquainted offer while keeping Tribune subscriptions at $2.50 yearly. Three men stand ready to handle news ads or job work, aiming to increase readership and future service.
F E Foote, former Tribune publisher, has retired after more than 43 years in the newspaper field. He is praised for conservative, conscientious work, printing news and truth, remaining loyal to his community and friends, and avoiding yellow journalism. His career is described as long, useful, and creditable.
Associate Justices Wm. L. Holloway and Albert J. Galen are the republican nominees to succeed themselves. They have shown ability and willingness to perform duties faithfully and impartially. Holloway has served nearly a quarter century. Galen about six years. Their records are clean and clear, and their strong primaries reflect voter support. The general impression is that both will be elected in November by large majorities.
The Helena state fair is praised as a great educational institution. Beaverhead residents will attend to watch the state’s progress and see Twin Bridges displays as Madison valley products, grains, fruits, livestock, and other offerings showcased with community pride.
Dillon lauds the volunteer fire department for their rapid response to a basement blaze in the business district. Dense smoke hampered entry, but the crew acted with veteran calm and ingenuity, earning strong commendation for their selfless patriotic service.
Fire gutted the basement and damaged a cafe and adjoining barber shop operated by the Barshaw and Watson families. Firemen fought the blaze for hours, likely from an electric short, with total cafe damage about 4000 dollars and barber shop around 1000 dollars, insured. Rooming house above suffered smoke damage. rebuilding planned within a month.
Charles Henry new school principal adds to college faculty. Clarabelle Severance, Idaho graduate, will take training school post. Stella North fills Miss Bailey’s third grade slot after her move to Winnetka. Effa E Judd replaces Mrs Baker at the training normal. Isabel Merialdo takes Ruth Beery’s first grade role. Bernice M Hamilton succeeds Miss Bowers in second grade. Helen Sipple Jones continues as kindergarten head.
A Utah training school announces half time teaching posts in the Latin and music departments while Dr. Garver and Rush Jordan plan university assignments. New faculty include Miss Margaret Galloway and Miss Genevieve Metlen with extensive teaching credentials. The annual opening highlights classroom renovations and expanded programs as rural schools prepare for Sept. 7.
Mrs N E Stone Mrs W D Tovey and Mrs Warren Stone hosted a Friday bridge dinner for Mrs J L Frisbee of Chicago visiting the Stone residence. Dinner at seven, five tables played, prizes awarded for high and low scores to Miss Marjorie Stevenson and Mrs C W Oberem.
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