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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
8
Short Line timetable lists No. 32 and No. 30 southbound departures at 7 45 p m and 9 30 a m and No. 29 and No. 31 northbound departures, with a noted 1 88 p m unspecified entry.
The late Mrs. Bertie Metlen Howard was laid to rest beside her parents in Mountain View cemetery after a service at the Masonic temple conducted by the Eastern Star. Rev. J. Jensen delivered the sermon with a large attendance.
An individual named Joe A leago, identified as Mexican, is sentenced by Judge Smith on a Wednesday to serve from one to two years at Deer Lodge for assault. The text notes the term length falls between one and two years and specifies the location and the judge.
Mrs Jennie Nash and her daughter Miss Nina of Dillon Montana are guests in Vancouver at the home of Rev H Williston and family. Mrs Nash plans to extend her Pacific Northwest visit before returning to Dillon. The Shell Hole in front of the Tribune store remains a local attractor and source of comments from passersby.
M E Church holds Sept 6 services with 9:50 Sunday school led by Prof Robert Clark and 11:00 worship by Pastor H G Humphrey. Evening service at 8:00. Rancher H Groom jailed on sheep theft charge with $2000 bond. Grasshopper valley hosts Big Pink picnic at Elkhorn springs hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Felt. Arthur Crochen of Dubois Idaho buying horses. wheat yields reportedly over twenty bushels per acre. A thunder shower brings relief after a long dry spell, with heavier rain in Stone Creek. Baptist church plans Sept 9 Bible school at 10:00 then services at 11:00 and 8:00 pm. Reichle pastor Corll to preach at 3:00 pm Sunday.
September 14 and 16 marks an opening of a new fall millinery by Mrs. Anna Hart with Mrs. Anna Dillonites noted in town. Listings mention visits by Anna Hart Jagger Gilmore Idaho and Doc Elgin, plus social notes on neighbors Reed Featherly relocating from Millpoint to Dillon and Addie Bettes recovering from a sprain.
The Big Hole Basin News notes a dangerous culvert hole on the Wisdom to battleground park highway near the forest reserve. The piece argues the county, paying much of the tax, faces discrimination and hints Beaverhead may seek to divide its domain over the contested area.
The Entré Vous club members were hosted by Mrs. Anson Baxter Wenes ay at St. James The Womans' Auxiliary society was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. William Bernstein.
The Methodist Aid society will gather in church parlors next Thursday September 13 and be entertained by Mrs. George Ainslie and Mrs. John Forrester.
Miss Vera Stegnier and Mr. William A. Shambow of Butte were married at the Baptist parsonage in Tucdlah on September 4 by Rev. Walter M. Corll.
A barn dance at the Tra Sanders ranch on Grasshopper drew a large Dillon attendance last Friday night. The event was described as a very jolly affair with plenty of dainty eats and much merriment.
The marriage of Miss Anna L. French and Mr. Frank Sullivan of St. Paul is set for Saturday morning. The couple will depart at once after the ceremony for their home in St. Paul.
John E. Shipman manager of the Beaverhead-Alberta Oil & Gas Co. has moved his office to the Duell house on Railroad avenue.
Mr and Mrs J E Morse left Sunday for a visit in eastern states. Miss Theressa Reichle of Butte visited Dillon friends this week. Sheriff Wyman traveled to Helena on business Thursday. Carl Hartwig of Glen was in town Saturday. First showing of the new Fall millinery styles Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs J C Roberson of Salmon drove a Grant Six over a rotten rail at Wisdom plunging into the Big Hole river Sunday. Both occupants escaped serious harm as low water prevented drowning. the article blames the badly deteriorated approach and culverts for repeated danger in the valley.
Miss Mary Gist led a charming Jolly club gathering Tuesday with guests Miss Mary Schoenvern and Miss Frances Bimrose. The hostesses described the event as a delightful time with joyful anecdotes and friendly chatter.
Miss Anna French was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by friends last Tuesday evening at Mrs. T K Julson's home. She is soon to marry and received many charming gifts.
Mrs. Charles McGrath, a newly married bride, was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. M. A. Henneberry and Mrs. Drummy on Tuesday evening. Guests gave numerous beautiful gifts and celebrated the occasion with a charming evening.
An electric storm struck Lima on Tuesday afternoon causing lightning to burn Henry Fitter’s new barn completely. The Morrion church also burned, with only two chairs saved. The church had served as a public school in the town's early days.
Judge L ee Phillips wed Susan Robbins to Elza Patrick on Wednesday. The couple, Beaverhead county natives, are connected to Elizabeth Robbins and E T Patrick families. He works at a Daly Spur rock quarry after leasing the site.
Miss Alma Van DeWalker and Mr. Frederick Waldorf married at the bride’s Camden New York home last Saturday. They will honeymoon then return to Dillon to reside. Mrs Waldorf taught in the public schools and is well known here. Mr Waldorf works with Olmsted Stevenson mercantile in Dillon. Friends welcome the couple and wish them happiness.
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