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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
The Ninth Annual Beaverhead county fair drew large crowds over three days Thursday to Saturday. Balloon ascensions and parachute drops thrilled visitors daily at noon, praised by the aeronaut for their successful flights and ideal weather with no wind. Features included Wild West demonstrations and other attractions enhancing the event.
News reaches here of Dr Don Q Rathbone found dead in his Lewistown dental office from a gunshot to the heart. An inquest ruled accidental discharge while inspecting a gun. he was about 38, native of Red Oak Iowa, veteran of the Spanish American War, survived by wife and two year old son, his mother in Tacoma, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral to be held Sunday from the Masonic Temple after arrival of his brother Dr R R Rathbone with the body.
The Republican campaign in Beaverhead County will open next week Wednesday evening with Hon. Vance B. Miller of Duluth Minnesota addressing at the city hall. Miller is described as a fine orator on current issues and his message is urged for all voters to hear regardless of party. The Dillon area representatives of the party plan to meet Miller.
John Blake Mayfield won first prize with 99 points in Beaverhead county baby contest held at the Beaverhead club. William Roode took second with 98 points and two third places went to Morrissey and Esther Miller daughters scoring 96.5. Pearl I Smith led the event with 25 babies entered and praised as the county’s best.
Local readers note the Park to Park Scenic Highway from Dillon to Glacier National Park is too narrow in the Wisdom area. Big Hole and Wisdom residents urge widening, especially at curves, with Forest Service ready to fund but funds lacking. Ravalli and Beaverhead counties may contribute.
Edwin Miner Ames of Horse Prairie aged 34 died last night at 11 30 at the residence of Mrs Anabel Des mond after three weeks treatment for typhoid pneumonia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Humphrey with interment in Mountain View cemetery. He was an early Beaverhead County settler.
Beaverhead County Republican Committee presents a platform endorsing Charles Evans Hughes and Miss Jeanette Rankin. They pledge support for state and county candidates, condemn Democratic county actions, and call for highway improvements and conservative spending. The instrument urges unity, labor protection, and honest public service.
Oregon Short Line schedules updated Monday affecting Dillon arrivals. Train 30 southbound now reaches Dillon at 9 30 instead of 9 40 while No 32 remains 7 45 p m. Train 29 northbound now arrives at 4 25 instead of 5 22. Train 31 northbound still at 1 58 p m. Hon Vance B Millers speaks Wednesday night.
Anderson Bros. starts a 47 mile mail and passenger route to Jackson via Bannack using Concord coaches. A notable 11 passenger stage from Winnemucca Nevada attracted locals, bearing gold lettering and United States mail insignia.
Helena dispatch notes favorable weather through Sept 10 with some showers since then. Harvest of the second alfalfa crop is done, third crop in warm areas, large potato and sugar beet yields, heavy flax, and well cured hay. Corn matures well, beans promising, range grass mature, and minimal hail. Rust appears in the northeast but statewide loss is limited.
Chancellor Edward C. Elliott called for maximum service to the commonwealth and urged full co operation of students and faculty from all state institutions during the coming year. The address was delivered at the first convocation at the State University in Missoula. The event featured the 1912 class’s first assembly appearance and noted the largest freshmen enrollment.
Voters will see two lines on the ballot For Prohibition and Against Prohibition. If Montana goes dry the law takes effect December 31 1918. The article notes the wording is simple and directs readers to continue on page 11.
Montana state highway engineer George R. Metlen urged appointing a road expert in each county to supervise highway building. He spoke in Butte after test of a mile of experimental road south of the city. He criticized county commissioners for inexperience and lack of uniform policy. He cited California as a model with high road investment returning trade.
Mrs Ida Finney Mackrille of San Francisco tells the California state conference that the ruling party bears responsibility for failing to pass the nationwide suffrage amendment. She states the National Woman's party recognizes party responsibility in government and is holding the party in power to account.
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