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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
City hall in Dillon urges residents to subscribe to Liberty bonds tomorrow Saturday September 28 as part of a county drive. Officials warn every district member must be listed and prompt participation is required with reports on all residents and no chance to dodge the campaign.
The fourth Liberty loan is a fighting loan urging Americans to support soldiers abroad. It stresses unity at home, sacrifice, and the global stakes of World War I, calling on every citizen to contribute and show pride in supporting liberty and victory.
Sheridan Wisconsin notes rapid real estate turnover led by the sale of the 390 acre BK D Marsh farm to Otto Schulz of Dillon for sheep ranching. J D Marsh family plans uncertain future, Nesbitt sells 200 acre ranch to Williams, and Jesse Thomas sells 80 acres to Criswell. Ruby Rebecca lodge marks 67th anniversary with program and luncheon. Seed pea crops scarce-to-fair, with yields around 50 bushels acre on E T Brock, 30 on Tom Duncan’s, and high seed quality reported by Ferry Co representative Coulter.
Beaverhead County High School starts the fall term after an extended vacation to let male students work on ranches. Attendance is near average with potential for more enrollment. Faculty includes Byron Ke, Mrs. Willis, Miss Johnson, W. B. Adair, Miss Dillon, Miss Weenink, J. F. Mortensen, Miss Connell, Miss Stamets, Miss Querfield, and Miss Doroth y. German dropped. Spanish added. algebra experimental under the principal.
Private L. W. Cerney at Camp Dodge Iowa thanks Mrs. C Swartz of Dillon Montana for a gray Red Cross sweater. He praises the warm knit and the Red Cross, YMCA and Knights of Columbus efforts. He notes 12 000 soldiers in tents and quarantine, awaiting barracks transfer while thanking the giver for comfort.
Montana Auto Supply Company has purchased a Missoula garage and its car stock. Machinery and cars will be moved to Dillon, with a local crew today sent to reclaim the vehicles and prepare removal.
Lloyd and Blair proprietors of the new garage have received several cars and begun sales. A gasoline tank is being installed in front of the garage, enabling service of gas to patrons soon.
Beaverhead county is urged to raise 380000 dollars for the fourth Liberty loan by buying at least 380 sixteen inch shells. The piece frames Liberty bonds as shells to speed American troops in France and defeat the Huns, describing the shells as killers of machine gun nests and destroyers of trenches.
A memorial service was held in Melrose for Otto B Harvey who was killed in France on July 22. The community mourned as his mother Mrs E H Harvey received the official telegram. Otto enlisted June 4 1917 trained at Fort Harrison and Camp Mills reached France December 26 serving with a machine gun unit. His brother Karl served nearby in the signal corps and another brother William heads to France. The Presbyterian service included a dedication of a service flag with 47 stars and a chorus and hymn.
Students from Montana State Normal College held their annual picnic in Sheep Canyon last Saturday afternoon. They traveled by motor trucks and spent a pleasant day climbing nearby mountains and enjoying ample food and music provided for the event.
L B Franklin, director of the United States War Loan organization, calls for larger total and higher per person subscriptions in the fourth Liberty loan. He cites past gains, notes wage earners can fund war savings, and urges campaigns to analyze payrolls and boost both subscriber numbers and average gift. He suggests payroll-based competition to equalize high and low wage groups.
The funeral of William Bernstein was held Tuesday at 2:30 PM from his family residence with Rev. R. J. Jensen officiating. Large attendance from across the county paid final respects. remains arrived from Chicago with Mrs Bernstein and relatives. Pallbearers included Adolph Eliel and others. burial followed at Mountain View cemetery.
A Montana wide competitive exam to fill two U S Naval Academy seats will occur October 19 1918 in Anaconda Billings Bozeman Butte Dillon Glasgow Glendive Great Falls Hamilton Havre Helena Kalispell Lewistown Livingston Miles City Missoula and Roundup. Candidates 16 to 20 compete in algebra geometry grammar geography U S history and arithmetic for six hours with lunch. top two earn principal slots and next six place as alternates with final tests February 19 and April 16 1919.
Citizens not on the voters list must register by October 6th to vote in the November 6th general election. Those who moved should update their current address in the registry. All registrations are to be made at the clerk and recorder's office.
Mrs. Dave Evans died and Mr. Evans was injured when their Dodge turned turtle on a road near Divide. Their son Van may have been traveling with them. Mrs. Evans, about 62, died instantly. Mr. Evans suffered head bruises. The Evans family, prominent Melrose ranchers, loss includes four daughters and two sons. Body taken to Divide.
Mrs. T A Bryan and children relocate to Apex for winter to send Irene to school. Mary Bryan treated in Butte for inflammatory rheumatism. Junior Red Cross fundraiser with a basket supper at the school house Friday night. Liberty Loan committee mobilizes volunteers for the Saturday drive. Various residents travel to Helena and Dillon for schooling and errands amid rough roads.
Will Halsey George Righat and C Kiel plus Kiel kin arrive from Belgrade to spend a week at the C M Kiel ranch. Mrs Ernest Shawver visits relatives in central Montana. Mrs Mort Kiel and La vonne leave for Bozeman and Belgrade. Several local visits and census work noted. Reet week wet and cold delaying grain harvest.
A party of big game hunters led by Dr R H Ryburn with Joe Newnes and C W Stallings returned Wednesday from Jackson's Hole after about a week. They brought three elk and two bears and were pleased with the success.
John W. Frizzell died at Curtis hospital after a horse toppled him when papers frightened the horse. Peritonitis from abdominal injury led to his death at age 67. He leaves a wife a son a daughter and a brother. Funeral planned for Saturday with arrangements pending.
The Coeur d Alene News reprints on Clyde Barnum missing in action and details tying his foster father Wm Foster Barnum to the Lincoln assassination pursuit. It notes Barnum, a G A R veteran, with Boston Corbett when Booth was shot and mentions Captain Conger burial near Dillon Montana and a funeral salute request fulfilled on July 26.
Two million soldiers rely on Liberty loan support. Subscriptions fund artillery rifles and ammunition with over 3.7 billion dollars spent. Liberty loan participants also aid supply lines with more than 120 million dollars for staples like flour, bacon, and rice.
The column reports on residents visiting in Dillon Butte and surrounding towns. It notes Rain delays hay works and a theft of 36 turkeys from a Birch Creek farmer while away. Several brief social visits highlight community activity and Red Cross knitting efforts.
Martin Sorenson sold his interest in Graeter Grocery to Martin Barrett and A F Graeter. Jasper Nelson returns as manager after years away, to lead the store at the old stand and welcome back loyal patrons.
The young sons Harry and Earl of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tash left this week for Billings to enter the Polytechnic school. The parents accompanied them.
The notice proclaims the fourth Liberty loan with a call to action. It urges readers to participate in the fundraising effort, emphasizing civic duty and public support for war financing.
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