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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
11
Train timetable notes southbound No 32 at 7 45 p m and No 30 at 9 30 a m. Northbound No 29 at 4 25 a m and No 31 at 1 58 p m.
Dillon city notes cover visitors and residents with brief reports on trips and stays. Items mention John Brundage, Dixon Browns, F H Wilcomb, and others, plus ads for livery, washing services, coal, hay, rental listings, and a food sale by Baptist church.
State Normal students and faculty enjoyed the annual Go picnic at Ryan's canyon last Saturday. The event saw travel by train and a hay rack return in the evening as the group sings and issues the college yell through Beaverhead city.
Wm G Reed formerly of this city now resident at Twin Falls Idaho was here last Saturday. A noted contractor who built the city hall courthouse addition high school gym and Normal training school here he has current Idaho contracts totaling about 175000. Wagner s Grocery Co will adopt the spot cash system starting Monday October 2 and invites readers to view the display advertisement for full details.
Mr and Mrs H D Weenink and family traveled to Butt last Saturday to see Mildred Weenink off on the train for her journey to Madison South Dakota where she will head the art department at the State Normal school.
The funeral for E. M. Ted Ames of Horse Prairie who died in the city last Thursday was conducted Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church. Many friends from the southern county Bedrock and other areas attended.
Mr and Mrs Sam Patterson of this city and Mr and Mrs A N Paige of Jackson traveled by train Wednesday to Helena where she will attend the state fair for the rest of the week.
C D McKown once head of the local telephone exchange and partner James Crook have leased the Mason ranch on the Grasshopper and plan to enter ranching as their future occupation.
George A. Henry of Ohio, a leader in the anti saloon league, spoke at the public school auditorium Tuesday evening to a receptive audience. He presented his case clearly and held listeners’ interest throughout the talk.
Richard Fleming formerly of Portland Oregon becomes the new manager of the city telephone exchange at C D McKown’s office. He arrived at the start of the week and immediately began his duties.
Ned Burke will start the first auto transfer line in Dillon beginning Monday October 2. He operates from E. H. Brundage's store and promises careful prompt attention to all orders.
At the regular monthly meeting the judges and clerks of election will be appointed for the November 7 election. The meeting is scheduled for Monday October 2.
At the Methodist Church on Sunday October 1 the day begins with Sunday school at 9 50 a m. preaching at 11 o clock followed by Communion service Ep worth League at 7 p m and a song service at 8 o clock followed by preaching.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana Irene Burk sues W L Burk to declare a December 1914 marriage null on grounds the plaintiff was then married to J E Sutton who was alive. Defendant must answer within twenty days or face default judgment. Court seal date September 20 1916. Pease Stephenson attorneys for plaintiff.
Myrtle E. Orr sues Thomas E. Orr in Beaverhead County Montana for divorce on grounds of desertion for over a year. Defendant must answer within twenty days of service or risk default. Document signed August 31, 1916 with clerk seal and Rodgers and Gilbert as attorneys.
A Melrose Montana notice dated Sept 25 1916 from Joan E Rei warns that any statement harming the reputations of parties accused of fraudulent notes and checks is erroneous. The letter requests correction of alleged defamatory content published by the Dillon Montana paper.
Sam Ditty and W W Sheppard of this city have taken over the Orr garage at Idaho and Center streets. The new firm will be known as the Ditty Sheppard Auto Co with Ditty in charge of sales and finances, Sheppard overseeing the garage and repair shop, and Thomas Happs from Los Angeles running the machine shop. The firm offers a fully equipped repair department and plans to emphasize auto repair services.
Henry G. Rodgers, former Helena official and U S district attorney under Carl Rasch, now a leading Montana attorney, says southern Montana is in strong shape with good crops and new settlers. He is a Republican district judge candidate, briefly ran in primaries but did not file. about 200 Republicans wrote him in, and he plans an active campaign.
The National Oil Co. board met at the State Bank of Dillon with officers elected. President Dr. A. C. Sandberg, vice president James H. Mackay, secretary Alex Walker, treasurer A. L. Stone. Other directors: Frank S. Young and H. C. Patterson. Routine business performed.
The Helena Record-Herald notes Beaverhead county showcases one of the largest grain and grass displays in the state fair building. Frank Hazelbaker leads the Beaverhead exhibit, compiling samples from across the county rather than a few select spots.
A religious meditation on gradual resilience before death. The author speaks of God sustaining us through bereavement, the slow acceptance of loss, and the belief that dying is prepared both physically and spiritually. He notes not all lives or personalities bear equal power to do good.
The passage ponders the power to enjoy life and spread happiness, noting some possess rare gifts that attract others. It laments the grief felt when such people are taken away, and considers how dearly they are valued by friends.
Grand prize for best complete exhibit in one room awarded to Fairview School. Second prize goes to Nelson School. Best book of pressed flowers awarded to Ruth Pendleton. second prize to Miss Hansen.
To close an estate Bonnie Doon Ranch 320 acres four miles east of Twin Bridges Montana suitable for grain with 50 acres alfalfa and a good cabin. Also 800 acres unbroken bench land one mile from Twin Bridges. Will divide. For particulars address G G Glasier Executor Box 364 Madison Wis.
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